PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bancrofti Wuchereria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samson Ransom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wuchereria comes to the cage accompanied by Manowar - Blood of the Kings. Samson Ransom has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Wuchereria
vs
Ransom

175 cm
18
178 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

179 cm
20
177 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good in bed

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bancrofti Wuchereria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Samson Ransom!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wuchereria lands with a nice combination. Ransom backs away looking to recover.
Ransom fails to land the takedown.
Wuchereria fails to land with a series of punches.
Ransom shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wuchereria but Wuchereria pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wuchereria scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ransom shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bancrofti Wuchereria has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samson Ransom.
Wuchereria cracks Ransom with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

Wuchereria rushes Ransom and presses him up against the cage.

Wuchereria breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ransom fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Wuchereria gets caught flat footed, as Ransom shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ransom looks gassed!
Ransom pushing down on Wuchereria's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ransom with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wuchereria is looking to improve his position.
Ransom missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ransom trying to pass the guard but Wuchereria defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wuchereria is trying to maintain the position but Ransom is very close to passing his half guard.
Wuchereria is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ransom's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ransom's back!

Wuchereria working for a choke but Ransom is defending well.
Ransom rolls, trying to escape but Wuchereria keeps control of the position.
Wuchereria tries to keep control of the position but Ransom is staying busy.
Ransom is trying to break free.
Wuchereria doesn't have the hooks in and Ransom manages to turn into his guard.
Ransom lands a couple of digs.
Ransom stops Wuchereria from standing up.
Ransom stands and throws Wuchereria's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wuchereria trying to remain calm as Ransom controls from the top position.
Wuchereria is looking for a sweep.
Wuchereria manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ransom's best efforts.
Wuchereria has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ransom is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wuchereria manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wuchereria pulls Ransom in to control the position.
Ransom trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Wuchereria manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Wuchereria wants to pass the guard but Ransom is keeping the position.
Ransom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wuchereria is one step ahead there.
Wuchereria has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wuchereria controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ransom bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wuchereria's guard.
Wuchereria wants to stand and escape but Ransom is having none of it.
Ransom trying to control the position from guard on top but Wuchereria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Ransom has gone for a leg lock! Wuchereria slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ransom's guard.
Wuchereria looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wuchereria has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ransom is proving hard to escape from.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ransom looking for a sweep. Not yet Ransom, not yet.
Wuchereria knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ransom on the ground.
Wuchereria is looking to stand up but Ransom won't let him.
Wuchereria preventing the sweep.
Wuchereria wants to stand but Ransom has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Ransom looking for a guillotine here but Wuchereria defends easily.

Wuchereria gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Samson Ransom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wuchereria moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wuchereria misses with a jab, cross combination.

Wuchereria gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bancrofti Wuchereria will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ransom shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wuchereria as he avoids it easily.
Wuchereria connects with the punch.
Ransom throws a right and a left that Wuchereria avoids nicely.
Ransom misses with a takedown attempt - Wuchereria sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ransom avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ransom shoots in but no luck this time.
Bancrofti Wuchereria has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samson Ransom.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wuchereria.
Ransom shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Wuchereria shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Wuchereria was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Wuchereria stands up from mount. Strange move.
Wuchereria with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

Wuchereria rushes Ransom and presses him up against the cage.
Wuchereria digs a right hand underneath Ransom's ribcage. Ransom let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wuchereria tries to pull guard but Ransom won't allow it.

Wuchereria pulls Ransom into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ransom wanted to stand there but Wuchereria had control of the position.
Ransom pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wuchereria is keeping the position for now.
Ransom trying to control but Wuchereria is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ransom forces his way into half guard.

Ransom looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ransom lands strikes from half guard.
Ransom works his way into full mount!

Wuchereria defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ransom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ransom can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wuchereria is looking to escape.

Ransom moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Wuchereria has worked his arm free - good work by Wuchereria!
Wuchereria prevents Ransom from moving into mount.
Wuchereria is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ransom connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Wuchereria some visible discomfort.
Wuchereria manages to get back to half guard.
Wuchereria tries to roll over but Ransom keeps him under control.
Wuchereria is refusing to be controlled, as Ransom sits in half guard.
Wuchereria is trying is best to control the position here.
Samson Ransom has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ransom passes the guard and advances to mount!

Ransom is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Wuchereria has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Ransom is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Wuchereria is surviving well by controlling Ransom's body position as best he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wuchereria tries to hold on but Ransom pushes him away.
Ransom works his way to his opponent's back.
Ransom throwing damaging strikes from the back! Wuchereria could be in trouble here!
Wuchereria rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ransom looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wuchereria with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ransom thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wuchereria's head.
Wuchereria is refusing to be controlled, as Ransom sits in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ransom tries to pass to full mount but Wuchereria defends it.
Wuchereria is looking for a sweep. Ransom is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samson Ransom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Wuchereria's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Wuchereria moves into range and clinches up with Ransom.
Wuchereria tries for a takedown but Ransom manages to get underhooks.

Wuchereria breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wuchereria works over Ransom's head and body with a nice combination.
Bancrofti Wuchereria is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wuchereria tries to close the distance and clinch but Ransom swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ransom misses with a takedown attempt
and Wuchereria counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Ransom scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Ransom tries for a kimura but Wuchereria is defending well.
Ransom wants to control but Wuchereria is keeping him busy.
Ransom working the body and head with strikes.
Wuchereria gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

Ransom looking to secure an arm triangle but Wuchereria defends it well.
Ransom takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ransom takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wuchereria holding both Ransom 's hands and preventing any damage.
Ransom trying to control momentarily.

Ransom is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Wuchereria defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Wuchereria rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Wuchereria wants to get back to his feet.
Wuchereria gets full guard.
Wuchereria is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ransom throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ransom trying to control the position from guard on top but Wuchereria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wuchereria keeping full guard, as Ransom tries to pass.
Wuchereria has a closed guard, preventing Ransom from standing up.
Wuchereria keeping full guard, as Ransom tries to pass.
Ransom trying to control but Wuchereria is working from the bottom.

Ransom stands up and waves to Wuchereria to follow him.

Ransom drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wuchereria pushes Ransom away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ransom gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Wuchereria manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ransom tries to get to full guard but Wuchereria has control of the leg.
Ransom is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Wuchereria is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wuchereria tries to stand but can't do so whilst Ransom controls his leg.

Ransom looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wuchereria seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Wuchereria is tying to control. Ransom wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ransom doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wuchereria counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ransom with a poor takedown
and Wuchereria counters with a nice leg kick.
Bancrofti Wuchereria has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samson Ransom.
Ransom throws a right and a left that Wuchereria avoids nicely.
Ransom is looking to clinch.
Wuchereria bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ransom is looking to clinch.
Ransom takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ransom is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wuchereria.
Ransom has his takedown stuffed
and Wuchereria counters with a low kick, right behind Ransom 's knee.
Ransom has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Ransom changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wuchereria looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ransom works to advance to full mount. Wuchereria defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Ransom trying to control but he's not successful this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samson Ransom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ransom 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samson Ransom!