Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: GC 325 Bianchi vs Mayer
Date: Dec 07, 2019

#R1#
Polyanskiy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and De Barros connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Polyanskiy scrambles back to his feet.#TD#
De Barros changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Polyanskiy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
De Barros connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Polyanskiy some visible discomfort.
Polyanskiy is trying to control De Barros's posture but De Barros avoids it.
Polyanskiy manages to get back to half guard.
De Barros lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Polyanskiy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Polyanskiy.
De Barros stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Polyanskiy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Polyanskiy controls De Barros momentarily but De Barros frees himself.
De Barros stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Polyanskiy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
De Barros wants to control from the top but Polyanskiy keeps moving. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. De Barros is aware though and is defending well.
Polyanskiy keeping moving, preventing De Barros from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
De Barros passes Polyanskiy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
De Barros trying to pass the guard but Polyanskiy defending well. #SUB#
De Barros wants to work for an arm triangle but Polyanskiy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
De Barros is trying to control the action in half guard but Polyanskiy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Polyanskiy trying to control here. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
De Barros is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Polyanskiy is trying to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB2#
Polyanskiy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
De Barros wants to work for an arm triangle but Polyanskiy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
De Barros is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
De Barros is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Polyanskiy sees it coming and defends easily.
De Barros looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Polyanskiy is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
De Barros is working for a kimura but Polyanskiy is defending it quite comfortably.
De Barros is thwarting Polyanskiy's attempts to control the position.#T3##SUB2#
Polyanskiy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
De Barros looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Polyanskiy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy looking for submissions off his back.
De Barros working over Polyanskiy with some ground and pound. Polyanskiy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
De Barros working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Polyanskiy's thigh. Polyanskiy counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Polyanskiy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
De Barros loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
De Barros passes Polyanskiy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Polyanskiy is looking to control De Barros's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Polyanskiy avoid being mounted?
Polyanskiy won't allow De Barros to pass to mount. #T4##SUB#
De Barros 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. #SUB#
De Barros is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
De Barros is working for a kimura but Polyanskiy is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
De Barros is trying to work for a kimura but Polyanskiy is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Barros trying to mount his opponent but Polyanskiy defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bernardo De Barros dominated that round.
That's time! De Barros's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
De Barros shoots in for a takedown but Polyanskiy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
De Barros tries for a takedown but Polyanskiy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
De Barros shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Polyanskiy as he avoids it easily.
Polyanskiy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernardo De Barros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Polyanskiy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good shot there by De Barros.
De Barros shoots in but no luck this time.
Polyanskiy just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab from Polyanskiy.
Polyanskiy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
De Barros looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Polyanskiy throws a hook to the side of De Barros's head but De Barros sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Barros feinted with a counter takedown.
Polyanskiy walks into a straight right hand from De Barros.
De Barros fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Polyanskiy avoids it really well and circles away.
Polyanskiy with the counter takedown but De Barros avoids it easily.
De Barros is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Polyanskiy can do to turn this around?
Polyanskiy connects with a looping right hand. #TD2#
Polyanskiy looking to score a takedown here. De Barros is defending well but Polyanskiy drives through and ends up in De Barros's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
De Barros is looking for a triangle here but Polyanskiy uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy swings around for an armbar but De Barros sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Polyanskiy's guard.#T1#
Polyanskiy wants to sweep but no luck.
Polyanskiy can't keep his opponent in guard - De Barros advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
De Barros wants to pass to mount but Polyanskiy is defending the position. #SUB#
Polyanskiy is defending against the submission attempts here by De Barros. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
De Barros is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
De Barros is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T2##SUB2#
Polyanskiy actively working from the bottom here.
Bernardo De Barros overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Polyanskiy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but De Barros pulls his head out easily.
De Barros trying to pass the guard but Polyanskiy defending well.
De Barros is keen to just control but Polyanskiy is a slippery customer.#SUB#
De Barros is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
De Barros prevents Polyanskiy from improving his position.#SUB2#
Polyanskiy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Polyanskiy looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Polyanskiy is looking to control De Barros's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Polyanskiy avoid being mounted?
De Barros works his way into full mount!
Polyanskiy can't escape the position.
Polyanskiy reaches up and holds on to De Barros to control the position.
De Barros trying to control but Polyanskiy is having none of it.
De Barros fails to take his opponent's back.
The referee warns Polyanskiy that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #T4#
Polyanskiy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
De Barros tries to control but Polyanskiy wriggling away.
De Barros putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Polyanskiy wants to control but De Barros is having none of it.
Polyanskiy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
De Barros has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Polyanskiy's face.
Polyanskiy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
De Barros with a couple of short strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Polyanskiy tries to hold on but De Barros pushes him away.
De Barros with a couple of short strikes.
De Barros is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bernardo De Barros dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Polyanskiy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Polyanskiy wants it to stay on the feet.
A slow jab from De Barros misses its intended target.
Nice sprawl there from Polyanskiy as De Barros shoots in.
Polyanskiy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Polyanskiy throws a shot to the body.
De Barros dives in for a single leg takedown but Polyanskiy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bernardo De Barros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Barros shoots in but no luck this time.
A jab from Polyanskiy misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Polyanskiy checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Polyanskiy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
De Barros takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
De Barros ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Barros throws a hook to the side of Polyanskiy's head but Polyanskiy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Barros avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Barros feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Polyanskiys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
De Barros tries to score with a low kick but Polyanskiy moves his leg out of the way.
Bernardo De Barros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Polyanskiy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Barros.
De Barros shoots in for a double leg but Polyanskiy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Polyanskiy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Polyanskiy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Barros. #T1#
Polyanskiy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Barros.
De Barros throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Barros jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Barros. Polyanskiy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Polyanskiy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Polyanskiy's corner calls for a 1-2. Polyanskiy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jab, jab by Polyanskiy - just one landing.
De Barros throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Barros dives in for a single leg takedown but Polyanskiy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
De Barros shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Polyanskiy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Polyanskiy struggling a bit here.
De Barros has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The ground and pound from De Barros seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Polyanskiy can't do much from the bottom here.
Polyanskiy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
De Barros wants to control but Polyanskiy is keeping him busy.
Alex Polyanskiy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Polyanskiy wants to control but De Barros postures up.
De Barros creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Polyanskiy takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Polyanskiy wants to control but De Barros postures up.
De Barros wants to control but Polyanskiy is keeping him busy.
Polyanskiy is looking to reverse the position.
De Barros working away.
De Barros wants to control but Polyanskiy is keeping him busy.
Polyanskiy gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
De Barros lands a couple of good shots and Polyanskiy has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Polyanskiy wants to control his opponent's hands but De Barros gets his hands free. #SUB#
De Barros is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #T3#
Polyanskiy trying to control the action but De Barros just sinks the hooks in.
Polyanskiy tries to escape the position. #SUB#
De Barros is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Polyanskiy is defending well though. De Barros let's go of the attempt for now.
Polyanskiy wants to escape the position.
De Barros not allowing Polyanskiy to control his hands.
De Barros wants to control but Polyanskiy is keeping busy.
Polyanskiy wants to control his opponent's hands but De Barros gets his hands free. #T4#
Polyanskiy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control De Barros haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Polyanskiy is trying to break free.
Oooh a big shot gets through from De Barros. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in! #SUB#
De Barros working for the choke.
De Barros scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Polyanskiy is taking damage to the body and head.
Polyanskiy rolls, trying to escape but De Barros keeps control of the position. #SUB#
De Barros has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
De Barros avoiding Polyanskiy 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
De Barros is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Polyanskiy is defending well though. De Barros let's go of the attempt for now.
De Barros tries to keep control of the position but Polyanskiy is staying busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bernardo De Barros showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for De Barros, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bernardo De Barros!

Event: GC 321 Coco vs Starker
Date: Nov 09, 2019

#R1#
Dead is looking to land body kicks.
Polyanskiy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Polyanskiy looks to score with a jab to the body but Dead is just out of range.
Polyanskiy throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dead with a nice cross.
Dead throws a big shot that misses.
Polyanskiy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dead sprawls and moves away.
Polyanskiy misses with a body shot.
Polyanskiy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dead stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dead is looking to clinch.
Polyanskiy avoids the body shot from Dead.
Dead keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Polyanskiy.
Dead misses with a low kick.
Dead tries to close the distance and clinch but Polyanskiy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dead misses with a body kick.
Dead tries to close the distance and clinch but Polyanskiy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Polyanskiy scores with a punch to the head.
Dead tries to clinch but Polyanskiy is having none of it.
Donk. Dead catches Polyanskiy right on the button with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dead lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've been told by Polyanskiy's head coaches at DRAGON MMA - 13 Elite & 2 Double Elite Coaches that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dead throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Polyanskiy feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Dead misses with a low kick. #CL2#
Dead has closed the distance and engaged Polyanskiy in a clinch.
Polyanskiy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dead creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right from Polyanskiy.
Dead tries to throw a body punch but Polyanskiy avoids it by throwing Dead back against the cage.
Dead pushes off an throws an elbow but Polyanskiy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dead blocks a body shot from Polyanskiy.
Polyanskiy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dead misses with some punches.
Dead is trying to stall.
Dead tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Polyanskiy's elbow.
Polyanskiy avoids the elbow strike from Dead, against the cage.
Dead makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dead looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dead has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Dead tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC2#
Dead escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dead fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dead finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #TD#
Polyanskiy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dead is trying to defend but Polyanskiy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Polyanskiy is taking a breather. Dead says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Polyanskiy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dead wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Dead is defending against the submission attempts here by Polyanskiy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dead is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Polyanskiy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3##ES2#
Dead pushes Polyanskiy off and gets back to his feet.
Polyanskiy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dead.
Dead wants to clinch up but Polyanskiy keeps it at a distance.
Polyanskiy throws a body punch but Dead moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Polyanskiy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dead misses with a head kick.
Polyanskiy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Polyanskiy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Polyanskiy dodges the punch combination from Dead.
Dead looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dead misses with a low kick.#TD#
Polyanskiy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dead's half guard.
Polyanskiy stops Dead from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Polyanskiy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dead trying to control but Polyanskiy postures up. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#ES2#
Dead pushes Polyanskiy off and gets back to his feet.
Dead lands a leg kick that knocks Polyanskiy off balance momentarily.
Polyanskiy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dead.
Dead fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD#
Polyanskiy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dead trying to control from the bottom.
Polyanskiy stops Dead from getting back to his feet.
Dead is trying to maintain the position but Polyanskiy is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Dead looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dead looks winded!
Dead trying to hold on to Polyanskiy's head to control him but Polyanskiy postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Better Dead 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#
Dead doesn't manage to clinch there - Polyanskiy circles away. #CL2#
Dead rushes Polyanskiy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Polyanskiy.
Dead tries to circle away but Polyanskiy has him pinned against the cage.
Dead throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dead blocks an uppercut.
Dead blocks a body shot from Polyanskiy.
Polyanskiy scores with a shot to the side of Dead's head.
Dead swings wildly with an uppercut but Polyanskiy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dead blocks a body shot from Polyanskiy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Polyanskiy. #BC2#
Dead's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Polyanskiy lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polyanskiy keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Polyanskiy shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Polyanskiy was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES2#
Dead sneaks out the side door and pushes Polyanskiy away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dead closes the distance but Polyanskiy moves to the side #TD#
and Polyanskiy counters with a single leg into guard. Dead didn't expect that. #T1#
Dead is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Polyanskiy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Polyanskiy preventing the sweep.
Dead keeping moving, preventing Polyanskiy from controlling successfully.
Dead wants to sweep here but Polyanskiy controlling him for the moment.
Polyanskiy wants to control from the top but Dead keeps moving.
Dead is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
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.
Dead wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Polyanskiy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dead has his hands on Polyanskiy's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dead tried to score with a low kick but Polyanskiy checks it.
Nice straight punches there by Dead. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dead.
Dead tries to clinch but Polyanskiy is having none of it.
Polyanskiy attempts a counter takedown but Dead avoids it well and moves away.
A big right from Polyanskiy misses.
Polyanskiy connects with the punch.
Polyanskiy ducks under a wild hook from Dead.
Dead throws a wild body kick that Polyanskiy sees coming a mile off.
Polyanskiy misses with a head kick. #T3##TD#
Polyanskiy gets a double leg takedown into Dead's guard.
Polyanskiy trying to control but Dead is working from the bottom.
Dead is trying to keep Polyanskiy in close.
Dead wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dead wants to get back to his feet but Polyanskiy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dead trying to keep a closed guard but Polyanskiy is proving a slippery customer.
Dead is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dead pulls Polyanskiy in close to his closed guard and prevents Polyanskiy from doing any damage or advancing position.
Polyanskiy trying to control the position from guard on top but Dead is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T4#
Polyanskiy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Polyanskiy scores with a body shot.
Polyanskiy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Polyanskiy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dead sprawls and moves away.
Dead misses with a wild combination. #CL2#
Dead gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Polyanskiy has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dead clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Polyanskiy wants to control but Dead is keeping busy.#SUB#
Dead fending off the submission attempt from Polyanskiy. #ES2#
Dead manages to escape to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Alex Polyanskiy will probably get the nod.
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#
A punch lands to the side of Dead 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
Dead has taken the fight to the clinch.
Polyanskiy scores with a hook to the body.
Polyanskiy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dead gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dead throws an elbow that misses. #TD#
Polyanskiy gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB#
Polyanskiy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dead is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dead wants to sweep here but Polyanskiy controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polyanskiy being controlled here momentarily.
Alex Polyanskiy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dead is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1#
Dead wants to stand and escape but Polyanskiy is having none of it.
Dead keeping moving, preventing Polyanskiy from controlling successfully.
Polyanskiy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dead is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Polyanskiy slips nicely into half guard.
Dead is looking to control Polyanskiy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dead avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Polyanskiy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #ES2#
Dead manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Dead throws a leg kick #TD#
and Polyanskiy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dead's guard.#ES2#
Dead manages to escape and get back to his feet. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Dead has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Polyanskiy.
Polyanskiy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dead is working Polyanskiy over against the cage.
Polyanskiy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dead lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Polyanskiy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dead gets underhooks to prevent Polyanskiy's takedown attempt.
Dead misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dead tries to work over Polyanskiy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dead scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Polyanskiy as Dead tries to tie him up.
Dead is pressed up against the cage. Polyanskiy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dead down to the mat. Dead avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Polyanskiy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Polyanskiy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dead manages to avoid it.#TD#
Polyanskiy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dead sprawls well initially but Polyanskiy persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T3#
Dead works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dead pulls Polyanskiy in close to his closed guard and prevents Polyanskiy from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dead looking to hit a scissor sweep but Polyanskiy is one step ahead there.
Polyanskiy trying to control but Dead is working from the bottom.
Polyanskiy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dead not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dead is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Polyanskiy trying to control but Dead is working from the bottom.
Dead is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dead is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Polyanskiy dodges the punch combination from Dead.
Dead blocks a head kick by Polyanskiy.
Dead misses with a double jab. #TD#
Polyanskiy closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Polyanskiy has hold of Dead's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Dead seems comfortable defending it but Polyanskiy has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Dead is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Dead is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Polyanskiy couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alex Polyanskiy!
Alex Polyanskiy thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Better Dead was interviewed post fight and said 'I was a little off today...o.k. I'm always a little off.'.

