PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frederick Fonglebang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Poisson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fonglebang's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bidibodi Bidibu. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fonglebang
vs
Poisson

184 cm
18
178 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

176 cm
20
173 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frederick Fonglebang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Josh Poisson!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poisson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fonglebang will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Poisson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fonglebang.

Poisson moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Poisson.
A shot in the inside from Poisson.
A body shot lands from Poisson.
Poisson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Poisson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fonglebangs head.
Fonglebang wants to break the clinch but can't.
Poisson lands an elbow that stopped Fonglebang in his tracks for a moment.
Poisson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Poisson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fonglebang backwards.
Poisson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Poisson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poisson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Poisson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fonglebang takes a shot to the head.
Fonglebang being controlled against the cage.
A hook to the body from Poisson.
Fonglebang is breathing heavily.
Poisson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poisson stalling.
Poisson keeps control of Fonglebang as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Poisson lands a body shot.
Poisson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Poisson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Poisson is leaning against Fonglebang and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Poisson presses Fonglebang against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Poisson lands a hook that snaps the head of Fonglebang backwards.
Poisson lands a nice uppercut.
Fonglebang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Poisson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Poisson is leaning against Fonglebang and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The referee calls for Poisson to work.
Poisson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Poisson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nice body punch from Poisson - that landed with a thud.
Poisson scores with a shot to the side of Fonglebang's head.
Poisson lands a damaging elbow.
Poisson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Poisson receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
A right hand to the body from Poisson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short body shot lands from Poisson as the two fighters clinch.
Poisson pushes Fonglebang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Poisson lands an elbow that stopped Fonglebang in his tracks for a moment.
Poisson is leaning against Fonglebang and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Poisson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fonglebang.
Knees to the body from Poisson.
Still in the clinch, Poisson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Poisson is struggling to control the position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Poisson.
Poisson lands an elbow that stopped Fonglebang in his tracks for a moment.
Poisson lands an elbow inside.
Poisson lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Poisson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poisson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Poisson on the inside.
Poisson lands a body shot.
Poisson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Poisson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fonglebang lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fonglebang misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fonglebang.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Poisson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fonglebang managing to block the knees to the body from Poisson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Poisson.
Poisson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Poisson.
Poisson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Poisson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Poisson lands a damaging elbow.
Poisson digs a right hand underneath Fonglebang's ribcage. Fonglebang let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Poisson.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Poisson.
Poisson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Poisson.
Poisson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Poisson pushes Fonglebang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Poisson to work.
Nice body punch from Poisson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fonglebang letting Poisson take a breather here.
Poisson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Come on Poisson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Poisson digs a right hand underneath Fonglebang's ribcage. Fonglebang let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Poisson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Poisson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fonglebang backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fonglebang tries to bum rush Poisson with a series of wild strikes but Poisson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Poisson lands with a nice body kick.

