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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
A&E's MARQUEE 2
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Polen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Queel napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SU#
Polen has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Polen misses with a low kick.
Queel changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD#
Polen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Queel is trying is best to control the position here.
Queel 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.
Queel manages to get to full guard.
Queel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Queel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Queel stopping the sweep attempt from Polen.
Queel wants to control from the top but Polen keeps moving.
Queel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Polen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Polen keeping moving, preventing Queel from controlling successfully.
Queel won't allow Polen to sweep him here.
Queel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Polen is looking to improve his position.
Queel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Polen wants to get back to his feet.
Queel has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Tokyo. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Queel not doing much here.
Polen won't allow Queel to pass to mount.
Queel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Queel throwing shots but Polen is blocking nicely. #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.
Queel is looking to advance position but Polen won't allow it.
Queel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Queel tries to pass to full mount but Polen defends it.
Queel performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Polen pushes Queel up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Polen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from Polen does no damage.
Queel with the counter takedown but Polen avoids it easily.#T3##CL#
Polen moves into the clinch.
Queel tries to score a body lock takedown but Polen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Polen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Polen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD#
Polen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Queel quickly recovers to half guard.
Queel gets back to full guard.
Polen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Queel looks winded!
Queel is pulling down on Polen's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Polen tries to stand but Queel is controlling from the bottom. #T4#
Queel pulls Polen in close to prevent any damage.
Queel wants to sweep here but Polen controlling him for the moment.
Polen wanted to stand there but Queel had control of the position.
Queel trying to control the position.
Polen being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Polen swinging wildly here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Polen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Polen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikica Polen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Polen misses with a head kick.
Queel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Polen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Queel to the mat! Queel manages to get full guard.
Queel trying to strike off his back.
Polen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Queel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Polen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Queel looking to control.
Queel looking for a sweep. Not yet Queel, not yet.
Queel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Queel is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Polen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Queel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Polen has managed to get both his arms back between Queel's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Queel 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.
Queel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Queel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SU#
Polen gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL#
Polen rushes Queel and presses him up against the cage.
Polen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Queel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Queel goes for a takedown attempt but Polen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Polen throws a leg kick but Queel checks it.
Polen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Queel can do to turn this around?
Danga de danga de dang - Polen scores with a four punch combination!
Polen fails to land with a series of punches.
#T2#
Queel avoids the head kick by Polen.
#TD#
Polen gets a takedown into half guard.
Queel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Queel is looking to control Polen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Queel avoid being mounted?
Polen tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Queel is trying to maintain the position but Polen is very close to passing his half guard.
Polen wants to stand but Queel has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T3#
Queel is looking to improve his position.
Polen tries to stand but can't do so whilst Queel controls his leg.
Queel trying to control from the bottom.
It looks like Polen is going to stand back up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Polen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Polen is looking to stand up but Queel won't let him. #SU#
Polen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Queel, up you get!
Polen throws a series of strikes that have Queel backpedaling.
#T4#
Polen throws a looping overhand right but Queel ducks down to avoid it.
Queel with the counter takedown but Polen avoids it easily.#CL#
Polen has closed the distance and engaged Queel in a clinch.
#BC#
Polen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Polen clinches up with Queel and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Polen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Polen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Polen pushes Queel up against the cage in a clinch.
Queel is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Polen is defending well.
Queel tries to score a body lock takedown but Polen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nikica Polen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of YaDaruis Queel.#BC#
Polen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Polen instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikica Polen dominated that second 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. 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#
Queel avoids the head kick by Polen.
Polen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Polen throws a series of punches but Queel avoids them all with ease.
Polen tries a head kick but it misses.
Queel feints the counter takedown.
Polen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Polen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Polen clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Queel lands a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Queel wants to pass the guard but Polen is keeping the position.
Queel forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Queel prevents Polen from standing back up.
Queel sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nikica Polen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Queel trying to advance position but Polen counters by regaining guard. #SUB#
Queel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Queel is stalling in the full guard.
Queel's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Polen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Queel is one step ahead there.
Polen keeping moving, preventing Queel from controlling successfully.
Queel sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Polen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Queel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Polen lands a nice shot that snaps Queel's head back.
Queel avoids a punch combination nicely.
And Queel tries to counter it with a takedown but Polen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Polen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Polen darts in and clinches Queel up against the cage.
Queel tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T4#
Queel goes for a takedown attempt but Polen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Polen moves into the clinch.#BC#
Polen breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Polen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Polen is pressed up against the cage. Queel has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Polen down to the mat. Polen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nikica Polen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of YaDaruis Queel.#CL#
Polen closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Polen is trying to force a seperation but Queel has the dominant position.
