PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grady Polvinsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garret Pouliot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Polvinsky
vs
Pouliot

225 cm
20
300 lbs
2 - 3 - 1

187 cm
19
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Grady Polvinsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Garret Pouliot!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pouliot lands a high kick!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pouliot is looking for a takedown.
Polvinsky looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Pouliot jumps guard and drags Polvinsky to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Pouliot is looking for a triangle but Polvinsky pushes his legs off easily.
Pouliot pulls Polvinsky in close to prevent any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Polvinsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Pouliot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Grady Polvinsky just wasn't active enough.
Pouliot moves out of range of the body kick.

Pouliot instigates a clinch.

Pouliot manages to break the clinch.

Pouliot closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Polvinsky's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pouliot postures up.

Pouliot gets to his feet - Polvinsky follows without any prompting.
Polvinsky shoots in for a takedown but Pouliot shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Polvinsky looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Polvinsky tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pouliot closes the distance and pushes Polvinsky back into the cage.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Pouliot has eaten all the pies!

Pouliot drags the fight down to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Polvinsky is looking to stand up but Pouliot won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pouliot holds on and takes a little breather.
Polvinsky will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Polvinsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Pouliot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Pouliot has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Polvinsky is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Pouliot.
Polvinsky wants to stand but Pouliot has his arm trapped.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pouliot pushes Polvinsky away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Polvinsky gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Pouliot is holding Polvinsky down, trying to stall.
Pouliot is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pouliot is not content to let Polvinsky control the position.
Polvinsky creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Pouliot sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pouliot is trying to improve his position.
Pouliot is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Polvinsky off and has taken his back!
Polvinsky manages to reverse the position and now he's in Pouliot's guard. Nice work there by Polvinsky.
Polvinsky wants to get up but he can't break Pouliot's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Polvinsky advances position into side control!
Polvinsky tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Garret Pouliot dominated that 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.

Polvinsky swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

so Pouliot counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Pouliot stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Polvinsky shoots in but Pouliot avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Polvinsky is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pouliot sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Polvinsky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Polvinsky tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Polvinsky tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Pouliot moves into the clinch.

Polvinsky is fighting off a takedown attempt but Pouliot is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Polvinsky to the mat. Polvinsky regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Polvinsky manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pouliot manages to get himself to full guard.
Polvinsky wants to pass the guard but Pouliot is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Polvinsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Pouliot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Pouliot kicks Polvinsky off and gets to his feet.
Polvinsky tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Polvinsky has his takedown stuffed
and Pouliot counters with a big head kick but Polvinsky shrugs it off.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grady Polvinsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Polvinsky moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like Garret Pouliot has been cut.
Polvinsky shoots in but Pouliot avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Pouliot forces Polvinsky back against the cage and clinches.
Pouliot lands a shot to the body.
Polvinsky trying to control the position but instead, Pouliot has worked for underhooks and has pushed Polvinsky into the cage.
Pouliot looking for a takedown.
Polvinsky tries to pull guard but Pouliot won't allow it.

Pouliot tightens his grip and picks Polvinsky up, before dumping him to the ground. Polvinsky manages to land in guard.
Pouliot is breathing heavily.
Pouliot working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pouliot throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polvinsky trying to keep a closed guard but Pouliot is proving a slippery customer.
Pouliot is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Polvinsky looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pouliot is one step ahead there.

Polvinsky is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pouliot defends well.
Pouliot lands a couple of digs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polvinsky trying to keep a closed guard but Pouliot is proving a slippery customer.
Polvinsky is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pouliot is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Polvinsky working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pouliot doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pouliot manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pouliot preventing the sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pouliot content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pouliot stuffs the takedown attempt from Polvinsky. Polvinsky gets slowly back to his feet.

Pouliot looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Polvinsky tries to kick Pouliot off but Pouliot keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Pouliot stalling.
Polvinsky flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Polvinsky trying to control here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pouliot stands up from half guard.
Polvinsky with a poor takedown

and Pouliot counters with a takedown into side control.
Polvinsky wants to control but Pouliot postures up.
Polvinsky tries to bench press Pouliot off him but Pouliot keeps the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pouliot tries to advance to mount but Polvinsky denies him.
Polvinsky tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pouliot working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pouliot happy to just control the position for now.
Pouliot tries to move into full mount but can't pass Polvinsky's legs.
Garret Pouliot has got the better of the ground game so far.
Polvinsky is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Polvinsky is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Pouliot has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Polvinsky trying to remain calm as Pouliot controls from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polvinsky is looking for a sweep.
Polvinsky tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.

Pouliot tightening his grip on Polvinsky, looking for the choke.
Pouliot not allowing Polvinsky to control his hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pouliot is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Pouliot is trying to stick to Polvinsky's back but Polvinsky is turning into Pouliot. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Pouliot's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Polvinsky.
Polvinsky wants to stand but Pouliot is controlling his posture from full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pouliot scores with a nice shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Garret Pouliot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pouliot 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garret Pouliot!