PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Samson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vyacheslav Romanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samson comes into the arena with The Venture Brothers Opening Theme blaring out of the sound system. Vyacheslav Romanov told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Samson
vs
Romanov

195 cm
40
300 lbs
28 - 14 - 0

204 cm
30
300 lbs
21 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brock Samson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vyacheslav Romanov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romanov checks the leg kick.
Romanov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Romanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Samson.
Romanov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Samson on the side of the head.
A good leg kick by Samson.
Romanov throws a head kick but Samson moves out of range.
Samson misses with a body kick.
Brock Samson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Samson misses with a straight right.
Samson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Samson avoids the body shot from Romanov.
Samson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Romanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Samson throws a sloppy head kick and Romanov moves out of range easily.
Romanov thinks about the counter body kick.
Samson throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Romanov swings for the body but Samson moves out of range.
Romanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Samson.
Romanov tries to work over Samson's front leg with a kick but Samson checks it.
Romanov takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romanov misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Romanov misses its intended target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Romanov checks a leg kick.
Samson misses with a low kick.
Romanov takes a swing at Samson's ribcage but misses.
Romanov throws a nice head kick!
Samson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Romanov will feel that in the morning.
Samson throws a low kick, looking for Romanov's leg but Romanov calmly moves out of range.
Romanov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Samson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Romanov defending well as Samson loads up on a big left hand.

Romanov lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Samson sprawling to the canvas. Romanov follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Samson hang on?

It looks like Brock Samson has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Romanov is trying to work for a kimura but Samson is defending well.
Samson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Romanov.
Romanov not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samson wants to get back to full guard.
Romanov trying to control from half guard but Samson is working away.
Samson gets full guard.
Romanov distracts Samson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Samson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Romanov defends well.
Samson wants to sweep but no luck.
Romanov trying to control but Samson is working from the bottom.
Romanov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Romanov is posturing up here but Samson has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Romanov tries to roll out but it's too tight and Romanov has to tap! Slick submission there by Samson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brock Samson!
After the big win, Brock Samson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Firebird Designs and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.