PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Polock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Finch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Polock
vs
Finch

190 cm
26
235 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

200 cm
19
285 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jan Polock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Mark Finch!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finch tries to clinch but Polock moves out of range.
Finch throws a leg kick but Polock moved away.
Finch throws a leg kick
and Polock counters with a solid body kick.
A low kick from Finch is predictable there
enabling Polock to counter with a crisp jab.

It looks like Mark Finch has been cut.
A low kick from Finch is predictable there
and Polock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Polock connects with a nice looking jab.
Finch looks gassed!
Finch misses with a low kick.
Finch tries to close the distance and clinch up but Polock swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Polock forces Finch back against the cage and clinches.
Polock wants to get back to striking at distance but Finch won't allow it.
Finch tries to stall but Polock uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Polock tries to pull guard but Finch won't allow it.
Polock wants to get back to striking at distance but Finch won't allow it.
Polock tries to pull guard but Finch forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Finch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Polock has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Finch throws an elbow but misses.
Polock is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Finch to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Polock. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Finch misses with an elbow over the top.
Polock blocks the elbow strike.
Polock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Polock avoids the elbow strike from Finch, against the cage.
Polock wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Finch has him pressed against the cage.
Polock blocks the elbow strike.
Polock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Finch misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Polock.
Finch looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Polock is trying to break free.
Polock scores with a shoulder strike.

That has opened up Mark Finch's cut even more.
Polock wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Finch throws an elbow but misses.
Finch missing with knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Finch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Polock blocks it with crossed arms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polock is trying to force a seperation but Finch has the dominant position.
Polock changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Finch fights it off and pushes away nicely.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Polock avoiding damage as Finch throws knees to the body.
Finch is trying to stall.
With the fighters up against the cage, Finch throws an elbow but misses.
Polock managing to block the knees to the body from Finch.
Finch lands an elbow inside.
Finch missing with knees 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!
Polock wants to break free but Finch has control.
Finch throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Finch missing with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Finch stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Polock misses with a body punch.
Finch avoiding damage.
Polock is trying to stall.
Polock has a couple of punches blocked by Finch.
Finch dodges an elbow strike from Polock.
Polock blocks an elbow strike.
Polock blocks an elbow strike.
Polock blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Polock wants to break the clinch but can't.
Finch creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Polock stalling in the clinch but Finch improves position.
Polock is trying to break the clinch but Finch is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Polock blocks it with crossed arms.
Polock wants to break free but Finch has control.
Finch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Polock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Finch backwards.
Finch misses with an elbow over the top.
Polock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Finch avoids it.
Polock tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Finch smiles and moves away.
Jan Polock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Polock looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Finch!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Polock tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Polock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Finch's cut.
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.

Polock checks a leg kick.
Finch throws a leg kick that is checked
and Polock counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Polock shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Finch as he jumps to the side.
Polock looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Finch connects with a leg kick. Polock looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Finch throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Finch is predictable there
letting Polock counter with a right hand.
Polock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Finch is looking to score with low kicks.
Finch is looking to land body kicks.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Polock.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Polock. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Finch tries to land a leg kick but Polock saw it coming and moves away.
Finch throws a leg kick but Polock checks it.
Finch thows a leg kick but Polock checks it
and Polock counters with a nice body kick.
Finch is breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Polock.
Polock dips to his left and cracks Finch with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Polock shoots in for a takedown but Finch shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Polock has managed to clinch.
Finch trying to stall but Polock improves his position.

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

Polock shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Finch manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Finch being controlled here, momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

We're going to have a standup here because Jan Polock wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Polock tries for a takedown but Finch sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Finch tries to clinch up.
Finch throws a wild body kick that Polock sees coming a mile off.
Finch throws a half hearted mid kick.
Polock on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jan Polock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Polock closes the distance and pushes Finch back into the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Finch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polock drops down looking for an ankle pick but Finch pulls his leg out and moves away.
Polock lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

The cut above Mark Finch's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

Polock clinches.
Polock looking for a takedown.
Polock dodges an elbow strike from Finch.
Polock looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Finch throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Polock is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Finch lands a nice elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Polock jumps into guard, dragging Finch to the mat.
Polock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Finch is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finch looking to sit in guard and control but Polock gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Finch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jan Polock dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mark Finch'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 get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Finch pushes Polock up against the cage in a clinch.
Finch is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Polock has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Finch tries to land knees in the clinch but Polock avoids the damage to the body.
Polock is trying to pull guard but Finch turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Finch connects with a nasty looking knee right to Polock's face.
Finch taking a breather.
Finch gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Polock struggles to land a body shot inside as Finch controls his hands.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Polock here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Polock is trying to force a seperation but Finch has the dominant position.
Polock is trying to stall.
Polock wants to break the clinch but can't.
Polock jumps guard but Finch stands there with Polock around his waist. Polock gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Finch'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.
With the fighters up against the cage, Finch throws an elbow but misses.
Polock tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Finch just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Polock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Polock blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Finch creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Polock's defenses.
Polock blocks an elbow strike from Finch.
Finch is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Finch keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Polock's efforts to push away.
Polock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Finch's elbow.
Polock blocks the elbow strike.
Polock wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Finch has him pressed against the cage.
Finch creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Polock's defenses.
Mark Finch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Polock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Polock gets a clinch.

Polock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot lands for Polock.
Finch tries to work over Polock's front leg with a kick but Polock checks it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Polock.
Finch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finch tries to work over Polock's front leg with a kick but Polock checks it.

Polock gets a clinch.
Finch is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Polock is defending well for now.
Finch tries to land a knee to the head but Polock blocks with his arms.
Polock jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Finch walks away with a smile on his face. Polock gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Polock's jab looks to have found its range, popping Finch under the eye.

Polock pushes Finch up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finch wants to stall.
Polock manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Finch pushes off an throws an elbow but Polock leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

Polock manages to break the clinch.
Polock checks a leg kick nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Polock. Those never looked like landing.
Finch misses with a low kick.
Mark Finch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Polock is defended easily by Finch.

Polock has closed the distance and engaged Finch in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finch tries a knee to the head but Polock blocks it.
Polock blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Finch pushes off an throws an elbow but Polock leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Finch prevents a takedown attempt there.
Finch misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Finch throws an elbow but misses.
Polock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Finch comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Polock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Finch tries a knee to the head but Polock blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Polock lands a right hand that snaps the head of Finch backwards.

Mark Finch's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Finch looking to throw knees to the head but Polock is blocking nicely.
Polock tries to pull guard but Finch holds him up against the cage and eventually Polock drops back down to his feet.
Jan Polock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Polock blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

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 Jan Polock.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Polock, 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 James Glass scores the fight for Jan Polock!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Jan Polock!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Jan Polock!

Jan Polock wins by unanimous decision!