PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jan Bogilewicz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Samson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bogilewicz's entrance music is Hans Solo - Dopóki jestem. A fine choice. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Bogilewicz
vs
Samson

172 cm
19
140 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

165 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very confident

Zentrope Fighting Universe

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jan Bogilewicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Brian Samson!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bogilewicz takes a swing at Samson's ribcage but misses.
Bogilewicz throws a looping overhand right but Samson ducks down to avoid it.
Bogilewicz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Samson manages to avoid it.
Samson tries to land a front kick but Bogilewicz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bogilewicz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bogilewicz moves out of range of the leg kick from Samson.
Bogilewicz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Samson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bogilewicz.
Samson is looking to clinch but Bogilewicz is avoiding it.
Bogilewicz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Samson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Bogilewicz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Samson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Bogilewicz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Bogilewicz is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Samson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Bogilewicz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bogilewicz tries for a kimura but Samson is defending well.

Bogilewicz swings around for an armbar but Samson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bogilewicz's guard.

Bogilewicz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Samson defends it easily.

Bogilewicz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Samson passes into half guard.
Bogilewicz moves into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Samson preventing the sweep.

Bogilewicz looking for a guillotine here but Samson defends easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bogilewicz is on top in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bogilewicz is pushing down on Samson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Samson is fighting to maintain full guard but Bogilewicz has managed to sneak the leg through.

Bogilewicz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Samson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bogilewicz tries to pass to full mount but Samson defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bogilewicz passes to full mount!
Bogilewicz controlling the pace for now.

Bogilewicz working for a submission but Samson is keeping him at bay.

Bogilewicz wants to finish this one by submission but Samson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Bogilewicz.
Samson tries to lock up and control but Bogilewicz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bogilewicz trying to control but Samson is having none of it.

Bogilewicz is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Samson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Samson shrugs it off.
Bogilewicz looking to control but Samson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bogilewicz prevents Samson from getting the reversal.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bogilewicz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Samson tries to lock up and control but Bogilewicz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Bogilewicz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Samson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brian Samson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Samson tries to move into range but Bogilewicz moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Samson pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Bogilewicz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Samson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Samson wants to control but Bogilewicz postures up.

Bogilewicz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Bogilewicz goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Samson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bogilewicz but great work by Samson.
Bogilewicz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Samson off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bogilewicz is trying to control but Samson is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.

Bogilewicz with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Bogilewicz goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Samson is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Samson pushes down on Bogilewicz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bogilewicz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bogilewicz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Samson manages to get himself to full guard.
Bogilewicz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Samson keeping moving, preventing Bogilewicz from controlling successfully.
Bogilewicz is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samson keeping moving, preventing Bogilewicz from controlling successfully.
Samson controls Bogilewicz momentarily but Bogilewicz frees himself.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bogilewicz passes Samson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Samson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Samson trying to control but Bogilewicz postures up.
Bogilewicz tries to pass to full mount but Samson defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bogilewicz passes to full mount!
Bogilewicz controlling from the full mount.

Bogilewicz with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Bogilewicz working for a guillotine from mount but Samson is in no mood to give up.

Bogilewicz is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Samson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Samson shrugs it off.

Bogilewicz is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Samson has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Samson!
Samson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Samson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bogilewicz is trying to control the position but Samson postures up.
Samson won't allow Bogilewicz to sweep him here.
Bogilewicz working a defensive guard here.

Bogilewicz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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.

Samson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Bogilewicz dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Bogilewicz moves out of range of the body kick from Samson.
Bogilewicz swats away the attempt to clinch by Samson.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Samson.
Bogilewicz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Samson off and has taken his back!

Bogilewicz looking for the choke but no joy.

Bogilewicz is looking for the choke from the back position but Samson is controlling his hands well.

Bogilewicz is persistently looking for the submission but Samson is defending it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bogilewicz is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Samson defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Bogilewicz looking for the RNC.

Samson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Bogilewicz gets his way!
Bogilewicz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Samson can do to turn this around?

Bogilewicz working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Samson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Samson prevents Bogilewicz from getting a body triangle.
Bogilewicz gets his hands free as Samson looks to control.

Samson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Bogilewicz gets his way!

Bogilewicz is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Samson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Samson just trying to survive but Bogilewicz is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

Samson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bogilewicz's arms.

Samson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bogilewicz.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Samson showing good submission defense here.

Bogilewicz has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Jan Bogilewicz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Bogilewicz has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Samson is defending well but eventually Bogilewicz manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Samson has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jan Bogilewicz!
Jan Bogilewicz bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.