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Event:
DMMA 215 Magrath vs Don 3
Date: Jul 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Polus goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Polus. Dochenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dochenko keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dochenko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Polus is defended easily by Dochenko.
Dochenko cracks Polus with a good jab.
Dochenko misses with a series of wild punches.
Polus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dochenko.
Polus throws a leg kick
and Dochenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polus throws a jab but it's blocked by Dochenko.
Dochenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Polus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Dochenko.
We've been hearing reports that Dochenko has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1#
A low kick from Polus misses
enabling Dochenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Dochenko looks to throw the jab but Polus is out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Dochenko as Polus shoots in.
Polus tries to move into range but Dochenko moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Dochenko blocks the leg kick.
Dochenko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dochenko throws a hook to the side of Polus's head but Polus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Polus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dochenko.
And Polus tries to counter it with a takedown but Dochenko pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Polus misses with a hook.
Polus tries for a takedown but Dochenko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Dochenko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ivan Dochenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raminus Polus.
Polus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD#
Polus gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dochenko to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Polus has his foot on Dochenko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dochenko works his way back into a safe position though.
Dochenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Polus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Dochenko sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dochenko trying to control but Polus is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dochenko controlling from the top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dochenko'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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Polus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Polus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Polus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dochenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Polus.
Dochenko throws a series of punches but Polus moves out of range.
Dochenko slips under a jab from Polus.
Polus slips under a jab from Dochenko.
Dochenko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dochenko there as he acknowledges the shot.
Polus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Polus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dochenko tries to avoid it but Polus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dochenko to the ground. Dochenko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dochenko is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Polus throws a jab but it's blocked by Dochenko.
A little feinted left hand from Dochenko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Polus throws a leg kick but Dochenko moved away.#T4#
Polus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dochenko.
Dochenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Polus.
Polus staying out of range there.
Dochenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Polus throws a wild body kick that Dochenko sees coming a mile off.
Dochenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Polus tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Polus scores with a decent looking hook.
Dochenko misses with a looping left.
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!
Polus connects with a right hand. Dochenko shakes it off.
Dochenko digs a good hook to Polus's body.
Polus moves away from the strike by Dochenko.
Dochenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Dochenko lands a jab.
Polus throws out a leg kick but Dochenko moves out of range and Polus only half commits.
Polus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dochenko checks a low kick from Polus.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Dochenko 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.#R2#
Dochenko misses with a body shot.
Dochenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Polus throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Dochenko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Polus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dochenko's sensitive parts.
Dochenko missing with a left hand there. Polus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Polus slips under a jab.
Polus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dochenko throws out the jab.
A jab from Polus misses.
Dochenko is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dochenko takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dochenko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Polus under the eye.
Polus throws a lazy right hand but Dochenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dochenko was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Polus connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polus on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Polus motions for Dochenko to come forward. Polus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Polus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dochenko.
Polus changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Polus misses the target.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dochenko tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Dochenko misses with a hook. Polus ducked under it nicely.
Dochenko throws a hook but Polus blocks it.
Dochenko closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dochenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Polus moves away.
The fighters circling - Dochenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dochenko misses the shot to the body.
Dochenko connects with a right hand. Polus shakes it off.
Polus swings widly with a right hand
and Dochenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dochenko checks a leg kick.
Polus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dochenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Polus can do to turn this around?
Polus throws a body punch but Dochenko moves out of range.
Polus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dochenko.
Polus tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A low kick lands for Polus.
Polus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Polus throws a low kick but Dochenko avoids it.
Ivan Dochenko is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Dochenko misses with a straight left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dochenko throws a jab when Polus was well out of range.
Dochenko staying out of range there.
Dochenko tries to counter with a takedown but Polus is quick to defend against it.
Dochenko moves out of range of the body kick from Polus.
Dochenko drops down looking for a counter takedown but Polus sprawls and moves away.
Polus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dochenko looks to throw the jab but Polus is out of range.
Polus throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dochenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Polus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dochenko's waist but Dochenko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Polus off to one side.
Dochenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Polus.
Dochenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Polus is just out of range.
Polus thuds a left hand into Dochenko's body.
Polus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Polus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Polus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Dochenko misses the target.
Dochenko takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T3#
Dochenko lands with a straight right. Polus didn't see that one coming.
Polus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Polus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dochenko.
Polus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dochenko cracks a nice hook into Polus's ribs.
Polus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dochenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Polus was well out of range. Poor timing from Dochenko.
Dochenko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Donk. Polus catches Dochenko right on the button with a cross.
Polus throws an overhand right that lands on Dochenko's shoulder, as Dochenko tries to avoid the shot.
Polus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Dochenko misses the target.
Dochenko jabs at Polus's body.
Dochenko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Polus under the eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dochenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Polus. #T4#
Polus defending well as Dochenko loads up on a big left hand.
Dochenko avoids the body shot from Polus.
Polus ducks under a wild hook from Dochenko.
Polus tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dochenko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dochenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Dochenko sizes up Polus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Polus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dochenko throws a shot to the body.
Dochenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Polus.
Dochenko throws a right hand that Polus ducks under and follows up with a left that Polus also avoids with ease.
Polus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dochenko.
Dochenko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A lazy left from Polus finds it's target.
Dochenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Polus with the counter takedown but Dochenko avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Dochenko.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Dochenko dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A swing and a miss from Dochenko.
Dochenko lands with a hook. Polus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Polus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dochenko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dochenko throws a hook but Polus blocks it.
Polus scores with a nice body kick.
Dochenko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Polus at a distance.
Polus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Polus throws a looping overhand right but Dochenko ducks down to avoid it.
Polus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Dochenko counter with a right hand.
Dochenko moves out of range of the leg kick from Polus.
Polus moves out of range as Dochenko strikes.
Polus defending well as Dochenko loads up on a big left hand.
Nice takedown defense from Dochenko. No joy for Polus on that attempt. #T1#
Polus walks into a stiff left hand from Dochenko.
Dochenko moves out of range of the leg kick from Polus.
Some wild striking there from Polus.
Dochenko throws a looping overhand right but Polus ducks down to avoid it.
Dochenko misses with a straight right.
Dochenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Polus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dochenko misses with an uppercut.
Polus drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dochenko defends it well.
Dochenko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Polus throws a leg kick
and Dochenko counters with a left to the body.
Dochenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dochenko throws a looping overhand right but Polus ducks down to avoid it.
Dochenko misses the jab.
Polus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dochenko scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Raminus Polus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dochenko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Polus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dochenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Polus feints the counter takedown.
Dochenko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Polus on the side of the head.
Polus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Polus walks into a left hand.
Polus staying out of range there.
Polus tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Polus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Polus misses with a low kick as Dochenko jumps back.
Polus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dochenko changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Polus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dochenko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Polus under the eye.
Polus slips under a jab.
Dochenko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T3#
Dochenko stuffs the takedown attempt from Polus. Polus gets slowly back to his feet.
Ivan Dochenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raminus Polus.
Polus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Polus throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Polus throws a leg kick #TD#
and Dochenko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Polus won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dochenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Polus keeps working.
Dochenko scores with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Polus tries to buck Dochenko off but Dochenko is having none of it.
Polus takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Polus tries to bench press Dochenko off him but Dochenko keeps the position.
Dochenko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Polus keeps working.
Polus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dochenko wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Dochenko continues to stall.
Polus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dochenko wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dochenko working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dochenko working the ground and pound from side control.
Polus is not content to let Dochenko control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dochenko controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Dochenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dochenko has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Dochenko!
Ivan Dochenko decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
DMMA 206 Ubereem vs Makkonen
Date: Jun 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Good shot there by Schotel.
Schotel has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Polus falls off balance throwing a combination
and Schotel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Polus slips under a jab.#TD#
Schotel decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Polus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schotel pulls his head out easily.
Schotel trying to control from half guard but Polus is working away. #SUB2#
Polus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schotel pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Polus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Schotel has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1#
Polus is in all sorts of trouble here.
Polus gets back to half guard.
Polus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Schotel tries to pass to full mount but Polus defends it.
Polus is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Schotel there.
Polus is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Polus won't allow Schotel to pass to mount. #T2#
Schotel drops an elbow to the side of Polus's head.
Schotel working the head and body with strikes.
Schotel lands with a punch from half guard.
Schotel working Polus over with strikes.
Schotel is nestled in close to Polus, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Schotel is pressing down on Polus's thigh, looking to free his foot. Polus is holding on for now.
Polus tries to roll over but Schotel keeps him under control.
Schotel slips a nice elbow through Polus's hands, connecting with Polus's forehead.
Schotel has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Schotel connects with a nice short shot to Polus's temple.
Schotel working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Schotel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Polus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Polus moves into full guard.
Schotel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Polus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schotel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Schotel chips away with some ground and pound.
Schotel preventing the sweep.
Schotel with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Polus has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Schotel doesn't defend quickly enough and Polus has managed to lock this one up! Can Schotel escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Polus on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Raminus Polus!
Raminus Polus thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
DMMA 195 Pinkman vs Joshy
Date: May 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Khrapov Jr throws a right and a left that Polus avoids nicely.
Vasily Khrapov Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khrapov Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Polus counters with a nice uppercut.
Polus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Khrapov Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Polus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD#
Khrapov Jr shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Khrapov Jr is looking to take a break and control but Polus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Polus actively working from the bottom here.
Khrapov Jr trying to control from Polus's half guard. Polus has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Khrapov Jr lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T1#
Khrapov Jr cracks Polus with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Khrapov Jr throws a sloppy strike and Polus has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Khrapov Jr is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Polus!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Raminus Polus!
During a confident post fight interview, Raminus Polus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
DMMA 186 McCain vs Martin
Date: Apr 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Lacplesis is looking to clinch but Polus is avoiding it.
Polus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lacplesis moves away.
Lacplesis clobbers Polus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Polus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lacplesis moves away.
A jab lands there for Lacplesis.
Polus shoots for a takedown but Lacplesis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Polus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lacplesis takes one to the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Polus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Polus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Polus misses with a wild combination.
Lacplesis lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lacplesis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Polus blocks a head kick by Lacplesis.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Polus has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Humors Lacplesis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Polus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lacplesis tries to avoid it but Polus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lacplesis to the ground. Lacplesis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lacplesis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Polus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A slow jab from Lacplesis misses its intended target.
Polus doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lacplesis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Polus manages to avoid it.
Polus tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lacplesis misses with a double jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lacplesis. That's going to slow Polus down.
Lacplesis just misses with a punch to the body.
Lacplesis tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lacplesis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lacplesis lets loose with a powerful body kick. Polus will feel that in the morning.
Lacplesis thuds his right hand into Polus's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lacplesis misses with a few strikes there.
#CL#
Lacplesis forces Polus back against the cage and clinches.
Polus takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Raminus Polus has been cut.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A hook to the body from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis stalling against the cage.
Lacplesis swings wildly with an uppercut but Polus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lacplesis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lacplesis taking a breather.
Polus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lacplesis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Polus.
Humors Lacplesis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raminus Polus.
Polus blocks the elbow strike.
Polus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lacplesis tries to throw a body punch but Polus avoids it by throwing Lacplesis back against the cage.
Lacplesis misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Polus.
Lacplesis throws an elbow but it misses.
Lacplesis trying to control the position but instead, Polus has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lacplesis into the cage.
Lacplesis misses with some punches.
Lacplesis struggles to land a body shot inside as Polus controls his hands.
Lacplesis is pushing Polus up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lacplesis blocks an uppercut.
Polus misses with the head strike.
Lacplesis throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Polus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Polus is working for takedown but Lacplesis is calmly controlling the position for now.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lacplesis throws an elbow but misses. #T4#
Polus swings wildly with an uppercut but Lacplesis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lacplesis throws an elbow but it misses.
Lacplesis misses with an elbow strike.
Lacplesis tries to throw a body punch but Polus avoids it by throwing Lacplesis back against the cage. #TD2#
Polus lands a takedown into guard.
Lacplesis is looking to stand back up but Polus counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Lacplesis. #REVR##SUB2#
Polus is looking for a kimura but Lacplesis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Polus to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Polus is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lacplesis has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Polus is looking for a kimura but Lacplesis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Polus to get the leverage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Humors Lacplesis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raminus Polus'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.#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Lacplesis. Polus does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Lacplesis takes the fight into the clinch.
Lacplesis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lacplesis tries to throw a body punch but Polus avoids it by throwing Lacplesis back against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The referee calls for Lacplesis to work.
Lacplesis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Polus's elbow.
Lacplesis stalling.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Polus takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lacplesis lands an elbow inside that Polus shrugs off.
Polus can't find room to land a body shot as Lacplesis controls the action.
Polus tries to throw a body punch but Lacplesis avoids it by throwing Polus back against the cage. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis can't find room to land a body shot as Polus controls the action.
Lacplesis creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Polus tries for a takedown but Lacplesis manages to get underhooks.
Polus prevents a body shot from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis lands an elbow that stopped Polus in his tracks for a moment.
Lacplesis blocks a body shot from Polus.
Humors Lacplesis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Polus avoids the elbow strike from Lacplesis, against the cage.
Lacplesis throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lacplesis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lacplesis just misses with a elbow thrown towards Polus's brow.
Polus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lacplesis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T2#
Polus drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lacplesis pulls his leg out and moves away.
Humors Lacplesis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raminus Polus.
A solid body kick from Lacplesis.
Polus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lacplesis to score with a decent uppercut.
Lacplesis works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lacplesis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Polus's head.
A combination from Polus does no damage.
It looked like Lacplesis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lacplesis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lacplesis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lacplesis connects with a jab.
Polus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lacplesis manages to avoid it.
Lacplesis misses with a wild body shot.
Polus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lacplesis scores with a punch to the head.
Humors Lacplesis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Lacplesis is looking to slow Polus down with leg kicks.
Polus shoots in looking for a takedown but Lacplesis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Polus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Polus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lacplesis manages to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Polus.
Polus takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lacplesis throws a front kick aimed at Polus's knee but Polus avoids it well.
Polus walks into a straight right hand from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Polus can do to turn this around?
Lacplesis connects with a jab.
Polus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lacplesis tries to clinch up.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lacplesis.#T4#
Lacplesis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Polus follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Lacplesis scores with a leg kick.
Polus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lacplesis tries to clinch but Polus is having none of it.
A head kick misses from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Polus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Humors Lacplesis is winning the standup battle so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lacplesis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lacplesis throws out a loose jab but Polus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lacplesis connects with an inside leg kick.
Lacplesis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lacplesis connects with a nice looking jab.
Polus ducks under a wild hook from Lacplesis.
Polus now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Polus tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lacplesis defends well and Polus ends up having to push Lacplesis into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Humors Lacplesis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Raminus Polus's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Lacplesis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Humors Lacplesis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice uppercut lands for Lacplesis. That snapped Polus's head back.
Polus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lacplesis's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Lacplesis throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Polus checks a leg kick nicely.
Lacplesis closes the distance but Polus moves to the side
and Polus counters with a stiff right hand.
Lacplesis lands a leg kick that knocks Polus off balance momentarily.
Lacplesis throws a leg kick but Polus moved away.
It seemed like Polus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacplesis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Polus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lacplesis feints and then cracks Polus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Polus down.
Polus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lacplesis doesn't manage to clinch there - Polus circles away.
Lacplesis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Polus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Lacplesis throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Polus blocks a leg kick.
Lacplesis closes the distance but Polus moves to the side
letting Polus counter with a right hand.
Polus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lacplesis misses with a double jab.
Polus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big right from Polus misses.
A head kick misses from Polus.
Polus misses the jab.
Lacplesis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Polus momentarily.
A jab from Lacplesis does it's job there.
Polus tries to score with a low kick but Lacplesis moves his leg out of the way.
Raminus Polus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lacplesis scores with a decent looking hook.
Polus moves forwards but Lacplesis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lacplesis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Lacplesis rushes Polus and presses him up against the cage.
Polus's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Polus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lacplesis stops a takedown attempt from Polus.
Polus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lacplesis throws an elbow but misses.
Lacplesis lands a body punch.
Lacplesis avoiding damage.
Polus blocking some punches.
#T3#
Polus can't find room to land a body shot as Lacplesis controls the action.
Polus is looking for a takedown.
Lacplesis tries a body shot but Polus blocks it.
Polus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lacplesis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Humors Lacplesis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raminus Polus.
Polus working aggressively here.
Polus working aggressively here.
#TD2#
Polus wants the takedown. Lacplesis is fighting it off but Polus persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Lacplesis's guard against the cage.
Polus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lacplesis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lacplesis is looking to stand up but Polus isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
Lacplesis seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Polus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lacplesis is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Polus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lacplesis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that's the end of the fight!
Humors Lacplesis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lacplesis, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Humors Lacplesis!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Humors Lacplesis made sure he mentioned Paddy's Enhancing Drugs (160Q), along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
DMMA 177 Pinkman vs OMalley 2
Date: Mar 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Polus scores with a shot to the body.
Gracie misses with an uppercut.
Polus slips under a jab from Gracie.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Polus has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD2#
Polus shoots in and gets a takedown into Gracie's guard.
Polus won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Polus wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Polus tries to pass.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Polus has gone for a leg lock! Gracie slips out almost immediately though and dives into Polus's guard.#REVR##T1#
Polus controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Polus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Polus keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Polus keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gracie tries a low kick but Polus avoids it.
Polus drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gracie defends it well.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Polus was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
Gracie scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Polus moves out of range as Gracie strikes.#T3#
Gracie lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Polus at a distance.
Anderson Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Polus.#CUT#It looks like Raminus Polus has been cut.
Gracie looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gracie listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Polus checks a leg kick.
Polus with the counter takedown but Gracie avoids it easily.#TD2#
Polus shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Polus thows a huge punch but Gracie dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Gracie controlling the position for now.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Polus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Gracie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raminus Polus's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Gracie with a hook.
Gracie throws a hook but Polus blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Gracie.
Polus moves out of range of the strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Polus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Polus shoots in for a takedown but Gracie shows good takedown defense.
Polus smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gracie misses with a straight right.
Gracie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Polus.
Polus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Polus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Polus ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Polus takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gracie misses with a body shot.
Gracie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Polus. #T1#
Polus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Gracie.
Polus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#That has opened up Raminus Polus's cut even more.
Polus lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Polus lands a nice looking body kick.
Polus ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Polus feints the counter takedown.
Anderson Gracie is winning the standup battle so far.
Gracie throws a jab when Polus was well out of range.
Gracie lands a glancing blow to the side of Polus's head.
A big right from Gracie misses.
Polus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gracie's hands.
Gracie connects with a body shot.
Gracie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Polus can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Polus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Polus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T2#
Good shot there by Gracie.
Gracie misses with a right hand
and Polus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Polus on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gracie throws a big shot that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Gracie there.
Gracie looks to throw the jab but Polus is out of range.
Polus shoots in for a takedown but Gracie shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gracie goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Polus is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gracie lands with a hook. Polus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT#The cut above Raminus Polus's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Gracie misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Polus counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Polus.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Polus from controlling successfully.
Gracie is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Polus wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Polus postures up.
Polus trying to move into half guard but instead Gracie has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Raminus Polus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gracie passes Polus's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Polus regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Gracie controlling from the top position.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Polus is retaining full guard.
Polus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Polus looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Gracie dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Raminus Polus's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD2#
Polus scores with a takedown into Gracie's guard.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Polus is one step ahead there.
Gracie looking to control but Polus passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polus is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it.
Gracie is pressing down on Polus's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Polus wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Polus is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Polus preventing the sweep.
Raminus Polus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Polus's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gracie misses with a hook. Polus ducked under it nicely.
Gracie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Polus.
Polus avoids the head kick by Gracie.
Gracie takes a swing at Polus's ribcage but misses.
Gracie swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Polus slips a straight right by Gracie.
