PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Titan Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Samson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Jackson
vs
Samson

198 cm
19
260 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

205 cm
21
281 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Titan Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sammy Samson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samson looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Samson throws a head kick that misses.
Samson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

Samson scores with a takedown into Jackson's guard.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Samson from controlling successfully.
Samson stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Samson postures up.

Jackson has his foot on Samson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Samson works his way back into a safe position though.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Samson is one step ahead there.
Samson slips nicely into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is trying to get back to full guard.
Samson content to control rather than advance.
Samson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jackson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Samson is proving a slippery customer.
Jackson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Samson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jackson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Samson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jackson pulls Samson in to control the position.
Samson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jackson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Samson has passed into side control.
Jackson is looking to regain half guard here but Samson keeps moving and retains side control.
Jackson trying to remain calm as Samson controls from the top position.
Jackson is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom here.
Samson takes a little break here. Jackson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Samson lands a few punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Samson is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Samson throwing shots but missing, from side control.

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.
Jackson wants to control but Samson postures up.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
Jackson is trying to control Samson's posture but Samson avoids it.
Jackson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jackson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Samson.
Samson is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Samson is looking for a kimura here.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sammy Samson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Samson fails with the takedown.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Samson circles away easily
and Samson counters with a thumping low kick.

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

Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Samson gets caught flat footed, as Jackson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Samson working a defensive guard but Jackson passes into half guard.
Samson gets full guard.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Samson keeps moving.
Samson striking off his back but it's not causing Jackson any problems.
Samson is pulling down on Jackson's head to control his posture.
Samson is breathing heavily.
Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Samson blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Samson is proving hard to escape from.
Samson looking for a sweep. Not yet Samson, not yet.
Samson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Samson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Samson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Samson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Samson is working Jackson over with some ground and pound from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Samson slows the pace down.
Samson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jackson some visible discomfort.
Jackson wants to control but Samson postures up.
Jackson is not content to let Samson control the position.
Samson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Jackson is trying to control Samson's posture but Samson avoids it.
Jackson tries to improve position but can't.
Jackson is trying to work for a sweep but Samson has mounted him!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Jackson tries to hold on but Samson postures up.
Samson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jackson has given up his back here.
Jackson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Samson connects with a big shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Jackson is trying to get back to his feet but Samson has full control of the position and if anything, Jackson has just worked his way into a worse spot.

That's four 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.
Jackson trying to control the hands but Samson won't let him.
Jackson tries to roll but Samson sticks to his back.
Samson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Jackson's body.
Jackson staying busy and making it hard for Samson to control.
Jackson controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Jackson just trying to survive but Samson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sammy Samson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Jackson doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Samson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Samson passes into half guard.
Samson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jackson wants to control but Samson is keeping busy.
Samson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jackson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Samson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jackson tries to roll over but Samson keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Samson is looking to stall here but Jackson recovers full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Samson controlling him for the moment.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Samson tries to pass.
Samson stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Jackson wants to improve his position but instead Samson has moved into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jackson wants to control but Samson is keeping busy.
Samson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Jackson working to try and regain half guard.
Samson looking to finish Jackson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jackson!
Jackson tries to lock up and control but Samson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Samson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jackson looks a forlorn figure.
Samson trying to control but Jackson is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson can't escape the position.
Samson trying to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson tries to reverse the position but Samson maintains control.
Samson lands a heavy elbow.
Samson wants to control the pace but Jackson is squirming around nicely.
Jackson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samson trying to control but Jackson is having none of it.
Samson landing strikes from the mount.
Jackson is looking to improve his position but Samson isn't that keen on the idea.
Jackson wants to hold on but Samson pushes him away.
Samson landing strikes from the mount.
Jackson working to try and regain half guard.
Titan Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sammy Samson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sammy Samson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Samson 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

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