PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Polamalu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Bingisser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bingisser has chosen Can't Be Touched as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Polamalu
vs
Bingisser

157 cm
20
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
18
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Polamalu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Robert Bingisser!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bingisser blocks a head kick by Polamalu.
Robert Bingisser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bingisser looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Polamalu shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Polamalu working over Bingisser with some ground and pound. Bingisser looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Polamalu is controlling the pace.
Bingisser tries to get to full guard but Polamalu has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Polamalu trying to control the pace.
Polamalu is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bingisser!
Polamalu with shots to the head and body - Bingisser looks very uncomfortable down there.
Polamalu fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Polamalu lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bingisser hang on?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Polamalu cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Polamalu looking to secure an arm triangle but Bingisser defends it well.
Polamalu sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bingisser taking shots to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bingisser takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Polamalu controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bingisser can't escape the position.
Polamalu could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Polamalu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bingisser is in a horrible position here. Polamalu smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Polamalu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Polamalu seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bingisser for as long as he can get away with.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Polamalu wants to finish this one by submission but Bingisser is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Polamalu.
Polamalu content just to control the position here.
Polamalu postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bingisser looks a forlorn figure.
Polamalu lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bingisser is squirming around, avoiding Polamalu's attempts to control the action.
Bingisser is trying to stand up.
Polamalu connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Polamalu looking to control and managing it successfully.
Polamalu's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Tony Polamalu just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Polamalu shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Polamalu decides to return to a standing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Polamalu dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

No joy there for Bingisser, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Bingisser rushes Polamalu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Polamalu slowing the pace effectively.

Polamalu manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Polamalu holds on and takes a little breather.
Polamalu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Polamalu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bingisser wants to stand but Polamalu has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Polamalu pulls Bingisser in to control the position.
Polamalu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bingisser is fighting to break Polamalu's control of his arms but Polamalu is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bingisser won't allow Polamalu to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Polamalu pulls Bingisser in close to prevent any damage.
Bingisser wants to stand but Polamalu has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Polamalu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Polamalu has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Bingisser off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Polamalu shoots in but Bingisser avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Polamalu fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polamalu swinging wilding here.
Bingisser doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Polamalu counters with a takedown into side control.
Polamalu working the body and head with strikes.

Polamalu looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bingisser is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bingisser misses with a strike from the bottom.

Polamalu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bingisser is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polamalu trying to control the action but Bingisser is working from the bottom.
Bingisser is looking for a sweep.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Polamalu.
Bingisser is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bingisser tries to improve position but can't.
Bingisser gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Polamalu content to control rather than advance.

Polamalu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bingisser is just riding it out for now. Polamalu eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Polamalu dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Polamalu checks a low kick from Bingisser.
Bingisser throws a left and a right that both miss

and Polamalu counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Polamalu.
Polamalu forces his way into half guard.
Polamalu is looking to advance position but Bingisser won't allow it.
Polamalu stalling.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bingisser flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bingisser is trying to get back to full guard.
Polamalu passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bingisser!
Bingisser is trying to stand but he's just given Polamalu his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Polamalu is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Polamalu scores with punches and elbows.
Bingisser just trying to survive but Polamalu is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

Polamalu working for the choke.
Bingisser is in bad spot here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polamalu has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Bingisser's body.

Polamalu looking for the RNC.
Bingisser turns into Polamalu and is now in his guard.
Polamalu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tony Polamalu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Polamalu can't keep his opponent in guard - Bingisser advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bingisser wants to pass the guard but Polamalu is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Polamalu trying to hold on to Bingisser's head to control him but Bingisser postures up.
Polamalu wants to improve his position but Bingisser is controlling well.
Bingisser tries to stand but can't do so whilst Polamalu controls his leg.
Bingisser is thwarting Polamalu's attempts to control the position.
Robert Bingisser has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Polamalu drives through and clinches with Bingisser against the cage.
Tony Polamalu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bingisser tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Polamalu's elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Polamalu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Polamalu, 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 Suge Night scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Polamalu!