Gracie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gracie digs a good body shot into Polus's ribs.
Gracie drops his hands momentarily and Polus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gracie scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gracie keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Polus moves away from the strike by Gracie. #T3#
Polus walks into a left hand.
Gracie misses the jab.
Anderson Gracie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Polus counters with a takedown into side control.
Gracie defending against the ground and pound.
Gracie avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Polus. #SUB2#
Polus is trying to get an arm triangle but Gracie is defending well.
Polus trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Anderson Gracie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Gracie controls the position for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Raminus Polus.
I think Gracie has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Gracie!
A victorious Anderson Gracie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
DMMA 166 Harakka vs Hall 2
Date: Feb 05, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Polus lands a hook that snaps the head of Kwong backwards. #CUT#It looks like Kwasi Kwong has been cut.
Polus swings wildly with an uppercut but Kwong uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've been hearing reports that Polus has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kwong.
Polus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kwong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT2#It looks like Raminus Polus has been cut.
Polus goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kwong prevents it.
Polus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kwong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Polus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kwong is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Polus changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kwong fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raminus Polus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Kwong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kwong has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Polus slips a straight right by Kwong.
Kwong misses with a series of wild punches.
Kwong swinging wildly here.
It looked like Polus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Kwong connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Polus's hands.
Polus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Polus slips under a jab from Kwong.
Polus attempts a counter takedown but Kwong avoids it well and moves away.
Kwong lands a glancing blow to the side of Polus's head.#CL2#
Kwong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Polus.
A short uppercut from Kwong.
Kwong prevents a body shot from Polus.
Polus misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Kwong.
Polus has Kwong pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kwong manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kwong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Polus backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Polus digs a right hand underneath Kwong's ribcage. Kwong let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2##BC2#
Kwong breaks from the clinch.
Polus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL2#
Kwong moves into range and clinches up with Polus.
Kwong tries to circle away but Polus has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Polus fails to land.
A body shot lands from Kwong.
Kwong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Polus.
Polus tries to throw a body punch but Kwong avoids it by throwing Polus back against the cage.
Polus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Polus lands with a light punch inside.
Polus blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kwong.
Kwong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Polus.
Kwong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kwong working aggressively here.
Kwong misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Good body shot from Kwong.
A short body shot lands from Kwong as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kwong.
Kwong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Polus blocks an uppercut.
Kwong lands with a short shot to the head.
Polus goes for a takedown attempt but Kwong pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Good exchange - Kwong coming out on top.
Kwong moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kwong misses with a right hand #TD#
and Polus counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kwong won't be happy with that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Polus wants to take a breather but Kwong manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Polus.
Kwong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Polus is one step ahead there. #T4##SUB#
Polus drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kwong dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Kwong stays in close to Polus's body and controls the position.
Polus wants to sweep but no luck.
Kwong must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kwong trying to control but Polus is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwasi Kwong dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Polus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Polus drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kwong sprawls and moves away.
Polus ducks under a wild hook from Kwong.
Polus half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kwasi Kwong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kwong jabs at Polus's body.
Kwong missing with a left hand there. Polus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Kwong moves into the clinch successfully.
Polus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kwong throws a punch but it's blocked by Polus.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Polus.
Polus blocks an uppercut.
Polus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kwong is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kwong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kwong lands an uppercut.
Kwong lands a shoulder strike.
Polus lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Kwong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kwong misses with a two punch combination.
Polus tries to counter with a takedown but Kwong is quick to defend against it.#T1#
Kwong throws a hook but Polus avoids it easily.
Kwong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Polus counters with a straight right hand.
Kwong lands a nice shot to the body.
Kwong misses with a hook.
A quick step to the side and Polus tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kwong clobbers Polus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kwong looks to land a left hand but Polus moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Kwong moves into the clinch.
Kwong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Polus's elbow.
Kwong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kwong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Polus lands with a short shot to the head.
Kwong is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Polus misses with a body punch.
Kwong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Polus.
#T2#
Kwong throws a head punch that misses.
Polus can't find room to land a body shot as Kwong controls the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Polus.
Polus drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kwong pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raminus Polus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kwong misses with an uppercut. Polus saw that one coming.
Polus half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kwong throws a body shot but no joy.
Kwong takes a swing at Polus's ribcage but misses.
Polus is looking to counter punch.
Kwong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kwong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kwong misses with a looping left.
Kwong misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Kwong.
Polus is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kwong. Polus does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Kwong scores with a jab to the head.
Polus slips under a jab.
Polus tries to counter with a takedown but Kwong is quick to defend against it.
Kwong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Polus on the side of the head.
Polus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kwong throws a jab when Polus was well out of range.
Polus takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Polus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kwong.
Polus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Polus there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT2#Raminus Polus's cut is getting worse.
Kwong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Polus avoids the body shot from Kwong.
Polus appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kwong might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Polus ducks under a wild hook from Kwong.
Polus drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kwong sprawls and moves away.
Kwong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Polus throwing a counter right hand but Kwong manages to avoid it.#T4#
Polus slips under a jab from Kwong.
Kwong looks to land a left hand but Polus moved out of range nicely.
Kwong throws a nice looking combination but Polus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kwong displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Polus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Polus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kwong thuds a left hand into Polus's body.
Kwasi Kwong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kwong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kwong swings for the body but Polus moves out of range.
Polus drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kwong sprawls and moves away.
Kwong throws an overhand right that lands on Polus's shoulder, as Polus tries to avoid the shot.
Kwong misses with a right hand
and Polus counters with a stiff right hand.
Kwong misses the jab.
Polus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kwong throws a good cross that connects.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwasi Kwong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Kwong's corner calls for a 1-2. Kwong obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kwong scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kwong feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Poluss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#ROC2#Polus is rocked!
Kwong misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Polus counters with a shoot takedown. Kwong fights it but they end up in guard.
Oh Polus is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kwong wants to control the position but Polus says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Polus seems to have got his legs back now.
Polus working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kwong's thigh. Kwong counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Polus trying to control the position from guard on top but Kwong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kwong keeping full guard, as Polus tries to pass. #T1#
Polus throwing strikes from guard but Kwong blocks nicely.
Kwong keeping moving, preventing Polus from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Polus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kwong is keeping the position for now.
Kwong is looking to sweep but instead, Polus has passed into half guard.
Raminus Polus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kwasi Kwong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kwong trying to hold on to Polus's head to control him but Polus postures up.
Polus controlling the action here.#SUB#
Polus looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Polus trying to control from half guard but Kwong is working away. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Kwong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Polus.
Polus tries to counter with a takedown but Kwong is quick to defend against it.
Polus takes one to the side of the head.
Kwong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kwong lands a really nice looking cross but Polus seems unphased.
Polus avoids the body shot from Kwong.
Kwong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T4##CL2#
Kwong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Polus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Polus cracks Kwong with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Polus.
Kwong pushes Polus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kwong tries to work over Polus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kwong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Polus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kwong.
A head punch on the inside from Kwong fails to land.
Polus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kwong lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kwong has a couple of punches blocked by Polus.
Kwong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Polus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kwong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Polus is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kwong pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kwasi Kwong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kwong 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwasi Kwong!
A victorious Kwasi Kwong thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
DMMA 160 Championship Chaos 2
Date: Jan 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Harakka takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Harakka looks to throw the jab but Polus is out of range.
Harakka looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Polus feints the counter takedown.
Polus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Polus has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Polus tries to clinch up
and Harakka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Raminus Polus has been cut.
Jab, jab by Polus - just one landing.
Harakka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Polus looks to score with a jab to the body but Harakka is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Polus is defended easily by Harakka.#T1#
Harakka throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Polus counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Harakka! #SUB2#
Polus swings around for an armbar but Harakka sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Polus's guard.
Harakka stays in close to Polus's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Polus working for a triangle but Harakka defends it easily.
Polus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Harakka manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Polus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Harakka looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Polus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harakka is keeping the position for now.
Polus keeps trying to improve his position.
Harakka keeping moving, preventing Polus from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Polus drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Harakka dives on top into guard.#REVR##T3#
Harakka sitting in guard here, content to control.
Harakka has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SU#
Harakka stands up from Polus's guard - Harakka perhaps looking for a knockout. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Harakka throws a body shot but no joy.
Harakka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Polus is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Harakka connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Polus momentarily.
Polus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Harakka throws a head kick but Polus moves out of range.
Nice shot by Polus.
Harakka misses with a shot to the body #TD2#
and Polus counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Harakka keeping full guard, as Polus tries to pass.
Harakka is trying to keep Polus in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gustav Harakka will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Raminus Polus's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Polus throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #CL2#
Polus has managed to clinch.
Harakka softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Harakka throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Polus wants the takedown. Harakka is fighting it off but Polus persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Harakka's guard against the cage.
Harakka is looking to stand back up but Polus counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Harakka. #REVR#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Polus is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Polus wants to control from the top but Harakka keeps moving.
Harakka pulls Polus in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Polus passes Harakka's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Polus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Polus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Harakka is defending against the submission attempts here by Polus.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Polus stops Harakka from getting back to his feet.
Harakka is refusing to be controlled, as Polus sits in half guard.
Raminus Polus has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Polus passes to full mount!
Polus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Harakka is looking to escape.
Harakka is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Polus has taken his back.
#T4##SUB2#
Polus is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Polus is not going to allow Harakka to sit and survive in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Polus has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harakka is really stuck here.
Harakka looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raminus Polus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Raminus Polus's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Harakka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Harakka there as he acknowledges the shot.
Polus is looking to slow Harakka down with leg kicks.
Harakka lands a high kick!
Polus shoots in for a takedown but Harakka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Polus misses with a body shot.
Harakka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harakka throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Harakka uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Polus has time to react.
Polus misses with a leg kick.
Polus slips a straight right by Harakka.
And Polus tries to counter it with a takedown but Harakka pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Harakka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Polus moves away.
And Polus tries to counter it with a takedown but Harakka pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Polus connects with a good right hand that stumbles Harakka. Harakka circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gustav Harakka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harakka throws a head kick but Polus moves out of range.
Harakka throws a good cross that connects.
A head kick by Harakka misses #TD2#
and Polus counters with a shoot takedown. Harakka fights it but they end up in guard.
Harakka controls Polus momentarily but Polus frees himself. #ES#
Harakka pushes Polus off and gets back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harakka. Polus does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
A shot to the liver by Polus. Beautiful body shot.
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!#CL#
Harakka moves into the clinch.
Harakka swings wildly with an uppercut but Polus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Polus lands a body punch in the clinch.
Harakka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Polus digs a right hand into Harakka's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Harakka's gas tank. #TD2#
Polus has hold of one of Harakka's legs. Harakka is fighting the takedown attempt but Polus gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Polus passes Harakka's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Polus is thwarting Harakka's attempts to control the position.
Harakka looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T3##SUB2#
Polus looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Harakka is trying to stand back up but Polus is controlling him
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Polus is looking for a kimura but Harakka is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Polus to get the leverage.
Polus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Polus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Polus is looking to take a break and control but Harakka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Polus prevents Harakka from standing back up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Polus fails to land the takedown.
Polus just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHarakka.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Gustav Harakka did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Raminus Polus's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Harakka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Polus.
And Polus tries to counter it with a takedown but Harakka pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Polus is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Harakka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Polus.
Harakka punishes Polus's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheers as Polus lands an impressive looking overhand right. Harakka doesn't seem phased though.
Polus throws the left hand but Harakka avoids the punch easily.
Harakka drops his hands momentarily and Polus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harakka throws a jab when Polus was well out of range.
Polus goes for a double leg but Harakka avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Harakka continues to drive forward.
Polus lunges at Harakka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Harakka's hand. #T1#
Harakka stuffs the takedown attempt from Polus. Polus gets slowly back to his feet.
Harakka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Harakka jabs Polus right on the nose. Polus blinks but takes it well.#CUT#That has opened up Raminus Polus's cut even more.
Polus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harakka.
Harakka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Polus scores with a jab to the body.
Polus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harakka throws out the jab.
Polus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harakka is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Polus throws a hook but Harakka blocks it.
Polus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harakka.
Polus feints the counter takedown.
Polus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harakka.
Harakka lands a head kick. Polus smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Polus throws a hook to the side of Harakka's head but Harakka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Polus defending well as Harakka loads up on a big left hand.
Polus slips a jab from Harakka.
Harakka uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Polus has time to react.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harakka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
A jab from Polus finds it's way through Harakka's defenses.
Harakka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Polus.
Polus with the counter takedown but Harakka avoids it easily.
Harakka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And Polus tries to counter it with a takedown but Harakka pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Harakka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Polus.
Polus tries to clinch but Harakka moves out of range.
Polus slips under a jab from Harakka.
Polus slips under a jab from Harakka.#TD2#
Polus is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Harakka's half guard.
Polus prevents Harakka from standing back up.
#T4##SUB2#
Polus is trying to work for a kimura but Harakka is defending well.
#SUB2#
Polus is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Harakka doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Polus.
Harakka avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Polus.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Gustav Harakka will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Raminus Polus's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Polus moves in looking to clinch but Harakka pushes him off.
Harakka slaps away a takedown attempt from Polus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Polus ducks under a wild hook from Harakka.
Polus tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Polus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Polus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Polus.#CL#
Polus gets tackled into the cage by Harakka. Harakka maintains the clinch. #T1#
Harakka has a couple of punches blocked by Polus.
Polus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Polus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Polus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Harakka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Polus has a couple of punches blocked by Harakka.
Polus drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gustav Harakka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raminus Polus.
Polus lands a hook that snaps the head of Harakka backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Harakka fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harakka.
Harakka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Polus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harakka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Harakka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Polus tries for a takedown. No joy.
Polus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Raminus Polus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nice body punch from Harakka - that landed with a thud.
Harakka lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Polus presses Harakka against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harakka.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Polus prevents Harakka from breaking the clinch.
Harakka tries a body shot but Polus blocks it.
Harakka lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Polus backwards.
Harakka is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Polus lands a nice uppercut.
Harakka struggles to land a body shot inside as Polus controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Harakka fails to land.
Polus goes for a takedown attempt but Harakka pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Polus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T3#
Polus throws the left hand but Harakka avoids the punch easily.
Harakka misses with a kick to the body.
Harakka thumps Polus with a low kick.
Polus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Harakka swivels and escapes.
Polus shoots for a takedown but Harakka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Polus is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Polus misses with a few strikes there.
Polus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Harakka throws a head kick that misses.
Harakka cracks Polus with an open hand slap.#T4##TD2#
Harakka tries to sprawl but Polus drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Harakka kicks off Polus and gets to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harakka swings for the body but Polus moves out of range.
Polus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Harakka finds it's way round the side to connect with Polus's head.
Polus jabs Harakka to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Polus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Harakka.
Harakka avoids the body shot from Polus.
A telegraphed right hand from Polus misses the target.
Harakka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Polus.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gustav Harakka showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Harakka has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 49:46
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustav Harakka!
Gustav Harakka is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Gustav Harakka thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
DMMA Friday Night Fights XV
Date: Dec 02, 2022 |
#R1#
About Don misses with a lunging right hand
and Polus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD#
About Don darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
About Don is trying to control the action in half guard but Polus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
About Don is thwarting Polus's attempts to control the position.
About Don not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Polus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
About Don looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Polus with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1#
About Don is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Polus!
About Don content just to control the position here.
Polus is wriggling around trying to escape.
Polus slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Polus tries to roll over but About Don keeps him under control.
About Don is trying to control the action in half guard but Polus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Polus trying to control but About Don postures up.
#T2#
About Don working over Polus with some ground and pound. Polus looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
About Don is looking to pass Polus's guard but actually Polus recovers to full guard.
About Don postures up in Polus's guard and throws a big left but Polus blocks it.
Polus looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
About Don slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Polus on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T3#
Polus sneaks back into half guard.
About Don landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are battling for position here. Polus manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
About Don wants to control from the top but Polus keeps moving.
Polus controls About Don momentarily but About Don frees himself.
Polus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Polus is trying to control the position but About Don postures up. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
About Don wants to control from the top but Polus keeps moving. #SUB2#
About Don avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
About Don looking to improve position, pressing down on Polus's thigh with his hand. Polus seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is About Don paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! About Don's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Polus picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Raminus Polus!
An out of breath Raminus Polus thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
DMMA 150 Championship Chaos
Date: Oct 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Polus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Graves plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#It looks like Raminus Polus has been cut.
Graves fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Polus checks it well.
Graves stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Graves wants it to stay on the feet.
Graves just misses with a punch to the body.
Polus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Graves darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves throws a push kick but Polus slaps the foot to one side.
Polus throws a shot from downtown. Graves moves away and avoids it.
Graves jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Polus shoots in for a double leg but Graves sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Graves appears to be looking for a big counter.
A shot to the body from Polus misses #KD#
and Graves counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Polus down! Graves is looking to finish but Polus is intelligently defending himself. #ROC#Polus is rocked!#T1#
Graves passes Polus's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Polus is still in real trouble! Can Graves finish him?
Graves with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Polus seems to have recovered his senses.
Graves wants to control but Polus is keeping him busy.
Graves moves nicely into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Polus is looking to reverse the position.
Polus manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Polus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Polus wants to sweep but Graves has passed to side control!#T2#
Graves working the ground and pound from side control.
Polus taking punishment in the form of punches.
Graves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Polus keeps working.
Polus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Graves wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Graves is looking to take a break and control but Polus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Graves is chipping away with strikes.
#T3#
Polus is trying to improve his position.
Polus struggling a bit here.
Graves lands a decent elbow from side control.
Graves wants to control but Polus is keeping him busy.
Graves working the body and head with strikes.
Polus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Graves wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Graves trying to control the action but Polus is working from the bottom.
Graves working the body and head with strikes.
Polus is looking for a sweep.
Graves lands an elbow.
Graves wants to control but Polus is keeping him busy.
Polus is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Graves's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Terrance Graves dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raminus Polus's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Graves cracks Polus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Graves misses with a left hand
and Polus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Terrance Graves has been cut.
Graves slaps away a takedown attempt from Polus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Polus takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Polus shoots in and gets a takedown into Graves's guard.
Graves controlling Polus's posture.
Polus tries to free his leg and advance position but Graves is retaining full guard. #T1#
Graves wants to sweep here but Polus controlling him for the moment.
Graves is working hard here to advance position.
Graves keeping full guard, as Polus tries to pass.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Polus being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Graves connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Graves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Polus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Graves doesn't seem bothered though.
Graves misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD2#
Polus fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Graves to the ground. Polus is now in Graves's guard.
Graves looking to hit a scissor sweep but Polus is one step ahead there.
Graves keeping full guard, as Polus tries to pass. #T3#
Polus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Polus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Polus trying to move into half guard but instead Graves has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Polus is looking to sweep but instead, Graves has passed into half guard.
Graves lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Polus is refusing to be controlled, as Graves sits in half guard. #T4#
Graves throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Polus to regain full guard. #SUB2#
Polus has his foot on Graves's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Graves works his way back into a safe position though.
Graves postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Graves engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Polus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Graves gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graves stays in close to Polus's body and controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Raminus Polus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Graves scores with a sloppy right hand. Polus should have avoided that one.
Graves throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Polus throws a leg kick which misses Graves's front leg but catches the back leg as Graves tries to avoid it.
Graves turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Terrance Graves is winning the standup battle so far.
A low kick from Graves misses #TD2#
and Polus counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Polus is working for a kimura but Graves is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Graves is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Polus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Graves tries to get to full guard but Polus has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Polus is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Graves doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Polus. #SUB2#
Polus is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Graves doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Polus. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Graves manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Graves wants to control the position but Polus says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T3#
Polus tries to pass the half guard into mount. Graves knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Graves is trying to control but Polus passes into side control!
