PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darash Chablani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Poffo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Chablani
vs
Poffo

195 cm
25
247 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
237 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Dissolution Fight Wear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Darash Chablani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jim Poffo!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poffo with a hook.
Poffo throws out a powerful jab.
Poffo connects with a crisp jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chablani.
Chablani takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Poffo lands a nice hook to Chablani's body. Chablani takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chablani has a takedown stuffed.
Poffo tests Chablani's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chablani shoots in but no luck this time.
Poffo connects with a body shot that sends Chablani's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chablani closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Poffo lands a jab.
Poffo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Poffo drives through and clinches with Chablani against the cage.
Poffo misses with a body punch.
Poffo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Poffo misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poffo is leaning against Chablani and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chablani is breathing heavily.
A right handed body shot lands from Poffo.
Poffo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Poffo.
Nice body punch from Poffo.
Poffo tries a body shot but Chablani blocks it.
Poffo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Poffo.
Poffo lands a right hand.
Poffo lands a body punch.
Chablani blocks a body shot from Poffo.
Poffo lands a nice uppercut.
Poffo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Poffo lands a nice shot to the body.
Poffo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Poffo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chablani backwards.
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 hook to the body from Poffo.
Poffo can't find room to land a body shot as Chablani controls the action.
Poffo scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poffo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Poffo tries to work over Chablani's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Poffo presses Chablani against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Poffo lands a body punch.
Poffo lands a shot to the body.
Poffo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Poffo.
A right handed body shot lands from Poffo.
Poffo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Poffo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hook to the body lands for Poffo.
Poffo prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darash Chablani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Poffo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Poffo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Poffo.
Poffo gets through Chablani's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poffo pushes Chablani back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Poffo scores with a nice short uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Poffo.
A nice right hand lands inside from Poffo.
Still in the clinch, Poffo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Poffo scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Poffo.
A left hand lands to the body for Poffo.
A left hand lands to the body for Poffo.
Poffo digs a right hand into Chablani's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chablani's gas tank.
Poffo scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Poffo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poffo tries a body shot but Chablani blocks it.
We've been informed that Poffo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Poffo.
Poffo lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Poffo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Poffo lands with a light punch inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chablani prevents a body shot from Poffo.
A short right from Poffo.
A body shot lands from Poffo.
A nice left hand lands by Poffo.
Poffo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chablani backwards.
A body shot lands from Poffo.
Chablani is trying to pull guard but Poffo has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Poffo.
Poffo gets through Chablani's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Poffo tries to work over Chablani's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Poffo.
Nice body punch from Poffo - that landed with a thud.
Poffo lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poffo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Poffo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Poffo tries to throw a body punch but Chablani avoids it by throwing Poffo back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Poffo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Poffo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Chablani takes one to the side of the head.
Poffo sizes up Chablani with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Poffo dodges the punch combination from Chablani.
Chablani fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Poffo is out of range.
Poffo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chablani.

It looks like Darash Chablani has been cut.
Poffo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Poffo lands a two punch combo.

Poffo closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Poffo.
Poffo lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Poffo on the inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poffo lands a left hand.
Poffo scores with a hook to the body.
A right hand to the body from Poffo.
Jim Poffo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chablani's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Poffo lands a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poffo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Poffo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chablani's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Poffo scores with a shoulder strike.
Poffo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Poffo.
Poffo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Poffo scores with a shot to the side of Chablani's head.
Poffo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Poffo presses Chablani against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chablani's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Poffo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Poffo - that landed with a thud.
Poffo misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Poffo.
Good body shot from Poffo.
Poffo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poffo lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Poffo scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Poffo.
A short right from Poffo on the inside.
A body shot lands from Poffo.
Poffo can't find room to land a body shot as Chablani controls the action.
Poffo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Poffo struggles to land a body shot inside as Chablani controls his hands.
A short left from Poffo.
A head punch on the inside from Chablani fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Poffo.
A hook to the body from Poffo.
A right handed body shot lands from Poffo.
Poffo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Poffo lands with a short shot to the head.
Poffo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poffo scores with a hook to the body.
Poffo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Poffo pushes Chablani back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Poffo stops a takedown attempt from Chablani.
Still in the clinch, Poffo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Poffo lands a hook that snaps the head of Chablani backwards.
Poffo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice left hand lands by Poffo.
Poffo tries to work over Chablani's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Poffo.
A short right from Poffo.
Poffo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chablani.
Poffo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Poffo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chablani.
Poffo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poffo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poffo lands a hook that snaps the head of Chablani backwards.
Poffo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Poffo digs a right hand underneath Chablani's ribcage. Chablani let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Poffo lands with a right to the head.
Poffo presses Chablani against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Poffo misses with a body punch.
Poffo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chablani or not.
Poffo lands a body punch.
Poffo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Poffo.
Poffo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chablani.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poffo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Poffo cracks Chablani with a nice body shot.
Poffo misses with a body punch.
Poffo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Poffo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Darash Chablani'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. This is the final round!

Chablani doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chablani is defended easily by Poffo.
Good exchange - Poffo coming out on top.
Poffo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Poffo cracks Chablani with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Poffo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Poffo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Poffo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jim Poffo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chablani takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jim Poffo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chablani doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Poffo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Poffo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chablani drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chablani doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Poffo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Poffo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chablanis head.
Poffo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chablani backwards.
Poffo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chablani backwards.
Poffo pushes Chablani back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Poffo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Poffo.
Chablani prevents a body shot from Poffo.
A hook to the body from Poffo.
Poffo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Poffo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Poffo.
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!
Chablani fails to pull guard.
Poffo lands a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chablani takes a shot to the head.
Poffo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Poffo lands a shot to the body.
Chablani tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Poffo just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darash Chablani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chablani is trying to break free.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Poffo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Poffo.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Poffo.
Poffo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chablani backwards.
A short right from Poffo.
Poffo lands a left hand.
Poffo works on Chablani's body with a couple of short punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Chablani tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Poffo smiles and moves away.
Chablani tries a head kick but it misses.
Poffo lands with a hook. Chablani tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poffo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Poffo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Poffo lands a slapping body shot.
Chablani takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chablani throws a solid leg kick but Poffo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chablani.
Chablani doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chablani walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Poffo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chablani has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Poffo finds it's way round the side to connect with Chablani's head.
Chablani misses with a jab to the body
and Poffo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Poffo cracks Chablani with a good jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poffo connects with a body shot.
Chablani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poffo.
Chablani looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chablani misses with the head strike.
Chablani tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Poffo smiles and moves away.
Poffo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A left and a right from Poffo both land. Nice combination.
Chablani shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Poffo defends it nicely.
It seemed like Poffo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chablani blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poffo tries a body shot but Chablani blocks it.
Darash Chablani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chablani gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Chablani tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Poffo lands an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Poffo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Poffo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 24:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 24:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Poffo!
Jim Poffo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.