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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marco Polo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Polo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to On The Floor. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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153 lbs
11 - 13 - 1 |
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166 lbs
23 - 19 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
KO power |
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World class MT
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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
11 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marco Polo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Randy West!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Polo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts West as he jumps to the side.
Polo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've been hearing reports that Polo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Polo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from West.
Polo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Polo fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Polo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Polo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. West manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
West trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polo is fighting to break West's control of his arms but West is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Polo trying to control the position from guard on top but West is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polo won't allow West to sweep him here.
Polo controlling from the top position.
Polo'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.
West keeping moving, preventing Polo from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Polo shoots in looking for a takedown. West tries to sprawl out of it but Polo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. West manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
West slaps away a takedown attempt from Polo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
West looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Polo feinted with a counter takedown.
West listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Polo throws a head kick that misses.
Polo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Polo misses with a body shot.
Polo tries for a takedown but West circles away easily
and West counters by moving into the clinch.
Polo misses with a hook from the clinch.
West pushes Polo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
West scores with a shoulder strike.
West throws an elbow but it's blocked.
West makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Polo wants a takedown but no success here.
West lands a left hand that snaps the head of Polo backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polo tries for a takedown. No joy.
West is struggling to control the position.
Polo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but West is defending well.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Polo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Polo stalling in the clinch.
Polo misses with a punch to the body.
West landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by West.
Polo is working for takedown but West is calmly controlling the position for now.
West is stalling here.
A shot in the inside from West.
Polo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics West uses from the top position.
West must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
West looking to pass the guard.
Polo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as West controls the pace.
West trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
West trying to control the position from guard on top but Polo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Polo controls West momentarily but West frees himself.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy West dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Polo shoots in for a double leg but West sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Polo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Polo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Polo tries a head kick but it misses.
West looks to land a left hand but Polo moved out of range nicely.
West misses with the combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Polo is defended easily by West.
Polo avoids the head kick by West.
It looked like Polo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Polo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Polo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as West sprawls well. West wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Polo gets slowly back to his feet.
West has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West gets underhooks to prevent Polo's takedown attempt.
West has Polo pressed against the cage, preventing Polo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
West lands an elbow that stopped Polo in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Marco Polo has been cut.
Polo has West pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. West manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
West tries a knee to the head but Polo blocks it.
Polo manages to break the clinch.
West lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Both fighters circling a little - West finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
West slips a straight right by Polo.
West goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Polo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Good work by Polo as he checks the leg kick.
Polo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
West tries to counter with a clinch but Polo shakes him off and moves away.
Polo fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West slaps away a takedown attempt from Polo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
West tries to counter with a clinch but Polo shakes him off and moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts West, as that shot connected.
A left lands for West.
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!
West swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Polo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Polo tries to score a power double leg takedown but West sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Polo somewhat.
West throws a head kick but Polo moves out of range.
Polo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Randy West is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
West stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and West wants it to stay on the feet.
Polo misses with a takedown attempt
and Polo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Polo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Polo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with West but West pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A nice side step and West releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Polo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
West feints and then cracks Polo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Polo down.
West ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
West throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
West throws a nice inside leg kick.
West connects with a crisp jab.
Marco Polo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Polo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
West throws the left hand but Polo avoids the punch easily.
Polo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into West's guard.
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!
West is controlling Polo's posture.
Polo tries to free his leg and advance position but West is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West is trying to keep Polo in close.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now West is on top in guard.
Polo has West pulled in close to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
West throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Polo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Polo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Polo working a defensive guard but West passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy West showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marco Polo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Polo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Polo misses with a wild combination.
West connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Polo has his takedown stuffed
and West counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Polo ducks right into an uppercut from West.
West lands with a right hand.
West throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from West, right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West lands a jab to the nose.
West looks to land a left hand but Polo moved out of range nicely.
Polo ducks under a wild hook from West.
Polo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with West but West pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West jabs Polo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Polo 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.
Polo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as West sprawls well. West wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Polo gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Polo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
West jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Polo shoots in but West avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It seemed like West was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Polo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
West goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polo fails with a takedown attempt.
Polo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And West responds with a good body kick, but Polo manages to step out the way in time.
West closes the distance and clinches.
Polo is trying to push West away but West has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
West holding his opponent close, against the cage.
West displaying some good clinch control by pressing Polo up against the cage.
The crowd are getting on West's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Polo is trying to break the clinch but West has him pressed against the cage.
Polo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Polo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. West just stands there and leans against the cage.
Polo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. West smiles and moves away.
West lands a nice hook to Polo's body. Polo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West thuds a left hand into Polo's body.
A punch combination from Polo misses.
West appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
No luck for Polo with that takedown attempt.
West fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Polo on the side of the head.
Polo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and West counters with a lovely straight right hand!
West connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
West scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Randy West seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Polo tried to score with a low kick but West checks it.
Polo moves out of range of the body kick from West.
West connects with a right hand. Polo shakes it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A low kick from Polo is predictable there
and West cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
West tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
West has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
West lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
West scores with a nice strike.
Polo tries to score with a low kick but West moves his leg out of the way.
Polo with a lazy takedown attempt
and West counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
West comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Polo misses with a head kick.
Marco Polo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jab by West.
Polo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
West fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Polo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice inside leg kick there by West. That's going to slow Polo down.
Nice sprawl there from West as Polo shoots in.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randy West comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got West 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 Josh West scores the fight 26:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randy West!
A relieved looking Randy West thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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