Polus is trying to move to mount but Graves reverses beautifully and ends up in Polus's guard. #SUB2#
Graves avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Polus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
Polus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Graves is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Polus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Our spies down at at Oblivion Gate inform us that Polus has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Graves wants to control from the top but Polus keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Polus wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raminus Polus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Polus 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raminus Polus!
Raminus Polus thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
DMMA 143 Polus vs Outback
Date: Sep 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Outback throws a jab when Polus was well out of range.
Polus is looking to counter punch.
Polus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Polus throws a shot to the body.
Outback with a hook.
Outback will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A little feinted left hand from Polus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Polus throws a sloppy head kick
and Outback finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Outback throws a leg kick
and Polus counters with a nice uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Outback.
Outback with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Outback looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Polus lands with a hook. Outback tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Outback.
Outback misses the jab.#T1#
Outback throws an overhand right that lands on Polus's shoulder, as Polus tries to avoid the shot.
Polus slips under a jab from Outback.
Outback tried to score with a low kick but Polus checks it.
Outback with a nice calf kick.
We've been hearing reports that Polus has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Macca Outback seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Polus scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Outback felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Polus seems to be working for a kimura but Outback defends the submission attempt.
Polus perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Polus is trying to work for a kimura but Outback is defending well.
Polus thows a huge punch but Outback dodges it nicely.
#T2#
Polus slows the pace down in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Polus seems to be looking for submissions.
Outback is staying active underneath Polus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Polus is really struggling to control Outback but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Outback can do anything to dispel that myth.
Polus slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Polus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Outback's head.
Polus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Outback does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Polus seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A bone on bone clash there as Polus blocks the leg kick.
Outback stuffs the takedown attempt from Polus. Polus gets slowly back to his feet.
Polus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Polus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Outback misses with a straight right.
Polus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Outback steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T4#
Outback lands with a thumping leg kick.
Polus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Outback.
Outback throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Polus moves out of range as Outback strikes.
Good leg kick by Outback.
Outback fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Polus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Polus keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Outback buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Polus darts in looking for a takedown but Outback gets double underhooks and turns Polus into the cage.
Polus has Outback pressed against the cage, preventing Outback from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Outback manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Outback scores with a spinning back kick!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Macca Outback dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Outback wants to land a leg kick but Polus is out of range.
Polus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Outback swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Outback throws a body punch but Polus moves out of range.
Polus slips a jab from Outback.#CL#
Polus closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Outback breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Outback throws a head kick but Polus moves out of range.
Outback throws a leg kick
and Polus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Outback cracks a nice hook into Polus's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polus misses with a hook
and Outback counters with a leg kick.
Outback lands with a thumping leg kick.
Polus takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#TD#
Polus drives through with a takedown into guard. #T1#
Polus passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Outback parries the strikes from Polus easily there. Polus is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Outback to escape.
Polus trying to control the position but Outback is working away.
Polus is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Outback is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Outback manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Polus wants to control but Outback is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Polus regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Polus seems keen to control Outback's posture.
Outback must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Outback won't allow Polus to sweep him here.
Polus is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Outback really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Polus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Outback is looking to control Polus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Outback avoid being mounted?
Polus is keen to just control but Outback is a slippery customer.
Polus slows the pace down in half guard.
Polus trying to control the action but Outback is working from the bottom. #T3#
Polus slows the pace down in half guard.
Outback is holding on to half guard well.
Polus trying to mount his opponent but Outback defends it. #SUB#
Polus is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Outback sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Polus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Polus prevents Outback from improving his position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Polus is trying to control. Outback wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Polus takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Polus lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Polus is trying to control the action in half guard but Outback is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Polus is looking to stall here but Outback recovers full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raminus Polus dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Outback feints and then cracks Polus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Polus down.
Outback steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Polus.
Polus moves away from the strike by Outback.
Polus is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Polus throws a sloppy body shot
and Outback counters with a stiff right hand.
Crunch! Outback slams his shin into Polus's torso.
Outback lands a really nice looking cross but Polus seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Outback.
Polus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Outback manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jab by Outback.
Polus misses with a right hand
and Outback counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Outback connects with a solid leg kick.
Polus loads up on a big right hand but Outback slips the punch.
Outback looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Polus tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Outback to counter with a crisp jab.
Polus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Outback. Outback obviously looking to wear him down.
Outback missing with a left hand there. Polus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Polus tries to counter with a takedown but Outback is quick to defend against it.
Outback will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Donk. Outback catches Polus right on the button with a cross.
Outback throws a low kick but Polus avoids it.
Outback has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Outback throws a jab but it's blocked by Polus.
Outback throws a jab when Polus was well out of range.
Polus attempts a counter takedown but Outback avoids it well and moves away.#T2#
Outback throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Outback looks to land a left hand but Polus moved out of range nicely.
Outback scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Polus doesn't seem bothered though.
Polus throws the left hand but Outback avoids the punch easily.
Outback misses with a kick to the body.
Polus was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Outback stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Outback wants it to stay on the feet.
Outback looks to land a right hand but Polus moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Polus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Polus on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Outback lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Macca Outback seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Polus misses with a takedown
and Outback counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Outback lands with a hook. Polus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Polus avoids the head kick by Outback.
As Outback looks to move away, Polus throws a big counter combo but Outback just gets out of the way.
Outback throws a right and a left that both miss.
Outback stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raminus Polus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Polus tries to work over Outback's front leg with a kick but Outback checks it.
Outback follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Outback.
Outback is looking to chop away at Polus's legs.
Outback is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Polus.
Outback misses with a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Polus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Polus looks to score with a jab to the body but Outback is just out of range.
Crunch! Outback slams his shin into Polus's torso.
Polus swings away with a body shot that misses
and Outback counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Outback slips under a jab.
Polus slips under a jab.
Polus looks for a takedown but Outback sprawls well.
Polus scores with a crisp jab that stopped Outback in his tracks.
Outback looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Polus misses the shot to the body.
Polus goes for a double leg but Outback avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Outback continues to drive forward.
Outback misses with a hook to the ribs.
Polus is working for takedown but Outback is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Outback breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Macca Outback really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Polus misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Outback tries a head kick but it misses.
Polus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Outback only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Outback moves away from the strike by Polus.
Outback looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Outback. That's going to slow Polus down.
Polus lands a body shot.
Polus with a poor takedown
and Outback counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Polus thinking.
Polus dives in and grabs Outback's left leg, looking for a takedown. Outback pushes down on Polus's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raminus Polus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Outback.
Outback looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good leg kick by Outback.
Polus misses with an uppercut. Outback saw that one coming.#T1#
Both fighters circling a little - Outback finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Polus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Outback.
That kick from Outback tenderised Polus's leg. Polus is trying to keep his angry face on.
Outback stuffs the takedown.
Outback swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Outback scores with a leg kick.
Outback comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Outback moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Polus defending well as Outback loads up on a big left hand.
Outback throws a hook but Polus avoids it easily.
Polus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Outback. Outback obviously looking to wear him down.
Outback throws an overhand right that lands on Polus's shoulder, as Polus tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Outback tried to score with a low kick but Polus checks it.
Outback fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Outback thuds his shin into the meat of Polus's side.
Outback thumps Polus with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Polus throws a jab when Outback was well out of range.
Polus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Polus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Outback counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Outback buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Polus will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Polus throws a head kick that misses
and Outback counters with a nice body kick.
That kick from Outback tenderised Polus's leg. Polus is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
Polus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Outback slips a straight right by Polus.
Outback chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Outback moves into range and connects with a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Outback.
Outback fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Polus scores with a decent looking hook.
Outback wants to land a leg kick but Polus is out of range.
Polus feinted with a counter takedown.
Polus sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Polus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Outback blocks a jab.
Outback looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Outback lands a glancing blow to the side of Polus's head.
Polus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Polus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Outback counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Outback is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Polus.
Outback throws out a leg kick but Polus moves out of range and Outback only half commits.
Outback attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It looked like Polus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Polus shoots in for a takedown but Outback shows good takedown defense.
Outback fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Outback pushes Polus away with a front kick.
Outback throws out a loose jab but Polus uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Outback looks to move away, Polus throws a big counter combo but Outback just gets out of the way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Macca Outback dominated that fourth round.
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!#R5#
Polus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Outback connects with a crisp jab.
Outback attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Outback lands a lovely overhand right.
Outback loads up on a big right hand but Polus slips the punch.
Polus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Outback bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Outback looks to land a left hand but Polus moved out of range nicely.
Outback throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Outback tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Polus is able to avoid easily.
Outback looks to land a left hand but Polus moved out of range nicely.
Polus misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Polus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Macca Outback is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Outback throws a body shot but no joy.
Polus half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Outback delivers a nice body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Outback. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Outback.
Polus lands a nice shot that snaps Outback's head back.
Polus slips under a jab from Outback.
Outback stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD#
Polus darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Outback is not content to let Polus control the position.
Raminus Polus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Outback trying to control here.
Outback is not content to let Polus control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Outback wants to get back to full guard.
Raminus Polus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Outback keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Polus sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Polus trying to control the action but Outback is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Outback avoids the body shot from Polus.
Macca Outback is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Outback scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Polus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Polus's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Outback!
Polus scores with a sloppy right hand. Outback should have avoided that one.
Polus walks into a stiff left hand from Outback.
Outback with the inside leg kick. #T4#
Polus keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Outback checks a leg kick.
Outback scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Outback connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Polus throws a body shot but no joy.
Polus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Outback checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A punch combination from Outback misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Polus misses its target.
Polus has a takedown stuffed.
Polus misses with a body punch
and Outback counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Outback fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Macca Outback comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Outback 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 46:49
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 46:49
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Macca Outback!
Macca Outback decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
DMMA 134 Assndrop vs Kersikov
Date: Aug 27, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Bukowski shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bukowski showed some decent athleticism there.
We've been hearing that Bukowski has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Polus regains full guard. Nicely done.
Polus is controlling Bukowski's posture.#SUB2#
Polus working for a triangle but Bukowski defends it easily.
Bukowski wants to control from the top but Polus keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bukowski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Polus's head.
Polus wants to improve his position but instead Bukowski has moved into half guard.
Polus is doing well to control the position and prevent Bukowski from advancing to side control.#T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bukowski lands a nice short elbow.
Polus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bukowski is working away from the top position though.
Bukowski scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bukowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Polus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Polus controlling the position well.
Polus is looking to improve his position.
Polus is staying active underneath Bukowski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bukowski controlling the pace.
Polus is looking for a sweep. Bukowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Polus works his way to full guard. Good work.
Polus has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Our spies down at at Oblivion Gate inform us that Polus has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bukowski wants to control from the top but Polus keeps moving.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bukowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Polus controls Bukowski momentarily but Bukowski frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bukowski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Polus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bukowski misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Polus! But no joy.#T3#
Bukowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Polus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bukowski scores with a jab.
A shot to the liver by Bukowski. Beautiful body shot.
Bukowski lands a head shot.
Bukowski misses with a few strikes there.
Bukowski cracks Polus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bukowski throws a series of punches but Polus moves out of range.
Bukowski lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bukowski misses with a body shot.
Bukowski motions for Polus to come forward. Bukowski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Bukowski just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bukowski scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bukowski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bukowski misses with a leg kick
and Bukowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bukowski jabs at Polus's body.
A shot to the body from Bukowski misses
and Polus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bukowski has his takedown stuffed
and Polus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bukowski is looking to wear down Polus with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bukowski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Polus sprawls well. Polus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bukowski gets slowly back to his feet.
Polus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Bukowski dominated that round.
That's time! Bukowski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bukowski with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Polus counter with a right hand.
Bukowski fails with the takedown
and Polus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Polus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bukowski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Polus sprawls well. Polus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bukowski gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Bukowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Polus moves out of range as Bukowski strikes.
Polus throws out a counter right but Bukowski avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bukowski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Polus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bukowski misses with a shot to the body
and Polus counters with a nice uppercut.
Bukowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Polus was well out of range. Poor timing from Bukowski.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Polus! But no joy.#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bukowski.
Bukowski connects with a looping right hand.
A shot to the body from Bukowski misses
and Polus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bukowski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Polus unleashes a big counter combination but Bukowski bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Charles Bukowski is winning the standup battle so far.
Bukowski misses with a right hand
enabling Polus to counter with a crisp jab.
Polus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Polus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bukowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Polus can do to turn this around?
Bukowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Polus is just out of range.
Polus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bukowski connects with a body shot.
Bukowski with a nice cross.#T2#
Bukowski misses with a body punch
and Polus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bukowski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Polus as he avoids it easily.
Polus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bukowski throws a lazy uppercut
and Polus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bukowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Polus.
Bukowski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Polus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Raminus Polus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bukowski goes for a double leg but Polus avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Polus continues to drive forward.
Polus digs a right hand underneath Bukowski's ribcage. Bukowski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Polus can't find room to land a body shot as Bukowski controls the action.
#BC2#
Polus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bukowski misses with a right hand
and Polus counters with a stiff right hand.
Polus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bukowski.
Polus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bukowski misses the shot to the body.
Polus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Bukowski fails with the takedown
and Polus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Polus avoids the body shot from Bukowski.
Bukowski misses with a hook to the body
and Polus counters with a crisp right that sends Bukowski to the canvas! Polus follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raminus Polus!
A relieved looking Raminus Polus thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
DMMA 125 Kaupens vs Polus
Date: Jul 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Polus throws a shot from downtown. Kaupens moves away and avoids it.
Polus throws the left hand but Kaupens avoids the punch easily.
Kaupens throws the left hand but Polus avoids the punch easily.
Polus takes one to the chin there.
Polus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kaupens.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Polus has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Polus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Polus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Polus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kaupens.
A combination from Kaupens does no damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Kaupens misses the target.
Polus throws out a counter right but Kaupens avoids it with no problem.
Kaupens throws a right and a left that Polus avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaupens throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kaupens scores with a jab. Polus acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT#It looks like Raminus Polus has been cut.
Kaupens really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kaupens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Polus moves away.
Polus flicks out a counter leg kick but Kaupens steps away.
Polus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kaupens.
Polus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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!
A swing and a miss from Polus.#T1#
Polus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kaupens misses with a hook to the body
and Polus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kaupens catches Polus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Polus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Polus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kaupens.
Kaupens looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kaupens throws a hook but Polus avoids it easily.
A big right from Kaupens misses.
Polus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kaupens's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kaupens duly obliges.
Kaupens takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kaupens lands with a nice body punch.
Ansis Kaupens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaupens lands a slapping body shot.
Kaupens misses with a right hand
and Polus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kaupens dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kaupens throws a hook but Polus blocks it.
Polus changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2#
Kaupens drops his hands momentarily and Polus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Polus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kaupens.
Kaupens scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Polus misses with a head kick.
Kaupens digs a good hook to Polus's body.
Kaupens sizes up Polus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kaupens throws a jab but it's blocked by Polus.
Polus drops his hands momentarily and Kaupens takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kaupens throws a right and a left that Polus avoids nicely.
Kaupens uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Polus has time to react.
Kaupens feints a jab promting Polus to slip. Kaupens then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Polus slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kaupens scores with a nice head shot.
Ansis Kaupens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Polus.
Polus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Kaupens to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
A left lands for Kaupens.
Kaupens takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kaupens throws a predictable looking body shot
and Polus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kaupens misses with a wild combination.
Kaupens misses with a looping left.
Polus drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kaupens defends it well.
Kaupens lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Polus lands an overhand right.
Polus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kaupens.
A slow jab from Polus misses its intended target.
Polus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kaupens cracks Polus with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kaupens throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaupens keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T4#
Kaupens scores with a jab.
Polus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Polus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kaupens throwing a counter right hand but Polus manages to avoid it.
Polus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Polus throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kaupens.
Kaupens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Polus.
Kaupens throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Polus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kaupens throws a nice looking combination but Polus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kaupens works the jab nicely.
Kaupens is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
No joy there for Polus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kaupens defending well as Polus loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaupens connects with a right hand. Polus shakes it off.
Polus misses with a hook. Kaupens ducked under it nicely.
Kaupens slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kaupens connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Polus's hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ansis Kaupens dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raminus Polus's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kaupens throws the left hand but Polus avoids the punch easily.
Kaupens takes a swing at Polus's ribcage but misses.
Kaupens fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kaupens is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Polus misses with a body shot
and Kaupens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Polus thinking.
Kaupens misses with a wild body shot.
Kaupens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Polus.
Polus throws a hook but Kaupens avoids it easily.
Kaupens misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD2#
Polus closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kaupens wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Polus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kaupens has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kaupens wants to get back to his feet but Polus drags him back down.
Polus cracks Kaupens with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T1#
Kaupens wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Polus tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Polus has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kaupens wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Polus controls the position from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaupens wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kaupens is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Polus can do to turn this around?#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Polus tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Polus has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #ES#
Kaupens throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Polus fails with the takedown
and Kaupens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Polus shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kaupens is trying to defend but Polus finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Polus prevents Kaupens from standing back up.
Polus wants to free his trapped foot but Kaupens is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3##SUB2#
Polus seems to be looking for submissions.
#ES#
Kaupens has one foot on Polus's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Kaupens as Polus shoots in.
A jab from Polus misses.
Kaupens lands a really nice looking cross but Polus seems unphased.
Kaupens thows a left - swing and a miss!
Polus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kaupens.
Polus scores with a jab to the body.
Polus takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T4#
Polus misses with a wild body shot.
Polus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big right from Polus misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaupens tests Polus's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD2#
Kaupens tries to sprawl but Polus drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kaupens manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Polus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kaupens sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Polus lands a body shot.
Kaupens misses the jab.
Polus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#TD2#
Polus feints and as Kaupens raises his hands in defense, Polus changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kaupens keeping moving, preventing Polus from controlling successfully.
Kaupens wants to get back to his feet but Polus is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ansis Kaupens dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Raminus Polus's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Kaupens swinging wildly here.
Kaupens throws a body shot but no joy.
Polus swings for the body but Kaupens moves out of range.
Polus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Polus lands a nice hook to Kaupens's body. Kaupens takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Polus punishes Kaupens's body with a nice straight punch.
Kaupens throws a nice looking combination but Polus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kaupens with a nice cross.
Ansis Kaupens is winning the standup battle so far.
Kaupens lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Polus looking to score a takedown here. Kaupens is defending well but Polus drives through and ends up in Kaupens's guard.
Kaupens is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Polus presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Polus scores with a hook to the body.
Polus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kaupens wants to get back to striking at distance but Polus won't allow it.
#T1#
Kaupens tries to work over Polus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kaupens's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Polus drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kaupens gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kaupens fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kaupens misses with a body punch.
Kaupens is leaning against Polus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Polus scores with a shoulder strike.
Polus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kaupens misses with a punch to the body.
Kaupens goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Raminus Polus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Polus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kaupens backwards.
Kaupens lands a left hand that snaps the head of Polus backwards. #TD2#
Polus pulls guard. #SU#
Kaupens stands up and waves to Polus to follow him.
Polus misses with a takedown attempt - Kaupens sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2#
Polus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kaupens.
Polus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaupens fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kaupens smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice shot lands for Kaupens.
Polus takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kaupens lands with a shot to the body.
Polus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kaupens scores with a jab to the head.
Kaupens throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Polus walks into a left hand.
Kaupens steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Polus.
Kaupens bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T3#
Polus ducks under a wild hook from Kaupens.
And Polus tries to counter it with a takedown but Kaupens pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kaupens misses with a straight right.
Polus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Polus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kaupens.
Kaupens tries to bum rush Polus with a series of wild strikes but Polus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jab from Polus.
Kaupens throws a predictable looking body shot
and Polus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kaupens scores with a jab to the body.
