PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Samsonov (ranked 5095 p4p, 186 weight class) and Emilio Reginaldo (ranked 5293 p4p, 194 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Samsonov
vs
Reginaldo

202 cm
18
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

225 cm
18
280 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Arcticus University: London

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ivan Samsonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Emilio Reginaldo!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reginaldo loads up on a big right hand but Samsonov slips the punch.
Reginaldo misses the jab.

Samsonov forces Reginaldo back against the cage and clinches.
Reginaldo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Reginaldo pulls Samsonov into guard.

Reginaldo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Samsonov passes into half guard.
Reginaldo gets full guard.
Samsonov is stalling in the full guard.

Reginaldo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Samsonov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samsonov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Samsonov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Reginaldo on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Samsonov wants to stand but Reginaldo is controlling his posture from full guard.
Samsonov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

Reginaldo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

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

Reginaldo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Samsonov defends well.

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.
Samsonov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Samsonov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Reginaldo is trying to control the position but Samsonov postures up.

Reginaldo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Samsonov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Samsonov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Reginaldo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Samsonov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Reginaldo's face as Samsonov controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samsonov has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Reginaldo!
Samsonov content just to control the position here.
Samsonov tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Reginaldo is looking to improve his position but Samsonov isn't that keen on the idea.
Reginaldo tries to hold on but Samsonov postures up.
Samsonov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samsonov continues to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reginaldo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Samsonov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Samsonov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Emilio Reginaldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Samsonov walks into a left hand.
Samsonov tries to move into range but Reginaldo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Samsonov slips under a jab.
Samsonov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reginaldo.
Reginaldo lunges at Samsonov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Samsonov's hand.
Reginaldo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Samsonov at a distance.
Samsonov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Reginaldo misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reginaldo throws a lazy right hand but Samsonov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reginaldo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Samsonov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Samsonov slips a jab from Reginaldo.

Samsonov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reginaldo, pushing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Reginaldo pulls guard successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Samsonov tries to stand but Reginaldo is controlling from the bottom.

Reginaldo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Samsonov defends it easily.
Samsonov stopping the sweep attempt from Reginaldo.
Samsonov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Reginaldo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Reginaldo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Samsonov stays in close to Reginaldo's body and controls the position.
Samsonov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Samsonov wants to pass the guard but Reginaldo is keeping the position.
Ivan Samsonov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

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.
Samsonov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Samsonov wants to get up but he can't break Reginaldo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Reginaldo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Samsonov is one step ahead there.

Reginaldo working for a triangle but Samsonov defends it easily.
Samsonov slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samsonov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Reginaldo misses with a hook.

Samsonov moves into the clinch.
Samsonov is leaning against Reginaldo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Samsonov pushes Reginaldo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Reginaldo is breathing heavily.
Samsonov lands with a light punch inside.
Samsonov stalling the fight.
Samsonov lands a hook that snaps the head of Reginaldo backwards.
A body shot lands from Samsonov.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Samsonov.
Samsonov lands a shot to the body.
Reginaldo takes a shot to the head.

It looks like Emilio Reginaldo has been cut.
Samsonov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Reginaldo or not.
Samsonov scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Samsonov leaning against his opponent.
Samsonov lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samsonov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Samsonov digs a right hand into Reginaldo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Reginaldo's gas tank.
Samsonov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Samsonov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Samsonov.
Samsonov pushes Reginaldo against the cage. Samsonov is working some dirty boxing. Samsonov pushes off with a quick right hook! Reginaldo goes down! Reginaldo tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Samsonov moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Samsonov!
An out of breath Ivan Samsonov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.