PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alxksander Polovskyvic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Monster (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.

Polovskyvic
vs
Monster

176 cm
22
158 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
158 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alxksander Polovskyvic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, The Monster!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monster throws a series of strikes that have Polovskyvic backpedaling.
Monster throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Polovskyvic.
Polovskyvic leaves Monster with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Polovskyvic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Monster tries to avoid it but Polovskyvic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Monster to the ground. Monster escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Polovskyvic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Monster swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Some wild striking there from Polovskyvic.
Monster looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Polovskyvic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Polovskyvic swinging wildly here.
Monster throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Polovskyvic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Polovskyvic throws a combination that misses
and Monster counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Monster fails to land with a series of punches.
Polovskyvic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Monster as he jumps to the side.

Polovskyvic has closed the distance and engaged Monster in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Monster breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Polovskyvic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Monster moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Polovskyvic throws a combination that misses
letting Monster counter with a right hand.
Polovskyvic wants to clinch

and Monster counters by moving into the clinch.
Polovskyvic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Monster is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Polovskyvic tries to circle away but Monster has him pinned against the cage.

Polovskyvic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Polovskyvic is looking to clinch but Monster is avoiding it.
Monster throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Polovskyvic counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Polovskyvic stops Monster from standing up.

Monster pushes Polovskyvic off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Polovskyvic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Monster avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alxksander Polovskyvic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Polovskyvic is breathing heavily.
Polovskyvic moves out of range of the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monster throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Polovskyvic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Polovskyvic darts in trying to clinch
and Monster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Polovskyvic blocks a head kick by Monster.
Polovskyvic throws a right and a left that Monster avoids nicely.
Monster misses with a looping left.
Polovskyvic tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Monster counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Polovskyvic scores with a nice right hand.
Monster fails to land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monster with a nice cross.
Monster tries to close the distance and clinch but Polovskyvic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Monster takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Polovskyvic tries to clinch but Monster moves out of range.
Monster closes the distance and clinches up with Polovskyvic, looking for a takedown. Monster pushes Polovskyvic against the cage but Polovskyvic circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Good shot there by Monster.

Polovskyvic gets a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Monster has had enough of the clinch but Polovskyvic keeps him there for the moment.
Monster tries to score a body lock takedown but Polovskyvic shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Polovskyvic breaks from the clinch.
Monster is looking to clinch.
Polovskyvic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Monster fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Polovskyvic tries to clinch there but Monster circles away.
Monster misses with an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polovskyvic tries to clinch
and Monster counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Alxksander Polovskyvic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Polovskyvic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Monster momentarily.
Polovskyvic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Monster sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Polovskyvic somewhat.
Polovskyvic misses with an uppercut.
Polovskyvic wants to clinch.
Monster tried to score with a low kick but Polovskyvic checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monster looks to land a combination but Polovskyvic avoids it well.
Polovskyvic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

Polovskyvic decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but The Monster will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Polovskyvic stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Polovskyvic wants it to stay on the feet.
Polovskyvic throws a big shot that misses.
Polovskyvic wants to clinch but Monster slips to the side
enabling Monster to counter with a crisp jab.
Polovskyvic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Polovskyvic tries to clinch but Monster is having none of it.
Polovskyvic looks to land a combination but Monster avoids it well.

Monster shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Polovskyvic's guard.
Monster trying to control the position from guard on top but Polovskyvic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monster would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Monster loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monster wanted to stand there but Polovskyvic had control of the position.
Monster throws a big right hand that misses.
Monster with a flurry of punches that miss.
Polovskyvic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Polovskyvic keeping moving, preventing Monster from controlling successfully.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Polovskyvic scores with a shot to the body.
Monster lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Monster wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Polovskyvic throws a leg kick but Monster checks it.
Polovskyvic has his takedown stuffed
and Monster counters with a series of strikes. Polovskyvic will be more careful next time no doubt.
Polovskyvic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Monster swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Monster might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Polovskyvic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Polovskyvic drops his hands momentarily and Monster takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Polovskyvic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Monster scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Polovskyvic tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Monster counters with a left and a right that stings Polovskyvic.

Monster gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Monster drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monster wants to break the clinch but can't.
Polovskyvic lands with a right to the head.

Monster breaks from the clinch.
Polovskyvic lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Polovskyvic drives through and clinches with Monster against the cage.
Polovskyvic tries to circle away but Monster has him pinned against the cage.

Monster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Polovskyvic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Monster pinned against the cage. Monster gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A left and a right from Monster both land. Nice combination.

Monster has Polovskyvic up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Monster's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Monster can't break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Polovskyvic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Polovskyvic clinches.
Monster scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Polovskyvic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Monster misses with a takedown attempt - Polovskyvic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alxksander Polovskyvic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Monster.
Polovskyvic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Monster swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Monster ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Polovskyvic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alxksander Polovskyvic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Polovskyvic misses with a series of wild punches.
Monster shoots in for a takedown but Polovskyvic shows good takedown defense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A shot to de liver by Monster. Beautiful body shot.
Polovskyvic throws a series of punches but Monster moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Monster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Monster wants to clinch.
Polovskyvic throws a shot to the body.
Polovskyvic throws a combination that misses
letting Monster counter with a right hand.
Monster misses the jab.
Monster misses with a double jab.
Polovskyvic misses with a wild combination.
Polovskyvic misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polovskyvic tries to clinch but Monster moves away
and Monster counters with a straight right hand.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Monster drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Monster is leaning against Polovskyvic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monster is trying to break free.
Monster keeps control of Polovskyvic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Polovskyvic breaks the clinch.
Polovskyvic misses with a series of wild punches.
Monster swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Polovskyvic defending well as Monster loads up on a big left hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Monster looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Monster fails with a takedown attempt.

Monster tries to keep at a distance but Polovskyvic has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Polovskyvic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Monster darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Monster misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Polovskyvic moves into the clinch successfully.

Polovskyvic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Polovskyvic gets a clinch.
Monster tries to pull guard but Polovskyvic holds him up against the cage and eventually Monster drops back down to his feet.
Alxksander Polovskyvic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Monster.
Polovskyvic working hard to break the clinch.
Polovskyvic is pressed up against the cage. Monster has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Polovskyvic down to the mat. Polovskyvic avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Monster fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Polovskyvic scores with a nice right hand.
Polovskyvic swinging wildly here.
Polovskyvic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monster was well out of range. Poor timing from Polovskyvic.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monster tries to clinch up.
The Monster seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Monster looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Polovskyvic looks like he's trying to stand up.
Polovskyvic on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Polovskyvic tries to get out of the position.
Monster not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Monster has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Monster throwing shots but Polovskyvic is blocking nicely.
Monster throwing shots but Polovskyvic is blocking nicely.
Monster not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Monster escapes and gets back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polovskyvic takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Polovskyvic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jab by Monster.
Monster slips under a jab.
Monster looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Polovskyvic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Monster to counter with a crisp jab.
Polovskyvic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Polovskyvic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Monster tries to pull guard but Polovskyvic holds him up against the cage and eventually Monster drops back down to his feet.
Polovskyvic lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Monster breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alxksander Polovskyvic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Monster is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Polovskyvic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alxksander Polovskyvic.
I think Monster has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... The Monster!