Polus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kaupens uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Polus.
Kaupens lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Polus circles away quickly and effectively.
Polus throws out a loose jab but Kaupens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaupens swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Polus throws a low kick but Kaupens avoids it.#T4#
Kaupens misses the shot to the body.
Polus cracks a nice hook into Kaupens's ribs.
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!
Polus misses with a looping right.
Kaupens digs a good hook to Polus's body.
Kaupens takes a swing at Polus's ribcage but misses.
Kaupens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Polus was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaupens.
Kaupens fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Polus! But no joy.
Polus's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kaupens under the eye.
Kaupens rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Polus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Polus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kaupens throws a looping overhand right but Polus ducks down to avoid it.
Polus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ansis Kaupens is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaupens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Polus manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ansis Kaupens showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kaupens, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ansis Kaupens!
A relieved looking Ansis Kaupens thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
DMMA 117 Costeau vs Polus
Date: Jun 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Polus throws a hook but Costeau avoids it easily.
Costeau missing with a left hand there. Polus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Polus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Costeau throws out the jab.
Costeau checks a leg kick nicely.
Polus ducks under a wild hook from Costeau.
Costeau stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Costeau wants it to stay on the feet.
Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Costeau throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Polus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Polus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Costeau.
Good work by Costeau as he checks the leg kick.
Polus misses with a low kick as Costeau jumps back.
Costeau is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Polus ducks under a wild hook from Costeau.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polus takes one to the chin there.#CUT#It looks like Raminus Polus has been cut.#CL2#
Polus rushes Costeau and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Costeau pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Polus slips under a jab from Costeau.
Costeau throws out a loose jab but Polus uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Polus. That's going to slow Costeau down.
Costeau misses the shot to the body.
And Polus tries to counter it with a takedown but Costeau pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Polus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Costeau.
Polus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Costeau smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Costeau takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Polus with a nice calf kick.
Costeau takes a swing at Polus's ribcage but misses.
Polus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Costeau stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Polus moves out of range as Costeau strikes.
Polus scores with a body shot.
Polus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Costeau swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Polus ducks under a wild hook from Costeau.
And Polus tries to counter it with a takedown but Costeau pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Polus lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Costeau jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Costeau throws a hook but Polus blocks it.
Polus ducks under a wild hook from Costeau.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Polus misses the target.
Polus dives in and grabs Costeau's left leg, looking for a takedown. Costeau pushes down on Polus's head and hops out.
Polus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raminus Polus.
Polus thumps Costeau with a low kick.
Polus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fight stays on the outside here - Polus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Costeau swings for the body but Polus moves out of range.
#CL2#
Polus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right from Polus.
Polus swings wildly with an uppercut but Costeau uses good head movement to avoid it.
Costeau lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Polus misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Costeau breaks from the clinch.
#T3#
Costeau bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Polus's head backwards.
Costeau throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Polus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Polus missing with a left hand there. Costeau was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Costeau throws a jab when Polus was well out of range.
Polus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Costeau moves away.
Costeau has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Polus.
Costeau looks to land a left hand but Polus moved out of range nicely.
Costeau is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Some bone on bone action there as Costeau checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Polus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Costeau dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Costeau misses its intended target.
Costeau jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Costeau misses.
Polus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD2#
Polus closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Costeau quickly recovers to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Polus is pressing down on Costeau's thigh, looking to free his foot. Costeau is holding on for now. #T4##SUB2#
Polus is working for a kimura but Costeau is defending it quite comfortably.
Costeau is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Costeau is doing well to control the position and prevent Polus from advancing to side control.
Costeau is not content to let Polus control the position.#SUB2#
Polus seems to be working for a kimura but Costeau defends the submission attempt.
Polus passes the guard and advances to mount!
Polus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Costeau is looking to escape.
Polus avoids the attempt from Costeau to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Raminus Polus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Raminus Polus'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.#R2#
Costeau misses with a body shot.
Polus throws a sloppy body shot
and Polus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Costeau misses.
Polus drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Costeau defends it well.
Costeau throws a jab but it's blocked by Polus.
Polus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A shot to the liver by Polus. Beautiful body shot.
Polus slips a straight right by Costeau.
Costeau loads up on a big right hand but Polus slips the punch.
Polus with the counter takedown but Costeau avoids it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Polus is looking to score with low kicks.
Polus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Costeau swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Costeau ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Polus moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polus darts in looking for a takedown but Costeau gets double underhooks and turns Polus into the cage.
Costeau avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Costeau looks to score with a jab to the body but Polus is just out of range.
Polus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD2#
Polus shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T1##SUB2#
Polus looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Costeau trying to hold on to Polus's head to control him but Polus postures up.
Polus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Costeau is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Costeau is defending against the submission attempts here by Polus.
#SUB2#
Polus seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Costeau works his way to full guard. Good work.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Costeau not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Polus trying to control the position from guard on top but Costeau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Polus looking to pass the guard.
Polus forces his way into half guard.
Costeau is trying to stand up here but Polus is controlling him well.
Polus is pressing down on Costeau's thigh, looking to free his foot. Costeau is holding on for now.
Costeau keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Costeau is trying to stand back up but Polus is controlling him
Well, if Polus is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Costeau is concentrating on defense, preventing Polus from advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Costeau moves into full guard.
Polus stops Costeau from standing up.
Costeau controls Polus momentarily but Polus frees himself.
Polus works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Polus seems to be working for a kimura but Costeau defends the submission attempt.
Costeau is trying to stand.
Costeau blocking the ground and pound attempt from Polus.
Costeau is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Polus scores with a couple of nice shots.
Costeau is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Polus is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Polus trying to control but Costeau is having none of it. #T4#
Costeau wants to hold on but Polus pushes him away.
Polus looking to finish with strikes here!
Costeau is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Polus looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Polus unloads with some shots from mount but Costeau bucks and avoids them well.
Polus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Costeau is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Polus working for a submission but Costeau is keeping him at bay.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Polus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Polus takes Costeau's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Costeau is in trouble.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raminus Polus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Raminus Polus's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A swing and a miss from Costeau.
Costeau scores with a hook to the body. Polus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Costeau misses with a hook.
Polus is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Costeau rather than just go for the knockout.
Costeau has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Polus.
Costeau checks a low kick from Polus.
Costeau misses with an uppercut.
Costeau cracks Polus with a right hand to the side of the head.
Costeau misses the jab.
Costeau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Polus.
Costeau cracks Polus with a good jab.
Polus scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polus moves forwards but Costeau connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Polus wants to land a leg kick but Costeau is out of range.
Costeau throws a big shot that misses.
Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau is winning the standup battle so far.
Costeau cracks Polus with a right hand to the side of the 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!
Costeau throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Costeau throws a looping overhand right but Polus ducks down to avoid it.
Costeau lands a slapping body shot.
Polus tries to close the distance and clinch but Costeau swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Costeau appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Polus ducks right into an uppercut from Costeau.
Polus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Costeau throws out the jab.
Costeau on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Polus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Costeau.
Polus moves out of range of the strikes.
Polus is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Costeau lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Costeau.
Polus slips a jab from Costeau.
Polus throws a hook but Costeau avoids it easily.
Costeau drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Costeau thows a left - swing and a miss!
Polus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Costeau at a distance.
Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Raminus Polus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Polus throws a low kick, looking for Costeau's leg but Costeau calmly moves out of range.
Polus avoids the body shot from Costeau.
Costeau checks the leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Polus.
#TD2#
Polus bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Raminus Polus has got the better of the ground game so far.
A lull in the action here as Polus stalls from top position.
Polus is continuing to stall.
Costeau is looking for a sweep.
Polus is looking to take a break and control but Costeau is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Polus in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T3#
Costeau is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Polus controlling from side mount.
Polus's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Polus has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Polus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Costeau keeps working.
Costeau is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Polus has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Costeau holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Polus is looking to take a break and control but Costeau is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Costeau pushes Polus away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Polus gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Costeau is looking to reverse the position.
The referee asks Polus politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Polus prefers to stall for the moment though.
Polus working away.
Polus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Costeau keeps working. #ES#
Costeau throws Polus to one side and escapes!
Costeau takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Costeau throws out a loose jab but Polus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Polus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raphaël Ambrosius Costeau showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Polus 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raminus Polus!
After winning the bout, Raminus Polus thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
DMMA Overkill: Polus v Johnson
Date: Jun 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Johnson catches Polus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A low kick from Polus misses
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson looks to land a body kick but Polus moved away.
Johnson slaps away a takedown attempt from Polus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Johnson tries to bum rush Polus with a series of wild strikes but Polus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Polus half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
As Johnson backs away, Polus returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson misses with a hook. Polus ducked under it nicely.
Johnson throws a leg kick #TD#
and Polus decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Johnson's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Polus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Johnson controls Polus momentarily but Polus frees himself.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Polus throws a big elbow that misses.
Polus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Polus throws a strike but Johnson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Johnson controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Polus is keeping the position for now.
Polus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Polus throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#SUB#
Polus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Polus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Polus throws his legs up looking for a submission but Johnson uses it to pass to side control.
#T3#
Polus tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Johnson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Polus tries to reverse the position but Johnson maintains control.
Johnson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Johnson prevents Polus from getting the reversal.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Polus is working hard here to advance position.
Polus bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Polus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Polus tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kareem Johnson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Polus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Polus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
Polus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Polus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#It looks like Raminus Polus has been cut.
Johnson takes one to the chin there.
Polus scores with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Kareem Johnson has been cut.
Polus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson connects with the punch.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Polus is out of range.
Kareem Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Polus defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Polus walks into a jab.#T1#
Polus connects with the punch.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Kareem Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice straight punches there by Polus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Polus.
Johnson lands a nice looking body shot.
Johnson lunges at Polus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Polus's hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a hook.
Polus appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Polus looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Polus throws a big right hand that misses.
Polus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2##SUB#
Polus drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Johnson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Polus has Johnson in his guard.#REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Polus looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Johnson has picked Polus up and slammed him! Polus can't keep hold of the triangle and Johnson manages to pass to side control!
Johnson takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Polus to pass into mount.
Polus is looking to improve his position but Johnson isn't that keen on the idea.
Polus is trying to reverse the position but instead Johnson has taken his back - oops!#T3#
Johnson keeps control of the position as Polus tries to break free.
Polus is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Polus tries to escape but Johnson has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Johnson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Polus's body.
Polus tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Polus is looking to improve his position but Johnson isn't that keen on the idea.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kareem Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Johnson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Polus slips the punch.#KD2#
Johnson lands a big head kick that sends Polus tumbling to the mat! Johnson takes a step backwards and waves Polus back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Polus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Polus throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Polus finds it's way round the side to connect with Johnson's head.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Polus throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Polus counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Johnson.
Johnson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Polus is out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Johnson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnson.#CUT2#Raminus Polus's cut is getting worse.
Polus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Johnson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Polus checks a leg kick.
Polus drops down looking for a counter takedown but Johnson sprawls and moves away.
Johnson misses with a hook. Polus ducked under it nicely.
Johnson tries to land a leg kick but Polus saw it coming and moves away.
Polus drops down looking for a counter takedown but Johnson sprawls and moves away.
Polus moves out of range of the strikes.
Polus takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Raminus Polus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Polus misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Polus shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Johnson's guard.
Johnson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Polus throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Polus tries to pass.
Johnson has Polus pulled in close to control his posture. #T3##SUB#
Polus has gone for a leg lock! Johnson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Polus's guard.#REVB#
Polus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kareem Johnson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Polus is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Polus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Polus has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kareem Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Johnson 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kareem Johnson!
Our winner, Kareem Johnson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
DMMA 102: Account vs Niculescu
Date: May 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Polus scores with a shot to the body.
Polus throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Polus misses the target.
Polus just misses with a punch to the body.
Polus lands with a hook. Amida tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Amida lands with a hook. Polus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Amida with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Polus to score with a decent uppercut.
Polus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Amida fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Polus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Amida moves out of range of the leg kick from Polus.
Amida needs to keep his hands up - Polus had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Polus throws a hook but Amida blocks it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Polus has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Polus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CUT#It looks like Raminus Polus has been cut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Amida.
Amida looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Polus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Amida manages to avoid it.
Amida lands a leg kick that knocks Polus off balance momentarily.
Amida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Amida fires out a quick counter leg kick but Polus just manages to avoid it.
Amida blocks a jab.
Amida is looking to score with low kicks.
Amida misses with a lunging right hand
and Polus counters with a nice uppercut.
Minoari Amida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Polus swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Amida counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Polus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Amida.
Amida throws a leg kick but Polus sees it coming and moves out of range.
Polus tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL2#
Polus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Polus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Amida or not.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amida misses with the head strike.
Polus struggles to land a body shot inside as Amida controls his hands.
Polus is looking for a takedown.
Polus swings wildly with an uppercut but Amida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Polus misses with a punch on the inside.
Polus drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Amida gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Amida goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
Polus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Amida.
Polus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Amida tries to throw a body punch but Polus avoids it by throwing Amida back against the cage.
Polus prevents Amida from breaking the clinch.
Amida taking a breather.
Amida misses with the head strike.
Polus lands with a light punch inside.
Polus misses with a punch on the inside.
Amida tries a knee to the head but Polus blocks it.
Amida lands with a light punch inside.
Polus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Amida throws a knee to the head but misses.
Polus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Amida backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Amida fails to land.
Polus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Amida misses with some punches.
Amida misses with the head strike.
#T4#
Amida misses with a hook from the clinch.
Amida landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amida working aggressively here.
Amida pushes Polus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Polus has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Amida clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB2#
Polus looking for the choke but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Amida is trying to defend against the choke here but Polus has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Polus Tightens the hold and Amida taps out furiously! Polus displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Raminus Polus!
Raminus Polus thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
DMMA 94: Magrath vs Polus 3
Date: Mar 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Polus scores with a jab. Magrath acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Magrath walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Polus checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Polus with the counter takedown but Magrath avoids it easily.
Magrath on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Magrath waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Polus.
A bone on bone clash there as Polus blocks the leg kick.
Polus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A low kick lands for Magrath.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Magrath lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Polus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Polus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice shot by Polus.
Magrath moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Polus checks the leg kick.
Polus misses with a hook
and Magrath counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Polus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magrath looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Magrath ducks right into an uppercut from Polus.
Polus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Magrath manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Polus looks to score with a jab to the body but Magrath is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Polus cracks Magrath with an open hand slap.#T1#
Magrath thows a leg kick but Polus checks it #TD2#
and Polus counters with a shoot takedown. Magrath fights it but they end up in guard.
Polus throws a big right hand that misses.
Polus looking to pass the guard.
Polus sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Polus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Polus sitting in guard here, content to control.
Magrath keeping moving, preventing Polus from controlling successfully.
Magrath is controlling Polus's posture.#T2#
Polus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magrath swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Polus throws an overhand right that lands on Magrath's shoulder, as Magrath tries to avoid the shot.
Magrath looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've been told by Magrath's head coaches at Blacktalians MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Magrath throws a leg kick but Polus sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Polus tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Magrath defends well and Polus ends up having to push Magrath into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Polus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Polus throws an off balance right hand
and Magrath cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Polus has managed to clinch.
Magrath throws a punch but it's blocked by Polus.
Magrath stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Polus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magrath is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Polus lands a hook that snaps the head of Magrath backwards.
Polus blocks an uppercut.
Polus working aggressively here.
Magrath pushes Polus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3##BC#
Magrath manages to break the clinch.
Magrath avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Polus throws an overhand right that lands on Magrath's shoulder, as Magrath tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Magrath on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Polus checks a leg kick.
Magrath throws a lazy right hand but Polus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Magrath thows a left - swing and a miss!
Magrath throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Polus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Polus checks a leg kick.
Polus blocks a low kick nicely.
Polus staying out of range there.
Polus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magrath.
Polus fails with a takedown attempt.
Jaxon Magrath has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raminus Polus.
A looping hook to the body misses from Polus. Magrath does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magrath throwing a counter right hand but Polus manages to avoid it.
Polus throws a low kick but Magrath avoids it.
Polus moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Magrath bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A clash of legs there as Magrath blocks the low kick.
Polus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Magrath with a nice cross.
Polus clobbers Magrath with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Polus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Magrath throws a hook to the side of Polus's head but Polus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Polus changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Polus moves out of range as Magrath strikes.
Magrath waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Polus.
Polus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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!
Magrath throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Polus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Polus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Polus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Raminus Polus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magrath uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Polus.
Polus checks the leg kick.
Polus throws a body shot but no joy.
Jaxon Magrath is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Polus throws a hook but Magrath avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Raminus Polus will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Polus checks a leg kick.
Polus with the counter takedown but Magrath avoids it easily.
Magrath just misses with a punch to the body.
Polus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Polus throws a jab but it's blocked by Magrath.
Polus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Magrath tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Polus drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Magrath defends it well.
Magrath tries to land a leg kick but Polus saw it coming and moves away.
Magrath lands a jab.
Polus throws the left hand but Magrath avoids the punch easily.
Polus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Magrath misses the shot to the body.
Magrath throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Polus misses.
A little feinted left hand from Magrath on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Magrath connects with a nice looking jab.
Magrath takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Polus misses with a hook.
Magrath will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T1#
Polus fails with a takedown attempt.
Polus throws a shot from downtown. Magrath moves away and avoids it.
Polus scores with a jab. Magrath acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jaxon Magrath is winning the standup battle so far.
Magrath lands a leg kick that knocks Polus off balance momentarily.
Magrath uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Polus.
Magrath is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Polus.
Polus throws a lazy right hand but Magrath sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Magrath uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Polus.
Polus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Magrath wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A clash of legs there as Polus blocks the low kick.
Magrath blocks a low kick nicely.
Magrath feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Magrath.
Magrath takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T2#
Magrath scores with a leg kick.
Polus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Polus.
Jaxon Magrath has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raminus Polus.
Magrath connects with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magrath scores with a jab to the head.
Magrath ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magrath looks to throw the jab but Polus is out of range.
Magrath is looking to slow Polus down with leg kicks.
Magrath lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Polus misses with an uppercut.
Magrath connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Polus's hands.
Magrath avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magrath looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Magrath lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2#
Polus moves into the clinch.#T3#
Polus blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Polus.
Magrath lands a left hand.
Polus misses with some punches.
Polus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Polus lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magrath.
Polus's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Magrath struggles to land a body shot inside as Polus controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magrath.
Polus drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Magrath gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Magrath fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Polus blocking some punches.
Polus has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Magrath seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Polus can turn it around.#BC#
Magrath breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Polus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Magrath misses with a leg kick. #T4#
Polus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Polus throws the left hand but Magrath avoids the punch easily.
Magrath scores with a decent looking hook.
Polus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Polus throws a low kick, looking for Magrath's leg but Magrath calmly moves out of range.
Magrath wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magrath keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Polus.
Magrath looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Magrath walks into a jab.
Polus throws a big shot that misses.
No luck for Polus with that takedown attempt.
Polus swings for the body but Magrath moves out of range.
Magrath takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice uppercut there from Polus.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaxon Magrath dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Magrath fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Magrath lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Magrath throws a nice inside leg kick.
Polus throws a lazy uppercut
and Magrath connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Magrath scoring well with a low kick there.
Magrath tries a low kick but Polus avoids it.
A punch lands to the side of Magrath 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Polus throws a shot from downtown. Magrath moves away and avoids it.
A bone on bone clash there as Polus blocks the leg kick.
Polus has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Magrath.
Polus looks for a takedown but Magrath sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Magrath misses.
Magrath uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Polus.
Magrath scores with a nice right hand.
Donk. Polus catches Magrath right on the button with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Polus looks to land a right hand but Magrath moved out of range.#T1#
Magrath thows a left - swing and a miss!
