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Event:
PFC 51
Date: Sep 16, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Bryant gets a takedown into half guard.
Bryant working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Poli looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Bryant is working for a kimura but Poli is defending it quite comfortably.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bryant working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Poli wants to improve his position but Bryant is controlling well.
Bryant is nestled in close to Poli, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Poli is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Phoenix Mixed Martial Arts, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Bryant is trying to control. Poli wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Poli actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bryant connects with a nice short shot to Poli's temple.
Bryant working the head and body with strikes.
Bryant prevents Poli from improving his position.
Bryant scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Poli looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Poli tries to get to full guard but Bryant has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Bryant looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bryant slips a nice elbow through Poli's hands, connecting with Poli's forehead.
Bryant working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bryant looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Poli with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Bryant is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Poli defends it well.
Bryant lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Bryant is working for a kimura but Poli is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Bryant is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Poli defends it well. #T2#
Bryant working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Poli regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Poli working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bryant doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bryant manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bryant wants to control from the top but Poli keeps moving.
Bryant forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Poli is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bryant pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Bryant is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Poli looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Poli moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Bryant makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bryant with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Poli is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bryant keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Poli's head.#SUB#
Poli is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bryant chips away with some ground and pound.
Bryant lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Poli keeping moving, preventing Bryant from controlling successfully.
Bryant lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poli has momentary wrist control but Bryant slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Poli looking for a guillotine here but Bryant defends easily.
Bryant postures up and lands a big shot to Poli's brow. #T4#
Bryant working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Poli's head.
Poli looking for a sweep. Not yet Poli, not yet.
Bryant trying to control but Poli is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Poli escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bryant gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bryant postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bryant connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Poli working for a triangle but Bryant defends it easily.
Bryant postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poli has momentary wrist control but Bryant slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Bryant thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Poli looking for a sweep. Not yet Poli, not yet. #SUB2#
Bryant drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bryant jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Poli is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desean Bryant 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##TD2#
Bryant gets the takedown into side control.
Poli is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Poli is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Poli is looking for a sweep.
Bryant wants to control but Poli is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Bryant working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Poli manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bryant's best efforts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli is pressing down on Bryant's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Poli looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Poli working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bryant doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bryant manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bryant must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bryant stands up over Poli, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1#
Bryant lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Poli has his foot on Bryant's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bryant works his way back into a safe position though.
Bryant postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bryant trying to control but Poli is working from the bottom.
Bryant keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Poli's head.
Bryant trying to control but Poli is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Poli is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bryant is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Bryant thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bryant is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Poli is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bryant defends well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bryant scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Poli has his foot on Bryant's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bryant works his way back into a safe position though.
Bryant working some strikes from top position.
Bryant postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
Bryant with a nice head shot there.
Bryant is in close to Poli's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bryant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bryant landing some decent shots from guard.
Bryant forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Bryant is working for a submission of some sort.
Poli is refusing to be controlled, as Bryant sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Bryant wants to work for an arm triangle but Poli is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bryant lands a nice short elbow.
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!#SUB#
Poli looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Poli makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Poli.#T3##SUB2#
Bryant thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Poli is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bryant is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bryant with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bryant lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Poli wants to sweep here but Bryant controlling him for the moment.
Bryant is in close to Poli's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bryant postures up and lands a big shot to Poli's brow.
Bryant lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bryant makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Bryant drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bryant jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bryant postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bryant postures up and lands a big shot to Poli's brow. #SUB2#
Bryant drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bryant jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T4##SUB#
Poli is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bryant defends well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bryant's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bryant trying to control but Poli is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Poli is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Poli looking for a guillotine here but Bryant defends easily.
Poli keeping moving, preventing Bryant from controlling successfully.
Bryant landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Bryant avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bryant cracks Poli with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desean Bryant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Bryant is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Poli's half guard.#SUB2#
Bryant is looking for a kimura here.
Poli moves into full guard.
Bryant postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Poli keeping full guard, as Bryant tries to pass.
Bryant chips away with some ground and pound.
Bryant works over Poli with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bryant got a little sloppy there for a moment and Poli has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bryant has managed to get both his arms back between Poli's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Poli had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bryant defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bryant chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Bryant with a nice head shot there.
Bryant lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Bryant avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Desean Bryant has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bryant cracks Poli with a solid left hand.
Bryant trying to control the position from guard on top but Poli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bryant works over Poli with some ground and pound from guard.
