PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Captain Charisma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ku Pol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Charisma
vs
Pol

160 cm
22
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

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 Las Vegas, Captain Charisma!
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, Ku Pol!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Charisma will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Charisma misses.
Charisma looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Charisma.
Pol tries to clinch but Charisma is having none of it.
Pol is looking to clinch.

Pol gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pol misses with a punch to the body.
Pol goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Charisma prevents a body shot from Pol.
Pol misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pol lands a shoulder strike.
Pol struggles to land a body shot inside as Charisma controls his hands.
Charisma is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pol to keep the fight standing.
Pol tries to throw a body punch but Charisma avoids it by throwing Pol back against the cage.
Pol misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pol tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Pol.
A short uppercut from Pol.
Pol stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pol misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pol lands a left hand.
Pol throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pol misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Pol.
Pol lands with a right to the head.
Pol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Charisma's elbow.
Pol tries a body shot but Charisma blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pol lands with a left to the head.
Pol scores with a shoulder strike.
Charisma has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pol after a bit of a struggle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pol throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Charisma is breathing heavily.
Pol misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pol misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pol lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pol scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pol tries a body shot but Charisma blocks it.
A short uppercut from Pol.
Pol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pol tries a body shot but Charisma blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Pol.
Pol digs a right hand underneath Charisma's ribcage. Charisma let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pol lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Charisma.
Pol misses with a body punch.
Pol lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Charisma backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Pol as the two fighters clinch.
Pol works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pol lands with a light punch inside.
Pol works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from Pol.
Pol cracks Charisma with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pol creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Pol on the inside.
Pol goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pol lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Charisma takes a shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Pol.
Pol tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pol lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pol scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pol tries a body shot but Charisma blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pol.
Nice body punch from Pol - that landed with a thud.
Pol lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pol lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Charisma.
Pol presses Charisma against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pol lands an uppercut.
Pol softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pol lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pol struggles to land a body shot inside as Charisma controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Pol.
Pol scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ku Pol 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.

Charisma tries to keep at a distance but Pol has taken the fight into the clinch.
Charisma prevents a body shot from Pol.
Charisma is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pol lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pol is leaning against Charisma and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Charisma tries to pull guard but Pol forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Charisma's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Charisma is looking for a takedown.
Pol lands with a left to the head.
Charisma goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pol prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Captain Charisma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right handed body shot lands from Pol.
Pol has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pol misses with a punch to the body.
Charisma is trying to push Pol away but Pol has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Charisma tries to break the clinch but Pol is controlling the position.
Pol scores with a shoulder strike.
Pol tries to work over Charisma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Pol.
Pol misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Pol.
A short left from Pol.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pol.
Pol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Charisma's elbow.
Pol lands an uppercut.
Pol lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Charisma backwards.
Pol makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Pol.
Pol makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Pol.
Pol throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Charismas head.
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!
Pol makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Charisma jumps guard but Pol stands there with Charisma around his waist. Charisma gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Charisma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hand to the body from Pol.
Pol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Charisma's elbow.
Pol misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Pol.
A short body shot lands from Pol as the two fighters clinch.
Pol lands an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pol lands a hook that snaps the head of Charisma backwards.
Pol tries a body shot but Charisma blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pol.
Pol scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pol has a couple of punches blocked by Charisma.
Pol tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ku Pol seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pol presses Charisma against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Charisma's elbow.
Pol tries to work over Charisma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pol can't find room to land a body shot as Charisma controls the action.
Charisma tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pol scores with a shot to the side of Charisma's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pol lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pol lands a right hand that snaps the head of Charisma backwards.
Pol lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pol.
Pol presses Charisma against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pol lands with a short shot to the head.
Pol lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Charisma prevents a body shot from Pol.
Charisma is trying to break the clinch but Pol has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Pol on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pol tries to throw a body punch but Charisma avoids it by throwing Pol back against the cage.
Pol lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pol lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ku Pol showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Charisma cracks Pol with an open hand slap.

Pol gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Charisma wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pol lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pol lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pol creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pol working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pol lands a right hand.
Pol cracks Charisma with a nice body shot.
Pol works on Charisma's body with a couple of short punches.
Pol lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pol is leaning against Charisma and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pol creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pol misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pol lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Pol.
Pol lands a shot to the body.
Pol lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Charisma backwards.
Pol working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pol scores with a shot to the side of Charisma's head.
Charisma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Charisma is trying to pull guard but Pol turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Charisma tries to pull guard but Pol holds him up against the cage and eventually Charisma drops back down to his feet.
Pol lands a right hand that snaps the head of Charisma backwards.
Pol lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Pol on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charisma prevents a body shot from Pol.
Pol misses with a body punch.
Pol throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pol misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pol tries to work over Charisma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pol lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Pol.
Pol scores with a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pol lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pol lands an uppercut.
Pol is leaning against Charisma and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pol working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pol lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pol tries to throw a body punch but Charisma avoids it by throwing Pol back against the cage.
Pol scores with a hook to the body.
Pol can't find room to land a body shot as Charisma controls the action.
Charisma tries to pull guard but Pol holds him up against the cage and eventually Charisma drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Captain Charisma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pol lands with a short shot to the head.
Pol misses with a punch to the body.
Pol goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Charisma is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pol lands a left hand that snaps the head of Charisma backwards.
Pol lands with a right to the head.
Pol lands a shoulder strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charisma prevents a body shot from Pol.
Pol struggles to land a body shot inside as Charisma controls his hands.
Pol swings wildly with an uppercut but Charisma uses good head movement to avoid it.
Charisma can't get the takedown.
Charisma is trying to push Pol away but Pol has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pol lands a body shot.
Pol lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pol tries to throw a body punch but Charisma avoids it by throwing Pol back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Charisma's elbow.
A short left from Pol.
Captain Charisma has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ku Pol is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Charisma is looking for a takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ku Pol comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pol winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ku Pol!