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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Travis Lucas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anatoliy Polzin (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.
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201 lbs
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200 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Decent elbows
Big right hand |
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
48 - 24 - 0, fighting out of New York, Travis Lucas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anatoliy Polzin!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Polzin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lucas as he avoids it easily.
Anatoliy Polzin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Lucas. That snapped Polzin's head back.
It looks like Anatoliy Polzin has been cut.
Polzin tries for a takedown but Lucas circles away easily
and Lucas counters with a stiff right hand.
Polzin shoots in looking for a takedown. Lucas tries to sprawl out of it but Polzin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lucas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Travis Lucas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anatoliy Polzin.
Lucas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polzin throws a body punch but Lucas moves out of range.
It looked like Lucas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Polzin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Polzin tries to score with some ground and pound. Lucas controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
I wouldn't like to be where Lucas is right now.
Lucas is looking for a sweep.
Polzin content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Lucas sneaks back into half guard.
Lucas has hold of Polzin's hands but Polzin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Polzin wants to take a breather but Lucas is having none of it.
Polzin wants to free his trapped foot but Lucas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Lucas wants to get back to full guard.
Lucas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Polzin.
Lucas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Polzin chips away with some ground and pound.
Lucas is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Polzin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lucas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Polzin manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polzin wants to get back to his feet but Lucas is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Polzin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lucas controls the pace.
Polzin throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Polzin trying to strike off his back.
Lucas slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lucas'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.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Polzin shoots in for a takedown but Lucas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lucas gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Polzin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polzin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Polzin won't allow Lucas to sweep him here.
Lucas is pulling down on Polzin's head. It's preventing any offense from Polzin, at least for the moment.
Lucas has momentary wrist control but Polzin slips an elbow through the middle.
Polzin lands a couple of digs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Polzin throws an elbow that misses. Lucas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Polzin's guard. Nice move by Lucas!
Lucas trying to control but Polzin is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Lucas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anatoliy Polzin's cut.
That's time! Lucas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Polzin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Polzin showed some decent athleticism there.
Polzin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lucas defending well though.
Lucas desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Polzin winds up and cracks Lucas with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Polzin.
Polzin is looking to take a break and control but Lucas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lucas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Polzin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas is not content to let Polzin control the position.
Polzin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lucas controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Lucas is refusing to be controlled, as Polzin sits in half guard.
Polzin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Polzin throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lucas to regain full guard.
Polzin throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lucas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Polzin.
Polzin postures up in Lucas's guard and throws a big left but Lucas blocks it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lucas wants to sweep here but Polzin controlling him for the moment.
Lucas trying to keep a closed guard but Polzin is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Polzin shoots in and gets a takedown into Lucas's guard.
Polzin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lucas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Polzin is one step ahead there.
Polzin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polzin stops Lucas from standing up.
Polzin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lucas has his hands on Polzin's head, controlling the position.
Lucas controls Polzin momentarily but Polzin frees himself.
Lucas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Still in half guard, Lucas seems content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Polzin wants to get back to full guard.
Lucas trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Polzin is controlling Lucas's trapped leg to prevent Lucas from advancing to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anatoliy Polzin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anatoliy Polzin'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. 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.
Nice takedown defense from Lucas. No joy for Polzin on that attempt.
Lucas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Polzin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lucas!
Lucas throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Polzin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lucas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Polzin dives in and scores a takedown into Lucas's guard.
Lucas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Polzin is trying to maintain the position but Lucas is very close to passing his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lucas in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polzin wants to improve his position but Lucas is controlling well.
Polzin is trying to stand up here but Lucas is controlling him well.
Lucas keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lucas prevents Polzin from standing back up.
Polzin wants to control but Lucas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lucas in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Polzin is trying to control but can't.
Polzin preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice takedown defense from Lucas. No joy for Polzin on that attempt.
Travis Lucas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anatoliy Polzin.
Polzin shoots in looking for a takedown but Lucas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Polzin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A little feinted left hand from Lucas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
No luck for Polzin with that takedown attempt.
It looked like Lucas was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Polzin.
Polzin tries for a takedown but Lucas circles away easily
and Lucas counters with a left to the body.
Polzin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Polzin misses with a straight right.
Lucas misses with a head kick.
Polzin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lucas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lucas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Polzin can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas connects with a right hand. Polzin shakes it off.
Lucas throws a jab when Polzin was well out of range.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lucas enables Polzin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lucas manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lucas looking for a sweep. Not yet Lucas, not yet.
Anatoliy Polzin has got the better of the ground game so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lucas is on top in guard.
Lucas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Polzin throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Lucas is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polzin is trying to keep Lucas in close.
Lucas wants to control from the top but Polzin keeps moving.
Polzin wants to sweep here but Lucas controlling him for the moment.
Lucas's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Polzin manages to escape and get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Travis Lucas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lucas has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis Lucas!
In his post fight interview, Travis Lucas started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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