PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Polson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Wiles (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!

Polson
vs
Wiles

177 cm
22
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

181 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergei Polson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonathan Wiles !
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wiles scores a takedown into full mount!
Wiles landing punches.
Wiles avoids the attempt from Polson to control.
Wiles lands a big shot there that rocks Polson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Wiles lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Polson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Polson is looking to improve his position.
Polson tries to kick Wiles off but Wiles keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Wiles lands strikes from half guard.
Wiles thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wiles drops an elbow to the side of Polson's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wiles thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Polson's head.
Wiles working Polson over with strikes.
Polson wants to get back to full guard.
Wiles throwing shots but Polson is blocking nicely.
Polson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Polson tries to get out of the position.
Wiles is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wiles takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Polson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Polson could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Polson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Polson has hold of Wiles 's hands but Wiles slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Polson trying to control here.
Polson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Polson controlling the position well.
Wiles has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wiles looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Polson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wiles lands strikes from half guard.
Polson has hold of Wiles 's hands but Wiles slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wiles thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wiles connects with a nice short shot to Polson's temple.
Polson is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiles blocks the strikes from Polson.
Polson is trying to stand up here but Wiles is controlling him well.
Wiles takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wiles slips a nice elbow through Polson's hands, connecting with Polson's forehead.
Wiles is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Polson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Wiles is trying to control. Polson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wiles thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Polson wants to improve his position but Wiles is controlling well.
Wiles is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wiles working the head and body with strikes.
Wiles lands with a punch from half guard.
Wiles working over Polson with some ground and pound. Polson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiles prevents Polson from standing back up.
Wiles is looking to take a break and control but Polson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wiles landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Polson is trying to control but can't.
Polson taking some punishment here, with Wiles in his half guard.
Polson trying to control from the bottom.
Polson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wiles scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wiles scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wiles is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Polson missing with punches from the bottom.
Wiles lands with a punch from half guard.
Wiles winds up and cracks Polson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Wiles .
Wiles is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wiles looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Polson tries to get to full guard but Wiles has control of the leg.
Wiles is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Polson is trying to get back to full guard.
Wiles lands strikes from half guard.
Wiles working the head and body with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wiles connects with a nice short shot to Polson's temple.
Wiles is nestled in close to Polson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wiles lands strikes from half guard.
Wiles seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wiles lands a nice short elbow.
Wiles thows a huge punch but Polson dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice body punch from Polson.
Polson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Polson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Polson wants it to stay on the feet.
Polson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wiles .
Wiles closes the distance and clinches up with Polson, looking for a takedown. Wiles pushes Polson against the cage but Polson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sergei Polson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Wiles .
Polson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Polson rushes Wiles and presses him up against the cage.
Polson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wiles stalling in the clinch but Polson improves position.
Polson stalling the fight.
Polson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Polson pushes Wiles back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wiles goes for a takedown in the clinch but Polson prevents it.
Wiles has Polson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Polson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Polson lands a body shot in the clinch.

Wiles drags the fight down to the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Polson content to stall in guard here.
Wiles wants to stand and escape but Polson is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Polson controlling from the top position.
Wiles keeping moving, preventing Polson from controlling successfully.
Wiles is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wiles preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Polson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wiles works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Polson with a flurry of punches that miss.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wiles fails to land the takedown.
Wiles looks for a takedown but Polson sprawls well.

Wiles looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Polson!
Polson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Wiles is trying to keep Polson in close.
Wiles avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiles is trying to keep Polson in close.
Wiles keeping moving, preventing Polson from controlling successfully.
Polson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wiles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Polson throws and elbow that misses. Wiles uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Polson's guard. Nice move by Wiles !
Wiles connects with a couple of short punches.
Wiles chips away with some ground and pound.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wiles shoots in looking for a takedown. Polson tries to sprawl out of it but Wiles keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Polson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Polson swinging wildly here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wiles tries to score a power double leg takedown but Polson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wiles somewhat.

Polson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Polson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wiles tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Polson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wiles drops down looking for an ankle pick but Polson pulls his leg out and moves away.

Wiles scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Polson struggling a bit here.
Polson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Polson wants to control but Wiles postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sergei Polson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Polson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Wiles fails to land the takedown.
Polson lands a jab-cross combination.

It looks like Jonathan Wiles has been cut.
Wiles dives in and grabs Polson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Polson pushes down on Wiles 's head and hops out.
Polson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Polson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sergei Polson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wiles shoots in for a takedown but Polson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sergei Polson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Wiles .

Polson has managed to clinch.
Polson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Polson tries to throw a body punch but Wiles avoids it by throwing Polson back against the cage.

Wiles tightens his grip and picks Polson up, before dumping him to the ground. Polson manages to land in guard.
Polson controlling the position.
Wiles thows a big elbow that misses.
Polson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wiles is looking to work some ground and pound but Polson has wrist control.
Polson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wiles is one step ahead there.
Polson has momentary wrist control but Wiles slips an elbow through the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiles thows a big elbow that misses.
Polson looking for a sweep. Not yet Polson, not yet.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wiles shoots in for a double leg but Polson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wiles closes the distance and clinches up with Polson, looking for a takedown. Wiles pushes Polson against the cage but Polson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wiles is defended easily by Polson.
Polson misses with a two punch combination.
Wiles slips a jab and a cross from Polson.
Polson leaves Wiles with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Polson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Polson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Polson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Polson wants it to stay on the feet.
Wiles throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Polson's waist but Polson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wiles off to one side.
Polson throws a combination. Wiles tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Wiles gets the takedown into side control.
Polson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Wiles connects with a decent elbow.
Polson is looking to reverse the position.
Wiles lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Polson down.
Wiles in side control lands a decent elbow.
Polson is trying to buck Wiles off.
Polson struggling a bit here.
Wiles creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Polson is looking to regain half guard here but Wiles keeps moving and retains side control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wiles fails with the takedown.
Polson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sergei Polson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Polson tries to clinch up.
Wiles shoots in but no luck this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Polson.
Polson fails to land with a series of punches.
Polson slaps away a takedown attempt from Wiles , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Polson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wiles moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wiles takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Polson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wiles .
Wiles tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Polson swivels and escapes.
Wiles shoots in but Polson avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Polson clinches up against the cage.
Wiles looking to stall.
Wiles jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Polson walks away with a smile on his face. Wiles gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Polson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Polson slaps away a takedown attempt from Wiles , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Polson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiles dives in and grabs Polson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Polson pushes down on Wiles 's head and hops out.
Polson throws a nice looking combination but Wiles bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wiles closes this distance looking for a takedown but Polson circles away.
Polson throws a right and a left that Wiles avoids nicely.
Wiles closes this distance looking for a takedown but Polson circles away.
Polson tries to clinch up but Wiles circles away and keeps his distance.
Polson leaves Wiles with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wiles fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wiles misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Polson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wiles , pushing him back against the cage.
Wiles goes for a takedown attempt but Polson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Polson pushes Wiles up against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Polson.
Wiles is working for takedown but Polson is calmly controlling the position for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergei Polson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Polson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sergei Polson!