PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tazwar Masood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sim Polls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Masood comes to the cage accompanied by The Pakistan National Anthem. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Masood
vs
Polls

180 cm
23
174 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

180 cm
21
180 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

[MMABR]BEST NUTRITION,no doping

Convicted Kings Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tazwar Masood!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sim Polls!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Polls throws a hook but Masood blocks it.
Masood fails to land with a series of punches.
Polls slips under a jab from Masood.
Polls ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Polls just misses with a punch to the body.
Polls looks to land a left hand but Masood moved out of range nicely.
Polls just misses with a punch to the body.
Masood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Polls.
Masood fails in his attempt to clinch.
Polls throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masood tries to clinch but Polls is having none of it.
Masood throws out a loose jab but Polls uses good head movement to avoid it.

Polls closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Masood to the mat! Masood manages to get full guard.
Masood tries to strike from the bottom.
Masood looking for a sweep. Not yet Masood, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Polls scoring with some ground and pound.
Polls missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Polls has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Polls's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Polls makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Polls stopping the sweep attempt from Masood.
Masood pulls Polls in to control the position.

Masood has his foot on Polls's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Polls works his way back into a safe position though.
Polls keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Masood's head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Masood is on top in guard.
Polls throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masood is looking to work some ground and pound but Polls has wrist control.
Polls tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Masood postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Polls bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Masood's guard.
Masood looking to hit a scissor sweep but Polls is one step ahead there.
Polls wants to control from the top but Masood keeps moving.
Polls with a nice head shot there.
Polls cracks Masood with a solid left hand.
Masood bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Polls's guard.
Masood wants to control from the top but Polls keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masood stands and throws Polls's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masood grinds an elbow into Polls's temple.
Masood cracks Polls with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Masood wants to control but Polls is keeping him busy.
Masood throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Polls is not content to let Masood control the position.
Polls wants to control but Masood postures up.
Masood taking a breather here.
Masood postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masood scores with punches from side control.
Polls can't do much from the bottom here.
Polls tries to bench press Masood off him but Masood keeps the position.
Polls defending against the ground and pound.
Polls manages to get back to half guard.
Polls wants to control but Masood is keeping busy.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Masood connects with a nice short shot to Polls's temple.
Masood trying to mount his opponent but Polls defends it.
Polls is refusing to be controlled, as Masood sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tazwar Masood will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Polls scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Masood misses with an uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Polls 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Masood misses with a few strikes there.
Polls misses the shot to the body.
Masood blocks a jab.
Masood misses with a body punch
enabling Polls to counter with a crisp jab.
Masood throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Polls moves away from the strike by Masood.
Polls tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Masood is able to avoid easily.
Polls misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masood.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Polls misses.
Polls misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masood.
Polls misses with a wild body shot.
Masood looks to throw the jab but Polls is out of range.
Masood misses with a body punch
and Polls counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from Masood misses.
Polls misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Masood counters with a three punch combo that has Polls backing up. Polls nods at Masood to acknowledge the strikes.
Polls throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Polls throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Polls takes a swing at Masood's ribcage but misses.
Polls throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Masood misses with a takedown attempt
and Polls counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Masood thinking.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masood loads up on a big right hand but Polls slips the punch.
Polls fails with the takedown
and Masood counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Polls throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Masood shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Polls as he jumps to the side.
Masood thows a left - swing and a miss!
Masood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Polls.
Masood takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Masood looks to score with a jab to the body but Polls is just out of range.
Polls scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Polls staying out of range there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Polls catches Masood right on the button with a cross.
Masood scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Polls jabs at Masood's body.
Tazwar Masood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masood falls off balance throwing a combination
and Polls counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Polls looks to score with a jab to the body but Masood is just out of range.
Polls wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Masood missing with a left hand there. Polls was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Masood fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Polls is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Masood.
The fight stays on the outside here - Masood looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Polls was well out of range. Poor timing from Masood.
Masood swings for the body but Polls moves out of range.
Polls is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Masood rather than just go for the knockout.
Masood wants to clinch up but Polls keeps it at a distance.
Masood missing with a left hand there. Polls was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Masood misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Polls lunges at Masood with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Masood's hand.
Masood scores with a jab. Polls acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Masood connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Masood tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Polls counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sim Polls showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Polls throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Polls takes a swing at Masood's ribcage but misses.
Masood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Polls.
Masood scores with the left hand. Polls knows he should have avoided that one.

Masood gets a clinch.
Masood prevents a body shot from Polls.
Masood lands a body punch in the clinch.
Polls works on Masood's body with a couple of short punches.
Masood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Masood lands a right hand.
Masood looking to slow down the pace here.
Masood misses with a body punch.
Masood lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Polls backwards.
Masood working aggressively here.
Polls tries to work over Masood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Masood has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Polls avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Polls is trying to maintain a safe position but Masood gets an underhook and turns Polls into the cage.

