PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Komuto Poebalunaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Poebalunaka comes to the cage accompanied by Morbid Angel - Rapture. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Poebalunaka
vs
Austin

193 cm
25
213 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

193 cm
22
220 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Russian Top Team Nutrition

Beast Body

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 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Komuto Poebalunaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tyson Austin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Austin!

It looks like Komuto Poebalunaka has been cut.
Austin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Poebalunaka.
Some bone on bone action there as Poebalunaka checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Austin throws a nice looking combination but Poebalunaka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Austin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poebalunaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Austin.
Poebalunaka fails to land the takedown.
Austin wants to land a leg kick but Poebalunaka is out of range.
Austin throws a body punch but Poebalunaka moves out of range.
Poebalunaka throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Austin's waist but Austin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Poebalunaka off to one side.

Austin drops down and drives through with a powerful 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!
Poebalunaka keeping full guard, as Austin tries to pass.
Austin stays in close to Poebalunaka's body and controls the position.
Poebalunaka trying to control the position.
Austin being controlled here momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Komuto Poebalunaka wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Poebalunaka checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

Poebalunaka throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Austin was covering up waiting for the punch and Poebalunaka finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Austin keeping moving, preventing Poebalunaka from controlling successfully.
Poebalunaka controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poebalunaka wants to control from the top but Austin keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Komuto Poebalunaka wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Poebalunaka tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Austin swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Komuto Poebalunaka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Austin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Poebalunaka takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Poebalunaka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Austin avoids it really well and circles away.
Austin connects with a high kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Austin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Poebalunaka is desperately trying to improve his position but Austin has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin tries to control but Poebalunaka wriggling away.
Poebalunaka can't escape the position.
Poebalunaka wants to hold on but Austin pushes him away.
Poebalunaka is wriggling around trying to escape.
Poebalunaka is controlling an arm, preventing Austin from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Poebalunaka is in all sorts of trouble here.
Austin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Poebalunaka wants to hold on but Austin pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poebalunaka keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Poebalunaka is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Poebalunaka is trying to escape the mount.
Poebalunaka bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Poebalunaka wants to control from the top but Austin keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Austin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Austin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Komuto Poebalunaka's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Austin throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Austin throws a right hand that Poebalunaka ducks under and follows up with a left that Poebalunaka also avoids with ease.

Poebalunaka shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Poebalunaka was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Poebalunaka throws a wild left hand from mount and Austin manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Poebalunaka lands strikes from half guard.
Poebalunaka slows the pace down in half guard.

Poebalunaka looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Austin is trying to stand up here but Poebalunaka is controlling him well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Poebalunaka is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Austin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Poebalunaka looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poebalunaka won't allow Austin to get back to his feet.
Austin 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.
Austin keeping moving, preventing Poebalunaka from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poebalunaka slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Poebalunaka shoots in looking for a takedown. Austin tries to sprawl out of it but Poebalunaka keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Austin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Austin connects with a solid leg kick.
Austin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Poebalunaka lands with a nice combination. Austin backs away looking to recover.
A nice combination there by Austin.
Austin tries to work over Poebalunaka's front leg with a kick but Poebalunaka checks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Poebalunaka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Austin tries to break the clinch but Poebalunaka is controlling the position.
Austin tries a knee to the head but Poebalunaka blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Poebalunaka drags the fight down to the ground.

Poebalunaka has his foot on Austin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Austin works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Austin wants to control from the top but Poebalunaka keeps moving.
Poebalunaka 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.
Poebalunaka looking to control.
Austin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Poebalunaka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Austin trying to control but Poebalunaka is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Komuto Poebalunaka just wasn't active enough.

Poebalunaka rushes Austin and presses him up against the cage.
Poebalunaka has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Austin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Poebalunaka drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Komuto Poebalunaka dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Komuto Poebalunaka's cut.
That's time! Poebalunaka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Austin shoots for a takedown but Poebalunaka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Austin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Poebalunaka fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Poebalunaka checks a leg kick nicely.
Poebalunaka takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tyson Austin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Poebalunaka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Austin avoids it really well and circles away.

Austin gets tackled into the cage by Poebalunaka. Poebalunaka maintains the clinch.
Poebalunaka jumps guard but Austin stands there with Poebalunaka around his waist. Poebalunaka gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Komuto Poebalunaka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Austin is trying to push Poebalunaka away but Poebalunaka has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Poebalunaka looking for a takedown.

Poebalunaka has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Austin uses from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Poebalunaka keeping moving, preventing Austin from controlling successfully.

Austin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Austin trying to control the position from guard on top but Poebalunaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Poebalunaka looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Austin trying to control but Poebalunaka is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Tyson Austin was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Poebalunaka dodges the punch combination from Austin.
A combination from Austin does no damage.
Austin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Poebalunaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Poebalunaka shoots in for a takedown but Austin shows good takedown defense.
Poebalunaka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Poebalunaka wants it to stay on the feet.
Austin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Poebalunaka shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Austin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Poebalunaka tries to free his leg and advance position but Austin is retaining full guard.
Poebalunaka wants to control from the top but Austin keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Austin looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Austin keeping full guard, as Poebalunaka tries to pass.
Poebalunaka engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Komuto Poebalunaka.
Austin misses with a two punch combination.
Poebalunaka fails to land the takedown.
No luck for Poebalunaka with that takedown attempt.
A combination from Austin does no damage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Poebalunaka.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Austin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Austin misses with the combination.
Austin throws a lazy uppercut

and Poebalunaka counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Poebalunaka.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poebalunaka trying to control the position from guard on top but Austin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Austin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Poebalunaka wants to control from the top but Austin keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Poebalunaka postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Austin is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Poebalunaka, into his guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Komuto Poebalunaka showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Poebalunaka 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Komuto Poebalunaka!