Polus throws a shot from downtown. Magrath moves away and avoids it.
Magrath takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice jab there from Magrath.
Magrath swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Magrath avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Polus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Magrath as he jumps to the side.
Polus looks to score with a jab to the body but Magrath is just out of range.
Magrath is looking to counter punch.
Magrath misses with a hook.
Magrath misses with a looping right.
Polus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Polus tries to clinch up.
Magrath throws a leg kick which misses Polus's front leg but catches the back leg as Polus tries to avoid it.
Magrath throws the left hand but Polus avoids the punch easily.
Polus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
Polus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab from Magrath.
Polus tries to clinch but Magrath is having none of it.
Magrath displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Polus throws out the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magrath misses with a body shot.
A jab from Magrath does it's job there.
Polus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Polus checks a leg kick.
Polus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Magrath throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Polus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Polus throws a shot from downtown. Magrath moves away and avoids it.
Magrath swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Polus with a poor takedown
and Magrath counters with a stiff right hand.
Jaxon Magrath has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raminus Polus.
Magrath is looking to chop away at Polus's legs.
The fighters circling - Polus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Magrath misses. #T3#
Magrath displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Polus throws out the jab.
Magrath steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Polus.
Magrath slips a straight right by Polus.
Magrath ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Polus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Magrath appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Magrath throws a looping overhand right but Polus ducks down to avoid it.
Polus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Magrath misses with a straight left.
Polus throws a right hand that misses
and Magrath counters with a straight right hand.
Polus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Magrath counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Polus throws a predictable looking body shot
and Magrath counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Magrath tries to sprawl but Polus drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Polus is keen to just control but Magrath is a slippery customer.
Polus is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Polus wants to work for an arm triangle but Magrath is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T4#
Magrath trying to control but Polus postures up.
Polus is trying to control. Magrath wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Polus looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Polus wants to control but Magrath is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jaxon Magrath did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Magrath turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Magrath takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice uppercut lands for Polus. That snapped Magrath's head back.
Magrath uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Polus.
It looked like Magrath wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Magrath throws a low kick, looking for Polus's leg but Polus calmly moves out of range.
Polus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Magrath connects with an inside leg kick.
Magrath throws a leg kick that misses.
Polus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Polus fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Magrath pinned against the cage. Magrath gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Polus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Polus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Magrath closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Magrath needs to keep his hands up - Polus had a free shot at his head there.
Polus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Magrath needs to keep his hands up - Polus had a free shot at his head there.
Polus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Magrath fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Polus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Polus checks a leg kick.
Polus moves forwards but Magrath connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Magrath lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Magrath connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magrath lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Magrath fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Polus.
Magrath throws an overhand right that lands on Polus's shoulder, as Polus tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
A shot to the body from Polus misses
and Magrath counters with an outside leg kick.
Magrath is looking to chop away at Polus's legs.
A swing and a miss from Magrath.
The fight stays on the outside here - Polus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Magrath throws a chopping leg kick but Polus manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Polus misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Magrath misses.
Polus misses with a straight left.
It looked like Magrath wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Polus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Magrath can pounce on him.
Magrath ducks under a wild hook from Polus.
Magrath's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Polus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Magrath scrambles back to his feet.
Polus drops his hands momentarily and Magrath takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Polus throws out a loose jab but Magrath uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magrath slips a jab from Polus.
Polus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Polus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magrath.
Magrath uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Polus.
Polus misses with an uppercut. Magrath saw that one coming.
Jab, jab by Magrath - just one landing.
Polus throws a chopping leg kick but Magrath manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Magrath missing with a left hand there. Polus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Magrath takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Good shot there by Magrath.
Polus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Magrath scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Magrath connects with a right hand. Polus shakes it off.
Magrath thows a left - swing and a miss!
Polus throws a body shot but no joy.
Magrath throws a hook to the side of Polus's head but Polus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Magrath uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Polus.
Polus with a hook.#T4#
Magrath uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Polus.
Nice defenses there by Polus.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magrath throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Magrath throws a low kick but Polus moves out of range easily.
Magrath takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab from Magrath misses.
Magrath defending well as Polus loads up on a big left hand.
Magrath bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Polus's head.
Polus keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Magrath lands a nice leg kick that just misses Polus's sensitive parts.
Magrath misses with a straight left.
A chopping leg kick lands by Magrath.
Magrath looks to land a left hand but Polus moved out of range nicely.
Polus lands the left hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Polus.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Jaxon Magrath will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Magrath swats away the attempt to clinch by Polus.
Magrath attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Polus throws a right hand that misses
and Magrath counters with a low kick, right behind Polus 's knee.
Magrath keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Polus.
Magrath is looking to score with low kicks.
Polus looks to land a left hand but Magrath moved out of range nicely.
The crowd cheers as Polus lands an impressive looking overhand right. Magrath doesn't seem phased though.
Magrath misses with a low kick.
Polus tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Polus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Magrath misses with a hook. Polus ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magrath checks a leg kick nicely.
A leg kick checked by Magrath.
Polus throws a body punch but Magrath moves out of range.
Nice cross by Magrath.
Polus jabs Magrath right on the nose. Magrath blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Magrath displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Polus throws out the jab.
Polus getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Magrath scores with the left hand. Polus knows he should have avoided that one.
Polus misses with a hook
and Magrath counters with a slapping leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Magrath.
Magrath with a hook.
Polus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Polus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Polus moves out of range of the strikes.
Polus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from Magrath on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Raminus Polus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A leg kick checked by Magrath.
Magrath bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Polus's head.
Polus's corner calls for a 1-2. Polus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Polus misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Magrath misses. #T2#
Polus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Magrath scores with a sloppy right hand. Polus should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Polus tries to score with a low kick but Magrath moves his leg out of the way.
Polus's jab looks to have found its range, popping Magrath under the eye.
Polus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magrath.
Polus is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A low kick from Polus misses
and Magrath counters with a low kick, right behind Polus 's knee.
Polus checks the leg kick nicely there.
Polus moves out of range as Magrath strikes.#TD2#
Polus drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Polus throwing strikes but missing.
Polus preventing the sweep.
Magrath is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Polus throws an elbow that misses. Magrath uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Polus's guard. Nice move by Magrath!#REVR#
Polus is trying to keep Magrath in close.
Polus keeping moving, preventing Magrath from controlling successfully.
Jaxon Magrath is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Polus looking for a guillotine here but Magrath defends easily.
Polus working a defensive guard but Magrath manages to pass into side control anyway.
#T4#
Polus is looking for a sweep.
Polus gets back to half guard.
Polus is looking to control Magrath's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Polus avoid being mounted?
Polus throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Polus throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jaxon Magrath.
I think Magrath has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:46
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Glass scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaxon Magrath!
Jaxon Magrath retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Jaxon Magrath thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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DMMA 88: Imanari vs O Malley
Date: Mar 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Polus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Navarro just misses with a punch to the body.
Navarro digs a good body shot into Polus's ribs.
Polus cracks Navarro with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Navarro throws a low kick but Polus moves out of range easily.
Navarro works Polus's body with a nice hook.
Navarro misses with a hook. Polus ducked under it nicely.
Navarro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Polus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Polus tests Navarro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Navarro connects with a body shot that sends Polus's belly button to the back.
Polus misses with a wild body shot.
Navarro half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Polus moves into the clinch successfully.
Navarro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Navarro tries to throw a body punch but Polus avoids it by throwing Navarro back against the cage. #T1#
Navarro misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Navarro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Polus slips a straight right by Navarro.
Polus drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Navarro defends it well.
Polus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Polus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Navarro throws a body punch but Polus moves out of range. #CL2#
Polus rushes Navarro and presses him up against the cage.
Polus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Polus prevents a body shot from Navarro.
Navarro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Navarro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Polus.
Polus blocks a body shot from Navarro.
Navarro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Navarro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Navarro misses with some punches.
Polus lands with a light punch inside.
Navarro tries a body shot but Polus blocks it.
Navarro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Polus throws a punch but it's blocked by Navarro.
Polus blocks an uppercut.
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!
Polus misses with a punch to the body.
Navarro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Navarro tries to throw a body punch but Polus avoids it by throwing Navarro back against the cage.
Polus is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Navarro to keep the fight standing.
Navarro throws a punch but it's blocked by Polus.
Navarro misses with a punch to the body.
Navarro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Polus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Navarro pushes Polus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Polus.
Navarro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Navarro.
Polus has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Navarro seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Polus can turn it around.
Polus misses with the head strike.
Navarro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD2#
Polus gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Navarro regains guard.
Navarro is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Polus is looking to work some ground and pound but Navarro has wrist control.
Navarro is trying to keep Polus in close.
#SUB2#
Polus is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Navarro is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Navarro has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Polus looking for subs off his back but Navarro has passed one foot through into half guard.
Still in half guard, Navarro seems content to control.#T4#
Navarro prevents Polus from improving his position.
Polus gets full guard.#SUB2#
Polus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Navarro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Navarro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Polus looking for a guillotine here but Navarro defends easily.
Navarro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Polus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Navarro dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Navarro ducks right into an uppercut from Polus.
Navarro misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Polus counters with a single leg into guard. Navarro didn't expect that.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Navarro is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Polus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Navarro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Navarro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Raminus Polus has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Polus is looking for a triangle but Navarro pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Polus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navarro looking to sit in guard and control but Polus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Polus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Navarro has Polus pulled in close to control his posture.
Polus stopping the sweep attempt from Navarro.
Polus throwing strikes from guard but Navarro blocks nicely.
Navarro pulls Polus in close to prevent any damage.
Polus is looking to work some ground and pound but Navarro has wrist control.
Navarro wants to sweep but no luck.
Navarro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Polus passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Polus looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T2##SUB2#
Polus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Navarro tries to get to full guard but Polus has control of the leg.
Navarro trying to control but Polus postures up.
#SUB2#
Polus is working for a kimura but Navarro is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3#
Navarro wants to improve his position but Polus is controlling well.
Polus thows a huge punch but Navarro dodges it nicely.
Navarro regains full guard. Nicely done.
Navarro trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Polus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Navarro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Polus wants to get back to full guard.#T4##SUB2#
Polus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Navarro pulls his head out easily.
Polus manages to get to full guard.
Navarro trying to control the position from guard on top but Polus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Navarro stays in close to Polus's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Navarro trying to control but Polus is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raminus Polus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Navarro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Polus manages to avoid it.
Navarro throws a hook to the side of Polus's head but Polus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Polus changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A big left from Polus misses.
Polus misses with a hook. Navarro ducked under it nicely.
Polus throws a series of punches but Navarro moves out of range.
Navarro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Polus checks the leg kick nicely there.
Polus feints the counter takedown.
Navarro ducks under a wild hook from Polus.
Navarro swings for the body but Polus moves out of range.
Polus drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Navarro defends it well.
Navarro ducks under a wild hook from Polus.
Jimmy Navarro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navarro defending well as Polus loads up on a big left hand.
Polus with a nice cross.
Nice body punch from Navarro. #CL#
Navarro has closed the distance and engaged Polus in a clinch.
Navarro tries to work over Polus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Navarro lands an uppercut.
Polus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Polus changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Navarro fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Navarro misses with a wild body shot.
Jimmy Navarro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Polus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Polus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Polus fails to land with a series of punches.
Polus moves out of range of the strikes.
Polus throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Navarro misses with a wild body shot.
Polus changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Polus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Polus takes one to the chin there.
Navarro swings for the body but Polus moves out of range.
Navarro throws a low kick but it's checked well by Polus.
Polus staying out of range there.#T2#
Polus fails with an attempt to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Navarro tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Polus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Navarro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Polus misses with a lunging right hand
and Navarro counters with an inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Polus blocks the low kick.
Navarro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Polus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Navarro.
Polus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Polus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Navarro throws a big shot that misses.
Navarro is looking to wear down Polus with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Polus connects with a jab.
Polus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Navarro's head backwards.
Polus throws a looping overhand right but Navarro ducks down to avoid it.
Navarro throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T3#
Navarro bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Polus's head.
Polus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Polus avoids the body shot from Navarro.
Navarro lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Polus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Polus scores with a crisp jab that stopped Navarro in his tracks.
Polus defending well as Navarro loads up on a big left hand.
And Polus tries to counter it with a takedown but Navarro pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Navarro throws a shot from downtown. Polus moves away and avoids it.
Polus ducks under a wild hook from Navarro.
Polus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Navarro.
Polus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL#
Navarro closes the distance and pushes Polus back into the cage.
Polus lands a right hand.
Navarro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Polus.
Polus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Navarro or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Navarro.
Polus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Navarro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Polus's elbow.
Polus prevents a body shot from Navarro.
A shot in the inside from Polus.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Polus.
Navarro can't find room to land a body shot as Polus controls the action.
Navarro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Polus's elbow.
Navarro can't find room to land a body shot as Polus controls the action.
Polus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Navarro just stands there and leans against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Navarro.
Polus lands with a right to the head.
Polus's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Navarro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Navarro trying to land knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Raminus Polus.
I think Polus 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raminus Polus!
After winning the bout, Raminus Polus thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
DMMA 81: Kofel vs Risin
Date: Feb 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Torres throws a jab but it's blocked by Polus.
Torres with a hook.
Torres jabs Polus right on the nose. Polus blinks but takes it well.
Polus throws a series of punches but Torres moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Torres as Polus shoots in.
Torres swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Polus counters with a nice double leg into side control. Torres won't be happy with that.
Torres is looking to reverse the position.
Polus tries to advance to mount but can't.
Polus postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#SUB#
Polus is trying to get an arm triangle but Torres is defending well. #SUB#
Polus tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Polus has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
The ground and pound from Polus seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB#
Polus tries for a kimura but Torres is defending well. #SUB#
Polus tries for a kimura but Torres is defending well.
Torres regains half guard, as Polus was trying to land strikes. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Polus not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Polus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Torres keeping control of the position.
Polus working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Torres's thigh. Torres counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T3#
Polus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Polus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Polus thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Torres has Polus pulled in close to control his posture.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Polus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Polus advances to half guard.
Polus wants to free his trapped foot but Torres is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Polus looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Polus wants to free his trapped foot but Torres is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raminus Polus dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Polus swings away with a body shot that misses
and Torres counters with a nice uppercut.
Torres misses with a looping left.
Polus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Polus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Torres to score with a decent uppercut.
Torres jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Polus throws a big counter combination but Torres scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Torres throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Polus attempts a counter takedown but Torres avoids it well and moves away.
Polus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Polus defending well as Torres loads up on a big left hand.
Polus is looking for a counter combo.
Polus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Polus drops down looking for a counter takedown but Torres sprawls and moves away.
Torres fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres misses the jab.
Torres rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Polus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab from Torres misses.
Polus misses with a looping left.#T1#
Polus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Torres misses the jab.
Polus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big right from Torres misses.
Polus slips a straight right by Torres.
Polus changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Polus moves out of range of the strikes.
Polus has a takedown stuffed.
Torres misses with a lunging right hand
and Polus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benji Torres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torres misses with an uppercut
letting Polus counter with a right hand.
Torres throws a body punch but Polus moves out of range.
It looked like Polus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Polus takes one on the button.#T2#
Torres throws a nice looking combination but Polus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Polus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Torres.
Polus cracks a nice hook into Torres's ribs.
Polus slips under a jab from Torres.
Polus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torres throws an overhand right that lands on Polus's shoulder, as Polus tries to avoid the shot.
Torres might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Torres scores with a one two! Polus had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Polus.
Polus appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Polus with a poor takedown
and Torres counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raminus Polus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Torres misses with a straight left.
Torres misses with a hook. Polus ducked under it nicely.
Polus drops down looking for a counter takedown but Torres sprawls and moves away.#T3#
Polus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Torres looks to score with a jab to the body but Polus is just out of range.
Torres lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Polus at a distance.
Torres stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Torres wants it to stay on the feet.
Torres throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Polus feinted with a counter takedown.
Benji Torres is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Polus dives in for a single leg takedown but Torres sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Torres tries to throw a body punch but Polus avoids it by throwing Torres back against the cage.
Torres lands a nice uppercut.
Torres swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Torres misses with a body punch.
Polus can't find room to land a body shot as Torres controls the action.
Torres tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Polus's elbow.
Torres misses with a body punch.
Torres lands a body punch. #T4#
Torres lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Polus or not.
Polus blocks a body shot from Torres.
Torres doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Torres.
Torres tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Polus's elbow. #BC2#
Torres manages to break the clinch.
Polus slips a straight right by Torres.
Torres misses with a hook.
Torres throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Polus counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Polus.
Torres has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torres is adopting a defensive guard.
Polus works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benji Torres showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Torres lands a two punch combo.
Torres moves into range and connects with a jab.
Torres throws out a loose jab but Polus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Polus feinted with a counter takedown.
Polus lands with a straight right. Torres didn't see that one coming.#TD#
Polus looking to score a takedown here. Torres is defending well but Polus drives through and ends up in Torres's guard.
Polus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torres is keeping the position for now.
Polus has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Polus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Polus won't allow Torres to sweep him here. #SUB#
Polus postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Torres is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Polus, into his guard. #REVB#
Polus looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1##SUB#
Polus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Polus looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Torres has picked Polus up and slammed him! Polus can't keep hold of the triangle and Torres manages to pass to side control!
Polus looking for a sweep but Torres has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Torres can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Polus is looking to escape.
Polus looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#T2#
Polus rolls, trying to escape but Torres keeps control of the position.
Torres tries to get the hooks in deep but Polus pushed the leg off.
Polus tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Polus really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Polus is squirming around, avoiding Torres's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Polus is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Polus regains half guard.
Polus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Torres stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Polus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Polus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Torres manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T4#
Polus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torres is keeping the position for now.
Torres controlling Polus's posture.
Polus tries to free his leg and advance position but Torres is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Torres avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Benji Torres.
I think Torres 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Raminus Polus!
Raminus Polus thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
DMMA 73: Barboza vs Contreiras
Date: Jan 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Harakka tries a low kick but Polus avoids it.
Harakka throws an overhand right that lands on Polus's shoulder, as Polus tries to avoid the shot.
Harakka throws a head kick that misses.
Polus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Harakka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harakka misses with a wild body shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harakka swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Polus.#CUT2#It looks like Raminus Polus has been cut.
Polus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Harakka throws a shot from downtown. Polus moves away and avoids it.
Polus is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Polus misses with a straight left.
Harakka throws a chopping leg kick but Polus manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Polus feinted with a counter takedown.
Polus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Harakka closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Harakka clobbers Polus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice defenses there by Polus.
The fighters circling - Harakka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Polus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harakka.
Polus attempts a counter takedown but Harakka avoids it well and moves away.#T2#
Polus takes a swing at Harakka's ribcage but misses.
Harakka throws the kick towards the body but Polus avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Harakka. That's going to slow Polus down.
Harakka jabs Polus right on the nose. Polus blinks but takes it well.
Polus throws a body shot but no joy.
Polus misses with the combination.
Harakka throws a fast counter high kick but Polus manages to duck under it in time.#T3#
Harakka throws a hook but Polus avoids it easily.
Polus feinted with a counter takedown.
Harakka throws a wild body kick that Polus sees coming a mile off.
Polus ducks under a wild hook from Harakka.
Polus throws a left and a right that both miss
and Harakka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Harakka lands a nice hook to Polus's body. Polus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Harakka looks to land a left hand but Polus moved out of range nicely.
Harakka throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#Raminus Polus's cut is getting worse.#T4#
Harakka misses with an uppercut. Polus saw that one coming.
Polus misses with a few strikes there.
Polus avoids the body shot from Harakka.
Polus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Harakka throws a big shot that misses.