Queel drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
YaDaruis Queel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nikica Polen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC#
Polen breaks from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikica Polen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Polen 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikica Polen!
Nikica Polen was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 41
Date: Jun 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oscar fails with the takedown.
Oscar 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.
Oscar misses with a double jab.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Oscar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jones.
Good leg kick by Jones.
Oscar shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Darwin Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Oscar.
Jones jabs Oscar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Jones finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Oscar unleashes a big counter combination but Jones bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jones blocks a head kick by Oscar.
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jones checks a low kick from Oscar.#T1#
Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL#
Jones rushes Oscar and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Jones closes the distance and pushes Oscar back into the cage.#BC#
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Oscar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jones tries to work over Oscar's front leg with a kick but Oscar checks it.
Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones digs a good hook to Oscar's body.
Oscar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jones.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Oscar as he jumps to the side.
Oscar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2#
Jones throws a series of strikes that have Oscar backpedaling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oscar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jones looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Oscar.
Oscar looks winded!
Oscar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Jones can't do much from the bottom here.
Jones holding on.#T3#
Jones is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Oscar off and has taken his back!
Jones controlling well, preventing Oscar from escaping the position.
Jones trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Oscar doesn't escape.
Jones'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.
Jones seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Oscar for as long as he can get away with.#T4##SUB#
Jones tightening his grip on Oscar, looking for the choke.
Oscar wants to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darwin Jones dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Oscar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Jones keeps the fight on the outside.
Oscar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jones sprawls well. Jones wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Oscar gets slowly back to his feet.#CL#
Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Oscar, pushing him back against the cage.
Oscar fails to pull guard.
Darwin Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Oscar.#BC#
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones swings away with a body shot that misses
and Oscar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Oscar fails to land the takedown.
Oscar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oscar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Oscar is breathing heavily.
Jones works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Oscar as he jumps to the side.
Oscar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
Jones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Oscar avoids it.
Jones lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Oscar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Oscar can't break the clinch.
#T2#
Jones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Oscar just stands there and leans against the cage.
Oscar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jones avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Oscar letting Jones take a breather here.
Oscar is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jones.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
Jones prevents the takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC#
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Jones fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Oscar takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CL#
Jones has closed the distance and engaged Oscar in a clinch.
Oscar looking to slow down the pace here.
Jones crunches a lovely knee into Oscar's ribcage.
Jones lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Alex Oscar has been cut.
Jones landing knees to the head.
Jones tries a body shot but Oscar blocks it.
Jones is struggling to control the position.
Oscar letting Jones take a breather here.#T4#
Jones landing knees to the body.
Jones using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Oscar is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jones gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones scores a nice knee to the body.
#TD#
Jones decides to pull guard.
Jones has Oscar pulled in close to control his posture.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones seems keen to control Oscar's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darwin Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alex Oscar's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Oscar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Oscar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Oscar fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jones lands a leg kick that knocks Oscar off balance momentarily.
Jones stuns Oscar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice cross by Jones.#CL#
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oscar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Oscar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Darwin Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones lands a nice leg kick that just misses Oscar's sensitive parts. #T1##CL#
Jones moves into the clinch.
Oscar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Oscar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
Oscar avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.
Oscar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oscar blocks a body shot from Jones. #BC#
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A good leg kick by Jones.
Jones lands a leg kick that knocks Oscar off balance momentarily.
A good leg kick by Jones. #T2#
Jones throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Oscar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Oscar circles away.#CL2#
Oscar gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oscar can do to turn this around?
Oscar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
Darwin Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Oscar.
Oscar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head kick from Oscar lands but Jones takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oscar tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jones defends well and Oscar ends up having to push Jones into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jones throws a shot to the body.
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Oscar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.
Darwin Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3##CL#
Jones moves into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Oscar is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Jones is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jones unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD#
Jones jumps guard and drags Oscar to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Oscar defends easily.
Jones is pulling down on Oscar's head. It's preventing any offense from Oscar, at least for the moment.
Darwin Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Jones wants to stand up but Oscar is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones 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#
Jones keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darwin Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jones 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darwin Jones!
After the fight, Darwin Jones was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 41
Date: Jun 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Woodard has Soldic up against the cage in a clinch.
Woodard crunches a lovely knee into Soldic's ribcage.#BC2#
Woodard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Soldic lands a two punch combo.
Soldic is looking to clinch.
Woodard goes for a double leg but Soldic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Soldic continues to drive forward.
Soldic is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
Soldic instigates a clinch.
