PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Adam Giles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlad Poorsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Giles
vs
Poorsky

160 cm
20
140 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

155 cm
25
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Brawler
Inexperienced

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 London, Adam Giles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Vlad Poorsky!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poorsky throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Giles shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Poorsky as he avoids it easily.
Poorsky loads up on a big right hand but Giles slips the punch.

Poorsky shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Giles is trying to defend but Poorsky finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Poorsky prevents Giles from improving his position.
Poorsky looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Giles knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Poorsky on the ground.
Giles manages to get to full guard.
Poorsky looking to sit in guard and control but Giles gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Giles trying to control the position from guard on top but Poorsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poorsky is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Poorsky is controlling Giles's posture.
Giles wants to control from the top but Poorsky keeps moving.
Poorsky not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Giles slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

We're going to have a standup here because Adam Giles wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Poorsky throws a sloppy head kick and Giles moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Poorsky moves into the clinch.
Giles is looking to control Poorsky's arms but Poorsky gets an underhook and turns him. Now Giles has his back to the cage.

Poorsky pulls guard effortlessly.
Giles trying to control but Poorsky is working from the bottom.
Poorsky is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Giles got a little sloppy there for a moment and Poorsky has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Giles has managed to get both his arms back between Poorsky's legs - danger averted.
Giles's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Giles trying to control but Poorsky is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poorsky lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Giles!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Giles is squirming around, avoiding Poorsky's attempts to control the action.
Giles keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Poorsky looking to control but Giles is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Giles gives up his back whilst trying to strike.

Giles preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Poorsky.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poorsky is trying to stick to Giles's back but Giles is turning into Poorsky. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Poorsky's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Giles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poorsky controls Giles momentarily but Giles frees himself.
Poorsky wants to stand and escape but Giles is having none of it.
Poorsky has his hands on Giles's head, controlling the position.
Giles has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Giles content to stall in guard here.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Vlad Poorsky hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Poorsky fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Giles to the ground. Poorsky is now in Giles's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Poorsky dominated that round.
That's time! Giles's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Poorsky tries a head kick but it misses.
Poorsky doesn't manage to clinch there - Giles circles away.

Poorsky closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Poorsky manages to break the clinch.
Giles throws the kick towards the body but Poorsky avoids it.
Poorsky should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Nice takedown defense from Poorsky. No joy for Giles on that attempt.

Poorsky looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Poorsky trying to control but Giles is working from the bottom.
Giles keeping full guard, as Poorsky tries to pass.
Poorsky pushes down on Giles's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Giles wants to get back to full guard.
Poorsky trying to control the pace.
Giles throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

Poorsky is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Poorsky is controlling the pace.
Poorsky wants to lay and pray for a moment but Giles keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giles tries to get to full guard but Poorsky has control of the leg.
Giles regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poorsky trying to control but Giles is working from the bottom.
Poorsky sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Giles's guard.
Vlad Poorsky has got the better of the ground game so far.
It looks like Poorsky is going to stand back up.
Poorsky is trying to control. Giles wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Giles tries to roll over but Poorsky keeps him under control.
Giles is in trouble now - Poorsky has advanced to mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poorsky takes Giles's back, avoiding a couple of desperation strikes from the bottom.

Giles showing good submission defense here.
Giles tries to escape but Poorsky has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

Poorsky has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Giles holding both Poorsky 's hands and preventing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Giles fending off the submission attempt from Poorsky.
Poorsky is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Giles tries to break free.
Giles is trying to get back to his feet but Poorsky has full control of the position and if anything, Giles has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Poorsky trying to control.

Poorsky is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Poorsky trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Giles tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Poorsky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Giles's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Poorsky misses with a wild combination.
Poorsky throws a sloppy head kick and Giles moves out of range easily.
Poorsky is looking to land body kicks.
Poorsky fails with an attempt to clinch.

Giles gets a double leg takedown into Poorsky's guard.
Giles works over Poorsky with some ground and pound from guard.

Giles drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Giles jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Giles accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Poorsky manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Poorsky with shots to the head and body - Giles looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poorsky scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Giles is looking to get to half guard.
Poorsky looking to control but Giles is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Poorsky scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Giles working to try and regain half guard.
Giles taking shots to the head.
Giles really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Poorsky controlling the position easily from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poorsky tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Poorsky sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Giles is trying to reverse the position but instead Poorsky has taken his back - oops!
Good control from Poorsky.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Poorsky's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Giles is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Poorsky.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Giles defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Poorsky's arms.
Giles staying busy and making it hard for Poorsky to control.

Poorsky working for a choke but Giles is defending well.
Poorsky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Poorsky has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Giles.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Giles looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Poorsky doesn't have the hooks in and Giles manages to turn into his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Giles is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Giles postures up.
Poorsky has momentary wrist control but Giles slips an elbow through the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Giles stops Poorsky from standing up.
Poorsky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Giles not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Adam Giles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vlad Poorsky is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Giles with a flurry of punches that miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vlad Poorsky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Poorsky 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlad Poorsky!