Event: GC 318 Spud vs Bohi
Date: Oct 19, 2019

#R1#
Dead takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Polyanskiy connects with a jab.
Dead slips under a jab.
Dead misses with an uppercut.
Polyanskiy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Polyanskiy.
Dead bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dead throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Polyanskiy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dead trying to control here.
Polyanskiy trying to control from half guard but Dead is working away.
Dead is trying to stand back up but Polyanskiy is controlling him
Dead trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dead is defending against the submission attempts here by Polyanskiy.
Dead has his hands clasped together around Polyanskiy's back. He's all about the action.
Dead is trying to maintain the position but Polyanskiy is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Polyanskiy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dead keeps working. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy 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.
Dead moves into full guard.
Dead controls Polyanskiy momentarily but Polyanskiy frees himself.
Dead keeping moving, preventing Polyanskiy from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dead is pulling down on Polyanskiy's head. It's preventing any offense from Polyanskiy, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Dead is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Polyanskiy 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.
Polyanskiy wants to control from the top but Dead keeps moving.
Dead looking to hit a scissor sweep but Polyanskiy is one step ahead there.
Polyanskiy wants to control from the top but Dead keeps moving.
Dead pulls Polyanskiy in to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Polyanskiy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Dead looks to land a combination but Polyanskiy avoids it well.
Dead throws out a leg kick but Polyanskiy moves out of range and Dead only half commits.
Polyanskiy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T3##TD2#
Polyanskiy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dead's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Polyanskiy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dead is not content to let Polyanskiy control the position.#SUB2#
Polyanskiy is looking for a kimura but Dead is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Polyanskiy to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy seems to be working for a kimura but Dead defends the submission attempt.
Dead preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dead is just riding it out for now. Polyanskiy eventually gives up the hold.
Dead is looking to escape.#T4##SUB2#
Polyanskiy seems to be working for a kimura but Dead defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Polyanskiy is looking for a kimura but Dead is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Polyanskiy to get the leverage.
Dead is trying to get back to full guard.
Polyanskiy wants to control but Dead is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy is looking for a kimura here.
Polyanskiy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dead trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Polyanskiy manages to pass to mount!
Dead sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Polyanskiy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dead is just riding it out for now. Polyanskiy eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Polyanskiy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Polyanskiy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dead throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Dead misses the target.
Polyanskiy throws a sloppy head kick and Dead moves out of range easily.
Dead avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dead throws a quick counter head kick but Polyanskiy was just out of range.
Better Dead is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dead tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Polyanskiy is able to avoid easily.
Polyanskiy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A head kick misses from Dead.
Polyanskiy checks a leg kick nicely.
Dead wants to clinch.#TD2#
Polyanskiy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dead did well to prevent Polyanskiy getting side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead wants to get back to full guard.
Dead is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Polyanskiy is working for a kimura but Dead is defending it quite comfortably. #T1##SUB2#
Polyanskiy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dead is just riding it out for now. Polyanskiy eventually gives up the hold.
Dead is looking to control Polyanskiy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dead avoid being mounted?
Polyanskiy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Polyanskiy seems to be looking for submissions.
Dead tries to get to full guard but Polyanskiy has control of the leg.
Dead pushes Polyanskiy off looking to stand but Polyanskiy dives back in and keeps control. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dead is just riding it out for now. Polyanskiy eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dead sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Polyanskiy seems to be looking for submissions.
Polyanskiy trying to control from half guard but Dead is working away.
Dead tries to roll over but Polyanskiy keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Polyanskiy is working for a submission of some sort.
Dead wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Polyanskiy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dead doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Polyanskiy.
Polyanskiy trying to control the action but Dead is working from the bottom. #T3#
Dead moves into full guard.
Dead is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Polyanskiy tries to get to full guard but Dead has control of the leg.
Dead slows the pace down in half guard.
Polyanskiy is pressing down on Dead's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Polyanskiy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dead can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dead has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Polyanskiy is proving hard to escape from.
Dead tries to free his leg and advance position but Polyanskiy is retaining full guard. #T4##SUB2#
Dead avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dead passes Polyanskiy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Polyanskiy tries to get to full guard but Dead has control of the leg.
Polyanskiy wants to control but Dead is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy looking for submissions off his back.
Dead looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Polyanskiy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Polyanskiy looking for submissions off his back.
Dead perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alex Polyanskiy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dead throws a body punch but Polyanskiy moves out of range.
Dead is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dead misses with a low kick.
Dead misses with a double jab.
Polyanskiy throws a body punch but Dead moves out of range.
Better Dead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dead staying out of range there.
Dead tries to clinch there but Polyanskiy circles away.
Polyanskiy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dead jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A lazy left from Dead finds it's target.
Dead throws a looping overhand right but Polyanskiy ducks down to avoid it.
Polyanskiy ducks under a wild hook from Dead.
Polyanskiy feints the counter takedown.
Dead moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Polyanskiy has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead misses with a double jab.
Nice shot by Dead.
Jab by Polyanskiy.
Polyanskiy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dead throws out the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dead looks to land a left hand but Polyanskiy moved out of range nicely.
Polyanskiy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Polyanskiy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dead in his tracks.
Alex Polyanskiy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Polyanskiy avoids the head kick by Dead.
Polyanskiy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dead defends it well.
Better Dead is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dead gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Polyanskiy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd cheers as Polyanskiy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dead doesn't seem phased though.
Dead tries to close the distance and clinch up but Polyanskiy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A decent looking cross lands there for Polyanskiy.
Dead defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Polyanskiy.
Dead throwing a counter right hand but Polyanskiy manages to avoid it.
Polyanskiy misses with a hook. Dead ducked under it nicely.
Dead on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dead throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dead on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD2#
Polyanskiy drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Polyanskiy wants to control from the top but Dead keeps moving. #ES#
Dead wriggles free and stands up.
Dead tries to clinch up but Polyanskiy circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Dead is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dead throws a head kick but Polyanskiy moves out of range.
Dead throws a solid leg kick but Polyanskiy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dead.
Better Dead has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A slapping leg kick lands for Dead.
Polyanskiy scores with a jab.
Polyanskiy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dead fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Polyanskiy manages to avoid it.
Dead has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dead there as he acknowledges the shot.
A low kick from Dead is predictable there #TD2#
and Polyanskiy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dead's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Polyanskiy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dead trying to control the position.
Polyanskiy controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Dead wants to stand but Polyanskiy is controlling the position.
Dead pulls Polyanskiy in close to prevent any damage.
Dead keeping full guard, as Polyanskiy tries to pass. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dead wants to stand up but Polyanskiy is controlling him.
Polyanskiy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dead has his hands on Polyanskiy's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dead misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Polyanskiy.
Polyanskiy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Polyanskiy lunges at Dead with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dead's hand. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#CL#
Dead rushes Polyanskiy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Polyanskiy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dead backwards.
Polyanskiy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dead lands a shot to the body.
Dead is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Polyanskiy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dead prevents it.
Alex Polyanskiy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Better Dead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Polyanskiy.
A left hand lands to the body for Polyanskiy.
Dead is trying to force a seperation but Polyanskiy has the dominant position.
Polyanskiy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Polyanskiy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dead lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Polyanskiy has hold of one of Dead's legs. Dead is fighting the takedown attempt but Polyanskiy gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Dead looking to control.
Polyanskiy stops Dead from standing up. #SUB#
Dead looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Polyanskiy pushing down on Dead's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Polyanskiy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Polyanskiy 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Polyanskiy!
Alex Polyanskiy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Better Dead was interviewed post fight and said 'I was a little off today...o.k. I'm always a little off.'.

Event: GC 311 Bastard vs Spud
Date: Aug 31, 2019

#R1#
Bailey throws a push kick but Polyanskiy slaps the foot to one side.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bailey.
Bailey connects with a leg kick. Polyanskiy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Polyanskiy connects with a nice looking jab.
Bailey scores with a push kick.
We've been hearing reports that Bailey has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Polyanskiy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bailey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bailey swings for the body but Polyanskiy moves out of range.
Bailey blocks a head kick by Polyanskiy.
Bailey slaps away a takedown attempt from Polyanskiy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bailey defending well as Polyanskiy loads up on a big left hand.
Bailey scores with a one two! Polyanskiy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bailey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bailey swings for the body but Polyanskiy moves out of range.
Polyanskiy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Polyanskiy misses the jab.
Bailey throws a big counter combination but Polyanskiy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bailey misses with a double jab.
Polyanskiy throws out a loose jab but Bailey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bailey on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Polyanskiy lunges at Bailey with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bailey's hand.
Polyanskiy lands with a cross.
Bailey scores with a hook.
Bailey throws a leg kick that misses.
Bailey throws a series of strikes that have Polyanskiy backpedaling.
Bailey fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bailey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Polyanskiy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bailey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bailey stuffs the takedown attempt from Polyanskiy. Polyanskiy gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice shot by Bailey.
Bailey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Polyanskiy.
And Polyanskiy tries to counter it with a takedown but Bailey pushes his down on his head and steps out.
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!
Bailey scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Polyanskiy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bailey.
Joe Bailey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bailey lands a body shot. #T2#
Bailey scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Polyanskiy. Beautiful body shot.
Bailey uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Polyanskiy has time to react.
Joe Bailey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Polyanskiy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bailey. Bailey circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#TD2#
Polyanskiy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bailey is trying to defend but Polyanskiy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bailey manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Polyanskiy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Polyanskiy looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bailey dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Bailey has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Polyanskiy is proving hard to escape from. #T3##SUB2#
Bailey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Polyanskiy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bailey has managed to get both his arms back between Polyanskiy's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Polyanskiy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bailey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bailey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bailey postures up.
Bailey would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bailey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bailey postures up. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Polyanskiy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Polyanskiy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bailey gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bailey would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy has his foot on Bailey's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bailey works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Polyanskiy has an active guard here but Bailey has managed to pass into half guard.
Bailey controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Bailey 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#
Bailey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Polyanskiy was well out of range. Poor timing from Bailey.
Bailey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Polyanskiy can do to turn this around?
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Polyanskiy is defended easily by Bailey.
A jab from Polyanskiy misses.
Bailey throws a right and a left that Polyanskiy avoids nicely.
Bailey feints and then cracks Polyanskiy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Polyanskiy down.
Bailey slips a straight right by Polyanskiy.
Polyanskiy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Polyanskiy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Polyanskiy throws an off balance right hand
and Bailey makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Polyanskiy or perhaps it was just good defense by Bailey, which made it look bad.
Bailey throws a big counter combination but Polyanskiy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bailey is looking to wear down Polyanskiy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey misses with an attempted mid kick.
Joe Bailey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bailey. Polyanskiy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Polyanskiy with the counter takedown but Bailey avoids it easily.
Bailey lands a really nice looking cross but Polyanskiy seems unphased.
Bailey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Polyanskiy looks to throw the jab but Bailey is out of range.
Bailey walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Polyanskiy might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Polyanskiy connects with a single shot there.
Bailey throws a series of punches but Polyanskiy moves out of range.
Polyanskiy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bailey.
Bailey attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Polyanskiy throws out a loose jab but Bailey uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Polyanskiy gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy swings around for an armbar but Bailey sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Polyanskiy's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Polyanskiy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bailey wants to stand but Polyanskiy has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Bailey controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy is looking for a triangle here but Bailey uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Polyanskiy wants to control but Bailey postures up.#SU#
Bailey stands up and beckons Polyanskiy to his feet.
Nice body kick from Bailey.
Polyanskiy connects with a looping right hand.
Polyanskiy misses with a hook. Bailey ducked under it nicely.
Bailey defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Polyanskiy.
It looked like Bailey was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Joe Bailey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Polyanskiy.#T3#
Polyanskiy blocks a low kick nicely.
Bailey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bailey cracks Polyanskiy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bailey moves out of range of the body kick from Polyanskiy.
Bailey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Polyanskiy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bailey defends it well.
Bailey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Polyanskiy.
Polyanskiy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Polyanskiy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bailey is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bailey lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bailey will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bailey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Polyanskiy.
Joe Bailey is winning the standup battle so far.
Polyanskiy throws a body shot but no joy.
Bailey scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bailey blocks a head kick by Polyanskiy.
Polyanskiy lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Polyanskiy misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Polyanskiy misses. #T4#
A left lands for Bailey.
Bailey just misses with a punch to the body.
Polyanskiy throws a sloppy head kick and Bailey moves out of range easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bailey lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Polyanskiy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Polyanskiy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bailey throws out a leg kick but Polyanskiy moves out of range and Bailey only half commits.
Polyanskiy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Polyanskiy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Polyanskiy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bailey moves away.
Bailey misses with a few strikes there.
Bailey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Polyanskiy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bailey has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bailey there as he acknowledges the shot.
Polyanskiy tries to score with a low kick but Bailey moves his leg out of the way.
As Polyanskiy backs away, Bailey returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bailey slaps away a takedown attempt from Polyanskiy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bailey throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bailey connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Polyanskiy takes a swing at Bailey's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Bailey 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Polyanskiy gets a double leg takedown into Bailey's guard.
Polyanskiy trying to control but Bailey is working from the bottom.
Bailey is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Polyanskiy has gone for a leg lock! Bailey slips out almost immediately though and dives into Polyanskiy's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Polyanskiy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Polyanskiy looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bailey has picked Polyanskiy up and slammed him! Polyanskiy can't keep hold of the triangle and Bailey manages to pass to side control!#SU#
Bailey has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Bailey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bailey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Polyanskiy manages to avoid it.#T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bailey lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Polyanskiy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Polyanskiy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Polyanskiy loads up on a big right hand but Bailey slips the punch.
Polyanskiy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Polyanskiy misses with a wild body shot.
Bailey fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A swing and a miss from Polyanskiy.
Polyanskiy slips a jab and a cross from Bailey.
Polyanskiy misses the shot to the body.
Bailey fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Polyanskiy on the side of the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bailey lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Polyanskiy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Polyanskiy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Polyanskiy checks a leg kick.
Bailey lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bailey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Polyanskiy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Polyanskiy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Polyanskiy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Polyanskiy moves out of range of the body kick from Bailey.
Bailey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Polyanskiy moves away.
Alex Polyanskiy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
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!
Bailey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bailey throws a series of punches but Polyanskiy moves out of range.
Polyanskiy throws a body shot but no joy.
Bailey misses with a two punch combination.
Bailey throws a hook but Polyanskiy blocks it.
Nice shot lands for Polyanskiy.
Polyanskiy misses with a straight right.
Polyanskiy dives in and grabs Bailey's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bailey pushes down on Polyanskiy's head and hops out.
Polyanskiy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bailey is looking to counter punch.
Bailey lands a jab to the head.
Bailey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Polyanskiy throws out the jab.
Bailey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bailey thuds a left hand into Polyanskiy's body.
Bailey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bailey wants it to stay on the feet.
Polyanskiy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bailey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Polyanskiy circles away quickly and effectively.
Bailey throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T3#
A big right from Polyanskiy misses.
Bailey is looking to counter the offense by Polyanskiy and move into the clinch.
Bailey misses with a wild combination.
Polyanskiy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Polyanskiy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bailey can pounce on him.
Polyanskiy checks a low kick from Bailey.
Bailey connects with a good right hand that stumbles Polyanskiy. Polyanskiy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Polyanskiy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bailey counters with a nice uppercut.
Bailey lands with an uppercut that bounces Polyanskiy off the cage and back into range.
Bailey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Horrible takedown attempt by Polyanskiy or perhaps it was just good defense by Bailey, which made it look bad.
Joe Bailey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Polyanskiy.
Bailey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Polyanskiy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Polyanskiy misses with an uppercut. Bailey saw that one coming.#T4#
Polyanskiy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bailey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Polyanskiy misses with a wild body shot.
Polyanskiy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bailey connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Polyanskiy scrambles back to his feet.
Joe Bailey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bailey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bailey throws a right and a left that both miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bailey digs a good hook to Polyanskiy's body.
The fighters circling - Bailey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Polyanskiy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Polyanskiy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Polyanskiy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Polyanskiy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bailey is looking to slow Polyanskiy down with leg kicks.
Bailey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Polyanskiy.
Polyanskiy misses with a hook #TD#
and Bailey counters with a takedown into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Bailey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bailey has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Bailey!
Joe Bailey was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: GC 308
Date: Jul 27, 2019