Woodard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Woodard tries to land knees in the clinch but Soldic avoids the damage to the body.
Woodard tries to score a body lock takedown but Soldic shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Woodard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Soldic darts in and clinches Woodard up against the cage.
Soldic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Soldic is pushing Woodard up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T1#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Woodard has Soldic pushed against the cage.
Soldic wants to get back to striking at distance but Woodard won't allow it.
#BC2#
Woodard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Woodard or perhaps it was just good defense by Soldic, which made it look bad.
Mateo Soldic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vernon Woodard.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Woodard is defended easily by Soldic.
Woodard shoots and misses
letting Soldic counter with a right hand. #T2#
Soldic tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Woodard counters with a single leg into guard. Soldic didn't expect that. #ES#
Soldic has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Woodard off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Soldic lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soldic lands with a cross. #CL#
Soldic clinches with his opponent.
Woodard jumps guard but Soldic turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Soldic is leaning against Woodard and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Soldic is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Woodard looks winded!
Woodard looking to stall.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Soldic takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Soldic lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Soldic has Woodard pushed against the cage.
Soldic dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Soldic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Soldic'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.#BC#
Soldic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Soldic gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Soldic breaks the clinch.
Woodard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Soldic.#T4#
Woodard swats away the attempt to clinch by Soldic.#CL#
Soldic moves into range and clinches up with Woodard.#TD2#
Woodard decides to pull guard. #SU#
Soldic stands and steps away. Woodard gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Soldic clinches with his opponent.
Soldic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Woodard's elbow.
Soldic is trying to break the clinch but Woodard has him pressed against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Soldic.
Woodard tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Soldic slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soldic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mateo Soldic dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Woodard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Soldic, pushing him back against the cage.
Soldic is trying to force a seperation but Woodard has the dominant position.
Woodard tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Soldic smiles and moves away.
Woodard fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Soldic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Soldic tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Soldic darts in and clinches Woodard up against the cage.#BC#
Soldic manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Soldic pushes Woodard up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Soldic manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Soldic clinches up against the cage.
Soldic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mateo Soldic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A shot in the inside from Woodard. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Soldic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Woodard tries for a takedown. No joy.
Soldic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Woodard.#BC2#
Woodard breaks from the clinch.
Soldic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL#
Soldic clinches up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Woodard just misses with a elbow thrown towards Soldic's brow.
The referee calls for Soldic to work.
Woodard is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Soldic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Soldic is trying to break free.
Soldic digs a right hand into Woodard's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Woodard's gas tank. #T2#
Woodard wants to take the fight to the mat but Soldic manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mateo Soldic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vernon Woodard.
Woodard has Soldic pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Soldic manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Woodard is breathing heavily.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Soldic.
Soldic stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Woodard jumps guard but Soldic stands there with Woodard around his waist. Woodard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Woodard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Soldic tries to land knees in the clinch but Woodard avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Soldic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Soldic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Woodard can do to turn this around?
Woodard has a takedown stuffed.
Soldic wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Woodard is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Soldic.#T3#
Nice body punch from Soldic. #CL#
Soldic pushes Woodard up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Soldic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Woodard avoids the head kick by Soldic.
Woodard replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Soldic blocks it well.
Soldic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Soldic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Woodard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Soldic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Soldic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Woodard swats away the attempt to clinch by Soldic.#CL2#
Woodard gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
Woodard is looking for a takedown.
Woodard jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Soldic walks away with a smile on his face. Woodard gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Soldic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Soldic sets himself, and Woodard steps forward looking for the clinch! Soldic avoids it this time.
Soldic closes the distance and clinches up with Woodard, looking for a takedown. Soldic pushes Woodard against the cage but Woodard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Soldic rushes Woodard and presses him up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Soldic.
#TD2#
Woodard has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Soldic uses from the top position. #SU#
Soldic stands and steps away. Woodard gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Soldic stalks Woodard and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Woodard's face. Woodard staggers backwards, shaken.
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!
Soldic doesn't manage to clinch there - Woodard circles away.
Soldic tries to clinch there but Woodard circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mateo Soldic dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Soldic clinches.
Woodard keeps control of Soldic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Soldic works on Woodard's body with a couple of short punches.
Woodard has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Soldic after a bit of a struggle.
Woodard working hard to break the clinch.
Soldic prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC2#
Woodard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Woodard takes one on the button.
Soldic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woodard with a poor takedown #CL#
and Soldic holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mateo Soldic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vernon Woodard.
