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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jan Polish Power (ranked 24115 p4p, 5331 weight class) and Jim Reynolds (ranked 607 p4p, 544 weight class). Jim Reynolds will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
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Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jan Polish Power!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Polish Power throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Reynolds's waist but Reynolds gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Polish Power off to one side.
Polish Power blocks a head kick by Reynolds.
Polish Power looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Polish Power has been working on his boxing with his coaches at London MMA Club in the buildup to the fight.
Reynolds drives through and clinches with Polish Power against the cage.
Polish Power pulls Reynolds into guard.
Reynolds's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Polish Power is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Polish Power seems keen to control Reynolds's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reynolds has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Polish Power is proving hard to escape from.
Polish Power wants to sweep here but Reynolds controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polish Power is working hard here to advance position.
Polish Power on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Polish Power tries to get out of the position.
Polish Power looking to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Polish Power keeping moving, preventing Reynolds from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Reynolds tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Polish Power clinches up against the cage.
Polish Power tries to pull guard but Reynolds forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Polish Power lands a takedown into guard.
Reynolds 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.
Polish Power trying to control but Reynolds is working from the bottom.
Polish Power won't allow Reynolds to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polish Power cracks Reynolds with a solid left hand.
Reynolds wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Reynolds is on top in guard.
Reynolds postures up.
Reynolds passes Polish Power's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Reynolds is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Polish Power wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polish Power is doing well to control the position and prevent Reynolds from advancing to side control.
Polish Power looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Polish Power is looking for a sweep. Reynolds is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Reynolds is trying to control the action in half guard but Polish Power is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Polish Power wants to control but Reynolds is keeping busy.
Polish Power tries to roll over but Reynolds keeps him under control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Reynolds seems to be working for a kimura but Polish Power defends the submission attempt.
Reynolds thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jim Reynolds will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A head kick misses from Reynolds.
Polish Power takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Reynolds tries a head kick but it misses.
Reynolds throws a lazy head kick
and Polish Power decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Reynolds's guard.
Polish Power scoring with some ground and pound.
Reynolds trying to keep a closed guard but Polish Power is proving a slippery customer.
Reynolds has momentary wrist control but Polish Power slips an elbow through the middle.
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.
Polish Power won't allow Reynolds to get back to his feet.
Polish Power cracks Reynolds with a solid left hand.
Polish Power keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Reynolds's head.
Polish Power is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polish Power lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Polish Power lands a couple of digs.
Polish Power keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Reynolds's head.
Polish Power lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Reynolds keeping moving, preventing Polish Power from controlling successfully.
Polish Power working some strikes from top position.
Polish Power working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Polish Power trying to control but Reynolds is working from the bottom.
Polish Power stands up over Reynolds, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Reynolds 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.
Reynolds controls Polish Power momentarily but Polish Power frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polish Power is in close to Reynolds's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Polish Power lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Polish Power is pushing down on Reynolds's leg trying to pass to half guard. Reynolds is fighting to maintain full guard but Polish Power has managed to sneak the leg through.
Polish Power is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reynolds can do to turn this around?
Reynolds strikes from the bottom but Polish Power uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Polish Power looks up at the clock and then as Reynolds takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Polish Power smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Reynolds is rocked!
Reynolds tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Polish Power working the ground and pound from side control.
Reynolds is still in real trouble! Can Polish Power finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Polish Power in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Reynolds looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Polish Power turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jan Polish Power!
A less than humble Jan Polish Power misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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