PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Cormier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lebiedz Polska (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.

Cormier
vs
Polska

182 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
25
225 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very confident

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 Sydney, Daniel Cormier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lebiedz Polska!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Polska drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Polska is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Let's hope that Polska has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Cormier on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cormier tries to get out of the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Lebiedz Polska was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Polska scores a takedown into full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Polska dominating with strikes here.
Cormier tries to lock up and control but Polska gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Polska looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cormier working to try and regain half guard.
Cormier throwing hammer fists to the chest of Polska. What's that going to do exactly?
Cormier is wriggling around trying to escape.
Polska sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cormier is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polska can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cormier is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Polska controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Polska is landing with some decent strikes but Cormier is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Cormier wants to hold on but Polska pushes him away.
Polska looking to control and managing it successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Polska connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polska tries to control but Cormier wriggling away.
Polska controlling from mount.
Polska landing punches.
Cormier is working to get back to half guard.
Polska fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Polska can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cormier is looking to escape.
Polska controlling the pace for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cormier working to try and regain half guard.
Cormier is working hard here to advance position.
Cormier knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Polska on the ground.
Polska sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Polska tries to control but Cormier wriggling away.
Polska controlling the pace for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cormier is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lebiedz Polska dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Cormier fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Daniel Cormier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cormier tries for a takedown but Polska circles away easily

and Polska decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cormier's guard.
Polska wants to pass the guard but Cormier is keeping the position.
Cormier punching from the bottom.
Cormier keeping full guard, as Polska tries to pass.
Polska slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cormier wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Polska happy to just control the position for now.
Polska has control of an arm but Cormier manages to advance to Polska's back!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Polska tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Polska can't escape the position.
Polska reaches up and holds on to Cormier to control the position.
Polska is looking to get to half guard.
Polska sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Polska controlling the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polska wants to control but Cormier is keeping busy.
Cormier prevents Polska from standing back up.
Polska wants to get back to full guard.
Cormier trying to control the action but Polska is working from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cormier fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Polska avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Cormier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cormier wants to clinch up but Polska keeps it at a distance.
Cormier with a lazy takedown attempt

and Polska counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Polska takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Polska is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cormier defends it well.
Polska looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cormier throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Cormier flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Cormier wants to get back to full guard.
Cormier is trying to stand back up but Polska is controlling him
Polska has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polska controlling the position easily from mount.
Polska lands a big elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cormier wants to hold on but Polska pushes him away.
Polska takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cormier is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lebiedz Polska showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Polska decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Polska passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Cormier!
Polska tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cormier flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Polska pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Cormier is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Polska wants to control the pace but Cormier is squirming around nicely.
Cormier wants to control but Polska is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Polska sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Polska has hold of Cormier's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Cormier manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Polska cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Polska tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cormier is looking to get to half guard.
Polska raining down shots from the mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polska controlling from mount.
Cormier is in all sorts of trouble here.
Polska has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Polska controlling from mount.
Cormier tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Polska avoids the attempt from Cormier to control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cormier is looking to improve his position but Polska isn't that keen on the idea.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Polska breaks from Cormier's wrist control and lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cormier is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Cormier working to try and regain half guard.
Polska controlling his opponent.
Polska landing strikes from the mount.
Polska tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Polska.
Cormier tries to lock up and control but Polska gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Polska controlling from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Polska wants to control the pace but Cormier is squirming around nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lebiedz Polska comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Polska winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lebiedz Polska!