Bryant is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Poli looking for a sweep. Not yet Poli, not yet.
Bryant with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bryant keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Poli's head.
Bryant is in close to Poli's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Poli looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bryant works over Poli with some ground and pound from guard.
Bryant passes Poli's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bryant scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T2#
Bryant working Poli over with strikes. #ROC2#
Poli is rocked!#SUB2#
Bryant is working for a submission of some sort.
Oh Poli is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Poli manages to get to full guard.
Poli seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Poli working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bryant doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bryant manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bryant wants to get up but he can't break Poli's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Poli is looking for a triangle but Bryant pushes his legs off easily.
Bryant postures up and lands a big shot to Poli's brow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bryant landing some decent shots from guard.
Bryant working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Poli's head.#T3##SUB#
Poli is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bryant defends well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Poli is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Poli tries to free his leg and advance position but Bryant is retaining full guard.
Bryant trying to keep a closed guard but Poli is proving a slippery customer.
Bryant is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Bryant has his feet on Poli's thighs here. He's pushed Poli off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Poli screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Desean Bryant!
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Event:
PFC : Fight Night 48
Date: Aug 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Carlyle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Poli circles away quickly and effectively.
Carlyle throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Carlyle looks to land a combination but Poli avoids it well.
Carlyle lands a head kick!
Poli darts in looking for a takedown but Carlyle gets double underhooks and turns Poli into the cage.
Poli looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Poli changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carlyle tries to avoid it but Poli manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carlyle to the ground. Carlyle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Poli fails with the takedown
and Carlyle counters with a straight right hand.
Charles Carlyle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oko Poli.
Carlyle throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Poli on the side of the head.
Carlyle throws out a powerful jab.
Poli shoots in but no luck this time.
Carlyle misses with a head kick.
A jab from Carlyle finds it's way through Poli's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carlyle getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Carlyle scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Poli doesn't seem bothered though.
Carlyle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carlyle lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T1#
Nice cross by Carlyle.
Charles Carlyle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from Carlyle. No joy for Poli on that attempt.
Carlyle scores with a jab to the head.
Poli doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Carlyle counters with a nice body shot.
Carlyle chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Poli.
Carlyle scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Carlyle throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Poli with a lazy takedown attempt
and Carlyle counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carlyle lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Carlyle lands a jab to the nose.
Carlyle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Carlyle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
No joy there for Carlyle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T2#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Carlyle. Poli shrugs it off though.
Poli shoots for a takedown but Carlyle saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Poli fails with the takedown
and Carlyle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Carlyle.
Carlyle is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Poli walks into a jab.
Carlyle lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Carlyle.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Poli.
Carlyle defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Poli.
Poli shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Carlyle but Carlyle pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Poli looks winded!
Poli takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Poli takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
Carlyle cracks Poli with a good jab.
Poli on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Poli fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Donk. Carlyle catches Poli right on the button with a cross.
Carlyle throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Poli stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Poli takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Poli gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Carlyle counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Poli tries to move into range but Carlyle moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Poli walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poli doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Carlyle counters with a straight right hand.
Carlyle moves into range and connects with a jab.
Poli is trying desperately to land a takedown but Carlyle is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Poli.#TD2#
Poli drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Poli is looking to pass into half guard but Carlyle pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Carlyle is in guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Poli is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Carlyle is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
Carlyle scoring with some ground and pound.
Carlyle distracts Poli with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Poli is looking for a triangle but Carlyle pushes his legs off easily.
Carlyle with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Carlyle thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Poli keeping full guard, as Carlyle tries to pass. #SUB2#
Poli is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carlyle trying to control but Poli is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carlyle lands a couple of elbows.
Carlyle won't allow Poli to sweep him here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Carlyle's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Poli working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Carlyle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Carlyle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Carlyle dominated that round.
That's time! Carlyle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Poli drives through with a takedown into Carlyle's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Poli trying to control the position from guard on top but Carlyle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poli is looking to pass into half guard but Carlyle pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Carlyle is in guard.#REVR#
Poli wants to sweep here but Carlyle controlling him for the moment.
Carlyle with a nice head shot there.
Poli keeping moving, preventing Carlyle from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Poli escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Carlyle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Carlyle landing some decent shots from guard.
Charles Carlyle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Carlyle's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Carlyle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Carlyle postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Poli keeping moving, preventing Carlyle from controlling successfully.
