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 acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Cuaresma Iiii
vs
Nokia

160 cm
19
140 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

182 cm
27
130 lbs
2 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 5 - 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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bastian Nokia!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cuaresma Iiii closes the distance and pushes Nokia back into the cage.
Nokia wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cuaresma Iiii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cuaresma Iiii gets underhooks to prevent Nokia's takedown attempt.
Nokia blocks a body shot from Cuaresma Iiii.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to work over Nokia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nokia is trying to break the clinch but Cuaresma Iiii has him pressed against the cage.
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 misses with a body punch.
Nokia is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cuaresma Iiii gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A right hand to the body from Cuaresma Iiii.
Cuaresma Iiii working aggressively here.
Cuaresma Iiii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nokia is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cuaresma Iiii lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nokia backwards.
Cuaresma Iiii has a couple of punches blocked by Nokia.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuaresma Iiii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nokia's elbow.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a body punch.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A frustrated look appears on Nokia's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with some punches.
Cuaresma Iiii gets through Nokia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cuaresma Iiii throws a head punch that misses.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cuaresma Iiii tries a body shot but Nokia blocks it.
Cuaresma Iiii lands with a light punch inside.
Cuaresma Iiii has a couple of punches blocked by Nokia.
Nokia tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pol Cuaresma Iiii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bastian Nokia.
Cuaresma Iiii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nokia backwards.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuaresma Iiii has a couple of punches blocked by Nokia.
Cuaresma Iiii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cuaresma Iiii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cuaresma Iiii scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Cuaresma Iiii fails to land.
Cuaresma Iiii throws a head punch that misses.
Cuaresma Iiii lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nokia backwards.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a punch to the body.
Cuaresma Iiii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a punch on the inside.
Cuaresma Iiii lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a body punch.
Cuaresma Iiii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cuaresma Iiii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuaresma Iiii keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nokia's efforts to push away.
Nokia blocking some punches.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with some punches.
Cuaresma Iiii gets through Nokia's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cuaresma Iiii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cuaresma Iiii creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Nokia breaks from the clinch.
Cuaresma Iiii is looking to clinch but Nokia is avoiding it.

Cuaresma Iiii pushes Nokia up against the cage in a clinch.
Cuaresma Iiii scores with a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with the head strike.
Nokia blocking some punches.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a punch on the inside.
Nokia is trying to break the clinch but Cuaresma Iiii is controlling him.
Nokia tries to pull guard but Cuaresma Iiii forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to throw a body punch but Nokia avoids it by throwing Cuaresma Iiii back against the cage.
Nokia is trying to break the clinch but Cuaresma Iiii has him pressed against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nokia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a body punch.
Cuaresma Iiii lands with a light punch inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cuaresma Iiii lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nokia blocking some punches.
Cuaresma Iiii tries a body shot but Nokia blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pol Cuaresma Iiii dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Cuaresma Iiii misses with a wild combination.

Cuaresma Iiii has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a body punch.
Cuaresma Iiii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nokia drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cuaresma Iiii pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nokia was well out of range. Poor timing from Cuaresma Iiii.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Nokia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nokia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cuaresma Iiii is looking to clinch but Nokia is avoiding it.

Cuaresma Iiii clinches up with Nokia and pushes him back against the cage.
Nokia jumps guard but Cuaresma Iiii stands there with Nokia around his waist. Nokia gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cuaresma Iiii lands with a left to the head.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cuaresma Iiii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nokias head.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Cuaresma Iiii fails to land.
Cuaresma Iiii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nokia backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cuaresma Iiii creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cuaresma Iiii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cuaresma Iiii tries a body shot but Nokia blocks it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cuaresma Iiii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cuaresma Iiii struggles to land a body shot inside as Nokia controls his hands.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a body punch.
Nokia wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cuaresma Iiii throws a punch but it's blocked by Nokia.
Nokia prevents a body shot from Cuaresma Iiii.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a body punch.
Nokia tries to pull guard but Cuaresma Iiii holds him up against the cage and eventually Nokia drops back down to his feet.
Pol Cuaresma Iiii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bastian Nokia.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a punch to the body.
Nokia blocks a body shot from Cuaresma Iiii.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nokia blocking some punches.
Cuaresma Iiii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cuaresma Iiii lands a nice shot to the body.
Cuaresma Iiii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a body punch.
Cuaresma Iiii prevents Nokia from breaking the clinch.
Cuaresma Iiii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cuaresma Iiii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cuaresma Iiii working aggressively here.
Cuaresma Iiii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nokia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cuaresma Iiii.
Cuaresma Iiii lands a body punch.
Nokia blocks a body shot from Cuaresma Iiii.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to throw a body punch but Nokia avoids it by throwing Cuaresma Iiii back against the cage.
Cuaresma Iiii is leaning against Nokia and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to throw a body punch but Nokia avoids it by throwing Cuaresma Iiii back against the cage.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with some punches.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a hook from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Cuaresma Iiii.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cuaresma Iiii lands with a left to the head.
Cuaresma Iiii tries a body shot but Nokia blocks it.
Cuaresma Iiii throws a punch but it's blocked by Nokia.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cuaresma Iiii tries a body shot but Nokia blocks it.
Cuaresma Iiii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cuaresma Iiii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nokia can do to turn this around?
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cuaresma Iiii.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pol Cuaresma Iiii dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Cuaresma Iiii closes the distance but Nokia moves to the side
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 but Nokia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to clinch but Nokia moves away
and Nokia counters with a head kick.
Cuaresma Iiii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nokia manages to avoid it.
Cuaresma Iiii wants to clinch.
Cuaresma Iiii throws a lazy uppercut
and Nokia counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Cuaresma Iiii is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cuaresma Iiii looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nokia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pol Cuaresma Iiii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nokia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a shot to the body
and Nokia counters with a big head kick but Cuaresma Iiii shrugs it off.
Nokia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to clinch up.

Cuaresma Iiii closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cuaresma Iiii tries a body shot but Nokia blocks it.
Cuaresma Iiii struggles to land a body shot inside as Nokia controls his hands.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuaresma Iiii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nokia's elbow.
Cuaresma Iiii cracks Nokia with a nice body shot.
Nokia wants to get back to striking at distance but Cuaresma Iiii won't allow it.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cuaresma Iiii throws a punch but it's blocked by Nokia.
Cuaresma Iiii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cuaresma Iiii swings wildly with an uppercut but Nokia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cuaresma Iiii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to work over Nokia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cuaresma Iiii struggles to land a body shot inside as Nokia controls his hands.
Nokia is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nokia tries to break free but Cuaresma Iiii pushes him back against the cage.
Cuaresma Iiii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuaresma Iiii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nokia fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cuaresma Iiii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cuaresma Iiii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Cuaresma Iiii.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to throw a body punch but Nokia avoids it by throwing Cuaresma Iiii back against the cage.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a punch to the body.
Cuaresma Iiii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cuaresma Iiii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cuaresma Iiii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
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 lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Cuaresma Iiii.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cuaresma Iiii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nokias head.
Cuaresma Iiii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to work over Nokia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cuaresma Iiii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nokias head.
Nokia is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cuaresma Iiii to keep the fight standing.
Nokia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Cuaresma Iiii on the inside.
Cuaresma Iiii lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nokia backwards.
Cuaresma Iiii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cuaresma Iiii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a body punch.

Nokia has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cuaresma Iiii uses from the top position.
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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Cuaresma Iiii controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pol Cuaresma Iiii showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cuaresma Iiii 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pol Cuaresma Iiii!
Pol Cuaresma Iiii decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.