PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cesar Contreras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Sampras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sampras has chosen Satisfaction as his entrance music. Peter Sampras has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Cesar Contreras's chin.

Contreras
vs
Sampras

185 cm
25
245 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

194 cm
25
250 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Decent elbows
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cesar Contreras!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Peter Sampras!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sampras throws a hook to the side of Contreras's head but Contreras sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Contreras shoots in and drives through. Sampras sprawls well.

Contreras decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Contreras is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Contreras is stalling here. Sampras is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Contreras seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Sampras has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Contreras is trying to get back to half guard.

Sampras is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Contreras knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Contreras tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Contreras can't do much from the bottom here.
Contreras gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sampras is trying to control the action in half guard but Contreras is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Contreras has one foot on Sampras's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Contreras steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sampras.
Contreras tries for a takedown but Sampras sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Contreras moves out of range as Sampras strikes.
Sampras lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Contreras misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cesar Contreras. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Contreras defending well as Sampras loads up on a big left hand.
Sampras stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sampras wants it to stay on the feet.
Sampras throws an overhand right that lands on Contreras's shoulder, as Contreras tries to avoid the shot.
A shot to the liver by Sampras. Beautiful body shot.
Sampras throws the left hand but Contreras avoids the punch easily.
Contreras's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sampras connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Contreras scrambles back to his feet.
Contreras fails to land the takedown.
Sampras scores with a nice right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice jab there from Sampras.
A telegraphed right hand from Sampras misses the target.
Contreras could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sampras connects with a good right hand that stumbles Contreras. Contreras circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Contreras fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Contreras looks for a takedown but Sampras sprawls well.
Sampras leaves Contreras with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Sampras throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sampras moves in looking to clinch but Contreras pushes him off.
Contreras looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Contreras takes one to the chin there.
Sampras misses with a hook. Contreras ducked under it nicely.
Contreras will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sampras scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sampras cracks Contreras with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Contreras throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sampras tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Contreras is in Sampras's guard.

Contreras is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Contreras stands up and waves to Sampras to follow him.
Contreras ducks under a wild hook from Sampras.
Sampras misses with a straight left.
Sampras stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sampras wants it to stay on the feet.
Sampras works Contreras's body with a nice hook.
Sampras missing with a left hand there. Contreras was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A left lands for Sampras.
Sampras throws a looping overhand right but Contreras ducks down to avoid it.
Contreras throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sampras's waist but Sampras gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Contreras off to one side.
Sampras clobbers Contreras with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

That's four 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!
Contreras fails to land the takedown.
Contreras uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sampras.
A jab from Sampras misses.
Contreras fails with the takedown.
Contreras tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sampras swivels and escapes.
Contreras walks into a straight right hand from Sampras.
Sampras thuds his right hand into Contreras's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Contreras changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sampras tries to avoid it but Contreras manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sampras to the ground. Sampras escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Contreras shoots in and drives through. Sampras sprawls well.
Contreras is breathing heavily.
Contreras shoots in but Sampras avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sampras throws a shot from downtown. Contreras moves away and avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good exchange - Sampras coming out on top.
Contreras throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sampras's waist but Sampras gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Contreras off to one side.
Sampras lands with an overhand left.
Contreras takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Sampras dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Sampras stuffs the takedown attempt from Contreras. Contreras gets slowly back to his feet.
Contreras slips under a jab.
Contreras shoots in but no luck this time.
Contreras changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sampras tries to avoid it but Contreras manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sampras to the ground. Sampras escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cesar Contreras. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Contreras shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Contreras stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Sampras jabs Contreras right on the nose. Contreras blinks but takes it well.
Contreras shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sampras as he jumps to the side.
Sampras waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Contreras.
Contreras misses with a takedown attempt - Sampras sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sampras 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.
Contreras shoots in for a double leg but Sampras sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sampras connects with a right hand. Contreras shakes it off.
Cesar Contreras seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Contreras takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Contreras is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sampras sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sampras works Contreras's body with a nice hook.
Sampras throws a hook to the side of Contreras's head but Contreras sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sampras cracks Contreras with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sampras lands a body shot.
Contreras closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sampras circles away.
Contreras with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sampras to score with a decent uppercut.
Sampras swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sampras is looking to clinch.
Contreras slips under a jab.
Sampras throws a big shot that misses.
Contreras doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Contreras ducks under a wild hook from Sampras.

Sampras gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Contreras decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sampras fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Contreras defending well as Sampras loads up on a big left hand.
Contreras looks for a takedown but Sampras sprawls well.
The fighters circling - Sampras throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sampras scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Contreras on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A telegraphed right hand from Sampras misses the target.
Contreras takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sampras cracks Contreras with a good jab.
Contreras changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sampras tries to avoid it but Contreras manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sampras to the ground. Sampras escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Contreras feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sampras not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Contreras stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sampras swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Contreras postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sampras is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Contreras, into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sampras has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Contreras is proving hard to escape from.

Contreras is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sampras trying to stand up but can't free himself from Contreras's guard.
Sampras stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Contreras swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Contreras is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sampras is aware though and is defending well.

Contreras has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sampras can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sampras tries to stand but Contreras is controlling from the bottom.
Contreras on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Contreras tries to get out of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Contreras controls Sampras momentarily but Sampras frees himself.

Contreras uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Contreras shoots in for a takedown but Sampras shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sampras getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Contreras shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sampras pinned against the cage. Sampras gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Contreras shoots for a takedown but Sampras saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Contreras misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Contreras fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sampras sprawls well initially but Contreras persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sampras is trying to control but can't.

Contreras is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Peter Sampras will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Decent striking displayed by Sampras there.
Contreras misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice uppercut lands for Sampras. That snapped Contreras's head back.
Sampras lands a nice shot that snaps Contreras's head back.
Sampras misses with a looping right.
Sampras misses with a straight right.
Sampras throws a hook but Contreras blocks it.
Contreras will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Contreras fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cesar Contreras. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Contreras ducks under a wild hook from Sampras.
Contreras blocks a jab.
Contreras looks for a takedown but Sampras sprawls well.

Contreras closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Contreras lands in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Contreras drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sampras manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Contreras has Sampras in his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sampras with a flurry of punches that miss.

Contreras had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sampras defends it easily.
Contreras preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sampras trying to control but Contreras is working from the bottom.
Sampras stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Contreras swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Contreras 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.
Sampras is looking to work some ground and pound but Contreras has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Contreras is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Contreras 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.
Sampras trying to control the position from guard on top but Contreras is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sampras wants to get up but he can't break Contreras's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Contreras manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sampras manages to get himself to full guard.
Sampras keeping full guard, as Contreras tries to pass.
Contreras wants to control from the top but Sampras keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Contreras wants to pass the guard but Sampras is keeping the position.

Contreras has his foot on Sampras's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sampras works his way back into a safe position though.

Contreras looking for a guillotine here but Sampras defends easily.
Sampras tries to stand but Contreras is controlling from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Contreras wants to sweep but no luck.
Contreras has control of Sampras's left arm, preventing Sampras from doing any damage.
Contreras manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sampras manages to get himself to full guard.
Sampras is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Contreras is controlling him.
Sampras working a defensive guard here.
Contreras slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Contreras advances to mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Cesar Contreras.
I think Sampras 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Sampras!