Carlyle is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Poli has momentary wrist control but Carlyle slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carlyle trying to control the position from guard on top but Poli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poli lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Carlyle seems keen to control Poli's posture.
Poli trying to control the position from guard on top but Carlyle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Poli drops back, looking for a kneebar! Carlyle looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Carlyle looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Carlyle! #REVR##T2#
Carlyle lands an elbow.
Carlyle cracks Poli with a big elbow.
Poli is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Carlyle tries for a kimura but Poli is defending well.
Carlyle works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Carlyle lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Poli tries to improve position but can't.
Carlyle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Poli can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Carlyle is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Poli knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Carlyle working the ground and pound. #T3#
Poli sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Poli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Poli works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Poli is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Carlyle landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Poli is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Carlyle is aware though and is defending well.
Poli is breathing heavily.
Carlyle wants to control from the top but Poli keeps moving. #SUB2#
Poli working for a triangle but Carlyle defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Poli looking for a guillotine here but Carlyle defends easily.
Carlyle has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Poli is proving hard to escape from. #T4#
Carlyle trying to control the position from guard on top but Poli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carlyle working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Poli's head.
Carlyle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Poli has momentary wrist control but Carlyle slips an elbow through the middle.
Carlyle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Poli swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Poli has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Carlyle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Poli working for a triangle but Carlyle defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carlyle landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Carlyle dominated that second round.
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#
Carlyle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Poli circles away quickly and effectively.
Carlyle connects with a nice looking jab.
#TD2#
Poli scores with a takedown into Carlyle's guard.
Poli trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Carlyle manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Poli keeping moving, preventing Carlyle from controlling successfully.
Carlyle postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Poli lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Carlyle pulls Poli in close to his closed guard and prevents Poli from doing any damage or advancing position.
Poli looking to sit in guard and control but Carlyle gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1##SUB2#
Poli is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Poli had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Carlyle defends it easily.
Poli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Carlyle trying to control the position from guard on top but Poli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Poli looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Carlyle passes into side control.
Poli is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Carlyle's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Poli wants to improve his position but Carlyle is controlling well.
#T2#
Carlyle working Poli over with strikes. #SUB#
Carlyle is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Carlyle lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Carlyle is working for a submission of some sort.
Carlyle drops an elbow to the side of Poli's head.
Poli on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Carlyle working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Carlyle is working for a kimura but Poli is defending it quite comfortably.
Poli gets full guard.#T3#
Carlyle works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Carlyle 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! Poli is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Charles Carlyle!
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Event:
PFC 43: Karimov vs. Castelmore
Date: Jul 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Rinne lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Horrible takedown attempt by Poli or perhaps it was just good defense by Rinne, which made it look bad.
Rinne scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Good exchange - Rinne coming out on top.
Poli shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Rinne to counter with a crisp jab.
Poli goes for a double leg but Rinne avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rinne continues to drive forward.
Edvin Rinne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oko Poli.
Poli has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Poli there as he acknowledges the shot.
Poli fails with the takedown
and Rinne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Poli misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It looked like Rinne wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Poli gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#ROC#
Poli is rocked!
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!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rinne.
Poli is still on wobbly legs! Can Rinne finish him?
Poli moves away from the strike by Rinne. #T1#
Poli misses with a takedown attempt #KD#
and Rinne counters with a right hand that sends Poli tumbling to the canvas! Can Rinne finish him? He dives into Poli's guard looking to do just that!
Rinne tries to free his leg and advance position but Poli is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Poli had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rinne defends it easily.
Poli looks winded!#SUB2#
Poli has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rinne can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rinne trying to control but Poli is working from the bottom.
Poli seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB2#
Poli has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rinne is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Poli.
Rinne tries to move into full mount but can't pass Poli's legs. #SUB#
Rinne tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rinne has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Poli looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
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!
Rinne trying to control the action but Poli is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Rinne working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Poli is looking to reverse the position.
Poli manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rinne definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Poli works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rinne works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Poli is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rinne's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rinne's back!#SUB2#
Poli tightening his grip on Rinne, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Poli is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Rinne knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Rinne for a finish. #T3#
Rinne tries to escape the position.
Well, with Poli on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Rinne is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Poli is looking for a rear naked choke here but Rinne reverses the position brilliantly into Poli's guard!
