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Montreal RD 5 PBP Commentary |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O'Phoenix closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Samson's guard.
Samson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. O'Phoenix doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. O'Phoenix manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Samson can't keep his opponent in guard - O'Phoenix advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
O'Phoenix is working for a kimura but Samson is defending it quite comfortably.
O'Phoenix tries to pass the half guard into mount. Samson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Samson tries to get to full guard but O'Phoenix has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samson moves into full guard.
Samson keeping moving, preventing O'Phoenix from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O'Phoenix prevents Samson from getting back to his feet.
Samson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
O'Phoenix could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Samson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. O'Phoenix gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Samson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Samson wants to sweep but no luck.
O'Phoenix pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Samson is keeping the position for now.
Samson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
O'Phoenix trying to control but Samson is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
O'Phoenix stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Samson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
O'Phoenix trying to control the position from guard on top but Samson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
O'Phoenix stands and throws Samson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
O'Phoenix tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
O'Phoenix is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Samson has escaped the position, nice work there.
O'Phoenix tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Samson struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but O'Phoenix wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Samson prevents O'Phoenix from moving into mount.
Samson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
O'Phoenix is trying to get back to full guard.
O'Phoenix moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
O'Phoenix is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Samson is aware though and is defending well.
O'Phoenix looking to control.
O'Phoenix looking to hit a scissor sweep but Samson is one step ahead there.
O'Phoenix controls Samson momentarily but Samson frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O'Phoenix 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.
Samson wanted to stand there but O'Phoenix had control of the position.
O'Phoenix preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
O'Phoenix is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Samson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Samson throws a big right hand that misses.
Samson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Samson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
O'Phoenix looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Samson wants to control from the top but O'Phoenix keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick O'Phoenix dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mongali Samson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
O'Phoenix looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Patrick O'Phoenix overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Samson is in trouble now - O'Phoenix has advanced to mount!
O'Phoenix looking to control but Samson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
O'Phoenix is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Samson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Samson shrugs it off.
Samson tries to reverse the position but O'Phoenix maintains control.
Samson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from O'Phoenix.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
O'Phoenix is working for a guillotine from mount but Samson frees his head quite easily.
Samson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O'Phoenix wants to finish this one by submission but Samson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from O'Phoenix.
Samson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
O'Phoenix looking to control but Samson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
O'Phoenix is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Samson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Samson!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O'Phoenix 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.
O'Phoenix wants to hit a switch here but Samson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for O'Phoenix there!
Samson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
O'Phoenix is squirming around, avoiding Samson's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O'Phoenix regains half guard.
O'Phoenix is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Still in half guard, Samson seems content to control.
Samson works his way into full mount!
Samson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Samson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
O'Phoenix slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
O'Phoenix tries to get to full guard but Samson has control of the leg.
O'Phoenix is pressing down on Samson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
O'Phoenix wants to sweep here but Samson controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O'Phoenix is trying to control the position but Samson postures up.
O'Phoenix is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Samson is aware though and is defending well.
Samson trying to control but O'Phoenix is working from the bottom.
O'Phoenix looking to control.
Samson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
O'Phoenix is trying to get back to half guard.
Who's going to make the next move?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Patrick O'Phoenix will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mongali Samson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Samson instigates a clinch.
O'Phoenix pulls Samson into guard.
O'Phoenix is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Samson frees his head nicely. Oh but O'Phoenix has switched to an armbar! Samson is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Patrick O'Phoenix!
Patrick O'Phoenix was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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