#R1##CL#
Dead rushes Polyanskiy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Polyanskiy lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Polyanskiy - that landed with a thud. #TD2#
Polyanskiy has clasped his hands together around Dead's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dead has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dead manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Polyanskiy not doing much here.
Polyanskiy wants to control but Dead is keeping him busy.
Dead wants to improve his position but Polyanskiy is controlling well.
Dead is looking to control Polyanskiy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dead avoid being mounted?
Dead is trying to stand back up but Polyanskiy is controlling him
Polyanskiy prevents Dead from improving his position.
Polyanskiy is trying to control the action in half guard but Dead is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dead sees it coming and defends easily.
Dead is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rabid Dog that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Dead gets full guard.#T1#
Polyanskiy trying to control but Dead is working from the bottom.
Dead wants to get back to his feet but Polyanskiy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dead will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Polyanskiy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dead swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Polyanskiy trying to control but Dead is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Polyanskiy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dead trying to keep a closed guard but Polyanskiy is proving a slippery customer.
Polyanskiy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Polyanskiy trying to control but Dead is working from the bottom.
Dead trying to control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dead tries to clinch there but Polyanskiy circles away.
Dead staying out of range there.#TD2#
Dead gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Polyanskiy to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dead is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Polyanskiy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dead pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy actively working from the bottom here.
Dead looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dead wants to stand up but Polyanskiy has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Dead is thwarting Polyanskiy's attempts to control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dead in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Polyanskiy looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Dead wants to pass to mount but Polyanskiy is defending the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dead pulls his head out easily.
Dead controlling the action here.
Dead is trying to control. Polyanskiy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dead tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Polyanskiy. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dead is pressing down on Polyanskiy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Polyanskiy is holding on for now. #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.
Dead is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Polyanskiy manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy looking for a guillotine here but Dead defends easily. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Polyanskiy looking to control. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy looking for a guillotine here but Dead defends easily.
Dead tries to stand but Polyanskiy is controlling from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dead tries to free his leg and advance position but Polyanskiy is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SU#
Dead gets to his feet - Polyanskiy follows without any prompting.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alex Polyanskiy will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Dead is looking to clinch but Polyanskiy is avoiding it.
Dead misses with a low kick.
Polyanskiy scores with a hook to the body. Dead takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dead throws a right and a left that Polyanskiy avoids nicely.
Dead takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Polyanskiy lands an overhand right.
Dead tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Polyanskiy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dead takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Polyanskiy checks the leg kick.
Polyanskiy feints the counter takedown.
Better Dead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Polyanskiy checks the leg kick.
Dead tries to clinch but Polyanskiy moves out of range.
Polyanskiy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Dead moves into the clinch.
Polyanskiy tries to throw a body punch but Dead avoids it by throwing Polyanskiy back against the cage.
Dead blocks an uppercut.
Dead jumps guard but Polyanskiy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dead working aggressively here.
A short right from Polyanskiy on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Polyanskiy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Polyanskiy tries for a takedown but Dead manages to get underhooks.
Nice body punch from Polyanskiy - that landed with a thud.
Dead misses with an elbow over the top.#T1#
Dead using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Polyanskiy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Polyanskiy is trying to drag Dead to the mat but Dead just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dead prevents a takedown attempt there.
Better Dead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Polyanskiy.
Polyanskiy is working Dead over against the cage.
Polyanskiy can't find room to land a body shot as Dead controls the action.
Dead throws an elbow but it misses.
Dead has a couple of punches blocked by Polyanskiy.
Polyanskiy is trying to drag Dead to the mat but Dead just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Polyanskiy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dead.
Polyanskiy blocks an elbow strike.
A body shot lands from Polyanskiy.
Polyanskiy cracks Dead with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Polyanskiy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dead prevents a takedown attempt there. #T2#
Polyanskiy tries to throw a body punch but Dead avoids it by throwing Polyanskiy back against the cage.
Dead creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Polyanskiy blocks an elbow strike from Dead.
A head punch on the inside from Dead fails to land.
Polyanskiy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Polyanskiy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dead is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Polyanskiy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Polyanskiy is looking for a takedown.
Dead has a couple of punches blocked by Polyanskiy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Polyanskiy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Dead breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Polyanskiy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A jab lands there for Dead.
Polyanskiy misses with a looping right.
Dead tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
so Polyanskiy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES#
Dead kicks Polyanskiy off and gets to his feet. #T3#
Better Dead is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Polyanskiy connects with a body shot that sends Dead's belly button to the back.
Polyanskiy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dead tries to clinch up but Polyanskiy circles away and keeps his distance.
Polyanskiy lands a head shot.
Dead misses with a left hand #TD2#
so Polyanskiy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Polyanskiy wants to control from the top but Dead keeps moving.
Dead wants to sweep here but Polyanskiy controlling him for the moment.
Polyanskiy trying to control the position from guard on top but Dead is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Polyanskiy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dead looking to hit a scissor sweep but Polyanskiy is one step ahead there.
Dead not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T4#
Dead wants to stand but Polyanskiy is controlling the position.
Polyanskiy trying to control but Dead is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Dead looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Polyanskiy trying to control but Dead is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Polyanskiy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dead thows a body kick. Polyanskiy tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dead loads up on a big right hand but Polyanskiy slips the punch.
Polyanskiy with the counter takedown but Dead avoids it easily.
Dead uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dead lands a body shot.
Polyanskiy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alex Polyanskiy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Dead's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Polyanskiy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dead!
Dead is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Polyanskiy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dead tries to improve position but can't.
Dead is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Polyanskiy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy is trying to get an arm triangle but Dead is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dead tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dead has escaped the position, nice work there.
Alex Polyanskiy has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Dead pushes Polyanskiy away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Polyanskiy gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB2#
Polyanskiy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dead is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dead is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB2#
Polyanskiy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Polyanskiy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dead gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Dead is defending against the submission attempts here by Polyanskiy. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Polyanskiy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Better Dead has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dead tries to roll over but Polyanskiy keeps him under control.
Dead trying to hold on to Polyanskiy's head to control him but Polyanskiy postures up.
Dead wants to get back to his feet.
Polyanskiy prevents Dead from improving his position.#SUB2#
Polyanskiy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Polyanskiy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dead keeps working. #T3#
Dead moves into full guard.
Polyanskiy trying to control the position from guard on top but Dead is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Polyanskiy postures up. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Polyanskiy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Polyanskiy wants to control from the top but Dead keeps moving.
Polyanskiy prevents Dead from getting back to his feet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dead is trying to control the position but Polyanskiy postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Polyanskiy lands with an uppercut that bounces Dead off the cage and back into range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dead. Polyanskiy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Polyanskiy lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Dead takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Polyanskiy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Polyanskiy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Polyanskiy with the counter takedown but Dead avoids it easily.
Polyanskiy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dead misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dead wants to clinch.
Polyanskiy with the counter takedown but Dead avoids it easily.
Alex Polyanskiy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dead avoids the head kick by Polyanskiy.
The fighters circling - Dead throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Polyanskiy tests Dead's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Polyanskiy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Polyanskiy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Dead to the ground. Polyanskiy is now in Dead's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Dead is looking for a triangle but Polyanskiy pushes his legs off easily.
Polyanskiy trying to control but Dead is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Polyanskiy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Polyanskiy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Polyanskiy!
After winning the bout, Alex Polyanskiy thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Better Dead spoke after the fight, saying 'I was a little off today...o.k. I'm always a little off.'.

Event: GC 303
Date: Jul 04, 2019

#R1#
Polyanskiy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vegas.
Vegas moves away from the strike by Polyanskiy.
Vegas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Polyanskiy.
Polyanskiy slaps away a takedown attempt from Vegas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Polyanskiy lands a head shot.
Vegas fails to land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Vegas.
Vegas plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Vegas misses with a two punch combination.
Polyanskiy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vegas doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Polyanskiy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vegas looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Polyanskiy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vegas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy is trying to get an arm triangle but Vegas is defending well. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy swings around for an armbar but Vegas sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Polyanskiy's guard.#T1##SUB2#
Polyanskiy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vegas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vegas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vegas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vegas with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Vegas lands a couple of elbows.
Polyanskiy keeping moving, preventing Vegas from controlling successfully.
Polyanskiy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2##SUB2#
Polyanskiy working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Vegas has passed into half guard!
Polyanskiy tries to get to full guard but Vegas has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vegas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Polyanskiy defends it well.
Vegas working over Polyanskiy with some ground and pound. Polyanskiy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Vegas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Polyanskiy keeps working. #SUB#
Polyanskiy is defending against the submission attempts here by Vegas.
Polyanskiy gets back to full guard. #T3#
Vegas working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Polyanskiy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vegas is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vegas wants to control from the top but Polyanskiy keeps moving. #SUB2#
Vegas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Polyanskiy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vegas has managed to get both his arms back between Polyanskiy's legs - danger averted.
Vegas trying to control the position from guard on top but Polyanskiy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vegas lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Polyanskiy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4#
Polyanskiy is trying to control the position but Vegas postures up.
Vegas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Polyanskiy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vegas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy is looking for a triangle but Vegas pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Polyanskiy keeping full guard, as Vegas tries to pass. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vegas passes into half guard.
Vegas lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Johnny Vegas will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Vegas lands a jab-cross combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vegas.
Polyanskiy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Vegas defends well and Polyanskiy ends up having to push Vegas into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Vegas.
No luck for Polyanskiy with that takedown attempt.
Polyanskiy lands a jab to Vegas's midsection.
Polyanskiy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vegas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Polyanskiy circles away quickly and effectively.
Polyanskiy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vegas throws a body kick that misses.
Polyanskiy goes for a double leg but Vegas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vegas continues to drive forward.
Johnny Vegas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Polyanskiy.
Polyanskiy cracks a nice hook into Vegas's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Polyanskiy dodges the punch combination from Vegas. #T1#
Polyanskiy throws a sloppy head kick and Vegas moves out of range easily.
Polyanskiy has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Vegas tries for a takedown but Polyanskiy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vegas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vegas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Polyanskiy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Polyanskiy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vegas connects with a body shot.
Vegas looks to land a combination. Polyanskiy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Vegas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vegas works over Polyanskiy's head and body with a nice combination.#CL2#
Polyanskiy moves into the clinch successfully.
Polyanskiy looking for a takedown.
Polyanskiy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Vegas breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Polyanskiy is defended easily by Vegas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vegas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Vegas. Those never looked like landing.
Vegas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vegas looks to score with a jab to the body but Polyanskiy is just out of range.
Nice body punch from Polyanskiy.
Polyanskiy scores with a nice right hand.
Polyanskiy blocks a head kick by Vegas.
Polyanskiy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vegas pinned against the cage. Vegas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Polyanskiy steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Vegas. That one must have hurt.#TD2#
Vegas gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Vegas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T3#
Vegas trying to keep a closed guard but Polyanskiy is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Vegas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Polyanskiy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Polyanskiy stopping the sweep attempt from Vegas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Polyanskiy trying to control the position from guard on top but Vegas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vegas looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vegas looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vegas! #REVR##T4##SUB#
Vegas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Polyanskiy has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Vegas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Polyanskiy is looking to reverse the position.
Polyanskiy keeps trying to improve his position.
Polyanskiy can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Vegas 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#
Vegas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Polyanskiy.#TD#
Polyanskiy gets caught flat footed, as Vegas shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Polyanskiy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vegas is one step ahead there.
Vegas with a nice head shot there.
Vegas trying to control the position from guard on top but Polyanskiy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Polyanskiy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Polyanskiy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polyanskiy trying to keep a closed guard but Vegas is proving a slippery customer.
Vegas works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Polyanskiy trying to control here. #T1##SUB#
Vegas is working for a kimura but Polyanskiy is defending it quite comfortably.
Vegas wants to take a breather but Polyanskiy is having none of it.
Vegas is pressing down on Polyanskiy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Polyanskiy is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Vegas is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Vegas is working for a submission of some sort.
Alex Polyanskiy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnny Vegas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Polyanskiy is refusing to be controlled, as Vegas sits in half guard.
Vegas is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Vegas passes into side control, despite Polyanskiy's attempt to control the position.
Polyanskiy is trying to control Vegas's posture but Vegas avoids it.
Polyanskiy is looking for a sweep.
Vegas wants to control but Polyanskiy is keeping him busy.
Vegas working away.#T3#
Vegas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Polyanskiy keeps working.
Polyanskiy can't do much from the bottom here.
Polyanskiy is looking for a sweep.
Vegas is looking to take a break and control but Polyanskiy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vegas just content to control the position.
Polyanskiy struggling a bit here.
Vegas trying to control the position but Polyanskiy is working away.
Polyanskiy takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Vegas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Polyanskiy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vegas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Vegas working the body and head with strikes.
Vegas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Polyanskiy can do to turn this around?
Vegas working away.
Vegas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Polyanskiy keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Polyanskiy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Polyanskiy tries to improve position but can't.
Polyanskiy throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Vegas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vegas, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Vegas!
During a confident post fight interview, Johnny Vegas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: GC 297
Date: May 31, 2019

