PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Sampson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Silvizzle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson Silvizzle is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Sampson
vs
Silvizzle

192 cm
23
265 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

200 cm
27
278 lbs
9 - 14 - 1

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Sampson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Anderson Silvizzle!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Columbo Gatti and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silvizzle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sampson throws out the jab.
Silvizzle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sampson throws out the jab.
Sampson throws an overhand right that lands on Silvizzle's shoulder, as Silvizzle tries to avoid the shot.
Silvizzle leaves Sampson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Silvizzle.
Silvizzle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sampson tries to avoid it but Silvizzle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sampson to the ground. Sampson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Silvizzle throws a head kick that misses.
A combination from Silvizzle does no damage.
Silvizzle shoots in looking for a takedown but Sampson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Silvizzle's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Good leg kick by Silvizzle there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Silvizzle on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Silvizzle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sampson.
Sampson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silvizzle was well out of range. Poor timing from Sampson.
Silvizzle tries to clinch up but Sampson circles away and keeps his distance.
Sampson dives in and grabs Silvizzle's left leg, looking for a takedown. Silvizzle pushes down on Sampson's head and hops out.
A jab from Sampson misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sampson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Silvizzle circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Sampson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silvizzle misses with a takedown attempt - Sampson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Sampson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sampson in side control, throwing shots but Silvizzle defends.
Silvizzle is trying to buck Sampson off.
Sampson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sampson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Silvizzle sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sampson lands a decent elbow from side control.
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Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silvizzle is trying to get back to his feet.
Sampson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Silvizzle sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sampson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Check out the look on Sampson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Silvizzle is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sampson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silvizzle blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sampson.
Silvizzle blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sampson.
Sampson wants to free his trapped foot but Silvizzle is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Silvizzle wants to improve his position but Sampson is controlling well.
Sampson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Silvizzle defending well though.
Silvizzle is not content to let Sampson control the position.
Sampson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Sampson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silvizzle has managed to free his arm - good work.
Silvizzle wants to improve his position but Sampson is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silvizzle tries to kick Sampson off but Sampson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Sampson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silvizzle has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sampson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Sampson is looking for a kimura here.
Sampson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sampson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Silvizzle defending well though.
Silvizzle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sampson.
Sampson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Silvizzle has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sampson is working away from the top position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sampson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sampson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Silvizzle keeping control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sampson is trying to control. Silvizzle wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sampson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sampson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sampson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sampson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sampson wants to free his trapped foot but Silvizzle is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Sampson seems to be looking for submissions.
Silvizzle trying to control but Sampson postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Sampson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Silvizzle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sampson as he jumps to the side.
Sampson just misses with a punch to the body.
Sampson thows a body shot but no joy.

Sampson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Silvizzle's guard.
Sampson is standing up over Silvizzle. Silvizzle looks to escape but Sampson dives into side control.
Sampson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Silvizzle tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Silvizzle grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sampson loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Silvizzle hold on?

Sampson is cranking Silvizzle's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Silvizzle! He's tightened the choke and Silvizzle is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Billy Sampson!
An out of breath Billy Sampson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.