Polus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters circle momentarily. Harakka darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD2#
Harakka drops Polus with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Polus looks back up at him and smiles so Harakka waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#Polus is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gustav Harakka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raminus Polus'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.#R2#
Harakka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Harakka connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Polus blocks a low kick nicely.
Harakka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Harakka dips to his left and cracks Polus with an uppercut!
Harakka does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Polus tries to counter with a takedown but Harakka is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harakka pushes Polus away with a front kick.
Harakka tries to land a leg kick but Polus saw it coming and moves away.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Polus might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T1#
Polus checks a leg kick nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Polus misses its target.
Harakka throws a jab but it's blocked by Polus.
Polus moves out of range of the strikes.
Harakka throws a leg kick which misses Polus's front leg but catches the back leg as Polus tries to avoid it.
Harakka takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Harakka misses with an uppercut.
Polus attempts a counter takedown but Harakka avoids it well and moves away.
Polus takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#T2#
Harakka throws a leg kick but Polus sees it coming and moves out of range.
Polus tries to counter with a takedown but Harakka is quick to defend against it.
Harakka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Donk. Harakka catches Polus right on the button with a cross.#CUT2#Raminus Polus's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#KD2#
Harakka cracks Polus with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Harakka has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Polus to stand back up!
Oh Polus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Polus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Harakka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Polus.
Polus seems to have got his legs back now.
Harakka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3##KD2#
Harakka lands a big right hand that sends Polus crashing to the mat! Harakka stays standing though and waves Polus back to his feet!#CUT2#Jeez, Raminus Polus's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Raminus Polus's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gustav Harakka!
Gustav Harakka seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
DMMA 65: Faulk vs Barboza
Date: Dec 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Polus shoots in looking for a takedown. Bernard tries to sprawl out of it but Polus keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bernard manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bernard scores with a nice strike.
Bernard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bernard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bernard throws a lazy right hand but Polus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polus misses with a body shot.
Polus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bernard misses with a hook. Polus ducked under it nicely.
Polus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Bernard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Polus finds it's way round the side to connect with Bernard's head.
Bernard lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT2#It looks like Raminus Polus has been cut.
Polus connects with a single shot there.
Polus slips a jab and a cross from Bernard.
Polus feinted with a counter takedown.
Polus lands a jab to Bernard's midsection.
Bernard misses with a looping left.
Polus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bernard scores with a nice strike.
Polus throws a series of punches but Bernard moves out of range.
Polus slips a jab from Bernard.#CL2#
Bernard moves into the clinch.
Bernard looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bernard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bernard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Bernard's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Polus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bernard struggles to land a body shot inside as Polus controls his hands.
Bernard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#TD#
Polus has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bernard uses from the top position.
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.
Bernard trying to control but Polus is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Polus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Bernard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Polus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Polus is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Polus wants to free his trapped foot but Bernard is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Polus with the ground and pound but Bernard uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Polus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Polus postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bernard is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Polus, into his guard. #REVB#
Bernard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Polus looking for a guillotine here but Bernard defends easily.
#T4#
Bernard preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Polus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bernard is aware though and is defending well.
Bernard pushes down on Polus's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Raminus Polus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Raminus Polus'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.#R2#
Polus throws a big shot that misses.
Bernard throws a hook to the side of Polus's head but Polus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Polus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Polus moves away from the strike by Bernard.
Polus half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Polus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bernard throws out a counter right but Polus avoids it with no problem.
Polus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bernard.
The fighters circle momentarily. Polus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bernard throws a lazy right hand but Polus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Polus changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Polus shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bernard napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T1##SUB#
Polus tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Polus has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Polus fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bernard taking punishment in the form of punches.
#SUB#
Polus goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bernard rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Polus's guard! Nice work there by Bernard! #SUB#
Polus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Polus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bernard is aware though and is defending well.
Bernard is stalling in the full guard. #T2##SUB#
Polus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Polus wants to sweep but no luck.
Bernard controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Polus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Polus working for submissions but it's allowed Bernard to get to half guard.
#T3#
Bernard wants to control but Polus is keeping him busy.
Bernard is looking to advance position but Polus won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Polus manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Polus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Polus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Polus working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bernard has passed into half guard!
Polus tries to get to full guard but Bernard has control of the leg.
Polus tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Polus is pressing down on Bernard's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Polus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Raminus Polus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Raminus Polus's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Bernard lands a nice shot to the body.
Polus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Bernard to counter with a crisp jab.
Polus ducks under a wild hook from Bernard.
Polus feinted with a counter takedown.
Bernard just misses with a punch to the body.
Polus swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bernard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polus moves out of range as Bernard strikes.
Polus seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bernard thuds his right hand into Polus's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rob Bernard seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bernard cracks Polus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bernard with a nice cross.#T1#
Bernard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bernard throws a hook but Polus avoids it easily.
Polus tries to counter with a takedown but Bernard is quick to defend against it.
A punch lands to the side of Polus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bernard throws a shot from downtown. Polus moves away and avoids it.
Polus tries to clinch but Bernard moves out of range.
Bernard fails to land with a series of punches.
Polus drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bernard sprawls and moves away.
Polus tries to close the distance and clinch but Bernard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bernard's jab looks to have found its range, popping Polus under the eye.
Polus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Polus takes one on the button.
Rob Bernard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Polus punishes Bernard's body with a nice straight punch.
Polus tries to clinch up
and Bernard counters with a straight right hand.
Bernard throws a big shot that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Polus lunges at Bernard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bernard's hand.
Bernard throws a poor cross that misses
#CL#
and Polus counters by clinching up.
Bernard lands a left hand.
Polus is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bernard.
Bernard swings wildly with an uppercut but Polus uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Polus. #T3#
Bernard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Polus lands a nice uppercut.
Bernard has a couple of punches blocked by Polus.
Bernard struggles to land a body shot inside as Polus controls his hands.
Polus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bernard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Polus on the inside.
Polus lands a nice uppercut.
Raminus Polus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bernard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bernard tries to throw a body punch but Polus avoids it by throwing Bernard back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Bernard fails to land.
Bernard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bernard tries to work over Polus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bernard is trying to push Polus away but Polus has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bernard misses with the head strike.
#T4#
Bernard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bernard misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Polus.
Bernard throws a head punch that misses.
Bernard has a couple of punches blocked by Polus.
Rob Bernard seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bernard is working Polus over against the cage.
Bernard misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bernard misses with a punch to the body.
Polus goes for a takedown attempt but Bernard pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Polus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rob Bernard comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Polus has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Raminus Polus!
During a confident post fight interview, Raminus Polus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
DMMA 57: Magrath vs Polus
Date: Nov 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Polus listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Magrath bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Polus throws a shot from downtown. Magrath moves away and avoids it.
Magrath ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Polus moves away.
Magrath throws the kick towards the body but Polus avoids it.
Magrath seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Magrath shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Polus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Donk. Polus catches Magrath right on the button with a cross.
A leg kick checked by Polus.
And Polus tries to counter it with a takedown but Magrath pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Magrath misses with a looping left.
Polus steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Magrath.
Magrath missing with a left hand there. Polus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magrath lands with a right hand.
Magrath throws a solid leg kick but Polus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Magrath.
Magrath sets himself, and Polus steps forward looking for the clinch! Magrath avoids it this time.
Magrath bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Magrath lands a nice leg kick that just misses Polus's sensitive parts.
Polus moves out of range as Magrath strikes.#T1#
Polus cracks Magrath with a right hand to the side of the head.
Polus throws out a loose jab but Magrath uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Polus closes the distance and pushes Magrath back into the cage.
Polus jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Magrath walks away with a smile on his face. Polus gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Magrath scores with a jab to the head.
Jaxon Magrath is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Magrath.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Polus checks a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Magrath lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Polus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Polus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A nice leg kick from Magrath, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Polus misses.
Magrath tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Polus was well out of range. Poor timing from Magrath.
Polus moves out of range of the body kick from Magrath.
Polus checks a leg kick.
Polus with the counter takedown but Magrath avoids it easily.
Magrath connects with a solid leg kick.
Polus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Magrath paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2#
Magrath jabs Polus right on the nose. Polus blinks but takes it well.
Polus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magrath manages to avoid it.
Magrath tries to land a leg kick but Polus saw it coming and moves away.
Polus feints the counter takedown.
Polus misses with a hook. Magrath ducked under it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Polus missing with a left hand there. Magrath was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Polus might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Magrath throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Polus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Magrath tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Polus is able to avoid easily.
Magrath slips a straight right by Polus.
Magrath lands with a thumping leg kick.
Polus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magrath manages to avoid it.
Magrath buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Polus looks to score with a jab to the body but Magrath is just out of range.
Polus swings for the body but Magrath moves out of range.
#T3#
Magrath throws a low kick, looking for Polus's leg but Polus calmly moves out of range.
A big left from Magrath misses.
Magrath with a hook.
Magrath will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Magrath uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Polus.
Polus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Polus scores with a jab. Magrath acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Polus takes a swing at Magrath's ribcage but misses.
Magrath throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Polus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magrath avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Polus digs a good body shot into Magrath's ribs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Magrath, as that shot connected.
#CL2#
Polus has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T4#
Magrath lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Magrath fails to land.
Polus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Magrath doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magrath throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Polus.
Magrath lands with a right to the head.
Magrath gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Polus.
Polus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magrath has a couple of punches blocked by Polus.
Magrath lands with a left to the head.
Polus goes for a takedown in the clinch but Magrath prevents it.
Jaxon Magrath has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raminus Polus.
Polus blocks an uppercut.
Magrath misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magrath tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Polus's elbow.
Polus struggles to land a body shot inside as Magrath controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaxon Magrath dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A cross from Magrath lands.
Polus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magrath uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Polus.
Magrath misses with a hook.
Magrath throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Polus counters with a single leg into guard. Magrath didn't expect that.
Polus passes Magrath's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Polus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Magrath is just riding it out for now. Polus eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Polus is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Magrath doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Polus. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magrath is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Polus wants to free his trapped foot but Magrath is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Magrath manages to get to full guard.
Magrath looking for a sweep. Not yet Magrath, not yet. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Magrath looking to control.
Polus looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magrath controls Polus momentarily but Polus frees himself.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Polus tries to free his leg and advance position but Magrath is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Magrath throws a hook but Polus avoids it easily.#T3#
Magrath scoring well with a low kick there.
Magrath fails in his attempt to clinch.
Magrath walks into a straight right hand from Polus.
Jaxon Magrath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Polus takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Polus tries to clinch but Magrath moves out of range.
Polus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Magrath.#CL#
Magrath moves into the clinch successfully.
A body shot lands from Polus.
Magrath working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Polus. #BC#
Magrath breaks from the clinch.
A slow jab from Magrath misses its intended target.
Polus tries to clinch up.
As Polus backs away, Magrath returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Magrath lands a nice shot that snaps Polus's head back.
#T4#
Polus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Magrath attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magrath. Polus does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Polus tries to clinch up.
Magrath throws a low kick but Polus avoids it.
Jaxon Magrath is winning the standup battle so far.
Polus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magrath manages to avoid it.
Polus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Magrath tests Polus's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Polus moves into range and clinches up with Magrath.
Polus lands a nice uppercut.
Magrath is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Polus can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Polus blocks an uppercut.
Magrath lands a body punch in the clinch.
Magrath tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Polus's elbow.
Magrath doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jaxon Magrath will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Polus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Magrath. Magrath obviously looking to wear him down.
Polus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Polus swings for the body but Magrath moves out of range.
Magrath throws a shot to the body.
Polus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Magrath.
A good leg kick by Magrath.
Magrath keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Polus.
Magrath throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Polus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Magrath tries a low kick but Polus avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magrath lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fighters circling - Polus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Polus blocks the body kick.
Polus avoids the body shot from Magrath.
#T1#
Polus throws a shot to the body.
Polus throws a body punch but Magrath moves out of range.
Magrath throws a push kick but Polus slaps the foot to one side.
Magrath dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Magrath lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Polus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Polus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Polus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Magrath.
Magrath scores with a nice strike.
Magrath pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Polus is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from Magrath fails to land.
Polus fails to pull guard.
Nice body punch from Magrath - that landed with a thud.
Polus misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Magrath scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Still in the clinch, Magrath scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Magrath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magrath.
Polus goes for a takedown attempt but Magrath pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jaxon Magrath has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raminus Polus.
Magrath thumps Polus with a low kick.
Magrath throws a leg kick but Polus moved away.
Magrath gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Polus tries to clinch up but Magrath circles away and keeps his distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Magrath misses the target.
Nice body kick there by Magrath.
A big right from Magrath misses. #CL2#
Polus drives through and clinches with Magrath against the cage.
#BC#
Magrath escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice cross by Magrath.#T3#
Polus checks a leg kick nicely.
Polus shoots and misses
and Magrath counters with a slapping leg kick.
Polus misses with a hook.
Magrath finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And Polus tries to counter it with a takedown but Magrath pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice defenses there by Magrath.
Polus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Magrath.
Magrath scores with a shot to the body.
Magrath throws the left hand but Polus avoids the punch easily.
Magrath blocks a jab.
Polus scores with a jab to the body.
Magrath does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Polus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A swing and a miss from Polus.#T4#
Polus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL#
Magrath darts in and clinches Polus up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Polus fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magrath.
Magrath lands a body punch in the clinch.
Magrath lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magrath working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Magrath makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Magrath stops a takedown attempt from Polus.
Good body shot from Magrath.
Polus misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Magrath breaks the clinch.
Polus checks a leg kick.
Polus is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Magrath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaxon Magrath clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Magrath is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Magrath lands a jab to Polus's midsection.
That kick from Magrath tenderised Polus's leg. Polus is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Polus. #SUB2#
Polus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Magrath is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Magrath tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magrath is working hard here to advance position.
Polus tries to advance position but instead Magrath slips a leg back in to half guard.
Polus prevents Magrath from improving his position.#T1#
Polus wants to pass to mount but Magrath is defending the position.
Magrath is looking for a sweep. Polus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Polus is looking for a kimura but Magrath is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Polus to get the leverage. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Polus is trying to work for a kimura but Magrath is defending well.
Raminus Polus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Magrath wants to control but Polus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Polus trying to mount his opponent but Magrath defends it.
Magrath wants to control but Polus is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Polus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magrath moves away.
Polus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magrath.
Magrath slips under a jab from Polus.
Magrath throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
Polus misses with a hook.
Magrath uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Polus.
A slow jab from Polus misses its intended target.
Polus throws a hook but Magrath blocks it.
Polus is looking to clinch but Magrath is avoiding it.
Magrath misses with a hook. Polus ducked under it nicely.
Polus misses the shot to the body.
Polus walks into a stiff left hand from Magrath.
Polus takes a swing at Magrath's ribcage but misses.
Magrath looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Polus misses with a shot to the body
and Magrath counters with a stiff right hand.
Magrath tried to score with a low kick but Polus checks it.
Polus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Magrath is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Polus.
Polus tries to counter with a clinch but Magrath shakes him off and moves away.#T4#
Polus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Magrath connects with a body shot that sends Polus's belly button to the back.
A left lands for Magrath.
Polus moves into range and connects with a jab.
Magrath takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Polus on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Magrath. Magrath obviously looking to wear him down.
Polus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Polus throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Magrath was covering up waiting for the punch and Polus finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Polus being controlled here momentarily.
Polus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raminus Polus dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
A clash of legs there as Polus blocks the low kick.
Magrath throws a quick inside leg kick.
Magrath wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Polus's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Magrath stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Magrath wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Magrath tries to keep at a distance but Polus has taken the fight into the clinch.
Magrath scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Magrath.
Polus has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Magrath seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Polus can turn it around.
Polus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Magrath misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Magrath's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Polus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Magrath as he avoids it easily.
Polus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Magrath sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jaxon Magrath has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raminus Polus.
Polus fails with the takedown
enabling Magrath to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Polus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magrath uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Polus.
Polus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Magrath.
The fight stays on the outside here - Polus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Magrath throws a leg kick but Polus moved away.
Polus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magrath.
Magrath connects with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Magrath misses its intended target.
Polus is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Polus is looking to clinch.
Magrath connects with a leg kick.
Polus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magrath.
Magrath pivots, looking for a leg kick but Polus is out of range and Magrath settles back down.
Raminus Polus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Magrath throws a body shot but no joy.
Polus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magrath.
Polus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magrath.
Magrath misses with a straight right.
Polus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magrath tried to counter with a leg kick but Polus avoided it.
Polus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Polus throws a right hand that misses
and Magrath counters with a stiff right hand.
Magrath cracks Polus with a right hand to the side of the head.
Magrath lands a nice shot to the body.
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!
Polus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Polus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Magrath lands a slapping body shot.
Polus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Magrath throws a body punch but Polus moves out of range. #TD2#
Polus closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Magrath did well to prevent Polus getting side control.#SUB2#
Polus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Magrath is just riding it out for now. Polus eventually gives up the hold.
Magrath is trying to control but can't.
Jaxon Magrath is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Polus is looking for a kimura but Magrath is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Polus to get the leverage.
Polus prevents Magrath from improving his position.
Polus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Magrath wants to improve his position but Polus is controlling well.
Polus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Polus throwing shots but Magrath is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Polus is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Magrath has managed to free his arm - good work.
Polus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaxon Magrath showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Magrath has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 49:46
Judge William Gold scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaxon Magrath!
Jaxon Magrath retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Jaxon Magrath made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
DMMA 48: Kamenev vs Nansen
Date: Oct 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Lee throws out a loose jab but Polus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Polus doesn't manage to clinch there - Lee circles away.
Polus throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee throws a quick counter head kick but Polus was just out of range.
Polus blocks a head kick by Lee.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Polus feints the counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Polus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee moves forwards but Polus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Polus misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Polus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Polus.
Polus tries to clinch up.
It looked like Lee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Polus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Polus drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lee defends it well.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
And Polus tries to counter it with a takedown but Lee pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Polus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Polus looks to clinch
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Raminus Polus has been cut.
Polus dives in for a single leg takedown but Lee sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2#
Polus shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Polus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lee defends it well. #T2#
Polus tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lee knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Polus is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Polus works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Polus is looking for a kimura but Lee is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Polus to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Polus is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lee doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Polus. #SUB2#
Polus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3##SUB2#
Polus is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lee sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Polus is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Polus looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lee trying to hold on to Polus's head to control him but Polus postures up.
#SUB2#
Polus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lee defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Polus is working for a submission of some sort.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raminus Polus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raminus Polus's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Polus sizes up Lee with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Polus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Lee scores with a jab to the body.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Polus with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Polus manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Polus scores with a takedown into Lee's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Polus tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard. #T1#
Polus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Polus passes Lee's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.
Lee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Polus on the ground.
Polus is pressing down on Lee's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lee is holding on for now. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Polus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Polus is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lee has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Polus seems to be looking for submissions.
Lee is looking to improve his position.
Raminus Polus has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3##SUB2#
Polus seems to be looking for submissions.
Lee is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Polus's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Polus's back!
Polus wants to escape the position.
#T4#
Polus manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lee's guard. Nice work there by Polus.
Polus is looking to pass into half guard but Lee pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lee is in guard.#REVR#
Polus looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Polus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lee defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Lee avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Raminus Polus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Raminus Polus's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Polus scores with a punch to the head.
Polus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Polus is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Polus throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Lee seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lee throws a body punch but Polus moves out of range.
And Polus tries to counter it with a takedown but Lee pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Polus shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lee manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Polus looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Lee wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Polus stands and throws Lee's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Polus tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Jimmy Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Polus advances nicely into full mount.
Polus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Polus wants to finish this one by submission but Lee is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Polus.
Polus wants to take his opponent's back but Lee doesn't allow it.
Lee tries to reverse the position but Polus maintains control.#SUB2#
Polus swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Lee is now in Polus's guard. A big mistake from Polus there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB2#
Polus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lee is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Polus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3##SUB2#
Polus has his foot on Lee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lee works his way back into a safe position though.
