PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Bob McDonald (ranked 236 p4p, 33 weight class) and Ivan Samsonov (ranked 647 p4p, 87 weight class). McDonald comes to the cage accompanied by Ray Wylie Hubbard - Redneck Mother. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Bob McDonald
vs
Samsonov

196 cm
26
275 lbs
20 - 5 - 0

202 cm
23
270 lbs
9 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)
Urban Fighter

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)
Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Bob McDonald!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Samsonov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Konstantin Menshow and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald misses with a hook to the body
and Samsonov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McDonald lands with a nice body punch.
McDonald throws a jab when Samsonov was well out of range.
McDonald connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Samsonov misses with a head kick.
Samsonov walks into a stiff left hand from McDonald.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Samsonov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McDonald throws a body punch but Samsonov moves out of range.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McDonald misses with a hook
and Samsonov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Despite the aggression on Samsonov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McDonald keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Samsonov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald lands an overhand right.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
Samsonov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McDonald throws a poor cross that misses
and McDonald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Samsonov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McDonald lands a nice looking body shot.
McDonald misses with a hook
letting Samsonov counter with a right hand.
McDonald jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Samsonov throws out a counter right but McDonald avoids it with no problem.
McDonald throws a hook to the side of Samsonov's head but Samsonov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Samsonov was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Samsonov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McDonald misses with a jab to the body
and McDonald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

It looks like Jim Bob McDonald has been cut.
McDonald cracks Samsonov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Samsonov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Samsonov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
Samsonov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McDonald waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Samsonov.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Samsonov manages to avoid it.
McDonald throws a poor cross that misses
and Samsonov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Samsonov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Samsonov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
Samsonov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
Samsonov lands a slapping body shot.
McDonald cracks Samsonov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McDonald throws out a loose jab but Samsonov uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Bob McDonald dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Bob McDonald's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

McDonald misses with a looping right.
McDonald misses with a straight right.
McDonald misses with a looping right.
Samsonov ducks under a wild hook from McDonald.
McDonald defending well as Samsonov loads up on a big left hand.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jim Bob McDonald is winning the standup battle so far.
McDonald looks to land a right hand but Samsonov moved out of range.
McDonald scores with a hook.
Samsonov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald walks into a left hand.
McDonald connects with a jab.
McDonald misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Samsonov! But no joy.
The crowd cheers as McDonald lands an impressive looking overhand right. Samsonov doesn't seem phased though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Samsonov connects with a nice looking jab.
Jab by McDonald.
Jim Bob McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Samsonov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDonald throws out the jab.
Samsonov looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Samsonov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McDonald's hands.
Samsonov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
McDonald throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Samsonov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Samsonov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice defenses there by Samsonov.
Samsonov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McDonald throws a body punch but Samsonov moves out of range.
McDonald on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McDonald looks to land a left hand but Samsonov moved out of range nicely.
McDonald scores with the left hand. Samsonov knows he should have avoided that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald misses with a hook.
McDonald throws a jab but it's blocked by Samsonov.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Samsonov manages to avoid it.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
McDonald throws a big shot that misses.
McDonald scores with the left hand. Samsonov knows he should have avoided that one.
McDonald listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
McDonald's corner calls for a 1-2. McDonald obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Samsonov throws the left hand but McDonald avoids the punch easily.
McDonald jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Bob McDonald dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jim Bob McDonald's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

McDonald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Samsonov scores with a hook.
McDonald misses with a hook. Samsonov ducked under it nicely.
Samsonov avoids the body shot from McDonald.
A big left from Samsonov misses.
McDonald lands a right hook to the body.
McDonald throws a looping overhand right but Samsonov ducks down to avoid it.
McDonald digs a good body shot into Samsonov's ribs.
McDonald thuds a left hand into Samsonov's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from McDonald misses
and Samsonov counters with a nice uppercut.
Samsonov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sloppy strikes from McDonald. Those never looked like landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Samsonov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Samsonov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDonald.
Samsonov thows a left - swing and a miss!
A lazy left from McDonald finds it's target.
McDonald looks to throw the jab but Samsonov is out of range.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Samsonov moves away.
McDonald bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Samsonov's head.
McDonald rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Samsonov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McDonald fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
Samsonov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McDonald slips under a jab from Samsonov.
McDonald swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from McDonald misses.
Samsonov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Donk. McDonald catches Samsonov right on the button with a cross.
McDonald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Samsonov can do to turn this around?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald misses with a jab to the body
and McDonald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDonald connects with a looping right hand.
McDonald throws an overhand right that lands on Samsonov's shoulder, as Samsonov tries to avoid the shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Samsonov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, McDonald has got the better of the exchanges.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Samsonov does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonald catches Samsonov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Samsonov throws a jab when McDonald was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Samsonov does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDonald lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Bob McDonald clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Bob McDonald's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

McDonald connects with a right hand. Samsonov shakes it off.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Samsonov.
McDonald loads up on a big right hand but Samsonov slips the punch.
McDonald throws a body punch but Samsonov moves out of range.
Samsonov blocks a jab.
McDonald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Samsonov.
McDonald misses with a straight right.
Samsonov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Samsonov's head.
A shot to the body from McDonald misses
and Samsonov counters with a stiff right hand.
Samsonov takes one to the side of the head.
McDonald digs a good hook to Samsonov's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald jabs Samsonov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McDonald swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Samsonov counters with a nice uppercut.
McDonald lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Samsonov at a distance.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Samsonov.
McDonald walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice defenses there by McDonald.
Samsonov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDonald throws a hook but Samsonov avoids it easily.
McDonald looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Samsonov throws an overhand right that lands on McDonald's shoulder, as McDonald tries to avoid the shot.
McDonald stalks Samsonov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Samsonov's face. Samsonov staggers backwards, shaken.
McDonald misses with a right hand
enabling Samsonov to counter with a crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Samsonov tries to counter by closing the distance.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Samsonov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDonald.
A little jabbing left from Samsonov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Samsonov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McDonald stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McDonald misses with a body shot
and McDonald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDonald rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Samsonov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Samsonov misses with a looping left.
McDonald fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Samsonov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Samsonov ducks under a wild hook from McDonald.
McDonald lands a jab-cross combination.
McDonald jabs Samsonov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Samsonov lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Bob McDonald had his way with Ivan Samsonov in that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Bob McDonald'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!

Samsonov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDonald.
Samsonov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonald was well out of range. Poor timing from Samsonov.
McDonald misses with a shot to the body
and Samsonov counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts McDonald off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Samsonov follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but McDonald was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ivan Samsonov! Ivan Samsonov retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Ivan Samsonov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Jim Bob McDonald stepped up to the mic, saying 'A country boy can survive'.