PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mongali Samson (ranked 6857 p4p, 176 weight class) and Harry Tournament (ranked 8051 p4p, 195 weight class). Samson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hosh Tokolosh. Harry Tournament will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Samson
vs
Tournament

197 cm
18
276 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

200 cm
18
290 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mongali Samson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Harry Tournament!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tournament scores with a shot to the body.
Tournament changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tournament scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tournament looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Samson tries to clinch but Tournament is having none of it.
Samson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tournament.
Samson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tournament just misses with a punch to the body.
Samson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Samson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tournament leaves Samson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tournament scores with a jab to the body.
Samson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tournament throws a series of punches but Samson moves out of range.
Samson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tournament connects with a body shot.
Tournament lands a nice looking body shot.
Samson is breathing heavily.
Tournament throws a series of punches but Samson moves out of range.
Samson fails to land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tournament thuds a left hand into Samson's body.
Tournament connects with a body shot.
Tournament lands a nice looking body shot.
Tournament with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tournament thuds a left hand into Samson's body.
Tournament digs a good body shot into Samson's ribs.
Tournament scores with a body shot.
Tournament is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Samson rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice cross by Tournament.

It looks like Mongali Samson has been cut.
Tournament with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tournament scores with a nice head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tournament thuds a left hand into Samson's body.
Nice body punch from Tournament.
Tournament fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tournament scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tournament scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tournament looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Samson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tournament uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Samson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tournament throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Samson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tournament lands with a cross.
Tournament fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tournament throws a shot to the body.
Tournament dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Tournament.
Samson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tournament lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tournament connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Samson's hands.
Samson takes one to the side of the head.
Tournament lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Samson at a distance.
Samson throws a sloppy head kick and Tournament moves out of range easily.
Tournament tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Samson was well out of range. Poor timing from Tournament.
Tournament pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Samson back to the cage. Tournament follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Tournament scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tournament cracks a nice hook into Samson's ribs.
Tournament ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Harry Tournament is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tournament takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Mongali Samson's cut is getting worse.
Tournament is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Samson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Tournament rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Samson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch combination from Tournament misses.
Sloppy strikes from Tournament. Those never looked like landing.
A punch lands to the side of Samson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Samson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tournament connects with a body shot that sends Samson's belly button to the back.
Tournament lands a nice shot to the body.
Tournament throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tournament dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Tournament scores with a four punch combination!
Tournament's corner calls for a 1-2. Tournament obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tournament lands with a nice body punch.
Tournament dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Tournament.
Tournament dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tournament stuns Samson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tournament scores with a jab to the body.
Tournament lands a head shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Tournament. That snapped Samson's head back.
Tournament lands with an uppercut that bounces Samson off the cage and back into range.
Samson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tournament swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tournament jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Samson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tournament lands a lovely overhand right.
Tournament tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Samson was well out of range. Poor timing from Tournament.
Tournament wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Tournament dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mongali Samson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Tournament connects with a looping right hand.
Samson tries to clinch but Tournament is having none of it.
Samson moves in looking to clinch but Tournament pushes him off.
Samson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Samson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Samson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tournament displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Samson.
Tournament doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Samson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tournament paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tournament throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tournament lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Mongali Samson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Samson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tournament lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tournament lands with a nice body punch.
Harry Tournament seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tournament scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tournament throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tournament lands a nice shot to the body.
Samson walks into a jab.

Jeez, Mongali Samson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Tournament throws a shot to the body.
Samson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tournament dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tournament scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tournament has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tournament lands a jab to Samson's midsection.
Samson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tournament scores with a body shot.
Tournament comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Samson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tournament throws a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tournament, as that shot connected.
Tournament scores with a hook to the body. Samson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tournament lands a jab to the nose.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mongali Samson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Harry Tournament!