PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chico Lockdown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caleb Poehler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Lockdown
vs
Poehler

175 cm
18
150 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

177 cm
22
160 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chico Lockdown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Caleb Poehler!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Eddie Farnsworth and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lockdown bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lockdown throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

Lockdown wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Poehler, who protects the arm well.
Lockdown misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Lockdown prevents Poehler from escaping the position.

Lockdown working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Lockdown tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lockdown has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lockdown thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lockdown tries to score with some ground and pound. Poehler controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lockdown takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Left hook, right uppercut from Poehler.
Lockdown is looking to clinch.
Lockdown tries for a takedown but Poehler sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poehler fails with an attempt to clinch.

Poehler closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lockdown fails to pull guard.
Poehler lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lockdown.
Poehler prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chico Lockdown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lockdown wants a takedown.
Lockdown is breathing heavily.
Lockdown tries to score a body lock takedown but Poehler shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Still in the clinch, Poehler scores with a nice short uppercut.

Lockdown pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Poehler takes the fight into the clinch.
Poehler lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lockdown drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Poehler gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lockdown is trying to drag Poehler to the mat but Poehler just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lockdown tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Poehler smiles and moves away.
Caleb Poehler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poehler fails in his attempt to clinch.
Poehler moves in looking to clinch but Lockdown pushes him off.
Poehler tries to clinch but Lockdown moves away

and Lockdown counters by clinching up.
Lockdown has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Poehler avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Poehler lands a hook that snaps the head of Lockdown backwards.
Poehler lands a shoulder strike.
Poehler gets underhooks to prevent Lockdown's takedown attempt.
Poehler leaning against his opponent.
Poehler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lockdown or not.
Lockdown tries for a takedown. No joy.
Poehler lands a nice uppercut.
Poehler lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lockdown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lockdown is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Poehler gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Poehler lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lockdown.
A nice left hand lands by Poehler.
Poehler lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Poehler digs a right hand into Lockdown's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lockdown's gas tank.
Lockdown takes a shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Poehler.
Poehler scores with a shot to the side of Lockdown's head.
Poehler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Poehler lands a body punch in the clinch.
Poehler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Poehler scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Poehler.
Poehler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short body shot lands from Poehler as the two fighters clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poehler stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

Poehler breaks the clinch.
Jab, jab by Poehler - just one landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caleb Poehler dominated that round.
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.

Poehler closes the distance but Lockdown moves to the side

and Lockdown counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lockdown.
Poehler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lockdown backwards.
Poehler works on Lockdown's body with a couple of short punches.
A short left from Poehler.
Poehler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A bit of stalling here from Poehler.

Poehler breaks from the clinch.

Poehler drives through and clinches with Lockdown against the cage.
Poehler scores with a shot to the side of Lockdown's head.
Poehler avoiding damage as Lockdown throws knees to the body.

Poehler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Poehler defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lockdown.

Poehler closes the distance and pushes Lockdown back into the cage.
A short right from Poehler.
Lockdown changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Poehler fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lockdown fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chico Lockdown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right-left combo lands from Poehler.
Poehler punishes Lockdown's body with a nice straight punch.

Poehler has closed the distance and engaged Lockdown in a clinch.

Poehler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Poehler defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lockdown.
Poehler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lockdown paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Poehler lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poehler lands with a nice combination. Lockdown backs away looking to recover.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poehler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Poehler's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Poehler duly obliges.

Poehler moves into range and clinches up with Lockdown.

Poehler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lockdown fails with a takedown attempt.
Lockdown swats away the attempt to clinch by Poehler.
Poehler moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Poehler doesn't manage to clinch there - Lockdown circles away.
Lockdown takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Caleb Poehler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poehler looks to land a combination but Lockdown avoids it well.
Lockdown takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Poehler tries to clinch there but Lockdown circles away.
A punch combination from Poehler misses.
Poehler tries to clinch up but Lockdown circles away and keeps his distance.
Poehler scores with a one two! Lockdown had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lockdown keeps the fight on the outside.
Poehler defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lockdown.
Poehler looks to land a combination but Lockdown avoids it well.
Poehler throws a right hand that Lockdown ducks under and follows up with a left that Lockdown also avoids with ease.
Poehler wants to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Poehler instigates a clinch.
Poehler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lockdown or not.
Poehler throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Poehler is pressed up against the cage. Lockdown has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Poehler down to the mat. Poehler avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Poehler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Poehler tries to clinch but Lockdown is having none of it.

Poehler closes the distance and clinches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lockdown is working for takedown but Poehler is calmly controlling the position for now.
Poehler lands a nice shot to the body.
Poehler lands a right hand.
Poehler is trying to force a seperation but Lockdown has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caleb Poehler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Poehler tries to clinch up.
Nice body punch from Poehler.
Chico Lockdown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown by Lockdown or perhaps it was just good defense by Poehler which made him look bad.
Poehler tries to clinch up.
Lockdown avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lockdown doesn't manage to clinch there - Poehler circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poehler lands with a nice combination. Lockdown backs away looking to recover.
Lockdown takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Poehler misses with a few strikes there.
Poehler tries to clinch but Lockdown is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lockdown tries to score a power double leg takedown but Poehler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lockdown somewhat.
Lockdown fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chico Lockdown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lockdown circles away from the clinch attempt

and Lockdown decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Poehler's guard.
Lockdown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Poehler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Poehler is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Chico Lockdown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lockdown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lockdown wants to pass the guard but Poehler is keeping the position.
Lockdown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lockdown trying to control the position from guard on top but Poehler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Poehler pushes Lockdown off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Lockdown throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Poehler's waist but Poehler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lockdown off to one side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poehler throws a nice looking combination but Lockdown bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Poehler tries to clinch but Lockdown moves out of range.
Poehler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Poehler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lockdown.
Lockdown tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Poehler swivels and escapes.
Poehler tries to clinch but Lockdown is having none of it.
Poehler throws a right and a left that Lockdown avoids nicely.

Poehler clinches up against the cage.
Poehler lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Poehler.
Caleb Poehler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Poehler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lockdown tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Poehler smiles and moves away.
Poehler misses with a combination

and Lockdown counters with a nice double leg into side control. Poehler won't be happy with that.

Lockdown is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Poehler is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Lockdown has hold of Poehler's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Poehler seems comfortable defending it but Lockdown has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Poehler is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Poehler is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Lockdown couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chico Lockdown!