Woodard goes for a takedown attempt but Soldic pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Woodard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Woodard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mateo Soldic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Soldic shoots in and bounces Woodard off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T1##SU#
Soldic gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Woodard avoids a kick to the body.
#TD#
Soldic gets the takedown into side control.
Woodard is looking to get back to his feet here but Soldic is keeping cool and he's managed to take Woodard's back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soldic is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T2#
Soldic has the hooks in. Woodard is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T3#
Soldic keeps control of the position easily here as Woodard tries to buck him off.
Soldic avoiding Woodard 's attempts to control his hands. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Woodard is trying to roll into a better position but Soldic has get a rear naked choke and Woodard is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mateo Soldic! |
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Event:
WCF 24.5: Khan vs Zane
Date: Jun 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rader looks to land a right hand but Juti moved out of range.#CL2#
Juti gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Juti pulls guard.
Juti trying to control the position.
Rader is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Juti wants to improve his position but instead Rader has moved into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juti wants to control but Rader is keeping busy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Juti can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1##SUB#
Rader is looking for a kimura but Juti is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rader to get the leverage. #SUB#
Juti is trying to control Rader's posture. Rader takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Juti! Rader is rotating here... this could be the end... Juti is out! Rader has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dennis Rader!
Dennis Rader was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
G | 9 : McGraugh x Mckean 2
Date: Jun 03, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paul drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A jab from Paul does it's job there.
Paul digs a good body shot into Nielsen's ribs.#TD#
Nielsen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Paul pushes Nielsen away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Nielsen gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T1##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nielsen thuds a left hand into Paul's body.
Paul scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Paul tries a low kick but Nielsen avoids it.
Nielsen shoots and misses
and Paul counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Nielsen! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyler Paul! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 984 Round 2
Date: May 23, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pyke throws a right and a left that Polen avoids nicely. #TD2#
Polen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Pyke drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Polen dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Pyke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Polen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Pyke kicks Polen off and gets to his feet.
Pyke shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Pyke takes the fight into the clinch.
Pyke can't get the takedown.
#BC#
Polen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Polen clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Pyke is trying to drag Polen to the mat but Polen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nikica Polen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monty Pyke.
Pyke tries to pull guard but Polen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Polen gets underhooks to prevent Pyke's takedown attempt.
Polen tries to break the clinch but Pyke is controlling the position.
Pyke tries to score a body lock takedown but Polen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pyke drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pyke is working for takedown but Polen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pyke looks winded!
Pyke stops a takedown attempt from Polen.
Polen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Polen taking a breather.#T2##BC#
Polen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Polen closes the distance and clinches up with Pyke, looking for a takedown. Polen pushes Pyke against the cage but Pyke circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pyke fails with a takedown attempt.
Pyke looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pyke tries to clinch there but Polen circles away.
Polen swats away the attempt to clinch by Pyke.
Polen throwing a counter right hand but Pyke manages to avoid it.#CL#
Polen clinches with his opponent.
Pyke goes for a takedown in the clinch but Polen prevents it.
Polen tries to break free but Pyke pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Pyke drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pyke takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Pyke tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC#
Polen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Polen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pyke sprawls well initially but Polen persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SU#
Polen postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Pyke to stand up.
Pyke shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Polen as he jumps to the side.
Polen with the inside leg kick.
Pyke closes the distance looking to clinch
and Polen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Polen scores with a nice body kick.
#CL#
Polen closes the distance and pushes Pyke back into the cage.#BC#
Polen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Polen scores with a three punch combo!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Pyke closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Polen prevents a body shot from Pyke.
Polen is trying to break the clinch but Pyke has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Polen breaks the clinch.
Pyke tries to clinch up.
Polen quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Polen throws a sloppy head kick and Pyke moves out of range easily.
Polen throws a series of punches but Pyke avoids them all with ease.
Polen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Polen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#CL#
Pyke gets tackled into the cage by Polen. Polen maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikica Polen 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#
Pyke darts in looking for a takedown but Polen gets double underhooks and turns Pyke into the cage.
Polen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pyke can do to turn this around?
Pyke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Polen.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Polen here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Polen catches Pyke with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Polen throws a head kick that misses.
Polen lands a really nice looking cross but Pyke seems unphased.
#TD2#
Pyke closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Polen quickly recovers to half guard.
Pyke seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Polen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Pyke is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Polen is looking for a sweep. Pyke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pyke controlling the action here.
Polen is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Polen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pyke controlling the action here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pyke lands a nice short elbow.
Polen wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Pyke is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Polen is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Monty Pyke!