Poisson closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Poisson.
Fonglebang swings wildly with an uppercut but Poisson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poisson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Poisson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Poisson.
Poisson is leaning against Fonglebang and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Poisson lands an uppercut.
Fonglebang wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Poisson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fonglebang or not.
Poisson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fonglebang takes a shot to the head.
Poisson is leaning against Fonglebang and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poisson lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Poisson on the inside.
Poisson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poisson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fonglebang backwards.
Poisson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Poisson.
The referee calls for Poisson to work.
Poisson pushes Fonglebang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Poisson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Poisson landing knees to the body.
Poisson lands a shot to the body.
Poisson presses Fonglebang against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Josh Poisson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Poisson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Poisson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fonglebang.
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!
Poisson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Poisson lands with a left to the head.
Poisson crunches a lovely knee into Fonglebang's ribcage.
Poisson lands a hook that snaps the head of Fonglebang backwards.
A short uppercut from Poisson.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Good body shot from Poisson.
A right hand to the body from Poisson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Poisson.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Poisson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Poisson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fonglebang backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Poisson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Poisson scores with a hook to the body.
Poisson lands an elbow inside.
Poisson crunches a lovely knee into Fonglebang's ribcage.
Poisson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fonglebang takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short right from Poisson on the inside.
Poisson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Poisson lands with a light punch inside.
Poisson lands an elbow inside.
Poisson lands a nice elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Poisson.
Poisson scores with a shoulder strike.
Poisson gets through Fonglebang's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fonglebang misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poisson works on Fonglebang's body with a couple of short punches.
Poisson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A knee to the head by Poisson.
Poisson lands an elbow inside that Fonglebang shrugs off.
Poisson lands a body punch.
Poisson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fonglebang backwards.
Poisson lands with a left to the head.
Poisson stalling the fight.
Fonglebang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fonglebang takes an elbow to the forehead.
Poisson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Poisson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Poisson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Poisson.
Poisson stalls.
A right hand to the body from Poisson.
Poisson lands a shoulder strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fonglebang can't break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Poisson.
Poisson lands a shot to the body.
Poisson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Poisson lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Poisson.
Poisson taking a breather.
Fonglebang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Poisson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Poisson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fonglebangs head.
Good body shot from Poisson.
Poisson lands an elbow inside.
Poisson lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poisson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Poisson.
Poisson lands with a left to the head.
Poisson lands a nice uppercut.
Poisson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fonglebang backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Poisson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Fonglebang throws a low kick but Poisson avoids it.
Poisson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fonglebang looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Poisson moves into the clinch.
Poisson lands a shot to the body.
Poisson lands a nice knee to the body.
A body shot lands from Poisson.
A nice left hand lands by Poisson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Poisson.
Nice body punch from Poisson.
Poisson lands with a light punch inside.
Poisson lands a nice uppercut.
Poisson lands an elbow inside.
A body shot lands from Poisson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poisson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Poisson lands a damaging elbow.
Poisson avoiding damage.
Poisson digs a right hand underneath Fonglebang's ribcage. Fonglebang let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Poisson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fonglebang up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Poisson scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poisson lands a shoulder strike.
Poisson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fonglebang takes a shot to the head.
Poisson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fonglebang backwards.
Fonglebang lands an uppercut.
Poisson lands a nice shot to the body.
Poisson lands a shoulder strike.
A bit of stalling here from Poisson.
Poisson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fonglebang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Poisson.
Poisson digs a right hand into Fonglebang's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fonglebang's gas tank.
A body shot lands from Poisson.
Poisson lands with a short shot to the head.
Poisson lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Poisson on the inside.
Poisson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Poisson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Poisson - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Poisson on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poisson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Poisson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Poisson is leaning against Fonglebang and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Poisson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Poisson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A knee to the head by Poisson.
Poisson lands a shot to the body.
Poisson lands a body punch.
Poisson avoiding damage.
Poisson lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Poisson.
Poisson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Poisson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Poisson gets through Fonglebang's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Poisson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Poisson.
Poisson lands a nice shot to the body.
Poisson lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Poisson.
Poisson lands an elbow inside.
Fonglebang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Poisson lands with a short shot to the head.
Poisson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Poisson lands with a right to the head.
Poisson is leaning against Fonglebang and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Poisson lands with a left to the head.
A right hand to the body from Poisson.
Poisson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fonglebang's face.
Poisson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Poisson stalling in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Poisson.
Poisson lands an elbow inside that Fonglebang shrugs off.
Poisson controlling the action here for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poisson lands a right hand.
Poisson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fonglebang.
Frederick Fonglebang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fonglebang takes an elbow to the temple.
Poisson is leaning against Fonglebang and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Poisson is stalling here.
Good body shot from Poisson.
Poisson is stalling here.
The crowd are getting on Poisson's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Fonglebang fails to land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fonglebang is looking to break free of the clinch but Poisson has double underhooks.
Fonglebang struggles to land a body shot inside as Poisson controls his hands.
Poisson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fonglebang backwards.
Josh Poisson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fonglebang misses with a shot to the kidneys.

And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Poisson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Poisson 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 24:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 24:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Poisson!