Rinne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Poli is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Poli has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rinne is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Poli.#SUB#
Rinne working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rinne staying calm.#T4#
Rinne trying to control the action but Poli is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poli tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Poli keeps trying to improve his position.
Rinne trying to control the position but Poli is working away.
Poli is looking to reverse the position.
Poli manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Poli looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rinne wants to take a breather but Poli is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edvin Rinne dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Rinne paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Poli shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rinne pinned against the cage. Rinne gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Oko Poli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rinne tests Poli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Poli looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rinne is fending him off so far but Poli persists. Nope, Rinne circles away and we're back to standing.
Rinne scores with a body shot.
Rinne connects with a body shot that sends Poli's belly button to the back.
Rinne lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Edvin Rinne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oko Poli.
Poli doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Rinne counter with a right hand.
Poli dives in and grabs Rinne's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rinne pushes down on Poli's head and hops out.
Poli is breathing heavily.
Poli tries to move into range but Rinne moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Rinne connects with a right hand. Poli shakes it off.
Rinne misses with an uppercut.
No luck for Poli with that takedown attempt.
Rinne scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Poli shoots in for a takedown but Rinne shows good takedown defense.
Rinne with a nice cross.
Poli fails with the takedown
and Rinne counters with a big right hand! Oh Poli is in trouble here! Rinne follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edvin Rinne!
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Event:
PFC: Fight Night 44
Date: Jun 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Poli fails with a takedown attempt.
Sheppards stuffs the takedown attempt from Poli. Poli gets slowly back to his feet.
Poli shoots and misses
and Sheppards counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oko Poli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Poli darts in looking for a takedown but Sheppards gets double underhooks and turns Poli into the cage.
Poli fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sheppards avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheppards scores with a jab.
Poli is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sheppards sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Poli takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T1#
Poli fails with a takedown attempt.
Poli shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sheppards swings for the body but Poli moves out of range.
Poli feinted with a counter takedown.
Poli with a poor takedown
and Sheppards counters with a stiff right hand.
Sheppards swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sheppards throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice cross by Sheppards.
Poli fails with the takedown
and Sheppards counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Poli takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sheppards has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Poli shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sheppards pinned against the cage. Sheppards gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2##KD2#
Sheppards sends Poli crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Sheppards is motioning to the referee to let Poli up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Poli is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sheppards defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Poli.
Poli dives in and grabs Sheppards's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sheppards pushes down on Poli's head and hops out.
Sheppards looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Poli looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Poli is breathing heavily.
Poli walks into a left hand.
Sheppards scores with a jab to the jaw.
Oh Poli is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Nice takedown defense from Sheppards. No joy for Poli on that attempt.
Poli seems to have got his legs back now.
Poli circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Sheppards. Poli falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Sheppards!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carl Sheppards!
Carl Sheppards really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Spartan Nutrition 160Q with Proof logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
PFC 37: King vs. Seagram
Date: May 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Poli fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Poli on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Poli tries for a takedown but Thork circles away easily
and Thork counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Thork misses.
Thork moves into range and connects with a jab.
Poli shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thork as he jumps to the side.
Dr Thork has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oko Poli.
Poli takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Poli shoots in for a takedown but Thork shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Poli walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Thork connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thork connects with a right hand. Poli shakes it off.
Poli fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Poli shoots in looking for a takedown but Thork manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Poli's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looks like Thork has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#TD2#
Poli changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Thork looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Thork throws Poli to one side and escapes!
Poli walks into a stiff left hand from Thork.
Poli shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thork sprawls well. Thork wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Poli gets slowly back to his feet.
Thork connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horrible takedown attempt by Poli or perhaps it was just good defense by Thork, which made it look bad.
Poli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thork connects with a jab.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Poli.
Thork is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Poli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thork.
Poli has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thork finds it's way round the side to connect with Poli's head.
Thork throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thork misses with a looping right.
Thork throws a big shot that misses.
Poli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thork throws out the jab.
Poli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Poli shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thork defends it nicely.
Thork cracks Poli with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Thork scores with the left hand. Poli knows he should have avoided that one.
Poli misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3#
Poli takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A punch lands to the side of Poli 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Poli tries for a takedown but Thork circles away easily
and Poli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thork throws an overhand right that lands on Poli's shoulder, as Poli tries to avoid the shot.
Poli tries for a takedown but Thork sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thork throws a hook but Poli blocks it.