#R1#
Sanada takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sanada scores with a hook to the body. Polyanskiy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Polyanskiy drops his hands momentarily and Sanada takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sanada digs a good body shot into Polyanskiy's ribs.
Polyanskiy tries for a takedown but Sanada sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Polyanskiy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanada.
Sanada jabs Polyanskiy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice body punch from Polyanskiy.
Sanada scores with a sloppy right hand. Polyanskiy should have avoided that one.
Sanada lunges at Polyanskiy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Polyanskiy's hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Polyanskiy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Polyanskiy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sanada comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sanada throws a lazy right hand but Polyanskiy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Polyanskiy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Polyanskiy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sanada counters with a right hand to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Polyanskiy.
Polyanskiy misses with a straight left.
Sanada was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nobu Sanada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Polyanskiy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sanada scores with the left hand. Polyanskiy knows he should have avoided that one.
Polyanskiy walks into a jab.#CL#
Sanada clinches with his opponent.
Polyanskiy tries to throw a body punch but Sanada avoids it by throwing Polyanskiy back against the cage.
Sanada gets through Polyanskiy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Polyanskiy misses with a body punch.
Polyanskiy swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Polyanskiy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanada misses with a punch on the inside.
Polyanskiy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanada is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short right from Polyanskiy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sanada creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Polyanskiy tries to throw a body punch but Sanada avoids it by throwing Polyanskiy back against the cage.
Sanada misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sanada works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sanada misses with a shot to the kidneys.
I was talking to Sanada's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Polyanskiy works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanada controlling Polyanskiy's posture. #T2#
Polyanskiy stops Sanada from standing up.
Sanada has control of Polyanskiy's left arm, preventing Polyanskiy from doing any damage.
Polyanskiy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Polyanskiy trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanada is pulling down on Polyanskiy's head. It's preventing any offense from Polyanskiy, at least for the moment.
Polyanskiy postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Sanada gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Polyanskiy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sanada to score with a decent uppercut.
Sanada thuds a left hand into Polyanskiy's body.
Sanada scores with a nice strike.
Sanada just misses with a punch to the body.
Polyanskiy darts in looking for a takedown but Sanada gets double underhooks and turns Polyanskiy into the cage.
Sanada is looking to counter the offense by Polyanskiy and move into the clinch.
Nobu Sanada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Polyanskiy.
Polyanskiy takes a swing at Sanada's ribcage but misses.
Sanada takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sanada uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Polyanskiy.
A big left from Sanada misses.
Polyanskiy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Polyanskiy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanada throws out the jab.
Sanada throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Polyanskiy moves into the clinch successfully. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanada lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sanada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanada.
Polyanskiy looking for a takedown.
Polyanskiy swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanada swings wildly with an uppercut but Polyanskiy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Polyanskiy misses with some punches.
Sanada lands an uppercut.
Sanada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Polyanskiy missing with knees to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sanada lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sanada is working Polyanskiy over against the cage.
Polyanskiy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sanada fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Polyanskiy shoots in but Sanada avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Polyanskiy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanada.
Polyanskiy throws out a loose jab but Sanada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanada keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Polyanskiy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nobu Sanada dominated that round.
That's time! Sanada's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Polyanskiy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sanada prevents a body shot from Polyanskiy.
Polyanskiy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sanada's elbow.
Polyanskiy blocks an uppercut.
Polyanskiy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sanada gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Polyanskiy can't find room to land a body shot as Sanada controls the action.
Sanada gets through Polyanskiy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sanada cracks Polyanskiy with a nice body shot.
Sanada misses with a punch on the inside.
Polyanskiy can't find room to land a body shot as Sanada controls the action.
Nobu Sanada has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sanada presses Polyanskiy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sanada working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sanada gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Polyanskiy.
Sanada tries to throw a body punch but Polyanskiy avoids it by throwing Sanada back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada lands a nice shot to the body.
Sanada swings wildly with an uppercut but Polyanskiy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Polyanskiy tries to work over Sanada's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanada avoiding damage as Polyanskiy throws knees to the body. #T1#
Polyanskiy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sanada lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sanada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Sanada.
Sanada lands a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Sanada.
Sanada lands with a short shot to the head.
Sanada struggles to land a body shot inside as Polyanskiy controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Sanada.
A body shot lands from Sanada.
Polyanskiy lands a body shot.
Sanada lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Polyanskiy fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sanada.
A short right from Sanada on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanada stops a takedown attempt from Polyanskiy.
Nobu Sanada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Polyanskiy.
A short left from Sanada.
Sanada scores with a nice hook to the head.
Polyanskiy tries to work over Sanada's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Polyanskiy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanada scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Sanada.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Polyanskiy. #T2#
Polyanskiy can't find room to land a body shot as Sanada controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sanada.
Sanada lands with a left to the head.
Polyanskiy's coach down at DRAGON MMA - 13 Elite & 2 Double Elite Coaches was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Polyanskiy's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sanada lands with a short shot to the head.
Polyanskiy has Sanada pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sanada manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Polyanskiy has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Sanada regains guard immediately. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Sanada manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Polyanskiy is breathing heavily.
Sanada lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Polyanskiy backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanada.
Polyanskiy working aggressively here.
Sanada lands with a right to the head.
Polyanskiy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Sanada.
Sanada gets underhooks to prevent Polyanskiy's takedown attempt.
Sanada gets through Polyanskiy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Polyanskiy tries to land knees in the clinch but Sanada avoids the damage to the body.
Sanada prevents the takedown attempt.
Sanada can't find room to land a body shot as Polyanskiy controls the action.
Sanada working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sanada scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Polyanskiy scores with a hook to the body.
Sanada scores with a shot to the side of Polyanskiy's head.
Sanada lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sanada.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sanada.
Sanada lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Polyanskiy backwards.
Polyanskiy can't find room to land a body shot as Sanada controls the action.
Polyanskiy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Polyanskiy lands with a short shot to the head.
Sanada blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Sanada.
A short body shot lands from Sanada as the two fighters clinch.
Sanada lands an uppercut.
Sanada lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanada lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sanada.
Polyanskiy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sanada has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sanada working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Polyanskiy lands a body punch.
Sanada lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Polyanskiy backwards.
Sanada tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Polyanskiy's elbow.
Polyanskiy misses with a body punch. #T4#
Polyanskiy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sanada lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sanada lands a nice shot to the body.
Polyanskiy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sanada avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sanada scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Sanada.
Sanada digs a right hand into Polyanskiy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Polyanskiy's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Sanada.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanada.
A short left from Sanada. #ROC#
Polyanskiy is rocked!
Sanada lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Polyanskiy is still on wobbly legs! Can Sanada finish him?
A right hook to the body lands for Sanada.
Sanada working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sanada lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Sanada.
Sanada creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Polyanskiy with a big uppercut! Polyanskiy tries to clinch up but Sanada pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Polyanskiy to the mat! Polyanskiy covers up and Sanada unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nobu Sanada!

Event: GC 287
Date: Apr 05, 2019

#R1#
Shain throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Shain stalks Polyanskiy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Polyanskiy's face. Polyanskiy staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#
It looks like Alex Polyanskiy has been cut.
Polyanskiy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Polyanskiy has closed the distance and engaged Shain in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Polyanskiy misses with some punches.
Polyanskiy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Shain scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shain lands a left hand.
Polyanskiy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shain fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Polyanskiy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Polyanskiy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shain circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Polyanskiy drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Shain follows Polyanskiy to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sampson Shain!

Event: GC 278
Date: Feb 23, 2019

#R1#
Polyanskiy throws a jab when Henry was well out of range.
Henry tries to counter by closing the distance.
Polyanskiy throws a big shot that misses.
Polyanskiy lands a right hook to the body. #CL#
Polyanskiy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Polyanskiy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Polyanskiy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Polyanskiy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Polyanskiy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Henry tries a body shot but Polyanskiy blocks it.
Polyanskiy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Henry working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Polyanskiy blocks an uppercut.
Polyanskiy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Henry lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polyanskiy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Henry stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Polyanskiy fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Henry.
A right hand to the body from Polyanskiy.
Polyanskiy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Henry's elbow. #T1#
A short right from Polyanskiy on the inside.
Polyanskiy can't find room to land a body shot as Henry controls the action.
Polyanskiy tries to throw a body punch but Henry avoids it by throwing Polyanskiy back against the cage.
Henry working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Polyanskiy tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Polyanskiy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right hand to the body from Henry.
Polyanskiy tries to work over Henry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Henry pushes Polyanskiy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Henry prevents a body shot from Polyanskiy.
A left hand lands to the body for Polyanskiy.
Henry misses with some punches.
A short left from Henry.
Henry scores with a shoulder strike.
Henry tries to throw a body punch but Polyanskiy avoids it by throwing Henry back against the cage.
Polyanskiy struggles to land a body shot inside as Henry controls his hands.
Polyanskiy misses with a punch to the body.
Henry lands a shot to the body.
Polyanskiy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Henry blocks it with crossed arms.
Henry lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Henry.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Polyanskiy tries a body shot but Henry blocks it.
Polyanskiy has Henry pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Henry manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short left from Henry. #T2#
A short left from Henry.
Polyanskiy takes a shot to the head.
Polyanskiy wants a takedown but no success here.
Polyanskiy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Henry misses with a hook to the ribs.
Polyanskiy missing with knees to the body.
Henry lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Polyanskiy or not.
Polyanskiy is breathing heavily.
Polyanskiy trying to land knees to the body.
Polyanskiy swings wildly with an uppercut but Henry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Henry lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Henry lands a hook to the side of the head.
Henry lands a right hand.
Henry gets through Polyanskiy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Polyanskiy blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Henry.
A body shot lands from Polyanskiy.
Polyanskiy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Polyanskiy misses with some punches.
Polyanskiy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Polyanskiy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Henry throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Polyanskiys head.
Henry pushes Polyanskiy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Henry scores with a shot to the side of Polyanskiy's head.
Polyanskiy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Polyanskiy looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Henry.
Polyanskiy wants a takedown.
Henry is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Henry scores with a shoulder strike.
Henry lands a hook to the side of the head.
Henry lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Polyanskiy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Henry gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Henry scores with a shoulder strike.
Henry lands a left hand.
Polyanskiy has a couple of punches blocked by Henry.
Henry lands a shoulder strike.
Henry is working Polyanskiy over against the cage.
Henry lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Polyanskiy backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henry working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Henry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Henry lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Polyanskiy.
Polyanskiy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Polyanskiy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC2#
Polyanskiy is rocked!
Polyanskiy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Henry.
Henry lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Henry stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Henry can't find room to land a body shot as Polyanskiy controls the action.
Henry blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Henry blocks a body shot from Polyanskiy.
Henry stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Henry.
Polyanskiy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Henry's elbow.
A short right from Polyanskiy on the inside.
Polyanskiy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Henry gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Henry.
Henry digs a right hand into Polyanskiy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Polyanskiy's gas tank.
Henry gets through Polyanskiy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Polyanskiy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oh Polyanskiy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Henry lands a shoulder strike.
Henry is working Polyanskiy over against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Henry.
Henry lands a left hand that snaps the head of Polyanskiy backwards.
Henry creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Polyanskiy's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Polyanskiy drops to his knees and Henry pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pascal Henry!
After winning the bout, Pascal Henry thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GC 271
Date: Jan 18, 2019