Lee won't allow Polus to sweep him here.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Polus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Raminus Polus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Polus wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Polus is continuing to stall.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Polus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Polus pulls Lee in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Polus bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lee regains half guard.
Polus stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Raminus Polus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Polus 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raminus Polus!
Raminus Polus thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
DMMA 38: Imanari vs Vetorwee
Date: Aug 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Sisko misses with a hook
and Polus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sisko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Polus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sisko misses with a body shot.
It looked like Polus was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sisko.
Polus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Polus is looking to counter punch.
Polus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sisko.
Polus lands a jab to Sisko's midsection.
Sisko misses with an uppercut. Polus saw that one coming.
Benjamin Sisko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Polus connects with a nice looking jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Sisko misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sisko throws the left hand but Polus avoids the punch easily.
Sisko throws a hook to the side of Polus's head but Polus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A lazy left from Sisko finds it's target.#TD2#
Polus gets caught napping as Sisko dives in and scores a takedown. Polus manages to retain 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.#T1#
Sisko chips away with some ground and pound.
Sisko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sisko trying to control but Polus is working from the bottom.
Sisko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sisko working his ground and pound in the gym.
Polus keeping moving, preventing Sisko from controlling successfully.
Sisko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Polus is keeping the position for now.
Polus controls Sisko momentarily but Sisko frees himself. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Polus is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sisko is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sisko throws a big right hand that misses.
Sisko forces his way into half guard.
Sisko wants to pass the guard but Polus is defending well. #SUB#
Polus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sisko working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Polus's thigh. Polus counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T3#
Sisko wants to control from the top but Polus keeps moving.
Sisko controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Polus is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Sisko has his hands clasped together but Polus extends and breaks Sisko's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Polus.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Raminus Polus!
Raminus Polus thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
DMMA 26: Tucker vs Kisei
Date: Jul 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Polus misses with a looping left.
Rua throws a poor cross that misses
and Polus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Polus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rua misses with a shot to the body
and Polus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Semba Rua has been cut.
Polus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Polus seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rua waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Polus.
Rua throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Polus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rua. #TD#
Polus shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rua manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Rua looking for a sweep. Not yet Rua, not yet.
Polus wants to stand but Rua has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Rua wants to control position but Polus is using a can opener to pass guard... He's turned it into a full on guillotine from mount now! Big trouble for Rua here! He's turning a lovely shade of purple and yep! He's tapping out! I would say world class Jiu Jitsu but is it really? It was nice but let's not get silly about it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Raminus Polus!
Our winner, Raminus Polus, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
DMMA 16: Hussein vs Finlay
Date: Jun 09, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Polus rushes Brooks and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brooks working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Brooks fails to land.
We've been hearing reports that Polus has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Polus takes a shot to the head.
Polus misses with a punch on the inside.
Brooks struggles to land a body shot inside as Polus controls his hands.
A short right from Polus on the inside.
Brooks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Polus's elbow.
Brooks lands an uppercut.
Brooks leaning his opponent against the cage.
Polus has a couple of punches blocked by Brooks.
Brooks lands with a light punch inside.
Brooks gets underhooks to prevent Polus's takedown attempt.
Polus is leaning against Brooks and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Polus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Polus misses with a punch on the inside.
Polus blocks an uppercut.
Brooks swings wildly with an uppercut but Polus uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Polus has picked Brooks up - he's going for a ride! Polus dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#T1##SUB#
Polus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Polus is trying to work for a kimura but Brooks is defending well.
#SUB#
Polus is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brooks has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brooks tries to get to full guard but Polus has control of the leg. #SUB#
Polus wants to work for an arm triangle but Brooks is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Polus is looking for a kimura but Brooks is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Polus to get the leverage.
Polus tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brooks knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Polus is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brooks sees it coming and defends easily.
Polus trying to mount his opponent but Brooks defends it.
Polus is working hard here to advance position.
Brooks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Polus is working away from the top position though.#T3##SUB#
Polus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brooks is just riding it out for now. Polus eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brooks manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Polus looking to pass the guard.
Polus passes into half guard. #SUB#
Polus is working for a submission of some sort.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Polus is trying to work for a kimura but Brooks is defending well.
Brooks told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Polus is looking for submissions but instead, Brooks has regained full guard.
Polus tries to free his leg and advance position but Brooks is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raminus Polus dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Polus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Brooks thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Polus if he has to take too many more of those.
Brooks scores with a body shot.
Polus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A slow jab from Brooks misses its intended target.
Brooks throws a hook but Polus avoids it easily.
Brooks fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Polus checks it well.
Polus tries to counter by clinching up but Brooks breaks away and moves out of range.
Brooks dodges the punch combination from Polus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks lands with a nice body punch.
Polus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T1#
Polus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brooks looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brooks attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL2#
Brooks gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Polus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brooks backwards.
Brooks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brooks wants to stall.
Brooks lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brooks lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Brooks lands a hook to the side of the head.
Polus throws a punch but it's blocked by Brooks.
Polus swings wildly with an uppercut but Brooks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brooks is struggling to control the position.
Brooks can't find room to land a body shot as Polus controls the action.
Brooks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Polus blocks an uppercut.
Polus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brooks backwards.
Polus misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Polus jumps guard and drags Brooks to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brooks engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Polus working for a triangle but Brooks defends it easily.
#SUB#
Polus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Polus is looking for a triangle here but Brooks uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#T3#
Polus manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Polus wants to improve his position but Brooks is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Polus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brooks pulls his head out easily.
Polus is looking to improve his position.
Polus moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Brooks got a little sloppy there for a moment and Polus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brooks has managed to get both his arms back between Polus's legs - danger averted.
Brooks sitting in guard here, content to control.
Brooks trying to control the position from guard on top but Polus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Polus can't keep his opponent in guard - Brooks advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Polus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brooks pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Eric Brooks will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Polus throws a shot from downtown. Brooks moves away and avoids it.
Polus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Polus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brooks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brooks dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Polus. That did some damage!
Brooks lands a body shot.
Brooks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brooks lunges at Polus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Polus's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks connects with a high kick. #CUT2#It looks like Raminus Polus has been cut.
Polus with a jab.
Eric Brooks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brooks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Eric Brooks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Brooks gets a clinch. #T1#
Brooks stalling the fight.
Polus blocks an uppercut.
Polus misses with a punch on the inside.
Polus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brooks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brooks gets underhooks to prevent Polus's takedown attempt.
Polus blocks an uppercut.
Brooks throws a head punch that misses.
Brooks tries to throw a body punch but Polus avoids it by throwing Brooks back against the cage.
Brooks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Polus is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brooks pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Brooks looking to slow down the pace here.
Polus prevents Brooks from breaking the clinch.
Polus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Polus jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Brooks walks away with a smile on his face. Polus gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raminus Polus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Polus avoids the body shot from Brooks.
#T2#
Brooks throws a series of punches but Polus moves out of range.
Polus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brooks.#CL#
Polus forces Brooks back against the cage and clinches.
Polus has a couple of punches blocked by Brooks.
Brooks can't find room to land a body shot as Polus controls the action.
Brooks misses with a punch to the body.
Brooks lands an uppercut.
Polus blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Polus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Brooks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Polus lands a left hand.
Brooks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brooks taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Polus.
Polus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Polus wants a takedown but no success here.
#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Polus.
Brooks tries to throw a body punch but Polus avoids it by throwing Brooks back against the cage.
Brooks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Brooks on the inside.
Brooks swings wildly with an uppercut but Polus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brooks makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD#
Polus gets control of Brooks's arms and successfully pulls guard. Polus will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Brooks is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Brooks got a little sloppy there for a moment and Polus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brooks has managed to get both his arms back between Polus's legs - danger averted.
Brooks looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Polus wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Brooks got a little sloppy there for a moment and Polus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brooks has managed to get both his arms back between Polus's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Polus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brooks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Polus looking for a guillotine here but Brooks defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Brooks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brooks 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Eric Brooks!
A victorious Eric Brooks thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
DMMA 8: Mack vs Outback
Date: May 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Magrath lands with a right hand.
Magrath throws a jab when Polus was well out of range.
Polus drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Magrath defends it well.
Magrath swings widly with a right hand
and Polus counters with a three punch combo that has Magrath backing up. Magrath nods at Polus to acknowledge the strikes.
Magrath misses with a body punch
#TD2#
and Polus counters with a single leg into guard. Magrath didn't expect that.
Polus tries to free his leg and advance position but Magrath is retaining full guard.
Magrath has Polus pulled in close to control his posture. #T1##SUB2#
Polus has gone for a leg lock! Magrath slips out almost immediately though and dives into Polus's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Polus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Magrath defends it easily.#SUB2#
Polus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Magrath is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Polus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Polus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Magrath gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Magrath preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Polus is looking for a triangle here but Magrath uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Magrath happy to just control the position for now.
Polus tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Polus manages to get back to half guard.
Polus manages to get to full guard.
Magrath sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Polus looking for a sweep. Not yet Polus, not yet. #SUB2#
Polus looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Magrath passes into side control.
Magrath gets to mount! Polus was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T4#
Magrath prevents Polus from getting the reversal.
Polus gets back to half guard.
Polus wants to get back to full guard.
Magrath slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Polus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magrath keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Raminus Polus will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Polus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magrath. Polus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magrath throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Magrath uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Polus has time to react.#CUT#It looks like Raminus Polus has been cut.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Magrath has knocked Polus down with a huge combo! Magrath steps away and waves a wobbly Polus back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Polus is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Polus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Polus is still on wobbly legs! Can Magrath finish him?
Magrath throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Polus counters with a nice double leg into side control. Magrath won't be happy with that.
Polus seems to have recovered his senses.#T1##SUB2#
Polus goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Magrath rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Polus's guard! Nice work there by Magrath!
Jaxon Magrath overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Polus working for a triangle but Magrath defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Polus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Magrath gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Polus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Magrath gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Magrath sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Polus working for submissions but it's allowed Magrath to get to half guard.
Polus tries to get to full guard but Magrath has control of the leg.
Polus felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Magrath with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Polus tries to get to full guard but Magrath has control of the leg.
Polus keeps trying to improve his position.
Magrath stalling.
Polus is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Polus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Magrath controlling the pace.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Magrath tries to stand and escape but Polus is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magrath throws an off balance right hand
and Polus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaxon Magrath dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Raminus Polus's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Magrath throws a hook but Polus blocks it.
Polus tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Magrath takes a swing at Polus's ribcage but misses.
Magrath throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Magrath scores with a crisp jab that stopped Polus in his tracks.
Magrath throws a lazy uppercut
and Polus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Magrath is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Polus can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magrath throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Polus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Magrath throws a head kick that misses
and Polus counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Magrath misses with an uppercut. Polus saw that one coming.
Magrath with a nice cross.
Magrath stuns Polus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Magrath misses with a left hand
and Polus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Magrath looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Magrath misses with an uppercut
#CL2#
and Polus holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Polus takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magrath.
Magrath blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Polus lands a shoulder strike.
Magrath lands a body shot in the clinch.
#TD2#
Polus drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2#
Polus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Magrath doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Magrath manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Polus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Magrath defends it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Polus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Magrath advances to half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Polus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Magrath pulls his head out easily.
Polus tries to roll over but Magrath keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Polus tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Magrath has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Polus is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Magrath manages to capitalize on a mistake by Polus to take his back!#T4#
Polus tries to break free.
Polus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magrath is riding his opponent, not letting Polus buck him off.
Polus tries to roll but Magrath sticks to his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaxon Magrath showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Magrath has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaxon Magrath!
A very excited looking Jaxon Magrath made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWMMA: The Last Ride
Date: Apr 17, 2021 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Polus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lee tries to counter by clinching up but Polus breaks away and moves out of range.
Lee throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Polus counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Polus.
Lee trying to control the position.
Polus wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Polus is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Lee is pulling down on Polus's head. It's preventing any offense from Polus, at least for the moment.
Polus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Polus slips nicely into half guard.
Polus working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Lee's thigh. Lee counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Polus tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lee keeping full guard, as Polus tries to pass.
Polus advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Polus working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Polus tries to advance to mount but can't. #T3##SUB2#
Polus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lee has escaped the position, nice work there.
Polus advances to full mount. #SUB2#
Polus goes for an armbar but Lee turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lee.
Polus looking for a sweep. Not yet Polus, not yet.
Lee sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4##SUB2#
Polus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Lee avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Polus looking for a guillotine here but Lee defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Polus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raminus Polus dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL2#
Polus clinches with his opponent.
Lee is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Polus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Polus manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Polus looking for a guillotine here but Lee defends easily.
Lee trying to control but Polus is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there. #T1#
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Polus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Polus.
Lee is pushing down on Polus's leg trying to pass to half guard. Polus is fighting to maintain full guard but Lee has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Polus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Polus is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Lee jumps into side control!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Polus tries to buck Lee off but Lee is having none of it.
Polus gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lee prevents Polus from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Polus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lee looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#It looks like Raminus Polus has been cut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Polus, as that shot connected.
Polus scores with a jab.
Polus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Polus manages to avoid it.
We've been told by Lee's head coaches at Ice Cream Parlour that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lee swings for the body but Polus moves out of range.
#T4#
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Polus throws out the jab.
Lee works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Polus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lee drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lee needs to keep his hands up - Polus had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lee misses with an uppercut
#CL2#
and Polus holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Polus blocking some punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Polus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Polus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Polus avoids it.
Lee looking to stall.
Polus fails to pull guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Raminus Polus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Raminus Polus's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Polus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Polus checks the leg kick.
Polus changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lee attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And Polus tries to counter it with a takedown but Lee pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lee swings for the body but Polus moves out of range.
Polus feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Polus has managed to clinch.
Polus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD2#
Polus pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Polus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Polus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Polus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Polus looking for a sweep. Not yet Polus, not yet.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Polus is keeping the position.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Polus.#SUB2#
Polus isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lee stacks Polus on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lee!
Lee is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Polus's shoulder. That is not cool. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Polus tries to bench press Lee off him but Lee keeps the position.
Lee controls the position.
Polus is trying to get back to half guard.
Polus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Polus manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Polus wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
Polus manages to get to full guard.
#T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Polus is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB2#
Polus has gone for a leg lock! Lee slips out almost immediately though and dives into Polus's guard.#REVR#
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Polus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Polus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
Lee slips nicely into half guard.
Lee keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Polus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Polus manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Lee is sitting in close to Polus's body. Polus has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Lee is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Lee is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Polus.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Raminus Polus!
Raminus Polus is the new welterweight champion!
Raminus Polus thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWMMA: Lee Vs Pavlovic
Date: Mar 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Polus takes one to the side of the head.
Guy cracks Polus with a good jab.#CUT#It looks like Raminus Polus has been cut.
Guy throws an off balance right hand
and Polus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Guy misses with a right hand
and Polus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Guy throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Polus counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Polus is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Guy to keep the fight standing.
Guy is trying to push Polus away but Polus has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#TD#
Guy pulls guard successfully.
Polus sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Guy's guard. #SUB#
Guy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Polus has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Polus with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Guy has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1#
Guy tries to control Polus's body but Polus pushes him off. Guy squirms to his side and now Polus has his back! #SUB2#
Guy is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Guy is trying to roll into a better position but Polus has get a rear naked choke and Guy is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Raminus Polus!
Raminus Polus seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWMMA: Mack Vs Rocksaw
Date: Feb 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Lee swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Polus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Polus clinches with his opponent.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Polus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lee misses with the head strike.
#TD2#
Polus jumps guard and drags Lee to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Polus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Polus on the ground.#SUB2#
Polus is looking for a triangle but Lee pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Polus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Polus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Polus is looking for a triangle but Lee pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lee showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lee has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lee has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Polus looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Polus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CUT#It looks like Raminus Polus has been cut.
Lee fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Polus on the side of the head.#T3#
Polus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lee throws a front kick that sends Polus stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Lee has managed to clinch.
Polus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lee trying to stall but Polus improves his position.
Lee pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The referee calls for Lee to work.
Lee lands a left hand.
Lee utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Polus drags the fight down to the ground.
#T4#
Lee preventing the sweep.
Lee controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Polus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Polus trying to control the position here.
Polus is trying to control the position but Lee postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Lee avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Polus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Lee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raminus Polus'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.#R2#
Lee lets loose with a powerful body kick. Polus will feel that in the morning.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Lee misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Lee has managed to clinch.
Polus jumps guard but Lee stands there with Polus around his waist. Polus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC#
Lee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polus wants to clinch.#T1#
Lee misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Polus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Polus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee is looking to wear down Polus with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lee misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL2#
and Polus moves into the clinch.
Polus tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Polus back against the cage.
Polus pushes Lee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Polus is defending well for now.
Lee landing knees to the body.
Polus misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Polus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Polus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Polus.
Lee missing with knees to the body.
Lee missing with knees to the body.
Polus misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Polus can do to turn this around?
Lee misses with a knee strike.
Lee unloads a knee to the mid-section. Polus lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Polus lands with a light punch inside.
Lee working Polus over with knees to the body.
Lee lands a shoulder strike.
Lee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Polus avoids it.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Lee breaks the clinch.
Lee moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lee throws a good cross that connects.
Lee works Polus's body with a nice hook.
Lee connects with a body shot that sends Polus's belly button to the back.#T3#
Lee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lee misses with a right hand
and Polus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Polus moves away.
Jimmy Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Polus clinches.
Polus lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Lee manages to break the clinch.
Lee lands a jab to Polus's midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
Lee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Lee takes a swing at Polus's ribcage but misses.
Polus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Polus throws out a counter right but Lee avoids it with no problem.
Lee throws a series of punches but Polus avoids them all with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee lands a slapping body shot.
Lee catches Polus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lee scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lee misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Lee dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Raminus Polus's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Lee throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Polus counter with a right hand.
Lee digs a good body shot into Polus's ribs.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Polus was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Lee staying out of range there.
Lee tries to counter by clinching up but Polus breaks away and moves out of range.
Polus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice uppercut there from Polus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Polus swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lee counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Lee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Polus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lee throws a leg kick which misses Polus's front leg but catches the back leg as Polus tries to avoid it.
Lee moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Polus.
Polus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lee connects with a body shot.
Lee lands a nice looking body kick.#T2#
Lee lands with a straight right. Polus didn't see that one coming.
Lee throws a lazy uppercut
and Polus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lee jabs Polus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Polus lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL#
Lee gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Polus tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Polus back against the cage.
Polus fails to pull guard.
Lee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Polus is defending well for now.
Polus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Polus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Polus managing to block the knees to the body from Lee.
#T3#
Lee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lee blocks a body shot from Polus.
Polus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
Polus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lee landing knees to the body.
Jimmy Lee has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lee lands a nice knee to the body.
Polus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
Lee lands a left hand.
#BC#
Lee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lee blocks a jab.
Lee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lee sets himself, and Polus steps forward looking for the clinch! Lee avoids it this time.
Jimmy Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Lee misses with a lunging right hand
and Polus counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Lee closes the distance and pushes Polus back into the cage.
A short left from Polus.
Polus tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
Lee unloads a knee to the mid-section. Polus lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Polus avoids it.
Lee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Polus avoids it.
Polus lands with a right to the head.
Polus blocks an uppercut.
Polus managing to block the knees to the body from Lee.
#TD2#
Polus pulls Lee into guard.
Lee is looking to pass into half guard but Polus pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Polus is in guard.#REVB#
Lee pulls Polus in close to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Lee clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Raminus Polus's cut.
That's time! Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Lee looks to throw a body kick
and Polus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Polus loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Polus tries to clinch up but Lee circles away and keeps his distance.
