PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marco Polo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Guerrero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Polo comes to the cage accompanied by On The Floor. Luis Guerrero has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Polo
vs
Guerrero

178 cm
28
153 lbs
10 - 10 - 0

169 cm
25
155 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Spartan Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marco Polo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luis Guerrero!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Polo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Guerrero sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Polo somewhat.
Polo throws a poor cross that misses

and Guerrero counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Polo!
You can see the frustration on Polo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
My spies in LOD: Xtreme MMA inform me that Guerrero has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Polo is not content to let Guerrero control the position.
An elbow from Guerrero crashes against the mat.
Guerrero really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Polo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Polo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Guerrero wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polo regains half guard.
Polo manages to get to full guard.
Guerrero throws a big right hand that misses.
Guerrero content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Polo 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.
Polo has control of Guerrero's left arm, preventing Guerrero from doing any damage.
Guerrero wants to control from the top but Polo keeps moving.
Guerrero trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Guerrero landing some decent shots from guard.
Polo trying to keep a closed guard but Guerrero is proving a slippery customer.
Guerrero missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Polo pulls Guerrero in close to prevent any damage.
Guerrero's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Polo has momentary wrist control but Guerrero slips an elbow through the middle.
Guerrero is stalling in the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Guerrero works over Polo with some ground and pound from guard.
Polo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Polo 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guerrero postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Polo trying to keep a closed guard but Guerrero is proving a slippery customer.
Guerrero throwing strikes from guard but Polo blocks nicely.
Polo 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.
Polo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Guerrero tries to get to full guard but Polo has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero trying to control from the bottom.
Polo prevents Guerrero from improving his position.
Polo slips a nice elbow through Guerrero's hands, connecting with Guerrero's forehead.
Guerrero is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Guerrero is defending against the submission attempts here by Polo.
Guerrero wants to sweep but Polo has passed to side control!
Guerrero manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Guerrero is concentrating on defense, preventing Polo from advancing position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero is not content to let Polo control the position.
Polo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Guerrero tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Guerrero has given up his back here.
Polo lands a shot to the head.
Polo has the hooks in. Guerrero is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Guerrero looking very determined here, making life difficult for Polo.
Polo is hanging on to Guerrero's back as he tries to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Polo lands punches and elbows.
Polo is trying to stick to Guerrero's back but Guerrero is turning into Polo. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Polo's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Guerrero.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Polo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Marco Polo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Polo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Polo throws a right hand that Guerrero ducks under and follows up with a left that Guerrero also avoids with ease.
Polo tries to clinch up.
Guerrero changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Marco Polo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guerrero throws a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Guerrero, as that shot connected.
A nice combination there by Polo.
Polo shoots in for a double leg but Guerrero sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Guerrero drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Polo defends it well.
Polo walks into a jab.
Polo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polo lands a head kick!

Guerrero gets the takedown into side control.

Polo explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guerrero stuffs the takedown.
Guerrero throws out a counter right but Polo avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Polo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Polo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Polo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Polo fails with a takedown attempt.
Polo throws a leg kick

and Guerrero counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Guerrero.
Polo keeping moving, preventing Guerrero from controlling successfully.
Guerrero postures up in Polo's guard and throws a big left but Polo blocks it.
Guerrero missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Polo is trying to control the position but Guerrero postures up.

Polo has his foot on Guerrero's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Guerrero works his way back into a safe position though.
Guerrero working some strikes from top position.
Polo working a defensive guard here.
Guerrero throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Polo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Guerrero loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Polo keeping full guard, as Guerrero tries to pass.
Polo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Polo has control of Guerrero's left arm, preventing Guerrero from doing any damage.
Guerrero is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Guerrero throws a big elbow that misses.
Guerrero controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Marco Polo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Guerrero throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Polo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Guerrero won't allow Polo to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polo has momentary wrist control but Guerrero slips an elbow through the middle.
Polo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Guerrero loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Polo has momentary wrist control but Guerrero slips an elbow through the middle.
Polo pulls Guerrero in close to his closed guard and prevents Guerrero from doing any damage or advancing position.
Guerrero missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Polo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Polo is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Polo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Guerrero misses with a hook.

Polo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero wants to control but Polo postures up.
Polo controls the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Guerrero can do anything to dispel that myth.
Polo is looking to take a break and control but Guerrero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Guerrero is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Guerrero takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Guerrero is looking for a sweep.
Guerrero manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Guerrero trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Luis Guerrero will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

A decent looking cross lands there for Polo.
Polo slips a jab and a cross from Guerrero.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Guerrero enables Polo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Guerrero manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Polo looking to pass the guard.
Guerrero is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Guerrero wants to sweep but no luck.
Guerrero wants to hit a switch here but Polo passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Guerrero there!
Polo lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Guerrero is working to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Polo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Guerrero is looking to escape.
Polo is really struggling to control Guerrero but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Polo unloading with bombs!
Polo wants to control the pace but Guerrero is squirming around nicely.
Guerrero tries to hold on but Polo pushes him away.
Polo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Guerrero tries to hold on but Polo postures up.
Guerrero is trying to escape the mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Polo tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Guerrero is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Polo connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Guerrero working to try and regain half guard.
Polo lands a big elbow.
Polo misses with a head shot.
Polo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Polo wants to control the pace but Guerrero is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Polo cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Guerrero wants to hold on but Polo pushes him away.
Polo with shots to the head and body - Guerrero looks very uncomfortable down there.
Guerrero is working to get back to half guard.
Polo wants to control the pace but Guerrero is squirming around nicely.
Guerrero tries to hold on but Polo postures up.
Guerrero is in all sorts of trouble here.
Polo looking to finish Guerrero with some ground and pound. This is bad for Guerrero!
Guerrero is trying to escape the mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero is still trying to improve position.
Guerrero wants to control but Polo is having none of it.
Polo lands a big shot there that rocks Guerrero but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Guerrero is desperately trying to improve his position but Polo has a good base and remains in mount.
Guerrero tries to improve his position but instead Polo has taken his back!
Guerrero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Polo softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Guerrero tries to break free.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Polo looking for the choke but no joy.
Polo missing with punches from the back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Polo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Polo 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Polo!
Our winner, Marco Polo, 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.