PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ajay Dabeast (ranked 6395 p4p, 5600 weight class) and Zia Pologe (ranked 594 p4p, 531 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Dabeast
vs
Pologe

175 cm
20
160
0 - 1 - 0

182 cm
25
155
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Very confident

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ajay Dabeast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Zia Pologe!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Bart Greer and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pologe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dabeast displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pologe.

Pologe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dabeast, pushing him back against the cage.
Dabeast is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dabeast tries to pull guard but Pologe won't allow it.

Dabeast's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pologe lands with a nice combination. Dabeast backs away looking to recover.

It looks like Ajay Dabeast has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pologe throws a right hand that Dabeast ducks under and follows up with a left that Dabeast also avoids with ease.
Pologe misses with a series of wild punches.
Dabeast changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pologe tries to avoid it but Dabeast manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pologe to the ground. Pologe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ajay Dabeast. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pologe misses with a kick to the body.
Pologe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Dabeast shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dabeast is pushing down on Pologe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pologe is fighting to maintain full guard but Dabeast has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pologe manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dabeast slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pologe tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Dabeast thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dabeast stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pologe swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dabeast in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dabeast passes into half guard.
Dabeast prevents Pologe from improving his position.
Dabeast keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dabeast wants to control but Pologe is keeping him busy.

Dabeast seems to be looking for submissions.
Dabeast not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pologe manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pologe looks winded!
Pologe wants to stand but Dabeast is controlling the position.
Pologe can't keep his opponent in guard - Dabeast advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pologe pushes Dabeast off looking to stand but Dabeast dives back in and keeps control.

Dabeast is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pologe has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dabeast passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pologe!
Dabeast avoids the attempt from Pologe to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dabeast controlling from the full mount.
Pologe taking shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dabeast lands a nice shot to the head.
Pologe is looking to get to half guard.
Dabeast landing shots from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ajay Dabeast dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ajay Dabeast's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Pologe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dabeast avoids it really well and circles away.
Pologe throws a head kick that Dabeast semi-blocks.

Pologe pushes Dabeast up against the cage in a clinch.
Dabeast is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pologe to keep the fight standing.
Pologe fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dabeast tries to pull guard but Pologe holds him up against the cage and eventually Dabeast drops back down to his feet.

Pologe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dabeast scores with a hook to the body. Pologe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A head kick from Pologe lands but Dabeast takes it in his stride.
Pologe is breathing heavily.
Dabeast does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Pologe looks to clinch

and Dabeast counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dabeast controlling from the top position.

Dabeast stands up from Pologe's guard - Dabeast perhaps looking for a knockout.

Dabeast has Pologe up against the cage in a clinch.
Pologe tries to pull guard but Dabeast forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ajay Dabeast has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zia Pologe.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pologe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dabeast just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dabeast jumps guard but Pologe stands there with Dabeast around his waist. Dabeast gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dabeast is stalling here.
Dabeast is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pologe to keep the fight standing.

Pologe has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dabeast uses from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dabeast passes Pologe's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Dabeast is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pologe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dabeast.
Dabeast moves nicely into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pologe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pologe is not content to let Dabeast control the position.
Dabeast is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Pologe's shoulder. That is not cool.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dabeast passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Pologe!

Dabeast is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Pologe has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Pologe!
Pologe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dabeast is on top in guard.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dabeast slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dabeast controls the position.
Dabeast tries to move to mount but Pologe blocks the move with his legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ajay Dabeast dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ajay Dabeast's cut.
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!

Dabeast closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pologe to the mat! Pologe manages to get full guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Pologe manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Pologe is looking to control Dabeast's arms but Dabeast gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pologe has his back to the cage.
Dabeast can't break the clinch.
Dabeast tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pologe just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pologe stops a takedown attempt from Dabeast.
Dabeast avoids a wild elbow strike from Pologe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dabeast tries to land a knee to the head but Pologe blocks with his arms.
Dabeast is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pologe pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ajay Dabeast. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Dabeast is fighting off a takedown attempt but Pologe is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Dabeast to the mat. Dabeast regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Dabeast pushes Pologe off and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dabeast tries to clinch
and Pologe counters with a one-two to the body.
Pologe goes for a double leg but Dabeast avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dabeast continues to drive forward.
Pologe tries for a takedown but Dabeast sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dabeast tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pologe paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Dabeast looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dabeast passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pologe!
Dabeast lands a big elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dabeast dominating with strikes here.
Dabeast controlling from mount.
Pologe is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dabeast takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pologe is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pologe is trying to stand.
Dabeast trying to control but Pologe is having none of it.
Dabeast is really struggling to control Pologe but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Pologe is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Dabeast locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Pologe is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ajay Dabeast!