Polus might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A cross from Lee lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polus wants to clinch.#T1#
Polus throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Polus throws a poor cross that misses
and Lee counters with a left and a right that stings Polus.
Polus darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lee with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Polus to score with a decent uppercut.
A big left from Lee misses.
Polus appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lee unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land. #T2#
Polus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Polus has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lee seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Polus can turn it around.
Polus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Polus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lee.
Lee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Polus throws a head punch that misses.
Lee's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Polus.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Polus lands with a light punch inside.
Lee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC#
Lee breaks from the clinch.
Lee misses with a shot to the body
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Polus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Lee lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T3#
Lee misses with an uppercut
and Polus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Polus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lee has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Polus finds it's way round the side to connect with Lee's head.
Polus misses with an uppercut.
Polus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lee swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Polus closes the distance and pushes Lee back into the cage.
Polus pushes Lee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lee lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Polus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
Polus tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
Polus avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body.
Lee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#TD2#
Polus pulls guard.
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 Polus holds on and takes a little breather.
Polus working a defensive guard here.
Polus trying to control the position here.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Polus is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Raminus Polus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Raminus Polus's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Lee misses the body punch
and Polus counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee lands with a kick to the ribs.
Polus avoids the body shot from Lee.
It seemed like Polus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
It looks like Lee has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#CL#
Polus tries to keep at a distance but Lee has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Polus fails to land.
Polus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polus struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands.
#TD2#
Polus manages to pull guard.
Lee content to stall in guard here.
Polus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Lee trying to control but Polus is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Polus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lee defends it easily.
Lee won't allow Polus to sweep him here.
Raminus Polus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jimmy Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lee 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. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Polus gets tackled into the cage by Lee. Lee maintains the clinch.
Lee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lee is looking to control Polus's arms but Polus gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lee has his back to the cage.
Lee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Polus is defending well for now.
Polus throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee. #T3#
Lee dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC#
Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Polus moves away.
Polus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Lee gets tackled into the cage by Polus. Polus maintains the clinch.
Lee misses with a knee strike.
Lee is trying to push Polus away but Polus has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Polus blocks it with crossed arms.
Polus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Polus blocks an uppercut.
Polus lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lee scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4##TD2#
Polus successfully pulls guard.
Polus pulls Lee in close to his closed guard and prevents Lee from doing any damage or advancing position.
Polus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Polus controls Lee momentarily but Lee frees himself.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Polus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lee has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 49:46
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 49:46
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Lee!
Jimmy Lee retains his welterweight title!
Jimmy Lee decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you. |
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Event:
GC 375 - Polus vs Yonic
Date: Jan 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Yonic moves in looking to clinch but Polus pushes him off.#TD2#
Yonic changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Polus looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Polus tries to buck Yonic off but Yonic is having none of it.
Yonic throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Yonic is looking to take a break and control but Polus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SU2#
Yonic decides to stand back up. Yonic steps back and let's Polus get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yonic tries for a takedown but Polus circles away easily
and Polus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yonic throws out a loose jab but Polus uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Polus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Yonic doesn't manage to clinch there - Polus circles away.
#TD2#
Polus tries to sprawl but Yonic drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Yonic is working for an americana but Polus has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Yonic was thinking about the submission.
Yonic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Polus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Yonic seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Polus keeping moving, preventing Yonic from controlling successfully. #T2#
Polus looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Yonic controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Yonic tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Polus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Polus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Yonic misses with an uppercut
and Polus counters with a nice body shot.
Yonic tries to clinch up but Polus circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Yonic shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Yonic showed some decent athleticism there.
Polus is trying to get back to full guard.
Polus is trying to control but Yonic manages to pass to mount!
Yonic content just to control the position here. #T4#
Polus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Polus is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Yonic scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Yonic takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Polus is working to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Island Yonic dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A big right from Polus misses.
Yonic closes the distance but Polus moves to the side
and Polus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yonic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Polus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yonic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Polus misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Yonic counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Polus!
Polus is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Yonic off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Polus looking for the choke but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Polus tries to keep control of the position but Yonic is staying busy.#T1#
Island Yonic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yonic tries to break free.
Polus is not going to allow Yonic to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Yonic preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Polus.
Polus gets his hands free as Yonic looks to control. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Polus has the hooks in. Yonic is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Yonic turns into Polus and is now in his guard.
#SUB#
Yonic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Polus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yonic has managed to get both his arms back between Polus's legs - danger averted.
Polus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yonic is one step ahead there.
Yonic controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Polus keeping moving, preventing Yonic from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Yonic has gone for a leg lock! Polus slips out almost immediately though and dives into Yonic's guard.#REVR#
Polus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Our spies down at at The Graveyard inform us that Yonic has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Yonic seems keen to control Polus's posture.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Yonic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Polus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yonic is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Polus is controlling him.
Polus tries to stand but Yonic is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yonic is trying to keep Polus in close.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Island Yonic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yonic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Polus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raminus Polus dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Yonic misses with a takedown
and Polus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Yonic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Polus counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Yonic.
Polus is trying to control Yonic's posture but Yonic avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yonic is looking to take a break and control but Polus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T1#
Yonic wants to control but Polus is keeping him busy.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Polus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yonic.
It looked like Polus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Raminus Polus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Island Yonic.
Polus lands a nice shot that snaps Yonic's head back.
Yonic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Polus counters with a nice uppercut.
Yonic misses with a takedown attempt
and Polus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Polus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Polus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Island Yonic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Yonic misses with a takedown
and Polus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Polus! Yonic is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raminus Polus!
After winning the bout, Raminus Polus thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
GC 372- Enter Underground
Date: Dec 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Polus slips under a jab from Murhapuro.
Polus on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Polus doesn't manage to clinch there - Murhapuro circles away.
Murhapuro swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Polus to counter with a crisp jab.
Murhapuro throws an off balance right hand
and Murhapuro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Pate Murhapuro has been cut.
Murhapuro throws a hook but Polus blocks it.
Polus wants to clinch up but Murhapuro keeps it at a distance.
Murhapuro throws a right hand that misses
and Polus counters with a nice uppercut.
Murhapuro cracks Polus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Murhapuro fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Polus on the side of the head.
Pate Murhapuro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murhapuro misses with a hook to the body
and Polus counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murhapuro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Polus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murhapuro throws an off balance right hand
enabling Polus to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Murhapuro lands with a cross.
Murhapuro looks to throw the jab but Polus is out of range.
Murhapuro throws an off balance right hand
and Polus counters with a straight right hand.
Murhapuro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Polus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murhapuro misses with a left hand
and Polus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murhapuro throws a lazy uppercut
and Polus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Polus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Murhapuro swings widly with a right hand
and Polus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murhapuro misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Polus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murhapuro misses with a hook
and Polus counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murhapuro throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Murhapuro misses with a hook
#KD2#
and Polus counters with a nice right hand that sends Murhapuro toppling to the canvas! Murhapuro scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Polus finish him?!#ROC2#Murhapuro is rocked!
Murhapuro misses with an uppercut
and Polus scores with a counter punch that sends Murhapuro to the canvas! Polus smells blood - he's punishing Murhapuro with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Murhapuro has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raminus Polus!
A very excited looking Raminus Polus made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
GC 367 Raledran vs Kuti
Date: Oct 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reese misses with a few strikes there.
Polus avoids the body shot from Reese.
Reese paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL#
Polus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reese, pushing him back against the cage.
Reese fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reese tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Polus's elbow.
Reese can't find room to land a body shot as Polus controls the action.
Polus stops a takedown attempt from Reese.
Polus lands a shoulder strike.
I was talking to Polus's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Polus lands with a light punch inside.
Polus prevents a body shot from Reese.
Polus lands with a short shot to the head.
Reese misses with the head strike.
Polus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Reese fails to land.
Reese is trying to break the clinch but Polus has him pressed against the cage.
Reese slows down the pace here.
Polus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Reese misses with the head strike.
Reese stalling in the clinch but Polus improves position.
Reese is trying to break the clinch but Polus is controlling him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Polus.
Reese is trying to break free.
Polus lands an uppercut.
Polus lands with a left to the head. #TD#
Polus decides to pull guard.
Reese looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Polus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reese is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Reese got a little sloppy there for a moment and Polus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Reese has managed to get both his arms back between Polus's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Polus is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Reese frees his head nicely. Oh but Polus has switched to an armbar! Reese is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Raminus Polus!
Raminus Polus thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Polus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tools tries to close the distance and clinch up but Polus swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Tools rushes Polus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tools jumps guard but Polus stands there with Tools around his waist. Tools gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tools blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD2#
Tools jumps guard and drags Polus to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Tools should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#SUB2#
Tools is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Polus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tools is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tools escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Polus gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB2#
Polus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tools has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Polus has managed to get both his arms back between Tools's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Tools had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Polus defends it easily.
Polus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tools swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Polus passes Tools's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Tools looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Tools is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Polus pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Polus passes into side control, despite Tools's attempt to control the position.
Tools wants to control but Polus postures up.
Tools is looking to regain half guard here but Polus keeps moving and retains side control.
Tools struggling a bit here.
Tools sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Polus is looking for a kimura here.
Tools is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Polus's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Polus's back!#T3##SUB2#
Polus fending off the submission attempt from Tools.
Polus manages to reverse the position and now he's in Tools's guard. Nice work there by Polus.
#SUB2#
Tools looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Polus passes into half guard.
Polus wants to pass to mount but Tools is defending the position. #T4#
Tools trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Polus manages to pass to mount!
#SUB#
Polus jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Tools is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Tools and Polus has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Tools holds on to Polus's head and controls the position momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tools gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Tools looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hungry Tools dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A big right from Polus misses.
Tools moves to clinch but Polus breaks away
enabling Polus to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Hungry Tools has been cut.
Tools wants to clinch but Polus slips to the side
and Polus scores with a counter punch that sends Tools to the canvas! Polus smells blood - he's punishing Tools with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Tools has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raminus Polus!
Raminus Polus thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zohan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Polus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zohan throws a shot from downtown. Polus moves away and avoids it.
Zohan throws a hook but Polus blocks it.
Polus sizes up Zohan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Polus staying out of range there.
Polus throws a big shot that misses.
Zohan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Polus sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Zohan has Polus up against the cage in a clinch.
Zohan blocking some punches.
Zohan struggles to land a body shot inside as Polus controls his hands.
Zohan misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zohan tries to throw a body punch but Polus avoids it by throwing Zohan back against the cage.
Zohan lands a body punch.
Zohan tries a body shot but Polus blocks it.
Polus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Polus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Polus lands with a left to the head.
Zohan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Polus backwards. #T1##BC#
Zohan breaks from the clinch.
Zohan slips under a jab from Polus.
Zohan misses with a right hand
and Polus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zohan throws a jab when Polus was well out of range.
Zohan sets himself, and Polus steps forward looking for the clinch! Zohan avoids it this time.
Zohan throws a lazy uppercut
and Polus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Zoltan Zohan has been cut.
Polus slips a straight right by Zohan.
Zoltan Zohan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zohan looks to land a right hand but Polus moved out of range.
It seemed like Polus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zohan misses with a jab to the body
and Polus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice uppercut there from Zohan.
Nice body punch from Zohan.
Polus moves out of range of the strikes.
Zohan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Polus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Polus misses with a hook.
Zohan misses with a shot to the body
and Polus counters with a stiff right hand.
Zohan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Zohan loads up on a big right hand but Polus slips the punch.
Zohan connects with the punch.#T2#
Zohan tests Polus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Polus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Polus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zohan.#CUT#It looks like Raminus Polus has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zohan. Polus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Polus wants to counter with a clinch but Zohan pushes him away.
Zohan scores with the left hand. Polus knows he should have avoided that one.
Zohan defending well as Polus loads up on a big left hand.
Zohan misses with a straight right.
Zohan connects with a jab.
Zohan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Polus drops his hands momentarily and Zohan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zohan missing with a left hand there. Polus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zohan just misses with a punch to the body.
Zohan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Polus is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Zohan looks to land a right hand but Polus moved out of range.#T3#
Polus slips a jab from Zohan.
Polus defending well as Zohan loads up on a big left hand.
Polus tries to clinch but Zohan is having none of it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zohan.
Zohan takes a swing at Polus's ribcage but misses.
Polus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zohan.
Zohan misses with a straight left.
Polus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zohan throws a sloppy body shot
and Zohan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Polus moves out of range as Zohan strikes.
Zohan lands an overhand right.
Zohan needs to keep his hands up - Polus had a free shot at his head there.
Polus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zohan.
The fighters circling - Polus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zohan throwing a counter right hand but Polus manages to avoid it.
Zohan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Zohan throws a looping overhand right but Polus ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Zohan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Polus throws out the jab.
Polus slips a jab from Zohan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zohan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zohan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A big right from Zohan misses.
Polus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zohan looks to land a left hand but Polus moved out of range nicely.
Zohan misses with a straight left.
Zohan throws out a loose jab but Polus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Polus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A left lands for Zohan.
Polus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zohan.
A big left from Zohan misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Polus tries to clinch up.
Polus throws a jab but it's blocked by Zohan.
Zohan cracks Polus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoltan Zohan dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Polus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zohan missing with a left hand there. Polus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Polus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zohan looks to land a right hand but Polus moved out of range.
Polus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zohan throws a hook but Polus avoids it easily.
Polus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zohan throws a jab but it's blocked by Polus.
Zohan misses with a hook to the body
enabling Polus to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Polus clinches up with Zohan and pushes him back against the cage.
Polus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zohan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Polus can do to turn this around?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Polus.
Zohan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Polus or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Zohan.
Polus is trying to pull guard but Zohan has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Polus successfully pulls guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zohan is looking to stand up but Polus won't let him. #T1#
Polus is controlling Zohan's posture.#SUB2#
Polus looking for a guillotine here but Zohan defends easily.
#SUB2#
Polus pushes a forearm under Zohan's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Zohan is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Raminus Polus!
An out of breath Raminus Polus thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Bakhtiari - just one landing.
A big right from Bakhtiari misses.
Polus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Polus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bakhtiari is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Polus.
Bakhtiari misses with an uppercut. Polus saw that one coming.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bakhtiari.#CUT#It looks like Raminus Polus has been cut.
Bakhtiari lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Polus has Bakhtiari up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Bakhtiari escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Polus needs to keep his hands up - Bakhtiari had a free shot at his head there.
David Bakhtiari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Polus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bakhtiari scores with a jab to the head.
Polus takes one to the chin there.
Bakhtiari fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Polus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bakhtiari throws out a loose jab but Polus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Polus tries to clinch up but Bakhtiari circles away and keeps his distance.
Bakhtiari ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Polus moves out of range as Bakhtiari strikes.
Polus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bakhtiari scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
Polus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Polus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bakhtiari is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Polus.
Polus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Polus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bakhtiari.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bakhtiari lunges at Polus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Polus's hand.
Polus has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bakhtiari lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bakhtiari bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2#
Polus closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Polus.
Bakhtiari swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Polus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Polus throws a punch but it's blocked by Bakhtiari. #TD2#
Polus jumps into guard, dragging Bakhtiari to the mat.
Bakhtiari postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Polus is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Bakhtiari frees his head nicely. Oh but Polus has switched to an armbar! Bakhtiari is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Raminus Polus!
A victorious Raminus Polus thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Fischer throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Polus was covering up waiting for the punch and Fischer finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Polus trying to keep a closed guard but Fischer is proving a slippery customer.
Fischer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fischer advances to half guard.
Fischer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fischer trying to control the action but Polus is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polus wants to get back to full guard but Fischer has mounted him!
Polus is squirming around, avoiding Fischer's attempts to control the action.
Fischer can't control as he wanted to and Polus manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #T1#
Fischer is looking to advance position but Polus won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Polus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Polus trying to control here.
Fischer performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Polus keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Polus is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Polus trying to control from the bottom.
Polus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Polus is trying is best to control the position here.
Fischer prevents Polus from improving his position.
Polus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Polus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fischer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Polus is pulling down on Fischer's head. It's preventing any offense from Fischer, at least for the moment.
Fischer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Fischer trying to control the position from guard on top but Polus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Polus is looking for a triangle but Fischer pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Polus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Polus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Polus has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Fischer has passed into side control.
Polus is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fischer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4#
Polus is concentrating on defense, preventing Fischer from advancing position.
Polus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fischer is working away from the top position though.
Polus wants to get back to full guard but Fischer has mounted him!
Polus sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Fischer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Polus keeps working.
Polus is looking to control Fischer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Polus avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Polus works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Fischer dominated that round.
That's time! Fischer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Fischer dives in and scores a takedown into Polus's guard.
Polus is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Polus is pressing down on Fischer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fischer is holding on for now.
Fischer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fischer tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Fischer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Polus pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Polus is looking for a kimura here.
Polus looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fischer wants to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB2#
Polus is looking for a kimura here.
Fischer is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Polus is looking for a kimura but Fischer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Polus to get the leverage. #ES#
Fischer pushes Polus off and gets back to his feet.
Fischer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Polus counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Polus.
Polus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Polus throws a punch but it's blocked by Fischer.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Polus.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD#
Fischer works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Polus pulls Fischer in close to his closed guard and prevents Fischer from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2##SUB2#
Polus has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Fischer 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 Polus.
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!
Polus stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Fischer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Polus can do to turn this around?
Polus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Polus is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fischer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Polus wants to control but Fischer is keeping busy.
#T3#
Polus wants to get back to full guard.
Polus is holding on to half guard well.
Fischer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Polus trying to control but Fischer postures up.
#SUB2#
Polus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fischer pulls his head out easily.
Polus is holding on to half guard well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Polus manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Polus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fischer defends it easily.#T4##SUB2#
Polus is looking for a triangle but Fischer pushes his legs off easily.
Fischer wants to control from the top but Polus keeps moving. #SUB2#
Polus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fischer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Fischer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Polus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fischer has managed to get both his arms back between Polus's legs - danger averted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Polus controls Fischer momentarily but Fischer frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Raminus Polus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Polus. #TD#
Fischer jumps guard and drags Polus to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Polus has gone for a leg lock! Fischer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Polus's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Polus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polus has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fischer trying to control the position from guard on top but Polus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Fischer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fischer trying to control but Polus is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Polus escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fischer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fischer trying to control but Polus is working from the bottom.
Fischer is really struggling to control Polus but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Polus has his hands on Fischer's head, controlling the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Polus's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Polus is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Polus is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB2#
Polus goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Fischer turns into him and now he's in Polus's guard.
Fischer wants to control from the top but Polus keeps moving. #T3#
Fischer throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Polus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fischer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Polus looking for a guillotine here but Fischer defends easily.
Polus keeping moving, preventing Fischer from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Fischer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Polus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fischer has managed to get both his arms back between Polus's legs - danger averted.
Fischer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Polus looking for a guillotine here but Fischer defends easily.
#SUB2#
Polus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fischer defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Polus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fischer defends well.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Raminus Polus.
I think Polus 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raminus Polus!
A very excited looking Raminus Polus made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 02, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Till.#CUT2#It looks like Raminus Polus has been cut.
Polus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CL2#
Till forces Polus back against the cage and clinches.
Polus misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Polus fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Polus.
Polus lands a left hand.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Till trying to stall but Polus improves his position.
Polus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Till looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A right hand to the body from Polus.
Till lands a hook to the side of the head.
Polus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Till misses with a body punch.
Polus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Polus - that landed with a thud.
Polus being controlled against the cage.
Polus working aggressively here.
#T1#
Polus digs a right hand into Till's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Till's gas tank.
Polus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Till trying to control the position but instead, Polus has worked for underhooks and has pushed Till into the cage.#TD2#
Till lands a takedown into guard.
Till must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Polus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Polus has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Till doesn't defend quickly enough and Polus has managed to lock this one up! Can Till escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Polus on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Raminus Polus!
Raminus Polus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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