#R1#
Polyanskiy looks to throw the jab but Buck is out of range.
Polyanskiy throws a head kick that misses.
Good leg kick by Buck there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Polyanskiy lands with an uppercut that bounces Buck off the cage and back into range.
Buck connects with a good right hand that stumbles Polyanskiy. Polyanskiy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Buck misses with a head kick.
Polyanskiy throws a body punch but Buck moves out of range.
Polyanskiy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Polyanskiy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Polyanskiy seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Buck throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Polyanskiy.
Buck is looking to chop away at Polyanskiy's legs.
Buck lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping leg kick lands for Buck.
A decent looking cross lands there for Polyanskiy.
Polyanskiy misses with a hook.#TD#
Buck tries to sprawl but Polyanskiy drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Buck has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Polyanskiy is on him like a limpet, forcing Buck back against the cage.#T1#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Buck.
Polyanskiy tries for a takedown but Buck manages to get underhooks.
Buck stalling in the clinch but Polyanskiy improves position.
Polyanskiy tries to work over Buck's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Polyanskiy throws a head punch that misses.
Polyanskiy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Buck is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Polyanskiy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Polyanskiy struggles to land a body shot inside as Buck controls his hands.
Buck is looking to break free of the clinch but Polyanskiy has double underhooks. #BC2#
Buck breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Buck misses the jab.
Polyanskiy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Polyanskiy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Buck's waist but Buck gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Polyanskiy off to one side.
Buck throws a right and a left that both miss.
Polyanskiy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Buck dives in and grabs Polyanskiy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Polyanskiy pushes down on Buck's head and hops out.
A big right from Polyanskiy misses.
Good leg kick by Buck there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Polyanskiy scores with a jab.#TD#
Polyanskiy drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Polyanskiy wants to control from the top but Buck keeps moving.
Buck trying to control the position.
Polyanskiy passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Polyanskiy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Polyanskiy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Buck throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #SUB#
Polyanskiy is working for a kimura but Buck is defending it quite comfortably.
Buck trying to control but Polyanskiy postures up. #T3#
Buck controlling the position for now.
Buck trying to control here. #SUB#
Polyanskiy is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Polyanskiy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Buck defends it well.
Buck gets back to full guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Buck is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Polyanskiy trying to control but Buck is working from the bottom.
Buck looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Polyanskiy trying to control the position from guard on top but Buck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Polyanskiy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Buck looking for a sweep. Not yet Buck, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Young Buck will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Buck walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Polyanskiy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Polyanskiy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Polyanskiy lands a right hook to the body.
Buck throws a looping overhand right but Polyanskiy ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Buck.
A punch combination from Buck misses.
Polyanskiy lands a lovely overhand right.#TD#
Polyanskiy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Buck felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Buck makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Buck.
Polyanskiy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Polyanskiy wants to control from the top but Buck keeps moving. #T1#
Polyanskiy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Buck swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Polyanskiy won't allow Buck to sweep him here.
Polyanskiy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Polyanskiy passes Buck's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Polyanskiy seems to be working for a kimura but Buck defends the submission attempt.
Buck keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB#
Polyanskiy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Buck doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Polyanskiy.
Buck wants to control but Polyanskiy is keeping busy. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Buck tries to roll over but Polyanskiy keeps him under control.
Buck is still trying to improve position.
Buck is trying to control but can't.
Alex Polyanskiy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Polyanskiy seems to be working for a kimura but Buck defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Polyanskiy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Buck doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Polyanskiy. #T3#
Buck is trying to maintain the position but Polyanskiy is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Polyanskiy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Buck defends it well. #SUB#
Polyanskiy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Polyanskiy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Buck defends it well.
Buck keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Buck slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Buck can't keep his opponent in guard - Polyanskiy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Polyanskiy trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Polyanskiy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Buck manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Polyanskiy dominated that second round.
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#
Polyanskiy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Buck as he jumps to the side.
Polyanskiy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Buck connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Polyanskiy scrambles back to his feet.#TD#
Polyanskiy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Polyanskiy not doing much here.
Buck wants to improve his position but Polyanskiy is controlling well.
Buck wants to control but Polyanskiy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buck might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Polyanskiy haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Polyanskiy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Buck is just riding it out for now. Polyanskiy eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Polyanskiy seems to be looking for submissions. #T1#
Buck is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Polyanskiy 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.
Buck trying to control here. #SUB#
Polyanskiy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Buck is just riding it out for now. Polyanskiy eventually gives up the hold.
Buck really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Polyanskiy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Polyanskiy is working for a kimura but Buck is defending it quite comfortably. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Polyanskiy is looking for a kimura but Buck is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Polyanskiy to get the leverage. #SUB#
Polyanskiy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Buck sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Polyanskiy is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Polyanskiy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Buck has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3##SUB#
Polyanskiy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Buck doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Polyanskiy. #SUB#
Polyanskiy is working for a kimura but Buck is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Buck looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Buck is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Buck actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Polyanskiy seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Polyanskiy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Buck doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Polyanskiy. #SUB#
Polyanskiy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Buck is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Polyanskiy wants to control but Buck is keeping him busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Polyanskiy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Polyanskiy 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Polyanskiy!
A relieved looking Alex Polyanskiy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: GC 264
Date: Dec 12, 2018

#R1#
Polyanskiy tries to close the distance and clinch but Aoki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Polyanskiy throws out a loose jab but Aoki uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Aoki misses the target.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Aoki stalling.
Aoki lands a left hand. #BC#
Aoki manages to break the clinch.
Aoki scores with a nice right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Alex Polyanskiy has been cut.
Polyanskiy throws a sloppy head kick and Aoki moves out of range easily.
Polyanskiy lands a nice looking body shot.
Alex Polyanskiy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Polyanskiy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Polyanskiy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aoki scores with a nice strike.
Aoki is looking to clinch but Polyanskiy is avoiding it.
Polyanskiy feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Polyanskiy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Aoki is trying to defend but Polyanskiy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Aoki is defending against the submission attempts here by Polyanskiy. #T1#
Aoki is pressing down on Polyanskiy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Polyanskiy from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Aoki is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Aoki has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Polyanskiy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Aoki passes into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Polyanskiy manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2##SUB2#
Polyanskiy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aoki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aoki trying to control but Polyanskiy is working from the bottom.
Polyanskiy keeping full guard, as Aoki tries to pass.
Aoki is looking to work some ground and pound but Polyanskiy has wrist control.
Aoki has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Polyanskiy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Aoki defends well.#SUB2#
Aoki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Polyanskiy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aoki.
Polyanskiy looking to control. #T3#
Aoki postures up in Polyanskiy's guard and throws a big left but Polyanskiy blocks it. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy has his foot on Aoki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aoki works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Polyanskiy working for a triangle but Aoki defends it easily.
Aoki postures up and lands a big shot to Polyanskiy's brow.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Polyanskiy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aoki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Polyanskiy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aoki is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoki wants to control from the top but Polyanskiy keeps moving. #T4#
Aoki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy looking for subs off his back but Aoki has passed one foot through into half guard.
Aoki is thwarting Polyanskiy's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Polyanskiy looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aoki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Aoki has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Aoki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shiny Aoki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Polyanskiy's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Aoki drives through and clinches with Polyanskiy against the cage.
Polyanskiy misses with a punch to the body.
Aoki blocks an uppercut.
Polyanskiy's coach down at DRAGON MMA - 13 Elite & 2 Double Elite Coaches was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Polyanskiy's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Polyanskiy struggles to land a body shot inside as Aoki controls his hands.
Polyanskiy misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Aoki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Polyanskiy tries to clinch but Aoki is having none of it.
Polyanskiy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Aoki to counter with a crisp jab.
Polyanskiy throws a right hand that misses
and Aoki counters with a straight right hand.
Aoki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Polyanskiy can do to turn this around?
Polyanskiy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Polyanskiy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Aoki's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Aoki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch on the inside from Polyanskiy fails to land.
Aoki stalling the fight.
Polyanskiy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Aoki gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC#
Aoki breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Aoki tries to clinch up.
Polyanskiy darts in looking for a takedown but Aoki gets double underhooks and turns Polyanskiy into the cage.
Shiny Aoki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Polyanskiy.
Polyanskiy throws a lazy uppercut
and Aoki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Polyanskiy looks for a takedown but Aoki sprawls well.
A shot to the body from Polyanskiy misses #KD#
and Aoki counters with a nice right hand that sends Polyanskiy toppling to the canvas! Polyanskiy scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Aoki finish him?!#ROC#
Polyanskiy is rocked!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Polyanskiy is still on wobbly legs! Can Aoki finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aoki lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Polyanskiy to his knees! Aoki keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shiny Aoki!
Shiny Aoki decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: GC 257
Date: Nov 07, 2018

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wilson is defended easily by Polyanskiy.
Wilson slips a jab from Polyanskiy.
Wilson throws out a powerful jab.
A slow jab from Wilson misses its intended target.
Wilson lands with a straight right. Polyanskiy didn't see that one coming.
Good exchange - Polyanskiy coming out on top.
Polyanskiy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wilson but Wilson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wilson throws a jab but it's blocked by Polyanskiy.
Polyanskiy shoots in for a double leg but Wilson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wilson scores with a nice strike.
Polyanskiy misses the shot to the body.
Wilson missing with a left hand there. Polyanskiy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD2#
Wilson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Polyanskiy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wilson is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Polyanskiy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Wilson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T1##SUB#
Polyanskiy actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Polyanskiy is looking to improve his position.
Polyanskiy wants to control but Wilson is keeping busy.
Wilson winds up and cracks Polyanskiy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wilson is thwarting Polyanskiy's attempts to control the position.
Wilson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Polyanskiy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Wilson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Polyanskiy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Polyanskiy wants to control but Wilson is keeping busy. #T2##SUB#
Polyanskiy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Wilson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Polyanskiy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wilson.
Polyanskiy is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Wilson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Polyanskiy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Polyanskiy tries to roll over but Wilson keeps him under control.
Wilson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Polyanskiy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Wilson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Wilson working Polyanskiy over with strikes.
Wilson drops an elbow to the side of Polyanskiy's head. #SUB2#
Wilson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wilson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wilson lands strikes from half guard.
Polyanskiy trying to hold on to Wilson's head to control him but Wilson postures up.
Wilson slips a nice elbow through Polyanskiy's hands, connecting with Polyanskiy's forehead.#SUB2#
Wilson has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Polyanskiy defend it? Wilson steps over the head and cranks it - Polyanskiy is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Wilson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Solomon Wilson!
A victorious Solomon Wilson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: GPG: 47
Date: Sep 22, 2018

#R1#
Polyanskiy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lang throws a sloppy head kick and Polyanskiy moves out of range easily.
Walter Lang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Polyanskiy throws a lazy right hand but Lang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from Polyanskiy misses its intended target.
Lang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Polyanskiy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lang really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Polyanskiy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Polyanskiy trying to control but Lang is working from the bottom.
Lang told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Polyanskiy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lang is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lang has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Polyanskiy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Polyanskiy is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1#
Lang wants to get up but he can't break Polyanskiy's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lang must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Polyanskiy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lang passes into half guard. #SUB#
Polyanskiy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Polyanskiy wants to control but Lang is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Polyanskiy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Polyanskiy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Polyanskiy wants to control but Lang is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Polyanskiy manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Polyanskiy looking for a guillotine here but Lang defends easily. #T3##SUB#
Polyanskiy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Lang avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Polyanskiy working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lang has passed into half guard!
Polyanskiy is trying to maintain the position but Lang is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Polyanskiy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lang pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Polyanskiy looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Polyanskiy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Polyanskiy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Polyanskiy dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Lang misses with a looping right.
Lang misses with a straight left.
Lang throws a head kick that Polyanskiy semi-blocks.
Polyanskiy connects with a nice looking jab.
Lang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Polyanskiy.
Lang slips a jab from Polyanskiy.
Polyanskiy avoids the head kick by Lang.
Lang uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Polyanskiy has time to react.
Lang takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Polyanskiy takes one to the side of the head.
Lang takes one to the side of the head.
Polyanskiy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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!
Polyanskiy tries for a takedown but Lang circles away easily
and Lang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Lang throws a head kick that misses.
Lang tries a head kick but it misses.
Polyanskiy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lang.
Polyanskiy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Polyanskiy.
Lang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Polyanskiy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Polyanskiy.
Walter Lang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Polyanskiy blocks a head kick by Lang.
Lang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Polyanskiy attempts a counter takedown but Lang avoids it well and moves away.
Polyanskiy throws a lazy right hand but Lang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lang throws a hook but Polyanskiy avoids it easily.
Polyanskiy tries to counter with a takedown but Lang is quick to defend against it.
Polyanskiy misses with a looping left.
Lang swinging wildly here. #T2#
Polyanskiy with a nice cross.
A big right from Lang misses.
Lang throws a hook to the side of Polyanskiy's head but Polyanskiy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Polyanskiy attempts a counter takedown but Lang avoids it well and moves away.
Polyanskiy is looking to clinch but Lang is avoiding it.
Polyanskiy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
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!
Lang thuds a left hand into Polyanskiy's body.
Polyanskiy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Polyanskiy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lang sprawls and moves away.
Lang fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lang misses with a head kick.
Lang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Polyanskiy slips under a jab from Lang.
A big left from Lang misses.
Polyanskiy feinted with a counter takedown.
Lang throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Polyanskiy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Polyanskiy moves away.
Polyanskiy half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lang throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Polyanskiy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lang pushes Polyanskiy off but Polyanskiy dives into side control. #SUB#
Polyanskiy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lang wants to get back to his feet but Polyanskiy drags him back down.#SUB#
Polyanskiy swings around for an armbar but Lang sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Polyanskiy's guard.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Polyanskiy is trying to control the position but Lang postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alex Polyanskiy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Polyanskiy working for submissions but it's allowed Lang to get to half guard. #SUB#
Polyanskiy looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Polyanskiy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lang pulls his head out easily.
Polyanskiy is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Walter Lang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Polyanskiy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Lang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Polyanskiy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lang looks to land a right hand but Polyanskiy moved out of range.
Lang misses with a head kick.
A slow jab from Polyanskiy misses its intended target.
Lang misses with a straight right.
Lang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Polyanskiy feinted with a counter takedown.
Lang misses the shot to the body.
Polyanskiy tries to counter with a takedown but Lang is quick to defend against it.
Lang misses with a hook. Polyanskiy ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polyanskiy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lang.
Polyanskiy tries to counter with a takedown but Lang is quick to defend against it.
Walter Lang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lang blocks a jab.
Polyanskiy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Polyanskiy looks to score with a jab to the body but Lang is just out of range.
Polyanskiy fails with a takedown attempt.
Lang looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T1#
Polyanskiy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lang sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lang misses with an uppercut.
Polyanskiy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lang sprawls and moves away.
Lang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Polyanskiy tries to counter with a takedown but Lang is quick to defend against it.
Polyanskiy pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD#
Polyanskiy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lang sprawls well initially but Polyanskiy persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Polyanskiy is looking for a kimura but Lang is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Polyanskiy to get the leverage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lang looks like he's trying to stand up.
Polyanskiy trying to control from half guard but Lang is working away. #T2##SUB#
Lang is kicking away at Polyanskiy from the bottom - trying to push off and stand up. Polyanskiy grabs hold of a leg and drops back for a heel hook! The two fighters roll across the mat, with Lang trying to push Polyanskiy off... Lang taps! He's tapped! This one is all over! A throwback to the old Pancrase there with an infrequently seen submission hold! Nice work.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Alex Polyanskiy!
Alex Polyanskiy made sure to mention his sponsor, Wheyl Nutrition Co. in his post fight interview.
Walter Lang was interviewed post fight and said 'I want to thank Freebok for sponsoring me. Buy there the have cool stuff!!! FREEBOK!!!'.

