PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Merce Poindexter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danila Kormov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Merce Poindexter has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Poindexter
vs
Kormov

200 cm
22
265 lbs
1 - 7 - 0

182 cm
25
230 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Merce Poindexter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Danila Kormov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Poindexter.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kormov is defended easily by Poindexter.

Poindexter gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kormov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kormov controlling from the top position.
Kormov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kormov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Poindexter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kormov.
Kormov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kormov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Poindexter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kormov.
Kormov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Poindexter's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kormov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Poindexter is trying to control the position but Kormov postures up.
Kormov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kormov is working Poindexter over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kormov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Poindexter is keeping the position for now.
Poindexter looking for a sweep. Not yet Poindexter, not yet.
Poindexter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kormov.
Poindexter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kormov 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.
Kormov throwing strikes from guard but Poindexter blocks nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kormov is looking to pass into half guard but Poindexter pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Poindexter is in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kormov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kormov has a closed guard, preventing Poindexter from standing up.
Kormov is pulling down on Poindexter's head. It's preventing any offense from Poindexter, at least for the moment.
Kormov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Poindexter is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poindexter wants to stand but Kormov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Poindexter moves into the clinch.
Kormov tries to pull guard but Poindexter won't allow it.
Kormov lands a hook that snaps the head of Poindexter backwards.
Poindexter is looking to break free of the clinch but Kormov has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Poindexter's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Poindexter is trying to pull guard but Kormov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Kormov pulls guard effortlessly.
Kormov is trying to keep Poindexter in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poindexter trying to control but Kormov is working from the bottom.
Poindexter pushing down on Kormov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kormov trying to control from the bottom.
Kormov is trying to get back to full guard.
Poindexter controlling the action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Poindexter is trying to control the action in half guard but Kormov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danila Kormov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Poindexter tries to clinch but Kormov is having none of it.
Poindexter shoots in for a takedown but Kormov shows good takedown defense.
No luck for Kormov with that takedown attempt.

Kormov feints and as Poindexter raises his hands in defense, Kormov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kormov connects with a couple of short punches.
Kormov distracts Poindexter with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kormov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kormov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kormov wants to stand but Poindexter is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kormov landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kormov wants to control from the top but Poindexter keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Poindexter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Poindexter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Poindexter keeping moving, preventing Kormov from controlling successfully.
Kormov won't allow Poindexter to sweep him here.
Poindexter is trying to control the position but Kormov postures up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Poindexter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kormov defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kormov wants to get up but he can't break Poindexter's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kormov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Poindexter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kormov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kormov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kormov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kormov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kormov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kormov with a nice head shot there.
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!
Kormov is looking to work some ground and pound but Poindexter has wrist control.
Kormov postures up and lands a big shot to Poindexter's brow.
Kormov wants to control from the top but Poindexter keeps moving.
Kormov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kormov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Poindexter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kormov working some strikes from top position.
Poindexter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Poindexter keeping full guard, as Kormov tries to pass.
Kormov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Poindexter is proving hard to escape from.
Kormov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Poindexter's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kormov has gone for a leg lock! Poindexter slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kormov's guard.
Kormov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kormov, not yet.
Poindexter passes into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poindexter trying to control the action but Kormov is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kormov trying to get back to full guard but Poindexter takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danila Kormov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kormov is defended easily by Poindexter.
Kormov tries for a takedown but Poindexter circles away easily

and Poindexter holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Poindexter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Poindexter decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kormov tries to roll over but Poindexter keeps him under control.
Poindexter passes to side control.
Kormov tries to buck Poindexter off but Poindexter is having none of it.
Kormov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poindexter is looking to take a break and control but Kormov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Kormov wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Poindexter has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Kormov's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Kormov is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Poindexter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Merce Poindexter!