PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Milhouse Milhouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mariuz Podolsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mariuz Podolsky is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Milhouse
vs
Podolsky

150 cm
23
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
135 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Milhouse Milhouse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mariuz Podolsky!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Steve Montenegro and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Podolsky moves away from the strike by Milhouse.
Podolsky shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Milhouse but Milhouse pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Milhouse gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Podolsky to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Podolsky wants to control from the top but Milhouse keeps moving.
Milhouse bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Podolsky's guard.
Milhouse's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Podolsky keeping full guard, as Milhouse tries to pass.

Podolsky working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Milhouse doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Milhouse manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Podolsky throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Podolsky looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Milhouse sitting in guard here, content to control.

Podolsky throws his legs up looking for a submission but Milhouse uses it to pass to side control.
Milhouse working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Milhouse controlling the position from side mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Podolsky is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Milhouse is one step ahead and moves to full mount!

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.
Milhouse pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Milhouse content just to control the position here.
Milhouse'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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Podolsky working to try and regain half guard.
Milhouse looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's four 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.
Podolsky is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Milhouse controlling the position easily from mount.

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

Milhouse scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Milhouse is nestled in close to Podolsky, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Milhouse content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milhouse Milhouse dominated that round.
That's time! Milhouse's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Milhouse looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Milhouse showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Podolsky is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Milhouse defends well.
Milhouse controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Podolsky is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Milhouse stopping the sweep attempt from Podolsky.
Milhouse makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Milhouse postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Milhouse controlling from the top position.
Milhouse lands a couple of elbows.
Podolsky wants to sweep here but Milhouse controlling him for the moment.
Milhouse controls from within his opponent's guard.
Milhouse is in close to Podolsky's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Milhouse slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Milhouse Milhouse.
Podolsky slips under a jab from Milhouse.
Milhouse throws a hook to the side of Podolsky's head but Podolsky sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Milhouse throws a hook but Podolsky blocks it.

Milhouse gets the takedown into side control.
Milhouse working the ground and pound.
Milhouse landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Milhouse controls the position.
Podolsky is looking to regain half guard here but Milhouse keeps moving and retains side control.
Milhouse Milhouse overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Podolsky is working to avoid the ground and pound but Milhouse connects with a decent elbow.
Milhouse just content to control the position.
Milhouse scoring with punches from side control.
Milhouse controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milhouse Milhouse dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Milhouse looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Podolsky trying to control but Milhouse postures up.
Milhouse takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Podolsky wants to improve his position but Milhouse is controlling well.
Milhouse with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Podolsky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Podolsky is trying to maintain the position but Milhouse is very close to passing his half guard.
Milhouse performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Milhouse Milhouse.
The fighters circling - Milhouse throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Milhouse scores a takedown into full mount!
Milhouse controlling his opponent.
Podolsky really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milhouse tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Podolsky is in all sorts of trouble here.
Milhouse looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Podolsky tries to buck Milhouse off but he can't manage it.
Milhouse tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Milhouse has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Milhouse has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Podolsky's face.
Milhouse tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Milhouse Milhouse just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Milhouse swings and misses with a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Milhouse Milhouse showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Milhouse 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Milhouse Milhouse!