PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Poldi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martyn Musgrave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Poldi
vs
Musgrave

188 cm
23
220 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

188 cm
29
205 lbs
17 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

SPARTA FIGHTWARE-GTI

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Poldi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Martyn Musgrave!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Musgrave takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Poldi looks for the body kick but Musgrave saw that one coming.
Musgrave throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Poldi punishes Musgrave's body with a nice straight punch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Poldi.
Musgrave tries a low kick but Poldi avoids it.
Musgrave fails with a takedown attempt.
Poldi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Musgrave throws a quick inside leg kick.
Poldi cracks Musgrave with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Musgrave lands a nice leg kick that just misses Poldi's sensitive parts.
Poldi looks to score with a jab to the body but Musgrave is just out of range.
Musgrave doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Poldi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Musgrave moves away.

Poldi closes the distance and pushes Musgrave back into the cage.
Poldi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Musgrave looks winded!
Poldi scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poldi leaning against his opponent.
Poldi gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Poldi presses Musgrave against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Poldi.
Poldi misses with a body punch.
Poldi works on Musgrave's body with a couple of short punches.

Poldi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Musgrave walks into a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Poldi.
Poldi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Musgrave keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Poldi lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Poldi tests Musgrave's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Poldi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Musgrave sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poldi looks to throw the jab but Musgrave is out of range.
Poldi misses the jab.
Poldi misses with a body kick.
Musgrave closes the distance and clinches up with Poldi, looking for a takedown. Musgrave pushes Poldi against the cage but Poldi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Musgrave takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Musgrave throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Musgrave blocks a jab.
Musgrave takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Poldi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Poldi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Musgrave avoids the body shot from Poldi.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Poldi.
Poldi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Musgrave if he has to take too many more of those.
Poldi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Musgrave at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poldi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A right-left combo lands from Poldi.
Crunch! Poldi slams his shin into Musgrave's torso.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poldi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Musgrave momentarily.
Poldi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Poldi thuds his shin into the meat of Musgrave's side.
Poldi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jack Poldi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poldi tries to land a leg kick but Musgrave saw it coming and moves away.
Poldi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Poldi moves into range and clinches up with Musgrave.
Poldi has Musgrave pushed against the cage.
Poldi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Musgrave backwards.
Poldi has Musgrave pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poldi can't find room to land a body shot as Musgrave controls the action.
A short uppercut from Poldi.
Poldi lands a body shot.
Poldi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Poldi lands with a short shot to the head.
Poldi lands on the inside with an uppercut.

It looks like Martyn Musgrave has been cut.
Poldi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Poldi lands a body punch.
Poldi scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Poldi lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Musgrave is rocked!
Musgrave fails to pull guard.
Jack Poldi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martyn Musgrave.
A short right from Poldi on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Poldi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Martyn Musgrave's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Poldi catches Musgrave napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Musgrave to the canvas!
Poldi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Musgrave is keeping the position for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poldi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Poldi is pressing down on Musgrave's thigh, looking to free his foot. Musgrave is holding on for now.
Poldi wants to take a breather but Musgrave is having none of it.
Musgrave is controlling Poldi's trapped leg to prevent Poldi from advancing to side control.
Poldi controlling the action here.
Poldi uses his free foot to push down on Musgrave's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Musgrave.
Poldi looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Musgrave is squirming around, avoiding Poldi's attempts to control the action.
Poldi wants to take Musgrave's back here but Musgrave is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Musgrave is looking to improve his position but Poldi isn't that keen on the idea.
Poldi controlling the pace for now.
Poldi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Musgrave is looking to escape.
Musgrave looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poldi keeps control of the position easily here as Musgrave tries to buck him off.
Musgrave trying to control the hands but Poldi won't let him.
Poldi just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
A lull in the action here.

Poldi looking to break Musgrave's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Musgrave remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Poldi will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Poldi keeps control of the position easily here as Musgrave tries to buck him off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Poldi has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Musgrave has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

Musgrave is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Poldi gets his way!
Musgrave can't escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Musgrave trying to control the position but Poldi manages to sink in the hooks.