A victorious Monty Pyke thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Nikica Polen had this to say: 'I lost and I will come back stronger.'. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 984 Round 1
Date: May 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Polen is fending him off so far but Ferguson persists. Nope, Polen circles away and we're back to standing.
Ferguson tries to clinch up but Polen circles away and keeps his distance.
Ferguson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Polen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Polen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A head kick misses from Ferguson.
Ferguson shoots in for a double leg but Polen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Polen shapes to counter with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Ferguson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferguson throws a looping overhand right but Polen ducks down to avoid it.
Polen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ferguson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Polen drives through and clinches with Ferguson against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Ferguson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ferguson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Polen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Polen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Polen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ferguson can't keep his opponent in guard - Polen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Polen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Polen wants to pass to mount but Ferguson is defending the position.
Polen is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Let's hope that Polen 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.
Polen prevents Ferguson from standing back up.
Ferguson tries to roll over but Polen keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Polen seems content to control.
It looks like Polen might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ferguson wants to improve his position but Polen is controlling well.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL#
Ferguson clinches up against the cage.
Ferguson struggles to land a body shot inside as Polen controls his hands.
Ferguson gets through Polen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Polen is trying to pull guard but Ferguson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Ferguson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Polen is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ferguson to the mat. Ferguson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Polen distracts Ferguson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ferguson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Polen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ferguson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Polen on the ground.
Polen won't allow Ferguson to get back to his feet. #T4#
Polen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ferguson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ferguson wants to sweep but no luck.
Polen 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. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Ferguson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nikica Polen 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.#R2#
Ferguson shoots for a double leg takedown but Polen sprawls well. He's pushed Ferguson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Polen but Polen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Polen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ferguson.
Anthony Ferguson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Ferguson gets caught flat footed, as Polen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Polen preventing the sweep.
Polen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Polen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ferguson trying to control the position.
#T1#
Polen advances to half guard. #SU2#
Polen postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Ferguson to stand up. #CL#
Ferguson closes the distance and pushes Polen back into the cage.
Ferguson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Polen to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Ferguson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Polen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Polen scores with a takedown into Ferguson's guard.
Nikica Polen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ferguson is trying to control the position but Polen postures up.
Polen trying to control but Ferguson is working from the bottom. #T2#
Polen pushes down on Ferguson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ferguson is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferguson won't allow Polen to pass to mount.
Ferguson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
Polen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ferguson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T3#
Polen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ferguson wants to improve his position but Polen is controlling well.
Polen trying to control the pace.
Ferguson gets back to full guard.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Polen drops back looking for a leg! Ferguson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ferguson manages to kick Polen off! Polen jumps back into Ferguson's guard.
Ferguson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Polen controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Polen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ferguson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Polen is in Ferguson's guard.
Ferguson is controlling Polen's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikica Polen 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 eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ferguson fails with the takedown.
Ferguson dives in and grabs Polen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Polen pushes down on Ferguson's head and hops out.#TD2#
Polen feints and as Ferguson raises his hands in defense, Polen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Ferguson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Polen is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD#
Polen is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ferguson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Polen to the mat. Polen regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferguson preventing the sweep.
Polen is controlling Ferguson's posture.
Polen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Polen has Ferguson pulled in close to control his posture.
Polen thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T1#
Polen seems keen to control Ferguson's posture.#SUB2#
Ferguson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Polen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ferguson has managed to get both his arms back between Polen's legs - danger averted.
Polen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ferguson is one step ahead there.
Ferguson trying to control the position from guard on top but Polen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Polen is trying to control the position but Ferguson postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Polen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Polen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL#
Ferguson clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Polen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ferguson with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Polen counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Ferguson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferguson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Polen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ferguson sprawls well. Ferguson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Polen gets slowly back to his feet.
Polen shoots for a double leg takedown but Ferguson sprawls well. He's pushed Polen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ferguson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Polen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Polen tries to clinch up.
Polen avoids the head kick by Ferguson.
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Polen as he jumps to the side.
Ferguson tries to clinch but Polen is having none of it.
Polen fails to land the takedown.
Ferguson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A clash of legs there as Polen blocks the low kick.#TD#
Ferguson drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Polen manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T4#
Polen looking for a takedown.
Ferguson wants a takedown but no success here.
Come on Polen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Polen wants to take the fight to the mat but Ferguson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ferguson misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferguson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Polen smiles and moves away.
Polen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ferguson avoids it really well and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nikica Polen.
I've got Polen 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight for Nikica Polen!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Nikica Polen!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Nikica Polen!
Nikica Polen wins by unanimous decision!
Nikica Polen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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