PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergai Poujanofski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiago Almeida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tiago Almeida will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Poujanofski
vs
Almeida

150 cm
23
208 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

192 cm
20
216 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Heavy Weight Nutrition (*Recovery 152 $50!)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sergai Poujanofski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tiago Almeida!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Almeida gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Poujanofski to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Poujanofski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Poujanofski wants to get up but he can't break Almeida's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Almeida working a defensive guard here.

Poujanofski stands and steps away. Almeida gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Almeida misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Poujanofski scores a takedown into full mount!
Almeida takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

Almeida defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Poujanofski.
Almeida is desperately trying to improve his position but Poujanofski has a good base and remains in mount.
Poujanofski has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Poujanofski has hold of Almeida's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Almeida manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Poujanofski avoids the attempt from Almeida to control.
Almeida takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Almeida is trying to escape the mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Poujanofski looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Almeida is looking to improve his position but Poujanofski isn't that keen on the idea.
Almeida tries to lock up and control but Poujanofski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Poujanofski thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Poujanofski lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Almeida hang on?

Poujanofski is working for a guillotine from mount but Almeida frees his head quite easily.
Poujanofski is breathing heavily.

Poujanofski is working for a guillotine from mount but Almeida frees his head quite easily.
Poujanofski throwing strikes here but Almeida is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Almeida tries to hold on but Poujanofski postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Poujanofski has control of Almeida's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Almeida regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Almeida slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Almeida manages to get to full guard.
Poujanofski throws a big right hand that misses.
Poujanofski wants to pass the guard but Almeida is keeping the position.
Poujanofski postures up.
Poujanofski throwing strikes but missing.
Almeida trying to keep a closed guard but Poujanofski is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Poujanofski steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Almeida. That one must have hurt.
Almeida lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

It looks like Sergai Poujanofski has been cut.
Almeida throws a right and a left that Poujanofski avoids nicely.
Almeida tries to clinch but Poujanofski moves out of range.
Almeida throws a right hand that Poujanofski ducks under and follows up with a left that Poujanofski also avoids with ease.
Poujanofski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Almeida tries to avoid it but Poujanofski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Almeida to the ground. Almeida escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Almeida goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Almeida fails to land with a series of punches.
Poujanofski takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Almeida lands a right hook to the body.
Almeida misses with a double jab.
Almeida throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for Almeida, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Almeida throws a right hand that Poujanofski ducks under and follows up with a left that Poujanofski also avoids with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Poujanofski finds it's target.

Poujanofski shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Almeida is trying to defend but Poujanofski finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poujanofski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Almeida's head.
Poujanofski wants to stand up but Almeida has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Poujanofski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Almeida knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Almeida tries to get to full guard but Poujanofski has control of the leg.

Poujanofski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Almeida has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Poujanofski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Poujanofski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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 Sergai Poujanofski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sergai Poujanofski's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

A punch combination from Almeida misses.
A big left from Poujanofski misses.
Poujanofski misses with an uppercut. Almeida saw that one coming.
Almeida doesn't manage to clinch there - Poujanofski circles away.
Almeida throws a nice looking combination but Poujanofski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters circling - Poujanofski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Poujanofski swings for the body but Almeida moves out of range.
Almeida goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Poujanofski darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Poujanofski tries to pass the half guard into mount. Almeida knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Almeida tries to roll over but Poujanofski keeps him under control.
Poujanofski is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Poujanofski scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Almeida controlling the position well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Poujanofski is looking for a kimura here.
Poujanofski trying to advance position but Almeida counters by regaining guard.
Almeida is trying to keep Poujanofski in close.

Poujanofski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Poujanofski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Almeida is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Almeida throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Almeida slips a nice elbow through Poujanofski's hands, connecting with Poujanofski's forehead.
Almeida is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Almeida wants to pass the guard but Poujanofski is defending well.