Poldi is looking for a choke. Musgrave gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Musgrave manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Jack Poldi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Poldi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Musgrave trying to control but Poldi is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Poldi 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Poldi trying to control the position here.
Musgrave stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Poldi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Poldi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Martyn Musgrave's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Musgrave thumps Poldi with a low kick.
Poldi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Musgrave was well out of range. Poor timing from Poldi.
Musgrave checks a low kick from Poldi.
Poldi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Musgrave drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Poldi wants to sweep here but Musgrave controlling him for the moment.
Poldi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Poldi is on top in guard.
Musgrave tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Poldi trying to control but Musgrave is working from the bottom.
Poldi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Poldi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Musgrave tries to improve position but can't.
Poldi controls the position from side control.
Poldi cracks Musgrave with a big elbow.

Poldi tries for a kimura but Musgrave is defending well.
Poldi working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poldi trying to control the action but Musgrave is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poldi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Musgrave's legs.
Musgrave seems a little lost for a moment, as Poldi dominates the positioning.
Poldi tries to advance to mount but Musgrave denies him.
Poldi advances nicely into full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Musgrave keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Poldi content just to control the position here.
Musgrave wants to hold on but Poldi pushes him away.
Poldi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Musgrave is looking to escape.
Poldi controlling from mount.
Poldi prevents Musgrave from getting the reversal.
Poldi trying to control but Musgrave is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poldi fails to take his opponent's back.
Poldi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Musgrave can do to turn this around?
Musgrave wants to hold on but Poldi pushes him away.

Poldi stands up from mount. Strange move.
Musgrave shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Poldi as he jumps to the side.
Musgrave avoids the body shot from Poldi.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Poldi scores with a hook to the body. Musgrave takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Musgrave takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Musgrave fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Poldi throws a hook but Musgrave avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Poldi clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Martyn Musgrave's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Poldi cracks Musgrave with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Poldi lands a high kick!
Musgrave takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Musgrave takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

Oooh a lovely combination from Poldi sends Musgrave down but not out. Poldi dives into side control looking to finish.
Musgrave is still in real trouble! Can Poldi finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poldi advances to mount.
Poldi content just to control the position here.
Musgrave wants to control but Poldi is having none of it.
Poldi controlling the pace for now.
Musgrave seems to have recovered his senses.
Musgrave has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
What can Musgrave do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!

Musgrave is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Poldi's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Poldi avoiding Musgrave 's attempts to control his hands.
Poldi is looking to control Musgrave but Musgrave is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Poldi has good solid back control here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Poldi looking for the choke but no joy.
Musgrave trying to control the hands but Poldi breaks the grip.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Poldi tightening his grip on Musgrave, looking for the choke.
Musgrave tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Musgrave keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poldi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Poldi trying to control but Musgrave is having none of it.
Musgrave tries to reverse the position but Poldi maintains control.
Poldi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Poldi wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Musgrave is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Poldi controlling the pace for now.
Musgrave keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Musgrave tries to hold on but Poldi postures up.
Musgrave is squirming around, avoiding Poldi's attempts to control the action.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Musgrave is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Poldi had his way with Martyn Musgrave in that round.
The cut man is working on Martyn Musgrave's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Poldi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Musgrave.
Poldi stuffs the takedown attempt from Musgrave. Musgrave gets slowly back to his feet.
Poldi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Musgrave. That's going to slow Poldi down.
Musgrave throws out a leg kick but Poldi moves out of range and Musgrave only half commits.
Musgrave looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Poldi is fending him off so far but Musgrave persists. Nope, Poldi circles away and we're back to standing.
Musgrave on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Poldi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Musgrave.
Poldi misses with a wild body shot.
Musgrave throws a head kick but Poldi moves out of range.
Musgrave on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Poldi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
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!
Nice uppercut there from Poldi.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poldi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Poldi throws a head kick but Musgrave moves out of range.
Poldi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

Musgrave tries to keep at a distance but Poldi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Poldi cracks Musgrave with a nice body shot.
Musgrave is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Poldi lands with a right to the head.
Poldi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The referee is keeping an eye on Poldi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Poldi scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Poldi.
Musgrave is looking for a takedown.
Jack Poldi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martyn Musgrave.
Poldi stalling in the clinch.
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!
A right handed body shot lands from Poldi.
Poldi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Musgrave's elbow.
Poldi lands with a right to the head.
Musgrave fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jack Poldi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Musgrave wants to take the fight to the mat but Poldi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poldi avoiding damage.
Poldi can't find room to land a body shot as Musgrave controls the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Musgrave drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Musgrave has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Poldi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Musgrave tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Poldi smiles and moves away.
Martyn Musgrave has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Poldi connects with a looping right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Poldi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Poldi 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 50:44
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 50:44
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 50:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Poldi!
Jack Poldi retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Jack Poldi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.