PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hatchet Crawford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grady Polvinsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crawford has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. 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.

Crawford
vs
Polvinsky

225 cm
25
300 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

225 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hatchet Crawford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Grady Polvinsky!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crawford fails with the takedown.
Crawford is breathing heavily.
Polvinsky shoots in for a double leg but Crawford sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Crawford gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Polvinsky jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Crawford walks away with a smile on his face. Polvinsky gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Crawford dodges the punch combination from Polvinsky.
Crawford avoids the head kick by Polvinsky.
Polvinsky fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hatchet Crawford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grady Polvinsky.
Polvinsky tries to clinch but Crawford is having none of it.
Crawford slips a jab and a cross from Polvinsky.
Polvinsky misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Crawford has closed the distance and engaged Polvinsky in a clinch.

Crawford manages to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Polvinsky looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crawford is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Polvinsky lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Polvinsky trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Polvinsky throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Polvinsky wants to pass the guard but Crawford is keeping the position.
Polvinsky would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Polvinsky pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crawford is keeping the position for now.
Polvinsky is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polvinsky wants to control from the top but Crawford keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Grady Polvinsky was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Horrible takedown by Polvinsky or perhaps it was just good defense by Crawford which made him look bad.
Crawford is trying hard to land a takedown here. Polvinsky sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Polvinsky tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crawford paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polvinsky shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Crawford defends it nicely.
Polvinsky shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Crawford sprawls well. Crawford wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Polvinsky gets slowly back to his feet.
Polvinsky throws a sloppy head kick and Crawford moves out of range easily.
No luck for Polvinsky with that takedown attempt.
Polvinsky throws a wild body kick that Crawford sees coming a mile off.
Polvinsky misses with an attempted mid kick.
Crawford shoots in for a double leg but Polvinsky sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Polvinsky shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Crawford but Crawford pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Polvinsky tries to clinch there but Crawford circles away.
Polvinsky shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Crawford as he avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Polvinsky is looking to clinch but Crawford is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Polvinsky looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Polvinsky tries to score a power double leg takedown but Crawford sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Polvinsky somewhat.
Crawford blocks a head kick by Polvinsky.
Polvinsky keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Polvinsky shoots in for a takedown but Crawford shows good takedown defense.
Crawford tries to close the distance and clinch up but Polvinsky swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some wild striking there from Polvinsky.
Polvinsky misses with an attempted mid kick.
Polvinsky closes this distance looking for a takedown but Crawford circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grady Polvinsky dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Polvinsky wants to clinch.

Crawford clinches up against the cage.
Polvinsky trying to control the position but instead, Crawford has worked for underhooks and has pushed Polvinsky into the cage.
Crawford blocks a body shot from Polvinsky.
Polvinsky is trying to drag Crawford to the mat but Crawford just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Crawford changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Polvinsky fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Crawford moves into the clinch.
Crawford fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Polvinsky fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Polvinsky trying to control the position but instead, Crawford has worked for underhooks and has pushed Polvinsky into the cage.
Polvinsky goes for a takedown in the clinch but Crawford prevents it.
Hatchet Crawford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grady Polvinsky.
Crawford avoiding damage as Polvinsky throws knees to the body.
Polvinsky missing with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polvinsky is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Crawford prevents the takedown attempt.
Polvinsky is trying to drag Crawford to the mat but Crawford just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Crawford tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Polvinsky is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Polvinsky fails to pull guard.
Crawford gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Polvinsky.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polvinsky fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Polvinsky looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Polvinsky is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Polvinsky wants to get back to striking at distance but Crawford won't allow it.
Polvinsky jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Crawford walks away with a smile on his face. Polvinsky gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Polvinsky shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Crawford pinned against the cage. Crawford gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Polvinsky closes the distance and clinches up with Crawford, looking for a takedown. Polvinsky pushes Crawford against the cage but Crawford circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crawford looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Polvinsky misses with a body kick.
Polvinsky tries to score a power double leg takedown but Crawford sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Polvinsky somewhat.
Polvinsky jabs at Crawford's body.
Polvinsky shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Crawford defends it nicely.
Polvinsky fails in his attempt to clinch.
Horrible takedown by Polvinsky or perhaps it was just good defense by Crawford which made him look bad.
Polvinsky stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Polvinsky wants it to stay on the feet.
Grady Polvinsky seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Polvinsky stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grady Polvinsky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Crawford keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hatchet Crawford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crawford fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Polvinsky avoids it really well and circles away.
Polvinsky shoots for a double leg takedown but Crawford sprawls well. He's pushed Polvinsky's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Polvinsky fails with an attempt to clinch.
Polvinsky is looking to clinch but Crawford is avoiding it.
Polvinsky fails in his attempt to clinch.
Polvinsky fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hatchet Crawford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grady Polvinsky.
Crawford displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Polvinsky.
Crawford keeps the fight on the outside.
Polvinsky looks for a takedown but Crawford sprawls well.
Crawford displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Polvinsky.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Crawford takes the fight into the clinch.
Crawford is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Polvinsky tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Crawford just stands there and leans against the cage.
Polvinsky jumps guard but Crawford stands there with Polvinsky around his waist. Polvinsky gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Polvinsky drops down looking for an ankle pick but Crawford pulls his leg out and moves away.

Polvinsky scores with a takedown into Crawford's guard.
Hatchet Crawford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crawford keeping moving, preventing Polvinsky from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Grady Polvinsky.
Polvinsky scores with a jab to the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Polvinsky, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Polvinsky shoots in but Crawford avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Polvinsky misses with a head kick.
Polvinsky lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Crawford avoids the head kick by Polvinsky.
Left hook, right uppercut from Polvinsky.

Crawford fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Polvinsky, pushing him back against the cage.
Polvinsky trying to control the position but instead, Crawford has worked for underhooks and has pushed Polvinsky into the cage.
Crawford goes for a takedown in the clinch but Polvinsky prevents it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crawford managing to block the knees to the body from Polvinsky.
Polvinsky wants a takedown but no success here.
Crawford can't get the takedown.
Polvinsky looking to slow down the pace here.
Polvinsky wants a takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Polvinsky fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Crawford blocking some punches.
Grady Polvinsky is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Crawford throws a punch but it's blocked by Polvinsky.

And that's the end of the fight!
Grady Polvinsky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Polvinsky 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grady Polvinsky!