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.
Almeida lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Poujanofski tries to kick Almeida off but Almeida keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Poujanofski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Almeida wants to get back to his feet.
Poujanofski tries to kick Almeida off but Almeida keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Poujanofski is trying to get back to full guard.
Almeida throwing shots but Poujanofski is blocking nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Almeida lands a nice short elbow.
Poujanofski throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Poujanofski works his way to full guard. Good work.
Almeida tries to stand but Poujanofski is controlling from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Almeida lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Poujanofski circles away quickly and effectively.
Almeida lets loose with a powerful body kick. Poujanofski will feel that in the morning.
Almeida throws a series of punches but Poujanofski moves out of range.
Poujanofski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Almeida.
A nice combination there by Poujanofski.
Tiago Almeida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Poujanofski moves out of range of the leg kick from Almeida.
Poujanofski just misses with a punch to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Almeida.
Sergai Poujanofski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Almeida lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Poujanofski circles away quickly and effectively.

Poujanofski closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Poujanofski is working for a kimura but Almeida is defending it quite comfortably.

Poujanofski is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Almeida is just riding it out for now. Poujanofski eventually gives up the hold.
Sergai Poujanofski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Almeida is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Poujanofski's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Poujanofski's back!
Almeida is punishing Poujanofski with strikes - can he finish him?!
Poujanofski turns into Almeida and is now in his guard.
Poujanofski forces his way into half guard.
Almeida wants to control but Poujanofski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Almeida regains full guard. Nicely done.

Poujanofski stands up and waves to Almeida to follow him.
Almeida rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Poujanofski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Poujanofski avoids the head kick by Almeida.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tiago Almeida will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sergai Poujanofski's cut.
That's time! Poujanofski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Almeida moves forwards but Poujanofski connects with a nice, crisp jab.

Almeida moves into the clinch.
Poujanofski blocks an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Poujanofski can't get the takedown.
Almeida has a couple of punches blocked by Poujanofski.
Almeida tries a body shot but Poujanofski blocks it.
Almeida tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Poujanofski blocking some punches.
Poujanofski is trying to drag Almeida to the mat but Almeida just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almeida tries a body shot but Poujanofski blocks it.
Almeida misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Poujanofski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Almeida gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergai Poujanofski. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Almeida misses with some punches.
Poujanofski avoiding damage as Almeida throws knees to the body.
Poujanofski tries to score a body lock takedown but Almeida shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Poujanofski tries to score a body lock takedown but Almeida shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Almeida lands an elbow that stopped Poujanofski in his tracks for a moment.
Almeida throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Almeida is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Almeida lands an uppercut.
Poujanofski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Almeida tries to throw a body punch but Poujanofski avoids it by throwing Almeida back against the cage.
Poujanofski blocks an uppercut.
Almeida lands a hook that snaps the head of Poujanofski backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poujanofski is working for takedown but Almeida is calmly controlling the position for now.
Almeida stalls.
Almeida lands a left hand that snaps the head of Poujanofski backwards.
Almeida looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A right hand to the body from Almeida.
The referee is keeping an eye on Almeida - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Almeida misses with a punch to the body.
Almeida misses with a short punch on the inside.
Poujanofski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Almeida pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Almeida!
Almeida lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Poujanofski scores a takedown into full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Poujanofski is working for a guillotine from mount but Almeida frees his head quite easily.
Almeida tries to lock up and control but Poujanofski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Poujanofski wants to get back to his feet but Almeida is holding on tight.
Almeida wants to control but Poujanofski is having none of it.
Poujanofski has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Almeida's face.
Almeida is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Almeida is working to get back to half guard.
Almeida taking shots to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Almeida tries to hold on but Poujanofski postures up.
Poujanofski punishing his opponent with strikes.

Poujanofski goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Almeida turns into him and now he's in Poujanofski's guard.
Poujanofski wants to sweep but no luck.
Almeida postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Almeida is in close to Poujanofski's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Poujanofski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Almeida doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Almeida manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Poujanofski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Poujanofski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Almeida is aware though and is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tiago Almeida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Almeida has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tiago Almeida!