PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Balmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitv Poko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Poko is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: jerry butler only the strong survive. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Balmer
vs
Poko

178 cm
22
162 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

171 cm
25
163 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy Balmer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Vitv Poko!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

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

Balmer is rocked!

It looks like Jimmy Balmer has been cut.

Balmer looking for submissions off his back.

Balmer looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Poko is pressing down on Balmer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Balmer is holding on for now.

Poko is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Balmer is just riding it out for now. Poko eventually gives up the hold.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Poko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Balmer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Poko pulls his head out easily.

Balmer actively working from the bottom here.
Poko works his way into side control.

Poko is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Balmer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Poko is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Balmer is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Balmer is looking to regain half guard here but Poko keeps moving and retains side control.

Poko tries for a kimura but Balmer is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balmer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Poko tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Poko has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Balmer is trying to get back to half guard.
Balmer sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Balmer looking for submissions off his back.
Balmer is breathing heavily.

Balmer actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Poko is working for a kimura but Balmer is defending it quite comfortably.
Balmer moves into full guard.

Poko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Balmer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Poko defends it easily.

Poko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

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

Poko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Balmer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Poko has managed to get both his arms back between Balmer's legs - danger averted.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

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

Poko 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.

Balmer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Poko defends it easily.

Poko 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.

Poko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Balmer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Poko is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vitv Poko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Balmer's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A cross from Poko lands.
Poko throws a combination. Balmer tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Poko misses with a series of wild punches.
Good shot there by Poko.
Poko shoots in for a double leg but Balmer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Poko is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Balmer fails with the takedown
and Poko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Balmer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Poko counters with a one-two to the body.
Balmer doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Poko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Balmer won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Balmer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poko has knee on belly and moves into mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balmer bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Balmer has gone for a leg lock! Poko slips out almost immediately though and dives into Balmer's guard.
Poko trying to control but Balmer is working from the bottom.

Poko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Balmer is looking for a triangle but Poko pushes his legs off easily.
Poko showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Balmer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poko lands a couple of digs.

Poko 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.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Balmer with a poor takedown
and Poko counters with a stiff right hand.
Poko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Balmer tries for a takedown but Poko circles away easily

and Poko counters with a takedown into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balmer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Poko wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Poko tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Balmer gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Balmer wants to get back to full guard.

Poko is looking for a kimura but Balmer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Poko to get the leverage.

Balmer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Poko wants to control but Balmer is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vitv Poko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Balmer's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Balmer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Poko counters with a nice uppercut.
Balmer avoids a punch combination nicely.

Balmer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Poko looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Balmer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poko gets back to half guard.
Poko gets back to full guard.
Balmer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Poko is keeping the position for now.

Poko working for a triangle but Balmer defends it easily.
Balmer wants to pass the guard but Poko is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poko tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Balmer is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Poko is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Poko has escaped and now he's on top!

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

Poko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Poko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Poko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Balmer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Poko 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.

Balmer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Poko defends it easily.
Vitv Poko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Poko trying to control the position from guard on top but Balmer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Poko avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Poko trying to control the position from guard on top but Balmer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jimmy Balmer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Balmer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Poko defends it easily.

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

Balmer looking for a guillotine here but Poko defends easily.
Poko slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Vitv Poko has got the better of the ground game so far.

Balmer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Poko is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Poko trying to control but Balmer is working from the bottom.

Balmer working for a triangle but Poko defends it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vitv Poko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Poko has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vitv Poko!