PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Noonan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gniewomir Polaniecki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noonan comes to the cage accompanied by 3DD - Kryptonite. This should be fireworks!

Noonan
vs
Polaniecki

190 cm
26
260 lbs
5 - 0 - 1

188 cm
19
249 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Very quick

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Granite chin

Gilop®

Zentrope Fighting Universe

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Noonan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gniewomir Polaniecki!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noonan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Polaniecki manages to avoid it.
Noonan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Noonan wants it to stay on the feet.
Polaniecki thows a body shot but no joy.
Polaniecki thows a body shot but no joy.
A clash of legs there as Noonan blocks the low kick.
Polaniecki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Polaniecki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Noonan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Noonan scores with a punch to the head.
Polaniecki swings for the body but Noonan moves out of range.
Polaniecki drops his hands momentarily and Noonan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

Noonan scores with a takedown into Polaniecki's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Polaniecki is pulling down on Noonan's head to control his posture.
Noonan's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Polaniecki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Polaniecki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Noonan is one step ahead there.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Gniewomir Polaniecki was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Good work by Polaniecki as he checks the leg kick.
Noonan clobbers Polaniecki with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The fighters circle momentarily. Polaniecki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Noonan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Polaniecki is out of range.
Noonan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Polaniecki's sensitive parts.
A lazy body kick from Polaniecki
and Polaniecki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab by Polaniecki.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noonan tries to clinch but Polaniecki is having none of it.
Noonan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Noonan blocks a head kick by Polaniecki.
Noonan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Noonan misses with a wild combination.
Noonan scores with a leg kick.
Noonan checks a low kick from Polaniecki.
Noonan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Polaniecki moves away.
Polaniecki misses with an uppercut.

Polaniecki gets the takedown into side control.
Polaniecki trying to control the position but Noonan is working away.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Noonan wants to control but Polaniecki postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polaniecki creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Noonan sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
A lull in the action here as Polaniecki stalls from top position.
Polaniecki wants to control but Noonan is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Noonan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Polaniecki's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Noonan wants to get back to full guard.
Noonan holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Noonan is looking to clinch.
Polaniecki throws a leg kick
and Noonan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noonan throws a hook but Polaniecki avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Polaniecki misses its intended target.
Polaniecki tries to score with a low kick but Noonan moves his leg out of the way.
Noonan moves out of range of the body kick from Polaniecki.
Polaniecki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Noonan misses with a looping left.
Noonan tries to bum rush Polaniecki with a series of wild strikes but Polaniecki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Noonan throws a body punch but Polaniecki moves out of range.
Polaniecki throws a low kick but it's checked well by Noonan.
Noonan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A low kick from Polaniecki misses
and Noonan counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Noonan looks to land a body kick but Polaniecki moved away.
Noonan misses with a looping left.
Polaniecki misses with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Noonan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Noonan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Polaniecki.

Noonan has closed the distance and engaged Polaniecki in a clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Noonan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Polaniecki avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Noonan.
Polaniecki blocks a body shot from Noonan.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Noonan misses with the head strike.
Noonan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Noonan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Polaniecki lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Polaniecki has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Noonan can't find room to land a body shot as Polaniecki controls the action.
Noonan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Polaniecki.
Polaniecki blocking some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Noonan tries a body shot but Polaniecki blocks it.
Polaniecki misses with a body punch.
Noonan controlling the action here for a moment.
Noonan misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Noonan.
Polaniecki is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Noonan is defending well.
Polaniecki taking a breather.
Noonan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Polaniecki is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Polaniecki misses with an elbow over the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polaniecki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Noonan fails to land.
Noonan working aggressively here.

Polaniecki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Polaniecki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Noonan is trying to escape the mount.
Noonan sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Polaniecki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Noonan tries to get to full guard but Polaniecki has control of the leg.
Noonan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polaniecki looking to pass the guard.
Gniewomir Polaniecki has got the better of the ground game so far.
Polaniecki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Noonan manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Polaniecki is squirming around, avoiding Noonan's attempts to control the action.
Noonan controlling the position easily from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Polaniecki tries to hold on but Noonan postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Noonan dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Polaniecki misses with a wild body shot.
Noonan tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Polaniecki throws a shot to the body.
Polaniecki throws a quick inside leg kick.
Polaniecki throws a right and a left that both miss.
Noonan is looking to clinch but Polaniecki is avoiding it.
Noonan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Polaniecki was well out of range. Poor timing from Noonan.
Polaniecki with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noonan blocks a head kick by Polaniecki.
Polaniecki throws a nice inside leg kick.
Polaniecki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Polaniecki misses with a takedown attempt
and Noonan counters with a thumping low kick.
Polaniecki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noonan.

