PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jae Pollard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank McDougal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank McDougal has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jae Pollard's chin.

Pollard
vs
McDougal

202 cm
24
151 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

170 cm
25
150 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jae Pollard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank McDougal!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pollard just misses with a punch to the body.
McDougal shapes to counter with a head kick.
McDougal gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pollard counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McDougal thinking.
McDougal fails with a takedown attempt.
McDougal tries to clinch up.
McDougal misses with a takedown

and Pollard holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jae Pollard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank McDougal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Pollard breaks the clinch.
Pollard leaves McDougal with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pollard tried to counter with a leg kick but McDougal avoided it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pollard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDougal moves away.
McDougal is looking to clinch but Pollard is avoiding it.
McDougal avoids the head kick by Pollard.
McDougal fails with a takedown attempt.
Pollard throws a quick counter head kick but McDougal was just out of range.
McDougal tries to land a body kick
and Pollard counters with a series of strikes. McDougal will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pollard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McDougal fails with a takedown attempt.
Frank McDougal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pollard avoids the head kick by McDougal.
McDougal avoids the body shot from Pollard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDougal closes the distance but Pollard moves to the side
and Pollard counters with a series of strikes. McDougal will be more careful next time no doubt.
The fight stays on the outside here - McDougal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pollard is looking to counter with head kicks.
McDougal doesn't manage to clinch there - Pollard circles away.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Pollard enables McDougal to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pollard manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Pollard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDougal works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pollard keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pollard is trying to stand.
Pollard is controlling McDougal's position as best he can from this difficult position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pollard manages to get to full guard.
McDougal postures up.
Pollard wants to sweep but no luck.
Pollard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McDougal on the ground.
Pollard keeping moving, preventing McDougal from controlling successfully.
Pollard looking to hit a scissor sweep but McDougal is one step ahead there.
Pollard can't keep his opponent in guard - McDougal advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

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.
McDougal seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pollard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McDougal controlling the action here.
McDougal trying to mount his opponent but Pollard defends it.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Pollard instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jae Pollard dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

McDougal connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McDougal will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pollard throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McDougal.

Pollard has managed to clinch.
McDougal tries to score a body lock takedown but Pollard shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pollard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDougal can do to turn this around?
McDougal tries to pull guard but Pollard holds him up against the cage and eventually McDougal drops back down to his feet.
Jae Pollard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank McDougal.
Pollard stops a takedown attempt from McDougal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDougal tries to pull guard but Pollard forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pollard holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Pollard has McDougal pressed against the cage.
Pollard effectively controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDougal jumps guard but Pollard turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pollard.
Pollard content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jae Pollard.
McDougal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pollard.
McDougal goes for a double leg but Pollard avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pollard continues to drive forward.
McDougal shoots in for a double leg but Pollard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McDougal tries to clinch up.
McDougal shoots and misses
and Pollard counters with a head kick. That will keep McDougal thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
McDougal is breathing heavily.
McDougal shoots in but Pollard avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDougal looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pollard is fending him off so far but McDougal persists. Nope, Pollard circles away and we're back to standing.
Jae Pollard is winning the standup battle so far.

Pollard drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDougal is looking to reverse the position.

Pollard decides to stand back up. Pollard steps back and let's McDougal get back to his feet.

Pollard clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pollard taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The referee calls for Pollard to work.
Pollard gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Pollard taking a breather.
Pollard is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pollard lands a left hand.
Pollard managing to block the knees to the body from McDougal.
Pollard dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jae Pollard.
Pollard closes this distance looking for a takedown but McDougal circles away.
McDougal is looking to clinch but Pollard is avoiding it.
McDougal shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pollard pinned against the cage. Pollard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McDougal shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pollard lands a head kick!
McDougal throws a right hand that misses
and Pollard counters with a left to the body.
Pollard is looking to wear down McDougal with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McDougal misses with a takedown attempt
letting Pollard counter with a right hand.
Pollard lands a right hook to the body.
McDougal with a poor takedown
and Pollard counters with a one-two to the body.

McDougal gets caught flat footed, as Pollard shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pollard's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pollard lands a couple of elbows.

Pollard 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.
Pollard controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jae Pollard dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

McDougal moves in looking to clinch but Pollard pushes him off.
Horrible takedown attempt by McDougal or perhaps it was just good defense by Pollard, which made it look bad.
McDougal tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pollard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McDougal tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pollard manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by McDougal or perhaps it was just good defense by Pollard, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pollard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pollard is looking for a counter combo.
Pollard closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Good leg kick by Pollard there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pollard clinches up with McDougal and pushes him back against the cage.

Pollard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McDougal tries to clinch up but Pollard circles away and keeps his distance.
McDougal fails to land the takedown.
As McDougal tries to get set, Pollard tries to push him back and clinch up but McDougal manages to avoid the attempt.
Jae Pollard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank McDougal.
McDougal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McDougal doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pollard counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McDougal has his takedown stuffed
and Pollard counters with a two punch combo.
McDougal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pollard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDougal closes the distance and clinches up with Pollard, looking for a takedown. McDougal pushes Pollard against the cage but Pollard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McDougal tries for a takedown but Pollard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pollard.
Pollard misses with the combination.
McDougal feints the counter takedown.
A combination from Pollard does no damage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McDougal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDougal avoids a punch combination nicely.
McDougal is looking for the big counter here.
McDougal tries to clinch up but Pollard circles away and keeps his distance.
Pollard throws a quick counter head kick but McDougal was just out of range.
Pollard misses with a few strikes there.
McDougal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pollard seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McDougal tries to bum rush Pollard with a series of wild strikes but Pollard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McDougal tries to close the distance and clinch but Pollard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pollard avoids the head kick by McDougal.
Pollard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pollard throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McDougal tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pollard is in McDougal's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pollard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pollard lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Pollard decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Pollard has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pollard controlling the action here for a moment.
Pollard effectively controlling the action here.
Frank McDougal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jae Pollard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDougal.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jae Pollard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pollard has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jae Pollard!