Poli tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dr Thork is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Poli shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Thork napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Poli working away.
Thork tries to improve position but can't.
Poli trying to control the position but Thork is working away. #T4##SUB2#
Poli tries for a kimura but Thork is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thork is trying to get back to half guard.
Thork is working hard here to advance position.
Thork is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Poli's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Poli is trying to control the action in half guard but Thork is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Poli is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thork doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Poli.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thork has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Poli is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dr Thork dominated that round.
That's time! Thork's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Poli shoots in and bounces Thork off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Poli postures up.
Poli trying to control the position from guard on top but Thork is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thork trying to control the position.
My spies in The Gym inform me that Poli has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Thork wants to get back to his feet but Poli is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thork is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Poli got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thork has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Poli has managed to get both his arms back between Thork's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Poli won't allow Thork to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A slow jab from Thork misses its intended target.
Thork misses with a looping left.
Poli shoots in and drives through. Thork sprawls well.
Thork feinted with a counter takedown.
Poli misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dr Thork is winning the standup battle so far.
Thork missing with a left hand there. Poli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Thork misses its intended target.
Poli closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thork circles away.
Dr Thork has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oko Poli.
Thork lands with a right hand.
Thork is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Poli can do to turn this around?
Poli looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thork looks to land a left hand but Poli moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Poli slips a straight right by Thork.
Thork misses with a straight left.
Poli tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Thork misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
so Poli counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Poli wants to control from the top but Thork keeps moving. #SUB#
Thork had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Poli defends it easily.
Poli wants to pass the guard but Thork is keeping the position.#T3#
Thork looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Poli trying to control but Thork is working from the bottom.
Oko Poli has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thork trying to keep a closed guard but Poli is proving a slippery customer.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thork misses with an uppercut.
Poli shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A swing and a miss from Thork.
Thork throws the left hand but Poli avoids the punch easily.
Poli shoots in looking for a takedown. Thork tries to sprawl out of it but Poli keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thork manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
Thork scores with a jab. Poli acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Oko Poli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thork misses with a body shot.
Thork lunges at Poli with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Poli's hand.
A cross from Thork lands.
Poli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thork.
No luck for Poli with that takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thork stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thork wants it to stay on the feet.
Poli moves out of range of the strikes.
Poli changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Thork listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thork scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dr Thork dominated that second round.
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#
Poli on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dr Thork seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Poli throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Thork was covering up waiting for the punch and Poli finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Thork looking for a sweep. Not yet Thork, not yet.
Poli won't allow Thork to get back to his feet.
Thork doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Poli postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Thork is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Poli, into his guard. #REVR#
Thork trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli keeping moving, preventing Thork from controlling successfully.
Thork has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Poli looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thork wants to control from the top but Poli keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
Poli has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Thork is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Poli.#SUB#
Thork looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Poli is looking for a sweep.
Thork scores with punches from side control.
Poli is not content to let Thork control the position.
Thork landing a few strikes.
Poli tries to improve position but can't.
Thork throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thork throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T2#
Poli is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Thork's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Poli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Thork is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Thork missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Thork is looking to take a break and control but Poli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Poli looking for submissions off his back.
Poli moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Thork 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. #SUB2#
Thork got a little sloppy there for a moment and Poli has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thork has managed to get both his arms back between Poli's legs - danger averted.#T3##SUB2#
Poli working for a triangle but Thork defends it easily.
Poli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thork throwing strikes from guard but Poli blocks nicely.
Thork content to stall in guard here.
Dr Thork is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thork continues to stall.#SUB2#
Poli looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Thork passes into side control.
Poli tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thork wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Thork is trying to get an arm triangle but Poli is defending well.
Thork is looking to take a break and control but Poli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thork is really struggling to control Poli but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Poli is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Thork's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Thork is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Thork in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Poli tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Thork!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dr Thork!
During a confident post fight interview, Dr Thork thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
PFC 32: Parker vs. Vontavious
Date: Mar 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Poli defending well as McCracken loads up on a big left hand.
Poli closes the distance and clinches up with McCracken, looking for a takedown. Poli pushes McCracken against the cage but McCracken circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Poli dives in and scores a takedown into McCracken's guard.
McCracken is looking to sweep but instead, Poli has passed into half guard.
McCracken is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Poli's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Poli's back!