Polaniecki drives through with a takedown into Noonan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Polaniecki wants to control from the top but Noonan keeps moving.
Noonan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Polaniecki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Noonan is keeping the position for now.
Polaniecki is looking to work some ground and pound but Noonan has wrist control.
Polaniecki trying to control the position from guard on top but Noonan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Polaniecki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Noonan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polaniecki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Polaniecki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Noonan tries to land a leg kick but Polaniecki saw it coming and moves away.
An inside leg kick from Polaniecki misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Polaniecki.
Noonan thows a body shot but no joy.
Polaniecki takes a swing at Noonan's ribcage but misses.
Noonan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noonan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Polaniecki goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Polaniecki moves out of range of the body kick.
Polaniecki throws a leg kick that is checked
and Noonan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gniewomir Polaniecki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Polaniecki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noonan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Polaniecki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Noonan avoids it really well and circles away.
A bone on bone clash there as Noonan blocks the leg kick.
Noonan tries to clinch but Polaniecki moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Noonan. Polaniecki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Polaniecki scores with a leg kick.
Polaniecki lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Polaniecki throws a leg kick
letting Noonan counter with a right hand.
Noonan throws a chopping leg kick but Polaniecki manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Polaniecki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Noonan moves out of range of the body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noonan works Polaniecki's body with a nice hook.
Polaniecki misses with a body kick.
Good work by Polaniecki as he checks the leg kick.
Polaniecki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Noonan.
Polaniecki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Michael Noonan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gniewomir Polaniecki.
Noonan looks to land a left hand but Polaniecki moved out of range nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noonan moves out of range as Polaniecki strikes.
Noonan moves away from the strike by Polaniecki.
Noonan throws a series of punches but Polaniecki moves out of range.
Noonan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Noonan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Good leg kick by Noonan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Polaniecki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Noonan as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Polaniecki throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Polaniecki throws a leg kick but Noonan checks it.
Noonan thumps Polaniecki with a low kick.
Noonan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Polaniecki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Noonan throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Polaniecki misses with a jab to the body
and Noonan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Noonan scores with a jab to the body.
Noonan blocks a head kick by Polaniecki.
Noonan takes a swing at Polaniecki's ribcage but misses.
Polaniecki throws a head kick but Noonan moves out of range.
Noonan blocks a head kick by Polaniecki.
Polaniecki is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Noonan throws a hook but Polaniecki blocks it.
Noonan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Noonan sizes up Polaniecki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Noonan slips under a jab from Polaniecki.
Polaniecki thows a body shot but no joy.
Noonan lands a nice shot to the body.
Noonan tries to clinch but Polaniecki moves out of range.
Polaniecki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Noonan as he jumps to the side.

Noonan rushes Polaniecki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Noonan.
Good body shot from Noonan.

Noonan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Noonan rushes Polaniecki and presses him up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noonan lands with a right to the head.
Noonan lands a nice shot to the body.
Noonan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Noonan struggles to land a body shot inside as Polaniecki controls his hands.
Noonan lands an uppercut.
Noonan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noonan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Polaniecki misses with a body punch.
Noonan has a couple of punches blocked by Polaniecki.
Noonan can't find room to land a body shot as Polaniecki controls the action.
Noonan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Polaniecki's elbow.
Noonan swings wildly with an uppercut but Polaniecki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Noonan misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Noonan fails to land.
Noonan throws a punch but it's blocked by Polaniecki.
Noonan throws a punch but it's blocked by Polaniecki.
Noonan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Noonan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Polaniecki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Noonan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Noonan has a couple of punches blocked by Polaniecki.
Noonan misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Noonan had his way with Gniewomir Polaniecki in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Polaniecki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Noonan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Polaniecki checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Noonan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Noonan throws a leg kick
letting Polaniecki counter with a right hand.
Polaniecki throws a push kick but Noonan slaps the foot to one side.
Polaniecki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Noonan throws a leg kick that misses.
Noonan moves out of range of the body kick.
Polaniecki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Noonan circles away.
Polaniecki throws a half hearted mid kick.
Polaniecki connects with a body shot.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

Noonan clinches up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Polaniecki using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Noonan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Polaniecki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Polaniecki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Noonan is pressed up against the cage. Polaniecki has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Noonan down to the mat. Noonan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Polaniecki is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Noonan rather than just go for the knockout.
Polaniecki misses with a leg kick.
Polaniecki moves out of range of the body kick.
Polaniecki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Noonan finds it's way round the side to connect with Polaniecki's head.
Noonan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Polaniecki is out of range and Noonan settles back down.
Polaniecki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noonan was well out of range. Poor timing from Polaniecki.

Noonan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Polaniecki can't do much from the bottom here.
Polaniecki is not content to let Noonan control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polaniecki manages to work his way to half guard, despite Noonan's best efforts.
Polaniecki is controlling Noonan's trapped leg to prevent Noonan from advancing to side control.
Polaniecki won't allow Noonan to pass to mount.
Gniewomir Polaniecki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Noonan trying to control the action but Polaniecki is working from the bottom.
Noonan trying to control from Polaniecki's half guard. Polaniecki has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Polaniecki is trying to keep Noonan in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noonan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Polaniecki throws a jab but it's blocked by Noonan.

Noonan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Polaniecki blocks a body shot from Noonan.
Polaniecki tries to land knees in the clinch but Noonan avoids the damage to the body.
Polaniecki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Polaniecki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Michael Noonan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noonan leaning against his opponent.
Polaniecki is trying to force a seperation but Noonan has the dominant position.
Polaniecki tries to throw a body punch but Noonan avoids it by throwing Polaniecki back against the cage.
Polaniecki struggles to land a body shot inside as Noonan controls his hands.
Polaniecki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Noonan's elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Polaniecki misses with the head strike.
Noonan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gniewomir Polaniecki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Noonan 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 James Glass scores the fight 48:47
Judge William Gold scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Noonan!
Michael Noonan retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Michael Noonan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.