PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Charles Bartowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emunn Samvesu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bartowski comes to the cage accompanied by The Game. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Bartowski
vs
Samvesu

188 cm
23
193 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

195 cm
25
190 lbs
3 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Charles Bartowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Emunn Samvesu!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bartowski fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Samvesu, pushing him back against the cage.
Bartowski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Samvesu.
Bartowski slowing the pace effectively.
Samvesu is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bartowski pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bartowski lands a hook that snaps the head of Samvesu backwards.
Bartowski is trying to break free.
Samvesu wants to take the fight to the mat but Bartowski manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Charles Bartowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emunn Samvesu.

Bartowski is fighting off a takedown attempt but Samvesu is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bartowski to the mat. Bartowski regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Samvesu wants to control from the top but Bartowski keeps moving.
Samvesu has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Bartowski is proving hard to escape from.
Samvesu stops Bartowski from standing up.
Bartowski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Samvesu on the ground.
Bartowski working a defensive guard here.
Samvesu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartowski keeping moving, preventing Samvesu from controlling successfully.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bartowski swinging wildly here.
Samvesu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An inside leg kick from Bartowski misses.

Bartowski rushes Samvesu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Samvesu goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bartowski prevents it.
Bartowski taking a breather.
Bartowski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Samvesu.

Samvesu gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Bartowski regains guard.
Samvesu working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bartowski's head.
Samvesu throws a big right hand that misses.

Samvesu drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bartowski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bartowski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bartowski!
Samvesu wants to control but Bartowski postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samvesu is trying to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bartowski trying to control the action but Samvesu is working from the bottom.
Samvesu struggling a bit here.

Bartowski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bartowski wants to stand but Samvesu has his arm trapped.
Bartowski looking to control but instead Samvesu has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bartowski wants to free his trapped foot but Samvesu is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Samvesu manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Samvesu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bartowski defends it easily.
Bartowski trying to stand up but can't free himself from Samvesu's guard.

Samvesu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Bartowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bartowski throwing strikes from guard but Samvesu blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bartowski trying to control but Samvesu is working from the bottom.

Samvesu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bartowski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bartowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

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

Samvesu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Samvesu throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bartowski escapes and throws Samvesu's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Bartowski trying to control the action but Samvesu is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emunn Samvesu dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Bartowski shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Samvesu eats them both and turns towards Bartowski to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A head kick misses from Samvesu.
Bartowski misses with a head kick.

Samvesu gets tackled into the cage by Bartowski. Bartowski maintains the clinch.
Samvesu drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bartowski pulls his leg out and moves away.

Bartowski moves into the clinch successfully.
Samvesu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bartowski is defending well for now.
Samvesu's coach down at The Cave Fighting Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Samvesu's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.

Samvesu lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Samvesu is trying to control the action in half guard but Bartowski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Samvesu keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Bartowski is pressing down on Samvesu's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Emunn Samvesu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Samvesu forces his way into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Samvesu is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bartowski!

Samvesu has control of Bartowski's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bartowski regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Bartowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Samvesu raining down shots from the mount!
Samvesu lands a big shot there that rocks Bartowski but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Samvesu lands a big shot there that rocks Bartowski but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

Samvesu jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Bartowski is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Bartowski and Samvesu has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bartowski tries to buck Samvesu off but Samvesu is having none of it.

Samvesu goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bartowski rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Samvesu's guard! Nice work there by Bartowski!
Bartowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Samvesu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bartowski stopping the sweep attempt from Samvesu.

Samvesu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bartowski defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Samvesu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bartowski defends well.
Bartowski connects with a couple of short punches.

Samvesu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bartowski defends well.
Bartowski looking to pass the guard.

Samvesu looking for a guillotine here but Bartowski defends easily.
Bartowski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Samvesu wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bartowski would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bartowski 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.

Bartowski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bartowski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Samvesu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bartowski defends well.
Bartowski wanted to stand there but Samvesu had control of the position.
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!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Samvesu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bartowski defends well.
Samvesu is trying to control the position but Bartowski postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Emunn Samvesu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Samvesu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bartowski turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

Samvesu closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bartowski quickly recovers to half guard.

Samvesu seems to be looking for submissions.
Samvesu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Samvesu is looking for a kimura but Bartowski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Samvesu to get the leverage.
Bartowski trying to hold on to Samvesu's head to control him but Samvesu postures up.
Samvesu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bartowski keeps working.
Bartowski is looking for a sweep. Samvesu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Samvesu working Bartowski over with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Samvesu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bartowski keeps working.
Bartowski is looking to control Samvesu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bartowski avoid being mounted?
Bartowski looks like he's trying to stand up.
Samvesu tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bartowski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bartowski tries to roll over but Samvesu keeps him under control.
Bartowski is not content to let Samvesu control the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Bartowski moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samvesu looking for a takedown.
Bartowski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Samvesu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bartowski's efforts to push away.
Bartowski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Samvesu.
Bartowski lands a body punch.
Samvesu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Bartowski manages to break the clinch.
Bartowski cracks Samvesu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bartowski scores with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Bartowski.
Bartowski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bartowski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Samvesu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bartowski tries to land knees in the clinch but Samvesu avoids the damage to the body.
Bartowski tries to throw a body punch but Samvesu avoids it by throwing Bartowski back against the cage.

Bartowski breaks the clinch.
Bartowski fails to land with a series of punches.
Samvesu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bartowski sprawls well. Bartowski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Samvesu gets slowly back to his feet.
Charles Bartowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emunn Samvesu.

Bartowski darts in and clinches Samvesu up against the cage.
Samvesu is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bartowski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bartowski throws an elbow that misses.
Samvesu drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bartowski gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Bartowski breaks the clinch.

Samvesu shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bartowski's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bartowski keeping full guard, as Samvesu tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bartowski is on top in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Samvesu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Samvesu is trying to control the position but Bartowski postures up.
Bartowski with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bartowski wants to stand but Samvesu has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Bartowski gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bartowski throws a sloppy head kick and Samvesu moves out of range easily.

Bartowski gets caught flat footed, as Samvesu shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Charles Bartowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Emunn Samvesu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Samvesu sitting in guard here, content to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Bartowski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Samvesu 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emunn Samvesu!