PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeannot Chong Starbowsky Ii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emunn Samvesu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chong Starbowsky Ii kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is "SCIENCE OF THE TRIFE". Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Chong Starbowsky Ii
vs
Samvesu

175 cm
27
186 lbs
8 - 29 - 1

195 cm
29
190 lbs
7 - 16 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

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 8 - 29 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeannot Chong Starbowsky Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Emunn Samvesu!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samvesu shoots in for a takedown but Chong Starbowsky Ii shows good takedown defense.

Chong Starbowsky Ii gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Samvesu to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Samvesu trying to control but Chong Starbowsky Ii is working from the bottom.
Chong Starbowsky Ii wants to stand but Samvesu is controlling the position.
Samvesu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Samvesu might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Samvesu pushing down on Chong Starbowsky Ii's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Samvesu prevents Chong Starbowsky Ii from standing back up.
Chong Starbowsky Ii is not content to let Samvesu control the position.
Chong Starbowsky Ii might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Samvesu looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chong Starbowsky Ii is trying to stand.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chong Starbowsky Ii throws a head kick but Samvesu moves out of range.
Samvesu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

Chong Starbowsky Ii is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Samvesu's half guard.
Samvesu is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samvesu regains full guard. Nicely done.

Samvesu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Samvesu trying to control the position.
Samvesu striking off his back but it's not causing Chong Starbowsky Ii any problems.
Chong Starbowsky Ii wants to control from the top but Samvesu keeps moving.
Chong Starbowsky Ii is looking to stand up but Samvesu won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Samvesu wants to sweep but no luck.
Samvesu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Chong Starbowsky Ii avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samvesu 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.
Chong Starbowsky Ii tries to free his leg and advance position but Samvesu is retaining full guard.

Samvesu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Samvesu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Samvesu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chong Starbowsky Ii trying to control but Samvesu is working from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A good leg kick by Chong Starbowsky Ii.

Chong Starbowsky Ii scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samvesu manages to get back to half guard.
Chong Starbowsky Ii blocks the strikes from Samvesu.

Samvesu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Samvesu is refusing to be controlled, as Chong Starbowsky Ii sits in half guard.
Samvesu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chong Starbowsky Ii works his foot free and advances to mount.
Chong Starbowsky Ii with shots to the head and body - Samvesu looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chong Starbowsky Ii putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeannot Chong Starbowsky Ii dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Chong Starbowsky Ii fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

Samvesu scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Samvesu tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
You can see the frustration on Chong Starbowsky Ii's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Samvesu goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Chong Starbowsky Ii rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Samvesu's guard! Nice work there by Chong Starbowsky Ii!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Samvesu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chong Starbowsky Ii gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Chong Starbowsky Ii working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Samvesu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Samvesu is trying to keep Chong Starbowsky Ii in close.
Samvesu looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Samvesu is trying to keep Chong Starbowsky Ii in close.

Samvesu looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Chong Starbowsky Ii passes into half guard.
Chong Starbowsky Ii wants to get back to his feet.
Chong Starbowsky Ii uses his free foot to push down on Samvesu's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Samvesu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samvesu is desperately trying to improve his position but Chong Starbowsky Ii has a good base and remains in mount.
Chong Starbowsky Ii landing shots from mount.
Chong Starbowsky Ii looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

Chong Starbowsky Ii has hold of Samvesu's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Samvesu manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Chong Starbowsky Ii looking to ground and pound but Samvesu is blocking nicely.
Samvesu tries to hold on but Chong Starbowsky Ii pushes him away.
Samvesu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chong Starbowsky Ii lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Chong Starbowsky Ii prevents Samvesu from getting the reversal.
Chong Starbowsky Ii lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Samvesu hang on?
Samvesu gets back to half guard.
Chong Starbowsky Ii is trying to control. Samvesu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Samvesu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chong Starbowsky Ii pulls his head out easily.
Samvesu is looking to improve his position.
Chong Starbowsky Ii lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Chong Starbowsky Ii is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samvesu wants to sweep but no luck.
Samvesu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chong Starbowsky Ii preventing the sweep.
Chong Starbowsky Ii throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Samvesu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Samvesu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chong Starbowsky Ii is one step ahead there.
Chong Starbowsky Ii passes into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chong Starbowsky Ii prevents Samvesu from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeannot Chong Starbowsky Ii dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Samvesu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chong Starbowsky Ii sprawls well. Chong Starbowsky Ii wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Samvesu gets slowly back to his feet.

Samvesu closes the distance and clinches.
Chong Starbowsky Ii could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Samvesu's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

Chong Starbowsky Ii manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samvesu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Samvesu passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Samvesu tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Samvesu has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Samvesu is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chong Starbowsky Ii has escaped the position, nice work there.
Chong Starbowsky Ii sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Samvesu is keen to just control but Chong Starbowsky Ii is a slippery customer.
Samvesu is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Chong Starbowsky Ii reverses the position - he's now on top in Samvesu's guard.
Chong Starbowsky Ii landing some decent shots from guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chong Starbowsky Ii trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Samvesu is looking to cinch up a triangle. Chong Starbowsky Ii throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Samvesu's body to avoid the submission. Samvesu has instead reached around Chong Starbowsky Ii's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Samvesu arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Emunn Samvesu!