PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dragan Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Van Pol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dragan Law had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Law
vs
Pol

175 cm
26
168 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

175 cm
25
165 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

The Big Kabosh

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dragan Law!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Van Pol!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Law checks a leg kick nicely.

Law has closed the distance and engaged Pol in a clinch.
Pol throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pol working aggressively here.
We've been hearing reports that Law has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Law misses with some punches.
Law misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Law wants a takedown but no success here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pol.
Law has Pol pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pol manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Law tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Law misses with a short punch on the inside.
Law letting Pol take a breather here.
Pol tries to throw a body punch but Law avoids it by throwing Pol back against the cage.
Pol scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pol.
Pol misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pol slows down the pace here.
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!
Law is trying to drag Pol to the mat but Pol just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dragan Law. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pol lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Law.
Pol lands with a light punch inside.
Law working aggressively here.
Pol lands with a light punch inside.
Law goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pol prevents it.
Pol throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Laws head.
Pol lands with a light punch inside.

Law is rocked!
Law blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oh Law is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pol taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pol swings wildly with an uppercut but Law uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pol throws a head punch that misses.
Pol has a couple of punches blocked by Law.
Law drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pol gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pol misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pol.
Pol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Law is working for takedown but Pol is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pol has a couple of punches blocked by Law.
Pol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pol throws a punch but it's blocked by Law.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Law.
Law blocking some punches.
Law blocking some punches.
Pol throws a head punch that misses.
Law misses with a hook from the clinch.
Law blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pol.
Pol swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Law blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Law blocks an uppercut.
Pol swings wildly with an uppercut but Law uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pol.
Pol misses with the head strike.
Law doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pol misses with some punches.
Pol effectively controlling the action here.
Law blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pol.
Pol throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Pol fails to land.
Law seems to have got his legs back now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pol.
A right hand to the body from Pol.
Pol scores with a shot to the side of Law's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Law.
Law blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pol doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pol scores with a shoulder strike.
Pol misses with a body punch.
Pol misses with some punches.

Law decides to pull guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Pol is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pol stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Law swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pol accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pol being controlled here momentarily.
Pol stopping the sweep attempt from Law.
Pol trying to control but Law is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Law manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Pol tries to hold on but Law pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Law cracks Pol with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

Law has control of Pol's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Pol regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Law landing strikes from the mount.
Law is landing with some decent strikes but Pol is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Law is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Pol is surviving well by controlling Law's body position as best he can.

Law swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Pol is now in Law's guard. A big mistake from Law there, giving up the dominant position!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Law is on top in guard.
Law throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Law checks a low kick from Pol.
Law moves out of range of the leg kick from Pol.
Law fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pol avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Pol as Law shoots in.
A thudding body kick lands there by Pol!
Pol lands with a good body shot.
Pol tried to score with a low kick but Law checks it.
Law shoots in for a double leg but Pol sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dragan Law. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pol throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Pol works the jab nicely.
Law fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pol lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pol feints and then cracks Law's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Law down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pol ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Pol has closed the distance and engaged Law in a clinch.
Law misses with a punch on the inside.
Van Pol seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pol lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pol lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Law drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pol gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Law gets control of Pol's arms and successfully pulls guard. Law will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Pol controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pol wants to pass the guard but Law is keeping the position.
Law keeping moving, preventing Pol from controlling successfully.
Pol stands up over Law, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Law throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pol wants to control from the top but Law keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pol engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pol trying to control the position from guard on top but Law is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Pol engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Van Pol has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Pol throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Law shoots in looking for a takedown. Pol tries to sprawl out of it but Law keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pol manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Law scores with a punch to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Law looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pol lands a really nice looking cross but Law seems unphased.
Law changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pol tries to avoid it but Law manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pol to the ground. Pol escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Pol! Law is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Van Pol!
Dragan Law was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back stronger than ever, I feel sorry for the next guy i'm fighting as he'll see HELL!'.