Event: GPG: 42
Date: Aug 04, 2018

#R1#
Polyanskiy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sanada but Sanada pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As Polyanskiy tries to get set, Sanada tries to push him back and clinch up but Polyanskiy manages to avoid the attempt.
Polyanskiy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanada takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Polyanskiy misses with a right hand #CL#
and Sanada moves into the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Polyanskiy has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Sanada misses with the head strike.
Sanada blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Polyanskiy can't find room to land a body shot as Sanada controls the action.
Sanada is leaning against Polyanskiy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sanada lands with a right to the head.
Polyanskiy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanada lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Polyanskiy.
Sanada lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Polyanskiy blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
Polyanskiy is trying to trip Sanada. He has hold of a leg but Sanada is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Polyanskiy persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#ES#
Sanada has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Polyanskiy is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
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!
Sanada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanada swings wildly with an uppercut but Polyanskiy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Polyanskiy blocking some punches. #T1#
Polyanskiy throws a head punch that misses.
Sanada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanada blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanada misses with the head strike.
Sanada lands a left hand that snaps the head of Polyanskiy backwards.
Polyanskiy prevents a body shot from Sanada.
Sanada misses with a hook to the ribs.
Polyanskiy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Sanada.
Polyanskiy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Polyanskiy takes a shot to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sanada scores with a hook to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Sanada.
Sanada lands a hook that snaps the head of Polyanskiy backwards.
Sanada lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sanada blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sanada softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hand to the body from Sanada.
Sanada lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Polyanskiy backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Sanada.
Polyanskiy looks winded!#T2#
Sanada makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sanada controlling the action here for a moment.
Sanada working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sanada.
Sanada stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sanada scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sanada blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Sanada scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sanada lands with a short shot to the head.
Sanada is working Polyanskiy over against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sanada.
A short left from Sanada.
Sanada lands with a right to the head.
Sanada takes a shot to the head.
Sanada struggles to land a body shot inside as Polyanskiy controls his hands.
Sanada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanada works on Polyanskiy's body with a couple of short punches.
Polyanskiy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sanada lands with a short shot to the head.
Sanada gets underhooks to prevent Polyanskiy's takedown attempt. #T3#
Sanada lands a left hand that snaps the head of Polyanskiy backwards.
A short uppercut from Sanada.
Sanada lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sanada lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sanada lands with a short shot to the head.
Sanada lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Polyanskiy.
Sanada is leaning against Polyanskiy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sanada makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Polyanskiy.
Polyanskiy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Polyanskiy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sanada fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nobu Sanada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Polyanskiy.
Polyanskiy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanada connects with a body shot that sends Polyanskiy's belly button to the back.
We've been told by Sanada's head coaches at Rings Russia that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanada uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sanada bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanada wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sanada cracks Polyanskiy with a good jab.#CL#
Sanada has closed the distance and engaged Polyanskiy in a clinch. #T4#
Sanada scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Polyanskiy tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sanada prevents the takedown attempt.
Sanada scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sanada misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Sanada scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Sanada.
Sanada can't find room to land a body shot as Polyanskiy controls the action.
Sanada misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sanada lands a shot to the body.
Sanada is working Polyanskiy over against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A hook to the body from Sanada.
A left hand lands to the body for Sanada.
Polyanskiy tries a body shot but Sanada blocks it.
Sanada scores with a hook to the body.
Sanada throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Polyanskiys head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Polyanskiy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Polyanskiy lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Sanada.
Sanada has Polyanskiy pressed against the cage.
Sanada is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Polyanskiy is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nobu Sanada dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sanada throws a body shot but no joy.
Polyanskiy throws a hook to the side of Sanada's head but Sanada sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanada moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
Sanada moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Polyanskiy has hold of one of Sanada's legs. Sanada is fighting the takedown attempt but Polyanskiy gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Polyanskiy is fighting to break Sanada's control of his arms but Sanada is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Polyanskiy trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanada pulls Polyanskiy in to control the position. #T1#
Sanada continues to stall.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A big right from Polyanskiy misses.
Polyanskiy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nobu Sanada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Polyanskiy misses with a takedown attempt - Sanada sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As Polyanskiy tries to get set, Sanada tries to push him back and clinch up but Polyanskiy manages to avoid the attempt.
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Polyanskiy moves away.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A swing and a miss from Polyanskiy.
Polyanskiy misses the jab.
A big left from Polyanskiy misses.
Sanada is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Polyanskiy.
Sanada moves in looking to clinch but Polyanskiy pushes him off.
Alex Polyanskiy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Sanada gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sanada tries to throw a body punch but Polyanskiy avoids it by throwing Sanada back against the cage.
Polyanskiy has a couple of punches blocked by Sanada.
Sanada misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanada lands a hook that snaps the head of Polyanskiy backwards.
Sanada lands an uppercut.
Sanada misses with the head strike.
Sanada scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sanada lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Polyanskiy backwards.
A short right from Sanada.
Polyanskiy has a couple of punches blocked by Sanada.
Polyanskiy lands with a light punch inside.
Sanada lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Sanada.
A head punch on the inside from Sanada fails to land. #T3#
Sanada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Sanada scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sanada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Polyanskiy can do to turn this around?
Sanada softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sanada tries a body shot but Polyanskiy blocks it.
Sanada works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sanada scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sanada tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sanada gets through Polyanskiy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sanada pushes Polyanskiy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanada is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nobu Sanada has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Polyanskiy throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanada.
Sanada stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sanada creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sanada lands a hook that snaps the head of Polyanskiy backwards.
Sanada tries to throw a body punch but Polyanskiy avoids it by throwing Sanada back against the cage.
Sanada swings wildly with an uppercut but Polyanskiy uses good head movement to avoid it.
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!
Sanada lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Sanada - that landed with a thud.
Polyanskiy is breathing heavily.
Sanada blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Polyanskiy throws a punch but it's blocked by Sanada. #T4#
Sanada blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Polyanskiy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Polyanskiy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sanada lands with a short shot to the head.
Polyanskiy can't get the takedown.
Nobu Sanada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Polyanskiy.
Sanada working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sanada lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sanada.
Polyanskiy has a couple of punches blocked by Sanada.
Sanada lands a right hand.
Polyanskiy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sanada lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sanada lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Polyanskiy backwards.
Sanada lands a hook to the side of the head.
Polyanskiy misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD2#
Polyanskiy wants the takedown. Sanada is fighting it off but Polyanskiy persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sanada's guard against the cage.#ES#
Sanada pushes Polyanskiy off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanada digs a good hook to Polyanskiy's body.
Sanada tests Polyanskiy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nobu Sanada dominated that second round.
That's time! Sanada's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Polyanskiy throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanada tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Polyanskiy manages to circle out of the way.
Sanada slips a straight right by Polyanskiy.
Polyanskiy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Polyanskiy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sanada cracks a nice hook into Polyanskiy's ribs.#TD2#
Polyanskiy scores with a takedown into Sanada's guard.#ES#
Sanada has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Polyanskiy is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Polyanskiy takes a shot to the head.
Polyanskiy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sanada.
Polyanskiy has a couple of punches blocked by Sanada.
Polyanskiy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sanada lands a body punch. #TD2#
Polyanskiy gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES#
Sanada pushes Polyanskiy off and gets back to his feet.
Polyanskiy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Sanada misses the target. #CL#
Sanada has taken the fight to the clinch.
Polyanskiy tries to throw a body punch but Sanada avoids it by throwing Polyanskiy back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Sanada.
Sanada struggles to land a body shot inside as Polyanskiy controls his hands.
Sanada lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sanada.
Sanada blocks a body shot from Polyanskiy.
Polyanskiy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Polyanskiy blocking some punches.
Sanada lands a shot to the body.
Sanada lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sanada lands a right hand.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Polyanskiy.
Sanada lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sanada softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Sanada.
Sanada makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sanada lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alex Polyanskiy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Polyanskiy takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Sanada scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sanada scores with a shot to the side of Polyanskiy's head. #ROC#
Polyanskiy is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Sanada.
Polyanskiy is still on wobbly legs! Can Sanada finish him?
A short left from Sanada.
Sanada scores with a shot to the side of Polyanskiy's head.
Polyanskiy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sanada.
Sanada digs a right hand into Polyanskiy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Polyanskiy's gas tank.
Sanada lands a left hand that snaps the head of Polyanskiy backwards.
Polyanskiy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sanada creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Polyanskiy with a big uppercut! Polyanskiy tries to clinch up but Sanada pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Polyanskiy to the mat! Polyanskiy covers up and Sanada unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nobu Sanada!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 03, 2018

#R1#
Polyanskiy scores with a decent looking hook.
Venemies doesn't manage to clinch there - Polyanskiy circles away. #CL#
Polyanskiy drives through and clinches with Venemies against the cage.
Venemies blocks an uppercut.
Polyanskiy tries to work over Venemies's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Polyanskiy. #TD2#
Venemies gets control of Polyanskiy's arms and successfully pulls guard. Venemies will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Venemies has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Polyanskiy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Polyanskiy tries to free his leg and advance position but Venemies is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Polyanskiy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Polyanskiy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Venemies throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Polyanskiy drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Polyanskiy seems to have locked his on tight now - Venemies screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Polyanskiy, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Alex Polyanskiy!
Alex Polyanskiy seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CEFC Fight Night 120
Date: Mar 22, 2018

#R1#
Polyanskiy tries to close the distance and clinch but Brown swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brown throws a right and a left that Polyanskiy avoids nicely. #TD2#
Brown closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Polyanskiy did well to prevent Brown getting side control.#SUB#
Polyanskiy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Polyanskiy wants to control but Brown is keeping busy.
Brown trying to control the action but Polyanskiy is working from the bottom.
Brown seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Polyanskiy trying to control but Brown postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brown lands a nice short elbow.
Brown trying to control from half guard but Polyanskiy is working away.
Polyanskiy wants to control but Brown is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1##SUB#
Polyanskiy looking for submissions off his back.
Brown is taking a breather. Polyanskiy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Polyanskiy trying to control from the bottom.
Polyanskiy has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown trying to control the action but Polyanskiy is working from the bottom.
Polyanskiy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Brown scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Polyanskiy actively working from the bottom here.
Polyanskiy has hold of Brown's hands but Brown slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Brown is thwarting Polyanskiy's attempts to control the position.
Brown lands with a punch from half guard.
Polyanskiy trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Polyanskiy tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
Polyanskiy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Brown working Polyanskiy over with strikes. #SUB#
Polyanskiy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Polyanskiy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily.
Brown trying to control the pace.
Let's hope that Brown has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Polyanskiy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Brown scores with a couple of nice shots.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Polyanskiy keeps working.
Brown prevents Polyanskiy from improving his position.#T3#
Brown trying to control from half guard but Polyanskiy is working away.
Brown scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Brown trying to pass the guard but Polyanskiy defending well.
Polyanskiy trying to hold on to Brown's head to control him but Brown postures up. #SUB#
Polyanskiy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Polyanskiy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily.
Polyanskiy wants to get back to full guard but Brown has mounted him!
Polyanskiy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Brown has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Polyanskiy's face.
Brown postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Polyanskiy looks a forlorn figure.
Polyanskiy wants to control but Brown is having none of it.#T4#
Polyanskiy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Brown is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Brown can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Polyanskiy is looking to escape.
Brown sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Brown lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Brown is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Polyanskiy can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Brown lands a heavy elbow.
Brown looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Polyanskiy regains half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Polyanskiy wants to control but Brown is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ground and pound from Brown.
Polyanskiy tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Brown dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A shot to the liver by Brown. Beautiful body shot.
Polyanskiy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brown but Brown pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Brown looks to land a combination but Polyanskiy avoids it well.
Brown misses with a straight left. #TD#
Polyanskiy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Brown manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Polyanskiy wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
Brown wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polyanskiy wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Brown pulls Polyanskiy in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Brown's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Polyanskiy trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Brown has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Brown is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Brown landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Polyanskiy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Polyanskiy wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well. #T2#
Well, if Brown is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ground and pound from Brown.
Brown working over Polyanskiy with some ground and pound. Polyanskiy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Polyanskiy looking for submissions off his back.
Brown is trying to control. Polyanskiy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
John Brown has got the better of the ground game so far.
Polyanskiy trying to control but Brown postures up. #SUB#
Polyanskiy looking for submissions off his back.
Brown 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. #T3#
Brown takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Brown winds up and cracks Polyanskiy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Brown not doing much here.
Brown is nestled in close to Polyanskiy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Brown working Polyanskiy over with strikes.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Brown in particular looking to stall.
Polyanskiy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Brown scores with a couple of nice shots.
Brown winds up and cracks Polyanskiy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Polyanskiy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Brown lands a couple of digs.
Brown has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Polyanskiy controls Brown momentarily but Brown frees himself. #T4#
Brown stands up over Polyanskiy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Polyanskiy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brown gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brown content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Brown connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brown's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Brown is working Polyanskiy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Brown controlling from the top position.
Brown connects with a couple of short punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown is working Polyanskiy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Polyanskiy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brown can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brown keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Polyanskiy's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Polyanskiy tries to sprawl but Brown drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Polyanskiy is trying to get back to full guard.
Brown seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Brown lands strikes from half guard.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Polyanskiy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brown looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Polyanskiy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Brown looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Polyanskiy actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brown lands a nice short elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Polyanskiy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily.
Polyanskiy is staying active underneath Brown, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Polyanskiy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Polyanskiy actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Brown passes to full mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Polyanskiy wants to control but Brown is having none of it.
Brown with a couple of short strikes.
Brown has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Polyanskiy's face.
Brown with the ground and pound from mount.
Brown cracks Polyanskiy with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Brown with the ground and pound from mount.
Brown scoring with strikes but Polyanskiy is staying in there. #ROC2#
Polyanskiy is rocked!
Brown lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Oh Polyanskiy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brown controlling his opponent.
Brown lands a nice shot to the head.
Brown dominating with strikes here.
Brown postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Polyanskiy bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Brown and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Brown!
John Brown managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sin City Allstars, into his post fight interview.

