PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Afa Pollemallu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niko Rosenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Niko Rosenberg will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Pollemallu
vs
Rosenberg

170 cm
25
142 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

165 cm
25
142 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers standup

CEC Nutrition Q159 (*$75*)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Afa Pollemallu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Niko Rosenberg!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Rosenberg. No joy for Pollemallu on that attempt.
Pollemallu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rosenberg.

Pollemallu scores a takedown into full mount!
Pollemallu throwing strikes here but Rosenberg is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Rosenberg wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Rosenberg is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
You get the feeling that Rosenberg really doesn't like being in this position too much.

Pollemallu looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Rosenberg is in a horrible position here. Pollemallu smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosenberg takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pollemallu landing punches.
Pollemallu throwing strikes here but Rosenberg is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Pollemallu misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Pollemallu unloads with some shots from mount but Rosenberg bucks and avoids them well.
Pollemallu lands a nice shot to the head.
Pollemallu lands a heavy elbow.
Pollemallu sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pollemallu working the ground and pound effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pollemallu controlling the pace for now.
Pollemallu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rosenberg is looking to escape.
Pollemallu misses with a head shot.
Rosenberg wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Pollemallu.

Pollemallu goes for an armbar but Rosenberg turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Rosenberg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pollemallu wants to sweep here but Rosenberg controlling him for the moment.
Rosenberg would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Pollemallu throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rosenberg escapes and throws Pollemallu's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Rosenberg tries to stand but Pollemallu is controlling his head.
Pollemallu can't do much from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pollemallu manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Pollemallu actively working from the bottom here.
Pollemallu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rosenberg wants to stand but Pollemallu has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Pollemallu is holding on to half guard well.
Rosenberg is thwarting Pollemallu's attempts to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Pollemallu looking for subs from the bottom but Rosenberg mounts him!
Pollemallu bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Afa Pollemallu dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Rosenberg is looking to slow Pollemallu down with leg kicks.
Rosenberg keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rosenberg thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rosenberg lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Pollemallu misses with a hook. Rosenberg ducked under it nicely.
Rosenberg throws a solid leg kick but Pollemallu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rosenberg.
Rosenberg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Pollemallu throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rosenberg was covering up waiting for the punch and Pollemallu finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Pollemallu trying to control but Rosenberg is working from the bottom.
Pollemallu lands a couple of elbows.
Pollemallu wants to pass the guard but Rosenberg is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosenberg preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pollemallu lands a couple of elbows.
Pollemallu wants to control from the top but Rosenberg keeps moving.
Pollemallu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rosenberg is looking to stand up but Pollemallu isn't so interested in that idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pollemallu is looking to work some ground and pound but Rosenberg has wrist control.
Pollemallu stands and throws Rosenberg's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pollemallu advances to full mount.
Pollemallu thowing shots but they're missing.

Pollemallu goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Rosenberg turns into him and now he's in Pollemallu's guard.
Pollemallu managing to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pollemallu working for a triangle but Rosenberg defends it easily.

Rosenberg decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Pollemallu, up you get!
Pollemallu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rosenberg circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pollemallu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rosenberg throws a series of punches but Pollemallu moves out of range.

Rosenberg gets caught napping as Pollemallu dives in and scores a takedown. Rosenberg manages to retain guard.
Pollemallu advances position into side control!
Rosenberg avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Pollemallu.
Rosenberg wants to get back to his feet.
Rosenberg is breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pollemallu scores with punches from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pollemallu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rosenberg keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Afa Pollemallu dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!

Pollemallu manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rosenberg on his heels. He'll look to pass Rosenberg's guard now, I'm sure.
Rosenberg is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pollemallu is controlling him.
Pollemallu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rosenberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pollemallu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pollemallu throws a big right hand that misses.

Pollemallu postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rosenberg is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pollemallu, into his guard.
Rosenberg tries to stand but Pollemallu is controlling from the bottom.
Pollemallu has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosenberg postures up.

Pollemallu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rosenberg defends well.
Pollemallu is trying to keep Rosenberg in close.

Rosenberg stands up from Pollemallu's guard - Rosenberg perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rosenberg scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rosenberg lands a head shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pollemallu throws a hook but Rosenberg blocks it.

Pollemallu feints and as Rosenberg raises his hands in defense, Pollemallu changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pollemallu scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rosenberg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pollemallu forces his way into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pollemallu has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
You get the feeling that Rosenberg really doesn't like being in this position too much.

Pollemallu swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Afa Pollemallu!