PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pol Cuaresma Iiii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bastian Nokia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bastian Nokia is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Cuaresma Iiii
vs
Nokia

160 cm
19
140 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

182 cm
27
130 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

New World Order Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pol Cuaresma Iiii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bastian Nokia!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cuaresma Iiii tries to clinch but Nokia is having none of it.
Cuaresma Iiii looks to clinch
and Nokia counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nokia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nokia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cuaresma Iiii throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nokia counters with a big head kick but Cuaresma Iiii shrugs it off.
Pol Cuaresma Iiii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cuaresma Iiii rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nokia counters with a head kick.

Cuaresma Iiii fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nokia, pushing him back against the cage.
Cuaresma Iiii can't find room to land a body shot as Nokia controls the action.
Cuaresma Iiii swings wildly with an uppercut but Nokia uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Cuaresma Iiii fails to land.
Cuaresma Iiii lands a left hand.
Nokia blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cuaresma Iiii gets through Nokia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a punch on the inside.
Cuaresma Iiii lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cuaresma Iiii scores with a hook to the body.
Cuaresma Iiii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nokia's elbow.
Cuaresma Iiii digs a right hand into Nokia's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nokia's gas tank.
Cuaresma Iiii scores with a hook to the body.
Nokia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Cuaresma Iiii as the two fighters clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cuaresma Iiii lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nokia backwards.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cuaresma Iiii.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuaresma Iiii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cuaresma Iiii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nokia takes a shot to the head.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cuaresma Iiii creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cuaresma Iiii working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cuaresma Iiii scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cuaresma Iiii gets through Nokia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with the head strike.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cuaresma Iiii throws a head punch that misses.
Cuaresma Iiii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nokia's elbow.
Cuaresma Iiii has Nokia pressed against the cage, preventing Nokia from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuaresma Iiii working aggressively here.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a body punch.
Cuaresma Iiii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cuaresma Iiii tries a body shot but Nokia blocks it.
Cuaresma Iiii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nokia's elbow.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to work over Nokia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cuaresma Iiii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nokia's elbow.
Nokia has Cuaresma Iiii pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cuaresma Iiii manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a body punch.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Cuaresma Iiii scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cuaresma Iiii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nokia's elbow.
Cuaresma Iiii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nokia is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cuaresma Iiii working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a punch on the inside.
Nokia tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cuaresma Iiii just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cuaresma Iiii tries a body shot but Nokia blocks it.
Cuaresma Iiii tries a body shot but Nokia blocks it.
Nokia drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pol Cuaresma Iiii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bastian Nokia.
Nokia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cuaresma Iiii creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cuaresma Iiii lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nokia or not.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cuaresma Iiii is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A left hand lands to the body for Cuaresma Iiii.
Nokia looks winded!
Cuaresma Iiii can't find room to land a body shot as Nokia controls the action.
Nokia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pol Cuaresma Iiii dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Cuaresma Iiii tries to clinch but Nokia is having none of it.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to clinch there but Nokia circles away.
Nokia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cuaresma Iiii is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cuaresma Iiii rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nokia counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Cuaresma Iiii is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nokia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cuaresma Iiii throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nokia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to close the distance and clinch but Nokia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a double jab
and Nokia counters with a head kick.
Cuaresma Iiii throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nokia stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nokia slips a straight right by Cuaresma Iiii.
Cuaresma Iiii wants to clinch up but Nokia keeps it at a distance.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to clinch
and Nokia counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to clinch but Nokia is having none of it.
Pol Cuaresma Iiii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nokia swats away the attempt to clinch by Cuaresma Iiii.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cuaresma Iiii is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nokia keeps the fight on the outside.
Cuaresma Iiii looks to land a combination but Nokia avoids it well.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a double jab
and Nokia counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Cuaresma Iiii is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to clinch but Nokia moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to clinch but Nokia moves out of range.
Cuaresma Iiii doesn't manage to clinch there - Nokia circles away.
Cuaresma Iiii moves in looking to clinch but Nokia pushes him off.
Cuaresma Iiii moves in looking to clinch but Nokia pushes him off.
Cuaresma Iiii swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nokia counters with a big head kick but Cuaresma Iiii shrugs it off.
Cuaresma Iiii is looking to clinch but Nokia is avoiding it.
Cuaresma Iiii lands with a hook. Nokia tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to clinch up
and Nokia counters with a big head kick but Cuaresma Iiii shrugs it off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cuaresma Iiii throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nokia counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Cuaresma Iiii is lucky that one didn't land flush.

Cuaresma Iiii drives through and clinches with Nokia against the cage.
Nokia is working for takedown but Cuaresma Iiii is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cuaresma Iiii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nokia's elbow.
Cuaresma Iiii working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Cuaresma Iiii.
Cuaresma Iiii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nokia's elbow.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pol Cuaresma Iiii 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!

Cuaresma Iiii is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to clinch up but Nokia circles away and keeps his distance.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to clinch but Nokia is having none of it.
Cuaresma Iiii wants to clinch.
Cuaresma Iiii doesn't manage to clinch there - Nokia circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuaresma Iiii throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nokia counters with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuaresma Iiii wants to clinch up but Nokia keeps it at a distance.
Cuaresma Iiii swinging wildly here.
Cuaresma Iiii falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nokia counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Cuaresma Iiii swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Nokia decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cuaresma Iiii's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cuaresma Iiii holds on and takes a little breather.
Cuaresma Iiii keeping full guard, as Nokia tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Pol Cuaresma Iiii just wasn't active enough.
Cuaresma Iiii moves in looking to clinch but Nokia pushes him off.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nokia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cuaresma Iiii looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to clinch up

and Nokia counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cuaresma Iiii!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuaresma Iiii is looking to reverse the position.
Cuaresma Iiii is trying to control Nokia's posture but Nokia avoids it.
Cuaresma Iiii is looking to reverse the position.

Cuaresma Iiii throws Nokia to one side and escapes!
Cuaresma Iiii thows a body shot but no joy.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a combination
and Nokia counters with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to clinch up.

Cuaresma Iiii takes the fight into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Cuaresma Iiii.
Nokia is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cuaresma Iiii to keep the fight standing.
Cuaresma Iiii lands with a left to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good body shot from Cuaresma Iiii.
Cuaresma Iiii can't find room to land a body shot as Nokia controls the action.
Bastian Nokia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pol Cuaresma Iiii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nokia tries for a takedown but Cuaresma Iiii manages to get underhooks.
Cuaresma Iiii digs a right hand underneath Nokia's ribcage. Nokia let out a lung full of air as it connected.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pol Cuaresma Iiii showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cuaresma Iiii, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pol Cuaresma Iiii!
Pol Cuaresma Iiii seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.