PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Waters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Owen Poll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Waters's entrance music is Devour-Shinedown. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Waters
vs
Poll

167 cm
19
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tyson Waters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Owen Poll!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Waters closes the distance and clinches up with Poll, looking for a takedown. Waters pushes Poll against the cage but Poll circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Waters moves in looking to clinch but Poll pushes him off.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Poll, as that shot connected.

Waters fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Poll sprawls well initially but Waters persists and gets the takedown into half 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.
Waters trying to control the pace.
Waters trying to control the action but Poll is working from the bottom.
Poll tries to kick Waters off but Waters keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Poll manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Poll uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

It looks like Tyson Waters has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Waters moves out of range of the leg kick from Poll.
Poll moves in looking to clinch but Waters pushes him off.
Poll throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Waters.
Waters looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Poll is fending him off so far but Waters persists. Nope, Poll circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Waters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Poll lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Waters circles away quickly and effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Poll.
Poll lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Waters shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Poll as he jumps to the side.
Waters shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Poll as he jumps to the side.
Horrible takedown by Waters or perhaps it was just good defense by Poll which made him look bad.
A combination from Poll does no damage.
Poll misses with a few strikes there.
Poll swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Owen Poll is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A cross from Poll lands.
Poll lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
No luck for Waters with that takedown attempt.
Poll tries to bum rush Waters with a series of wild strikes but Waters uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waters throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Poll's waist but Poll gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Waters off to one side.
Waters is breathing heavily.
Poll fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Poll throws a right and a left that Waters avoids nicely.
Waters checks a leg kick nicely.

Poll gets a clinch.

Poll is fighting off a takedown attempt but Waters is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Poll to the mat. Poll regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Waters prevents Poll from getting back to his feet.
Waters trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Waters prevents Poll from getting back to his feet.
Waters is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waters'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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Tyson Waters has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Poll misses with a combination

and Waters counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Waters trying to pass the guard but Poll defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poll is trying to stand back up but Waters is controlling him
Waters looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Poll tries to kick Waters off but Waters keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Waters not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Tyson Waters wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A jab from Poll does it's job there.
No joy there for Poll, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Poll looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Waters tries for a takedown but Poll sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Waters closes the distance and pushes Poll back into the cage.
Waters changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Poll fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Poll throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Waters sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Waters scores a takedown into full mount!
Waters throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tyson Waters will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tyson Waters's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Waters shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Poll as he avoids it easily.
Poll connects with a body shot that sends Waters's belly button to the back.
Sloppy strikes from Poll. Those never looked like landing.
Waters throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Waters showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Poll.
Owen Poll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poll lands with a cross.
Poll scores with a crisp jab that stopped Waters in his tracks.
Waters takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A head kick misses from Poll.
Owen Poll seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Waters slips a jab and a cross from Poll.
Poll will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Waters looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Poll is fending him off so far but Waters persists. Nope, Poll circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Waters avoids the head kick by Poll.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poll misses with a low kick.
Poll throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Waters slips a jab and a cross from Poll.
Poll looks to land a combination but Waters avoids it well.

Waters pushes Poll up against the cage in a clinch.
Waters holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Waters is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Waters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Poll tries to circle away but Waters has him pinned against the cage.
Waters has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Poll is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Waters tries for a takedown. No joy.
Poll can't break the clinch.
Waters tries to pull guard but Poll holds him up against the cage and eventually Waters drops back down to his feet.
Poll wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poll is trying to break the clinch but Waters is controlling him.
Waters prevents Poll from breaking the clinch.
Waters has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Poll is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Poll has had enough of the clinch but Waters keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Poll's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Waters turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
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!
Poll wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poll is not content to let Waters control the position.
Poll is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Waters has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Poll tries to bum rush Waters with a series of wild strikes but Waters uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice sprawl there from Poll as Waters shoots in.
Waters avoids a punch combination nicely.
Waters looks for a takedown but Poll sprawls well.
Waters takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waters looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Poll is fending him off so far but Waters persists. Nope, Poll circles away and we're back to standing.
Poll bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Waters's head.
Waters moves out of range of the leg kick from Poll.
Waters shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Poll as he avoids it easily.
Tyson Waters is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Poll misses with a jab, cross combination.
Poll throws a leg kick but Waters sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Poll looks for the body kick but Waters saw that one coming.
Poll throws a series of punches but Waters moves out of range.
Waters shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Poll but Poll pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Poll fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Poll throws a right hand that Waters ducks under and follows up with a left that Waters also avoids with ease.
Waters shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Poll but Poll pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Owen Poll showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tyson Waters's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Poll lands a nice hook to Waters's body. Waters takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Poll throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Poll throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Waters is defended easily by Poll.
An inside leg kick from Poll misses.
Poll fails to land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Waters is defended easily by Poll.
Jab, jab by Poll - just one landing.
Poll misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Waters closes the distance looking to clinch

and Poll moves into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Poll tries to break the clinch but Waters is controlling the position.
Poll tries to break the clinch but Waters is controlling the position.
Waters has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Poll is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Waters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Poll wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Waters tries to pull guard but Poll forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Poll wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Waters tries to score a body lock takedown but Poll shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Waters is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Poll to keep the fight standing.
Poll wants to break free but Waters has control.
Poll has had enough of the clinch but Waters keeps him there for the moment.
Poll is trying to break the clinch but Waters is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poll is trying to break the clinch but Waters is controlling him.
Poll lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Waters is looking to take this one to the mat.
Waters has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Poll avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Poll wants to get back to striking at distance but Waters won't allow it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Poll.
Poll working hard to break the clinch.
Poll has had enough of the clinch but Waters keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Poll's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Waters tries to pull guard but Poll forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Poll lands a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poll is trying to break the clinch but Waters is controlling him.
Poll has had enough of the clinch but Waters keeps him there for the moment.
Poll is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poll wants to break free but Waters has control.
Poll is trying to break free.
Waters keeps control of Poll as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Waters drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Poll tries to break free but Waters pushes him back against the cage.
Poll tries to break the clinch but Waters is controlling the position.
Waters has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Poll is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Poll has had enough of the clinch but Waters keeps him there for the moment.
Poll tries to circle away but Waters has him pinned against the cage.
Poll can't break the clinch.
Poll looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waters prevents Poll from breaking the clinch.
Owen Poll seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Waters tries for a takedown. No joy.
Poll wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Waters has him pressed against the cage.
Poll can't break the clinch.
Poll has had enough of the clinch but Waters keeps him there for the moment.
Poll is trying to break free.
Waters is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Poll is defending well.
Poll looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Poll gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Waters.
Poll wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poll is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Poll is pressed up against the cage. Waters has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Poll down to the mat. Poll avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Owen Poll comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Poll has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Owen Poll!
Owen Poll decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.