Polls has picked Masood up - he's going for a ride! Polls dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Masood moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Masood is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Polls got a little sloppy there for a moment and Masood has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Polls has managed to get both his arms back between Masood's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Polls not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Polls throwing strikes but missing.
Polls trying to control the position from guard on top but Masood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Masood is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Masood throws a right and a left that Polls avoids nicely.
Masood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Polls misses.
Polls lands a really nice looking cross but Masood seems unphased.
Polls slips under a jab from Masood.
Polls looks to score with a jab to the body but Masood is just out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masood swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Polls counters with a nice uppercut.
Good work by Masood as he checks the leg kick.
Polls just misses with a punch to the body.
Polls uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Masood.
Masood takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tazwar Masood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Masood ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Masood ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Masood. Polls does a little dance to reset his feet.
Polls swings for the body but Masood moves out of range.
Masood tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Polls counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masood tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Polls thows a big elbow that misses.
Polls trying to control but Masood is working from the bottom.
Polls is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Masood not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Polls trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Polls working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Polls takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Masood defending well as Polls loads up on a big left hand.
Polls steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masood.
Nice uppercut there from Masood.
Polls avoids the body shot from Masood.
Masood clinches but Polls breaks the clinch
and Polls counters with a nice body shot.
Masood tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Polls counters with a slapping leg kick.
Masood stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Polls misses with a shot to the body
and Polls takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Polls fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masood manages to avoid it.
Polls thuds his right hand into Masood's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Masood.
Polls defending well as Masood loads up on a big left hand.
Masood blocks a jab.
Polls looks to land a left hand but Masood moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Masood misses its intended target.
Masood throws an overhand right that lands on Polls's shoulder, as Polls tries to avoid the shot.
Masood lands a glancing blow to the side of Polls's head.
Masood tries to clinch up but Polls circles away and keeps his distance.
Polls swats away the attempt to clinch by Masood.
Polls misses with a low kick.

That's two 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.
Masood scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Masood throws a looping overhand right but Polls ducks down to avoid it.
Masood throws a jab when Polls was well out of range.
Tazwar Masood is winning the standup battle so far.
Polls throws the left hand but Masood avoids the punch easily.
Masood ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Masood fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Polls looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Masood scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Polls throws a looping overhand right but Masood ducks down to avoid it.
Polls throws a sloppy body shot
and Masood counters with a right hand to the body.
Masood throws a hook but Polls blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masood misses with a wild body shot.
Masood lands with a shot to the body.
Masood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Polls.

Masood closes the distance and clinches.
Masood has Polls pushed against the cage.
Masood doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Polls misses with a hook to the ribs.
Polls taking a breather.
Polls lands a nice shot to the body.
Masood tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Polls jumps guard but Masood stands there with Polls around his waist. Polls gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Masood.
Polls lands a body punch.
Polls fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Polls is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Masood is keeping busy.
Polls is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Masood lands an uppercut.
Polls is leaning against Masood and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masood struggles to land a body shot inside as Polls controls his hands.
Masood lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Polls backwards.
Masood lands a right hand that snaps the head of Polls backwards.
Polls taking a breather.
Masood pushes Polls back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Masood lands a left hand that snaps the head of Polls backwards.
Polls working aggressively here.
Masood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Masood.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Masood cracks Polls with a nice body shot.
Polls lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Polls misses with a short punch on the inside.
Masood lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Polls.
Masood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Masood lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Masood - that landed with a thud.
Masood lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Polls.

Masood turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Masood manages to end up in side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masood working the ground and pound from side control.
Masood working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Masood scores with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tazwar Masood had his way with Sim Polls in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Good standup being displayed there by Masood as he connects with a hook.
Polls swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Polls misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masood.
Polls bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Masood misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Masood takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Masood avoids the body shot from Polls.
Masood misses with a wild body shot.
Masood throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Polls.
Polls looks to score with a jab to the body but Masood is just out of range.
Polls swings away with a body shot that misses
and Masood cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Masood works over Polls's head and body with a nice combination.
Masood wants to clinch.
Masood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Polls.
Masood is looking to clinch.
Masood misses the jab.
Masood throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Polls stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Polls ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Masood moves away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Polls lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Masood has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Masood and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Masood misses with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masood blocks a jab.
Masood tries to clinch but Polls is having none of it.
Polls dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Polls uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Masood.
Masood ducks under a wild hook from Polls.
Masood misses with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Masood looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Masood misses with a looping left.
Polls uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Masood.
Masood moves in looking to clinch but Polls pushes him off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Polls.
Polls avoids the body shot from Masood.
Polls shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Masood defends it nicely.
Masood keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Polls.
Polls throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Masood throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Polls slips under a jab.
Masood tries to clinch up but Polls circles away and keeps his distance.
Polls keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Masood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Polls moves away.
Masood shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Polls but Polls pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Polls fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masood manages to avoid it.
Masood throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Polls throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Masood throws a right and a left that Polls avoids nicely.
Polls ducks under a wild hook from Masood.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Masood takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Masood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Masood misses with a takedown attempt
and Polls connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tazwar Masood.
I think Masood has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 46:49
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 48:47
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 48:48

The fight is ruled a draw!
Tazwar Masood retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!