McCracken has the hooks in. Poli is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
McCracken has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Poli has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Poli manages to reverse the position and now he's in McCracken's guard. Nice work there by Poli.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
McCracken looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Poli trying to control the position from guard on top but McCracken is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poli is really struggling to control McCracken but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poli passes McCracken's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Poli definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1##SUB#
Poli seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
McCracken looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McCracken is looking to improve his position.
McCracken gets full guard.
McCracken not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
McCracken is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Poli wants to control from the top but McCracken keeps moving.
McCracken wants to sweep here but Poli controlling him for the moment.
McCracken lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2##SUB#
Poli working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McCracken doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McCracken manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McCracken wants to pass the guard but Poli is keeping the position.
McCracken trying to control but Poli is working from the bottom. #SUB#
McCracken got a little sloppy there for a moment and Poli has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McCracken has managed to get both his arms back between Poli's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Poli escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McCracken gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McCracken trying to control but Poli is working from the bottom.
Poli looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCracken is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Poli is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
McCracken stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Poli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McCracken wants to control from the top but Poli keeps moving.
McCracken wants to pass the guard but Poli is keeping the position.#SUB2#
McCracken drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McCracken jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McCracken trying to control the position from guard on top but Poli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Poli looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Poli escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McCracken gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Poli keeping full guard, as McCracken tries to pass.
McCracken slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T4#
Poli tries to bench press McCracken off him but McCracken keeps the position.
McCracken lands an elbow.
McCracken wants to control but Poli is keeping him busy.
Poli is looking for a sweep.
McCracken wants to lay and pray for a moment but Poli keeps working.
McCracken gets to mount! Poli was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
McCracken takes Poli's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Poli is in trouble.
McCracken has the hooks in. Poli is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Poli is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if McCracken gets his way!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poli is really stuck here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor McCracken dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
McCracken lands with a thumping leg kick.
No luck for Poli with that takedown attempt.
Poli takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oko Poli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Poli looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
McCracken working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Poli doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Poli manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
McCracken looking for a guillotine here but Poli defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli stopping the sweep attempt from McCracken.#T1#
Poli tries to free his leg and advance position but McCracken is retaining full guard.
Poli pushing down on McCracken's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Poli is looking for a kimura but McCracken is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Poli to get the leverage. #SUB#
Poli is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McCracken defends it well. #SUB#
Poli is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McCracken doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Poli.
McCracken wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Poli wants to work for an arm triangle but McCracken is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Poli is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McCracken wants to improve his position but Poli is controlling well.
#T2#
McCracken trying to control here.
McCracken is trying to get back to full guard.
Poli seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McCracken does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Poli prevents McCracken from improving his position.#SUB2#
McCracken looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McCracken wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
McCracken trying to control here.
Oko Poli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Poli seems to be working for a kimura but McCracken defends the submission attempt.
McCracken tries to roll over but Poli keeps him under control.#SUB2#
McCracken looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
McCracken looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McCracken moves into full guard.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Poli looking to pass the guard.
McCracken is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Poli trying to control but McCracken is working from the bottom.
McCracken looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Poli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCracken is keeping the position for now.
McCracken keeping moving, preventing Poli from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oko Poli dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
McCracken lands with a slapping head kick.
Poli on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McCracken. McCracken obviously looking to wear him down.
#TD#
Poli scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
McCracken wants to improve his position but Poli is controlling well.
McCracken is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Poli moves into full mount! McCracken won't be happy about that!
Poli fails to move to back control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCracken tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
McCracken slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
McCracken is looking for a sweep. Poli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
McCracken works his way to full guard. Good work.
Poli trying to control but McCracken is working from the bottom.
Poli works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Poli is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Poli trying to mount his opponent but McCracken defends it.
McCracken is looking for a sweep. Poli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Poli moves nicely into side control.
Poli taking a breather here. #T2##SUB#
Poli looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Poli is trying to get an arm triangle but McCracken is defending well.
McCracken prevents Poli from improving position.
McCracken is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Poli trying to control the action but McCracken is working from the bottom.
McCracken is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
McCracken keeps trying to improve his position.
Poli trying to control the action but McCracken is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Poli tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Poli has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
McCracken is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Poli thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McCracken is trying to improve his position.
McCracken stops Poli from passing to mount.
McCracken tries to buck Poli off but Poli is having none of it.#SUB#
Poli working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCracken tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oko Poli showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Poli 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oko Poli!
After the fight, Oko Poli 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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