Event: CEFC Live 49
Date: Feb 28, 2018

#R1#
Polyanskiy shoots in but Face avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Face misses with a body shot.
Polyanskiy seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Face scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Polyanskiy shoots in looking for a takedown. Face tries to sprawl out of it but Polyanskiy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Face manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Face.#TD#
Polyanskiy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB#
Polyanskiy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Face defends it well. #SUB#
Face is defending against the submission attempts here by Polyanskiy. #SUB#
Polyanskiy is looking for a kimura here. #T1##SUB#
Polyanskiy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Face doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Polyanskiy. #SUB#
Polyanskiy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Face doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Polyanskiy.
Polyanskiy trying to control from Face's half guard. Face has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Polyanskiy looking to sit in guard and control but Face gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Polyanskiy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Face with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Face avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Polyanskiy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Face is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Face avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Polyanskiy trying to keep a closed guard but Face is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Face wants to control from the top but Polyanskiy keeps moving. #SUB#
Polyanskiy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Face got a little sloppy there for a moment and Polyanskiy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Face has managed to get both his arms back between Polyanskiy's legs - danger averted.
Polyanskiy being controlled here, momentarily.
Face working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Polyanskiy keeping moving, preventing Face from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Face postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Face chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Polyanskiy looking for a guillotine here but Face defends easily.
Face with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
Face missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Face trying to control the position from guard on top but Polyanskiy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Face postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Polyanskiy keeping moving, preventing Face from controlling successfully.
Face has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Polyanskiy is trying to control the position but Face postures up.
Polyanskiy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Polyanskiy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Face engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Face trying to control the position from guard on top but Polyanskiy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Face enables Polyanskiy to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Face manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shit Face dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Some wild striking there from Face.
Polyanskiy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Face.
A swing and a miss from Face.
Polyanskiy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Polyanskiy fails with the takedown
and Face counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Polyanskiy checks the leg kick.
Polyanskiy ducks under a wild hook from Face.
Face stuffs the takedown.
Polyanskiy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Polyanskiy fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Polyanskiy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Face misses with an uppercut. Polyanskiy saw that one coming.#CL#
Polyanskiy closes the distance and clinches.
Face stops a takedown attempt from Polyanskiy.
The referee is keeping an eye on Face - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Face softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Polyanskiy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Face prevents it. #BC2#
Face breaks from the clinch.
Face throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Polyanskiy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Face lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Face keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters circling - Face throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD#
Polyanskiy feints and as Face raises his hands in defense, Polyanskiy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Face keeping moving, preventing Polyanskiy from controlling successfully. #ES2#
Face has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Polyanskiy is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Polyanskiy is looking to take this one to the mat.
Polyanskiy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Face gets the underhooks and prevents it. #BC2#
Face's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2##CL#
Polyanskiy has closed the distance and engaged Face in a clinch.
Polyanskiy wants a takedown.
Face taking a breather.
Polyanskiy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Face is defending well.
Polyanskiy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Face throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Polyanskiys head.
Face is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Good body shot from Face.
Polyanskiy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Face prevents it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Face.
Polyanskiy blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Polyanskiy breaks the clinch.
Face has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Polyanskiy checks a low kick from Face.
Polyanskiy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Face manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Face throws out a loose jab but Polyanskiy uses good head movement to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Polyanskiy.
Face throws out a counter right but Polyanskiy avoids it with no problem.
Nice jab there from Face.
Face thows a left - swing and a miss!
Polyanskiy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Face as he avoids it easily.
Face pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Polyanskiy back to the cage. Face follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Face throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Face scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Polyanskiy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Face swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Face throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Polyanskiy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Face throws out the jab.
Face scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Polyanskiy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Polyanskiy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Face as he avoids it easily. #T4#
Face lands the left hand.
Jab, jab by Face - just one landing.
Polyanskiy tries to clinch up.
Face connects with a good right hand that stumbles Polyanskiy. Polyanskiy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#TD#
Polyanskiy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Face did well to prevent Polyanskiy getting side control.#SUB#
Polyanskiy is looking for submissions but instead, Face has regained full guard.
Polyanskiy tries to free his leg and advance position but Face is retaining full guard.
Shit Face has got the better of the ground game so far.
Face can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Polyanskiy controls the pace.
Face keeping moving, preventing Polyanskiy from controlling successfully.
Polyanskiy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shit Face showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Face throws a body shot but no joy.
Polyanskiy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Polyanskiy goes for a double leg but Face avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Face continues to drive forward.
Face lands with a right hand.
Face tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Face misses with an uppercut.
Face misses the shot to the body.
Polyanskiy moves in looking to clinch but Face pushes him off.
Polyanskiy goes for a double leg but Face avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Face continues to drive forward.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Face has knocked Polyanskiy down with a huge combo! Face steps away and waves a wobbly Polyanskiy back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Polyanskiy is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Face connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Polyanskiy out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shit Face!
Shit Face took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: CEFC Fight Night 117
Date: Jan 31, 2018

#R1#
Diamond moves in looking to clinch but Polyanskiy pushes him off.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Polyanskiy has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Diamond throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Polyanskiy lands a takedown into guard.
Polyanskiy is looking to advance position but Diamond has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Diamond takes Polyanskiy's back.
Polyanskiy is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Diamond.
Diamond misses with an elbow to the head.
Polyanskiy covering up well under a series of strikes from Diamond.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Polyanskiy looking very determined here, making life difficult for Diamond.
Polyanskiy turns into Diamond and is now in his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Polyanskiy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Polyanskiy wants to control from the top but Diamond keeps moving. #T1#
Polyanskiy pushes down on Diamond's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Diamond tries to roll over but Polyanskiy keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Polyanskiy 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. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy 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.
Diamond is controlling Polyanskiy's trapped leg to prevent Polyanskiy from advancing to side control.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Polyanskiy frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Diamond is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Diamond and Polyanskiy has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Diamond is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
Polyanskiy wants to control but Diamond is keeping him busy.
Diamond is looking to regain half guard here but Polyanskiy keeps moving and retains side control.
Diamond manages to get back to half guard.
Diamond knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Polyanskiy on the ground.#SUB2#
Polyanskiy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Diamond defends it well. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy is looking for a kimura but Diamond is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Polyanskiy to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diamond is trying to get back to full guard.
Diamond wants to control but Polyanskiy is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
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.
Diamond tries to roll over but Polyanskiy keeps him under control.
Diamond won't allow Polyanskiy to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Diamond is defending against the submission attempts here by Polyanskiy. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Diamond is just riding it out for now. Polyanskiy eventually gives up the hold.
Polyanskiy prevents Diamond from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Polyanskiy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Diamond lands a lovely overhand right.
Polyanskiy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Polyanskiy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Diamond throws a head kick but Polyanskiy moves out of range.
Diamond swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diamond. Polyanskiy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diamond wants to clinch#TD2#
and Polyanskiy counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES#
Diamond manages to escape and get back to his feet!
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!
Diamond throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Polyanskiy sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Polyanskiy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Polyanskiy is working for a submission of some sort.
Diamond works his way to full guard. Good work.#T1#
Diamond trying to control the position here.
Diamond keeping moving, preventing Polyanskiy from controlling successfully.
Polyanskiy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Diamond haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Diamond looking to hit a scissor sweep but Polyanskiy is one step ahead there.
Diamond controlling the position.#T2#
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.
Polyanskiy postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Polyanskiy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Diamond's waist but Diamond gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Polyanskiy off to one side.
Diamond is looking to counter the offense by Polyanskiy and move into the clinch.
King Diamond is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diamond is looking to clinch.
Diamond tries to clinch #TD2#
and Polyanskiy counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Diamond! #SUB2#
Polyanskiy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Diamond is looking to reverse the position.
Polyanskiy wants to control but Diamond is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy is trying to get an arm triangle but Diamond is defending well. #T3##SUB2#
Polyanskiy is trying to get an arm triangle but Diamond is defending well.
Diamond is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Diamond wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Polyanskiy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Diamond is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Diamond is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Diamond is staying active underneath Polyanskiy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Polyanskiy prevents Diamond from improving his position.
Polyanskiy trying to control from half guard but Diamond is working away. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy is looking for a kimura but Diamond is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Polyanskiy to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Diamond sees it coming and defends easily.
Diamond wants to control but Polyanskiy is keeping busy.
Polyanskiy trying to pass the guard but Diamond defending well.
Polyanskiy is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Diamond!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alex Polyanskiy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Diamond gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Diamond wants to sweep here but Polyanskiy controlling him for the moment.
Diamond lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Diamond trying to control but Polyanskiy is working from the bottom.
Diamond postures up in Polyanskiy's guard and throws a big left but Polyanskiy blocks it.
Diamond pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Polyanskiy is keeping the position for now.
Polyanskiy being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diamond wants to control from the top but Polyanskiy keeps moving. #SUB#
Diamond drops back looking for a leg! Polyanskiy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Polyanskiy manages to kick Diamond off! Diamond jumps back into Polyanskiy's guard.
Diamond passes Polyanskiy's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Diamond thows a huge punch but Polyanskiy dodges it nicely.
Polyanskiy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Polyanskiy is trying to maintain the position but Diamond is very close to passing his half guard.
Polyanskiy tries to roll over but Diamond keeps him under control.
Polyanskiy is looking to control Diamond's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Polyanskiy avoid being mounted?
Diamond seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Polyanskiy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Diamond is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Polyanskiy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Diamond controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diamond pulls his head out easily.
King Diamond has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Polyanskiy looking for submissions off his back.
Polyanskiy is staying active underneath Diamond, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Diamond thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Polyanskiy's head.
Polyanskiy trying to control here.
Polyanskiy tries to get to full guard but Diamond has control of the leg.
Diamond not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Diamond stalling away here and it's allowed Polyanskiy to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Diamond is pushing down on Polyanskiy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Polyanskiy is fighting to maintain full guard but Diamond has managed to sneak the leg through.
Polyanskiy is refusing to be controlled, as Diamond sits in half guard. #SUB#
Diamond seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Diamond frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Diamond avoids the attempt from Polyanskiy to control.
Polyanskiy can't escape the position.
Diamond tries to control but Polyanskiy wriggling away.
Diamond throws some wild stikes that Polyanskiy manages to avoid easily.
Diamond trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Polyanskiy is trying desperately to improve position.
Diamond thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Polyanskiy is in all sorts of trouble here. #T4#
Diamond trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Diamond with a couple of short strikes.
Diamond misses with a head shot.
Diamond sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Diamond throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Polyanskiy tries to hold on but Diamond pushes him away.
Alex Polyanskiy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Polyanskiy slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Polyanskiy is refusing to be controlled, as Diamond sits in half guard.
Polyanskiy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diamond is working away from the top position though.
Diamond missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Diamond sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Polyanskiy defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Diamond is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Polyanskiy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diamond.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diamond throwing shots but Polyanskiy is blocking nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
King Diamond showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Polyanskiy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Polyanskiy!
A relieved looking Alex Polyanskiy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
King Diamond spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks to all the fans, I'll be back!!'.

Event: CEFC Fight Night 116
Date: Jan 18, 2018

#R1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Polyanskiy. #SUB#
Polyanskiy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Polyanskiy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Polyanskiy is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Lewis is trying to escape and Polyanskiy transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Lewis is forced to tap! Nice work there by Polyanskiy! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alex Polyanskiy!
Alex Polyanskiy thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CEFC 269
Date: Dec 23, 2017

