PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jose Samos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Santana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Samos
vs
Santana

181 cm
20
190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
21
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jose Samos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gabriel Santana!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Santana scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Santana wants to pass the guard but Samos is defending well.

Santana is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Samos is just riding it out for now. Santana eventually gives up the hold.

Samos looking for submissions off his back.

Samos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Santana is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Samos doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Santana.
Samos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Santana's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Santana's back!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Samos is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Santana defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
I really don't envy Santana right now.

Samos is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Santana is defending well though. Samos let's go of the attempt for now.
Santana rolls, trying to escape but Samos keeps control of the position.

Samos is persistently looking for the submission but Santana is defending it well.
Samos is breathing heavily.
Samos gets his hands free as Santana looks to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Samos working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Santana tries to break free.
Santana looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Samos is trying to stick to Santana's back but Santana is turning into Samos. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Samos's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Santana.

Santana drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Santana jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Santana must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Santana wants to get up but he can't break Samos's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Santana drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Santana jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Santana tries to stand but Samos is controlling from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Santana closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Samos did well to prevent Santana getting side control.
Santana is pressing down on Samos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Samos is holding on for now.

Santana is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samos slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Santana wanted to stand there but Samos had control of the position.

Samos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Santana defends it easily.
Santana wants to stand but Samos has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jose Samos dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Santana closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Samos did well to prevent Santana getting side control.
Samos is pressing down on Santana's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Santana drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Samos dives on top into guard.

Samos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Samos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Samos drops back looking for a leg! Santana is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Santana manages to kick Samos off! Samos jumps back into Santana's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Santana working for a triangle but Samos defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Samos looking to pass the guard.
Santana looking to hit a scissor sweep but Samos is one step ahead there.
Samos tries to free his leg and advance position but Santana is retaining full guard.
Santana wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Santana looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Santana throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Samos.
Nice body punch from Santana.
Samos takes a kick to the side of the head.

Santana scores with a takedown into Samos's guard.
Santana wanted to stand there but Samos had control of the position.

Samos looking for a guillotine here but Santana defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Santana is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Samos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Santana doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Santana manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Santana stands and steps away. Samos gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Santana moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santana throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Samos's head.
Santana goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Santana feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Santana stands and steps away. Samos gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Santana connects with a nice looking jab.
Santana throws a nice head kick!

Santana shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Samos works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Santana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Santana drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Santana drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Santana jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Santana wants to stand but Samos has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Santana avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Samos has his foot on Santana's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Santana works his way back into a safe position though.
Santana wants to get up but he can't break Samos's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Samos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Santana drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Santana jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Santana avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Samos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Santana defends well.

Santana drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Santana jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Santana would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Samos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Santana drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Santana jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Samos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Santana gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Santana is looking to stand up but Samos won't let him.

Santana drops back looking for a leg! Samos is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Samos manages to kick Santana off! Santana jumps back into Samos's guard.

Santana drops back, looking for a kneebar! Samos looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Samos looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Samos!
Santana tries to improve position but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Samos showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Samos has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Samos!