PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hilo Amsterdam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Polo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hilo Amsterdam is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Amsterdam
vs
Polo

188 cm
23
180 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

187 cm
17
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hilo Amsterdam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marco Polo!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amsterdam tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Polo swivels and escapes.
Polo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Amsterdam fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Polo avoids it really well and circles away.

Amsterdam looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Polo!

Amsterdam tries for a kimura but Polo is defending well.

Amsterdam is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Polo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polo struggling a bit here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Amsterdam is trying to get an arm triangle but Polo is defending well.

Amsterdam tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Amsterdam thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Amsterdam is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Polo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Polo is looking to regain half guard here but Amsterdam keeps moving and retains side control.

Amsterdam tries for a kimura but Polo is defending well.
Polo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

Amsterdam tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Polo wants to control but Amsterdam postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Amsterdam is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Polo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Polo can't do much from the bottom here.

Amsterdam thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Amsterdam tries for a kimura but Polo is defending well.
Amsterdam looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Polo regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Polo actively working from the bottom here.

Amsterdam is trying to work for a kimura but Polo is defending well.
Polo is trying to control but can't.
Amsterdam wants to pass the guard but Polo is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Amsterdam seems to be working for a kimura but Polo defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Amsterdam is defended easily by Polo.
Polo throws a counter combo.

Polo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Polo keeping full guard, as Amsterdam tries to pass.

Amsterdam drops back looking for a leg! Polo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Polo manages to kick Amsterdam off! Amsterdam jumps back into Polo's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amsterdam looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Polo looking for a guillotine here but Amsterdam defends easily.
Polo has control of Amsterdam's left arm, preventing Amsterdam from doing any damage.

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

Polo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Amsterdam 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

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

Amsterdam drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Amsterdam jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Amsterdam is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Polo can do to turn this around?
Polo keeping full guard, as Amsterdam tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amsterdam is pushing down on Polo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Polo is fighting to maintain full guard but Amsterdam has managed to sneak the leg through.
Polo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Polo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amsterdam looking to pass the guard.

Amsterdam drops back looking for a leg! Polo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Polo manages to kick Amsterdam off! Amsterdam jumps back into Polo's guard.
Polo controls Amsterdam momentarily but Amsterdam frees himself.
Polo trying to control the position here.

Amsterdam 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.

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.

Amsterdam 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.

Polo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Amsterdam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Polo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amsterdam advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hilo Amsterdam dominated that second round.
That's time! Amsterdam's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Polo leaves Amsterdam with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Amsterdam goes for a double leg but Polo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Polo continues to drive forward.
Amsterdam misses with a takedown attempt - Polo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Polo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hilo Amsterdam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Amsterdam tries for a takedown but Polo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Polo misses the jab.

Amsterdam shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Polo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Polo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

Amsterdam tries for a kimura but Polo is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Polo wants to control but Amsterdam postures up.

Amsterdam is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Polo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Amsterdam tries for a kimura but Polo is defending well.
Polo holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Marco Polo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Amsterdam swings around for an armbar but Polo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Amsterdam's guard.

Amsterdam working for a triangle but Polo defends it easily.
Amsterdam is trying to keep Polo in close.
Polo tries to free his leg and advance position but Amsterdam is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amsterdam trying to keep a closed guard but Polo is proving a slippery customer.
Polo is looking to stand up but Amsterdam won't let him.
Amsterdam wants to sweep but no luck.
Amsterdam working a defensive guard here.
Polo working some strikes from top position.
Polo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Polo preventing the sweep.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Amsterdam shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Polo defends it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Amsterdam shoots and misses
and Polo counters with an outside leg kick.
Amsterdam fails with the takedown
and Polo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Polo feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Amsterdam collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Marco Polo!