PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Boris Pontov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Polo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Pontov
vs
Polo

190 cm
21
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Boris Pontov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marco Polo!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Polo is looking to clinch but Pontov is avoiding it.
Polo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pontov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Polo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pontov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Polo misses with a takedown attempt

and Pontov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pontov.
Pontov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pontov postures up.
Pontov throwing strikes from guard but Polo blocks nicely.
Pontov 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.
Pontov landing some decent shots from guard.

Polo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Polo trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Polo looking to control.
Pontov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
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!
Pontov stands and throws Polo's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pontov goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Polo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pontov but great work by Polo.
Pontov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Pontov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Polo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Polo's back!

Pontov is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Polo won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Pontov off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Boris Pontov!
A very excited looking Boris Pontov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.