PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Sampson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon JonJones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Sampson
vs
JonJones

150 cm
23
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
23
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Sampson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jon JonJones!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Sampson as JonJones shoots in.
JonJones tries to clinch there but Sampson circles away.
JonJones swats away the attempt to clinch by Sampson.
Sampson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by JonJones.

JonJones gets a double leg takedown into Sampson's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
JonJones is fighting to break Sampson's control of his arms but Sampson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
JonJones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sampson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
JonJones with a flurry of punches that miss.
JonJones wants to control from the top but Sampson keeps moving.
JonJones is looking to work some ground and pound but Sampson has wrist control.
JonJones wants to pass the guard but Sampson is keeping the position.
JonJones trying to control but Sampson is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
JonJones forces his way into half guard.
Sampson blocking the ground and pound attempt from JonJones.
Sampson taking some punishment here, with JonJones in his half guard.
JonJones is looking to take a break and control but Sampson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

JonJones stands up from half guard.
JonJones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sampson as he jumps to the side.
John Sampson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
JonJones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
JonJones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sampson defends it nicely.
John Sampson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon JonJones.
JonJones shoots in for a takedown but Sampson shows good takedown defense.
Sampson stuffs the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Sampson as JonJones shoots in.
JonJones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sampson circles away quickly and effectively.
Sampson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sampson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from JonJones.
Sampson tries to clinch there but JonJones circles away.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sampson leaves JonJones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
JonJones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sampson doesn't manage to clinch there - JonJones circles away.
JonJones closes the distance and clinches up with Sampson, looking for a takedown. JonJones pushes Sampson against the cage but Sampson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
JonJones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
JonJones with a poor takedown

and Sampson counters by moving into the clinch.
JonJones looking for a takedown.
JonJones looks winded!
Sampson scores with a shoulder strike.
JonJones can't get the takedown.
Sampson is leaning against JonJones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sampson pushes JonJones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Jon JonJones has been cut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sampson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Sampson for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
JonJones tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sampson lands a hook to the side of the head.
JonJones has Sampson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sampson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The referee calls for Sampson to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sampson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sampson effectively controlling the action here.
Sampson gets through JonJones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sampson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
JonJones looking to stall.
The referee calls for Sampson to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
JonJones tries to pull guard but Sampson won't allow it.
Sampson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from JonJones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jon JonJones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jon JonJones's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

JonJones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sampson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but JonJones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Sampson. No joy for JonJones on that attempt.

Sampson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with JonJones, pushing him back against the cage.
Sampson lands a left hand that snaps the head of JonJones backwards.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Sampson prevents the takedown attempt.
John Sampson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon JonJones.
Sampson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

JonJones is rocked!
Sampson has JonJones pushed against the cage.
JonJones is still on wobbly legs! Can Sampson finish him?
Sampson creates a bit of space for himself and rocks JonJones with a big uppercut! JonJones tries to clinch up but Sampson pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples JonJones to the mat! JonJones covers up and Sampson unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). John Sampson!