#R1#
Longo swings for the body but Polyanskiy moves out of range.
Longo works over Polyanskiy's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#
It looks like Alex Polyanskiy has been cut.
Polyanskiy has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Longo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Polyanskiy's hands.
Polyanskiy throws a body punch but Longo moves out of range. #TD2#
Polyanskiy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Longo quickly recovers to half guard.
Polyanskiy trying to control the action but Longo is working from the bottom.
Longo is trying to get back to full guard.
Polyanskiy wants to take a breather but Longo is having none of it.
Longo is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy is working for a kimura but Longo is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy is working for a submission of some sort. #T1#
Longo tries to get to full guard but Polyanskiy has control of the leg.
Longo is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB#
Longo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Polyanskiy pulls his head out easily.
Longo wants to control but Polyanskiy is keeping busy.
Longo is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Longo is looking to improve his position.
Longo is controlling Polyanskiy's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Polyanskiy is keen to just control but Longo is a slippery customer.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Polyanskiy is stalling here. Longo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Polyanskiy seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Longo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Longo scoring with punches and elbows.
Polyanskiy is trying to control Longo's posture but Longo avoids it.
Longo working the ground and pound from side control.
Polyanskiy is looking for a sweep.
Polyanskiy wants to control but Longo postures up.
Longo in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Polyanskiy can't do much from the bottom here.
Polyanskiy is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Polyanskiy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Polyanskiy wants to control but Longo postures up.
Polyanskiy being controlled for a moment.
Longo landing a few strikes.
Polyanskiy can't do much from the bottom here.
Polyanskiy gets back to half guard.
Longo wants to free his trapped foot but Polyanskiy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've been hearing that Longo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Polyanskiy looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Longo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Polyanskiy is squirming around, avoiding Longo's attempts to control the action.
Longo raining down hammerfists from mount.
Longo is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Polyanskiy tries to lock up and control but Longo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Longo trying to control but Polyanskiy is having none of it.
Longo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Polyanskiy wants to control but Longo is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Davide Longo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Polyanskiy's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Longo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Polyanskiy slips a jab from Longo.#TD2#
Polyanskiy scores with a takedown into Longo's guard.
Longo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Polyanskiy manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Polyanskiy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Longo distracts Polyanskiy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Longo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Longo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Polyanskiy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Polyanskiy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Polyanskiy keeping full guard, as Longo tries to pass. #T1#
Longo pushing down on Polyanskiy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Polyanskiy slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Polyanskiy has his foot on Longo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Longo works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Polyanskiy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Longo defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Polyanskiy has an active guard here but Longo has managed to pass into half guard.
Longo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Longo pulls his head out easily.
Polyanskiy trying to control here. #T2##SUB2#
Polyanskiy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Longo controlling the action here.
Longo is stalling here. Polyanskiy is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Longo seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Polyanskiy has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Longo struggling a bit here.
Longo holds on to Polyanskiy's head and controls the position momentarily.
Longo is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Polyanskiy thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Polyanskiy trying to control the action but Longo is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Longo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Polyanskiy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Polyanskiy is keen to just control but Longo is a slippery customer.
Longo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Polyanskiy can do to turn this around?
Longo controlling the position well.
Polyanskiy prevents Longo from improving his position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Polyanskiy is looking to take a break and control but Longo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Polyanskiy trying to control the action but Longo is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy is trying to work for a kimura but Longo is defending well. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Longo is just riding it out for now. Polyanskiy eventually gives up the hold.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Longo is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alex Polyanskiy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alex Polyanskiy's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Polyanskiy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Longo.
Alex Polyanskiy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Longo keeps the fight on the outside.
Longo misses with a two punch combination.
Longo leaves Polyanskiy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Polyanskiy feints and as Longo raises his hands in defense, Polyanskiy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Longo trying to keep a closed guard but Polyanskiy is proving a slippery customer.
Longo keeping moving, preventing Polyanskiy from controlling successfully.
Longo controlling Polyanskiy's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Polyanskiy trying to control the position from guard on top but Longo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Longo controlling the position.
Polyanskiy wants to control from the top but Longo keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB2#
Polyanskiy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Longo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Polyanskiy has Longo in his guard.#REVR#
Polyanskiy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Polyanskiy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T2#
Longo is trying is best to control the position here.
Longo is trying to maintain the position but Polyanskiy is very close to passing his half guard.
Longo tries to roll over but Polyanskiy keeps him under control.
Longo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Longo.
Longo keeping moving, preventing Polyanskiy from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB2#
Polyanskiy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Longo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Longo has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Longo controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Longo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Longo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Longo scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Longo trying to control the position from guard on top but Polyanskiy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Longo passes Polyanskiy's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy looking for subs from the bottom but Longo mounts him!
Longo putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Polyanskiy tries to hold on but Longo postures up.
Polyanskiy is squirming around, avoiding Longo's attempts to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Longo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Longo cracks Polyanskiy with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

And that's the end of the fight!
Davide Longo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Longo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davide Longo!

Event: KOFC 60 - Ball vs Kuznetkov
Date: Aug 05, 2017

#R1#
Pecilli takes one on the button.
Polyanskiy scores with a jab to the head. #CL2#
Pecilli closes the distance and pushes Polyanskiy back into the cage.
Polyanskiy has Pecilli pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Pecilli scores with a nice short uppercut.
Polyanskiy jumps guard but Pecilli stands there with Polyanskiy around his waist. Polyanskiy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pecilli working aggressively here.
Pecilli lands a right hand.
Pecilli misses with a punch to the body.
Polyanskiy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Polyanskiy has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Polyanskiy trying to stall but Pecilli improves his position.
Polyanskiy missing with knees to the body.
Polyanskiy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC#
Polyanskiy breaks from the clinch.
Polyanskiy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Polyanskiy looks to score with a jab to the body but Pecilli is just out of range.
Pecilli tries to clinch up but Polyanskiy circles away and keeps his distance.
A left lands for Polyanskiy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pecilli with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Polyanskiy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pecilli as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Polyanskiy. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##TD#
Polyanskiy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Pecilli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pecilli can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Polyanskiy wants to work for an arm triangle but Pecilli is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Polyanskiy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pecilli sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Polyanskiy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pecilli defends it well.
Pecilli trying to hold on to Polyanskiy's head to control him but Polyanskiy postures up.
Pecilli really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Polyanskiy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Polyanskiy 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. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pecilli has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Polyanskiy is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Polyanskiy is looking for a kimura but Pecilli is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Polyanskiy to get the leverage.
Polyanskiy prevents Pecilli from improving his position.#SUB#
Pecilli is defending against the submission attempts here by Polyanskiy.
Pecilli is in trouble now - Polyanskiy has advanced to mount! #T3#
Polyanskiy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Polyanskiy is working for a guillotine from mount but Pecilli frees his head quite easily. #SUB#
Polyanskiy working for a guillotine from mount but Pecilli is in no mood to give up.
Polyanskiy moves to take his opponent's back. #SUB#
Polyanskiy has the hooks in. Pecilli is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Polyanskiy passes his arm under Pecilli's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Pecilli taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alex Polyanskiy!
Alex Polyanskiy thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: KOFC 49 - Diehard vs Abbott
Date: Jun 10, 2017

#R1#
Aiken moves out of range as Polyanskiy strikes.
Aiken blocks a jab.#CL2#
Aiken closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Aiken makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aiken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Polyanskiy tries to stall but Aiken uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Aiken blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Aiken pushes Polyanskiy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Polyanskiy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Aiken controlling the action here for a moment.
A bit of stalling here from Polyanskiy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Polyanskiy.
Aiken cracks Polyanskiy with a nice body shot.
Polyanskiy has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Aiken as Polyanskiy tries to tie him up.
Polyanskiy looking to slow down the pace here.
Polyanskiy can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Polyanskiy trying to stall but Aiken improves his position.
Polyanskiy seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Aiken is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.#T1#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Alex Polyanskiy.
Polyanskiy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aiken.
Polyanskiy throws a body punch but Aiken moves out of range.
Aiken fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
Aiken clinches with his opponent.
Aiken scores with a shoulder strike.
Polyanskiy blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Polyanskiy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Aiken clinches.
Polyanskiy tries to pull guard but Aiken won't allow it.
Polyanskiy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Aiken pushes Polyanskiy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Polyanskiy jumps guard but Aiken turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Polyanskiy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aiken swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Polyanskiy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Aiken lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Polyanskiy blocks an uppercut.
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!
A short uppercut from Aiken.
Polyanskiy fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T2#
Aiken lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Aiken goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aiken prevents Polyanskiy from breaking the clinch.
Aiken stalling against the cage.
Aiken digs a right hand underneath Polyanskiy's ribcage. Polyanskiy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Polyanskiy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Aiken throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Aiken makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aiken.
Polyanskiy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aiken manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Aiken lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aiken lands a right hand that snaps the head of Polyanskiy backwards.
Aiken misses with some punches.
Aiken misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aiken lands a hook that snaps the head of Polyanskiy backwards.
Polyanskiy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Aiken lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Polyanskiy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Polyanskiy tries to pull guard but Aiken forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Polyanskiy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Polyanskiy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Aiken to keep the fight standing.
Polyanskiy blocking some punches.
Polyanskiy blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Aiken lands a body punch.
Polyanskiy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Aiken just stands there and leans against the cage.
Aiken throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Aiken scores with a nice short uppercut.
Polyanskiy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Aiken taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Aiken lands a right hand.
Aiken lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aiken is looking to control Polyanskiy's arms but Polyanskiy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Aiken has his back to the cage.
Aiken lands a hook to the side of the head.
Polyanskiy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T4#
Aiken is working Polyanskiy over against the cage.
Polyanskiy tries to pull guard but Aiken forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Aiken scores with a hook to the body.
Aiken digs a right hand into Polyanskiy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Polyanskiy's gas tank.
Polyanskiy is breathing heavily.
Aiken scores with a shot to the side of Polyanskiy's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Aiken.
Aiken works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Aiken lands with a right to the head.
Aiken is leaning against Polyanskiy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good body shot from Aiken.
Aiken lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Aiken lands a right hand that snaps the head of Polyanskiy backwards.
Aiken gets through Polyanskiy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Aiken softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Aiken lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Aiken.
Aiken doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Aiken.
A short right from Aiken on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Midick Aiken dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Aiken rushes Polyanskiy and presses him up against the cage.
Polyanskiy tries to pull guard but Aiken forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Aiken.
Polyanskiy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Aiken walks away with a smile on his face. Polyanskiy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Aiken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Polyanskiy.
Aiken wants to counter the offense by Polyanskiy and move into the clinch position.
Aiken tries to close the distance and clinch up but Polyanskiy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Polyanskiy throws a jab when Aiken was well out of range.#CL2#
Aiken darts in and clinches Polyanskiy up against the cage.
Polyanskiy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aiken avoids it.
Polyanskiy is struggling to control the position.
Polyanskiy fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Polyanskiy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Polyanskiy tries to pull guard but Aiken won't allow it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Aiken.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polyanskiy looking to stall.
Polyanskiy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A left hand lands to the body for Aiken.
Polyanskiy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right from Aiken. #T1#
Aiken taking a breather.
Aiken lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Polyanskiy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Aiken to keep the fight standing.
A body shot lands from Aiken.
Aiken throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Polyanskiys head.
Aiken is leaning against Polyanskiy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Aiken has Polyanskiy pushed against the cage.
Aiken holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Aiken's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Aiken lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Polyanskiy.
Polyanskiy has had enough of the clinch but Aiken keeps him there for the moment.
Aiken lands a right hand that snaps the head of Polyanskiy backwards.
Aiken lands with a short shot to the head.
Aiken scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Aiken.
Polyanskiy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aiken smiles and moves away. #CL2#
Aiken gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Polyanskiy struggles to land a body shot inside as Aiken controls his hands.
Polyanskiy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Aiken just stands there and leans against the cage.
Aiken lands a hook to the side of the head.
Aiken pushes Polyanskiy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Aiken lands a shoulder strike.
Aiken lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Polyanskiy tries to stall but Aiken uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Aiken has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Polyanskiy jumps guard but Aiken stands there with Polyanskiy around his waist. Polyanskiy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Aiken stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Aiken throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Polyanskiys head.
Aiken lands with a right to the head. #ROC2#
Polyanskiy is rocked!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Aiken.
Aiken stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Aiken lands a shot to the body.
Aiken lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oh Polyanskiy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aiken lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aiken working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aiken controlling the action here for a moment.
Aiken lands a body shot in the clinch. #T3#
Aiken lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Polyanskiy.
Aiken lands a body shot.
Aiken scores with a nice hook to the head.
Aiken lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Midick Aiken seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Aiken throws a big uppercut that drops Polyanskiy! More strikes from Aiken and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Polyanskiy lies dazed against the cage as Aiken celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Midick Aiken!
Midick Aiken is the new featherweight champion!

Event: HFC 45
Date: Apr 01, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Polyanskiy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lamas keeping moving, preventing Polyanskiy from controlling successfully.
Polyanskiy's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Polyanskiy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Polyanskiy trying to control but Lamas is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lamas tries to get out of the position.
Polyanskiy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Polyanskiy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lamas is keeping the position for now.
Polyanskiy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Polyanskiy drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Polyanskiy seems to have locked his on tight now - Lamas screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Polyanskiy, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Alex Polyanskiy!
Alex Polyanskiy thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Cub Lamas was interviewed post fight and said ' '.

Event: HFC 39
Date: Feb 18, 2017

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Platje. No joy for Polyanskiy on that attempt.
Platje wants to clinch.
Polyanskiy throws a head kick that misses.
Polyanskiy misses with a straight left.
Polyanskiy misses the jab.
Platje is looking to counter the offense by Polyanskiy and move into the clinch.
Polyanskiy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Polyanskiy with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Platje holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Platje lands a nice elbow.
Platje throws an elbow but it misses.
Platje throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Polyanskiy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Platje lands an elbow that stopped Polyanskiy in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
It looks like Alex Polyanskiy has been cut.
Polyanskiy has a couple of punches blocked by Platje.
Platje lands a nice elbow.
Platje lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Platje lands a damaging elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Polyanskiy blocks an elbow strike from Platje. #T1#
Polyanskiy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Polyanskiy wants to stall.
Platje pushes off an throws an elbow but Polyanskiy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Polyanskiy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nice elbow from Platje.
Platje throws an elbow but it misses.
Platje misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Platje.
Platje misses with an elbow strike.
Polyanskiy blocks the elbow strike.
Polyanskiy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#TD2#
Polyanskiy pulls Platje into guard. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Platje is defending well. Polyanskiy quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Platje has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Polyanskiy celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alex Polyanskiy!
Alex Polyanskiy seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: HFC 36
Date: Jan 28, 2017

#R1#
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Polyanskiy is out of range.
Polyanskiy slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Polyanskiy misses the target.
Johnson avoids the body shot from Polyanskiy.
Johnson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Polyanskiy misses with a body kick.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Polyanskiy looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Polyanskiy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Polyanskiy somewhat.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polyanskiy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson lands with a good body shot.
Polyanskiy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johnson as he jumps to the side.
Mighty Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Polyanskiy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.#TD2#
Polyanskiy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Johnson controlling the position.
Polyanskiy trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Polyanskiy on the ground.
Johnson pulls Polyanskiy in close to prevent any damage.
Polyanskiy trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Polyanskiy 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. #T2#
Polyanskiy prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Polyanskiy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Johnson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Polyanskiy.
Johnson lands a glancing blow to the side of Polyanskiy's head.
Polyanskiy misses with a head kick.
Donk. Johnson catches Polyanskiy right on the button with a cross.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Polyanskiy.
Polyanskiy throws a sloppy head kick and Johnson moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnson misses the target.#TD2#
Polyanskiy scores with a takedown into Johnson's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson is controlling Polyanskiy's posture.#T3##SUB2#
Polyanskiy has gone for a leg lock! Johnson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Polyanskiy's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Polyanskiy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.
Johnson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Johnson has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Polyanskiy to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Johnson is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Polyanskiy pulls down on the head and he's put Johnson to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alex Polyanskiy!
During a confident post fight interview, Alex Polyanskiy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: FHMMA Week 5
Date: Dec 10, 2016

#R1#
Polyanskiy dives in and grabs Kongo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kongo pushes down on Polyanskiy's head and hops out.
Kongo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Polyanskiy paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Polyanskiy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kongo pushes Polyanskiy away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Polyanskiy gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Polyanskiy tries to advance to mount but Kongo denies him.
Kongo is trying to work for a sweep but Polyanskiy has mounted him!#SUB#
Polyanskiy working for a guillotine from mount but Kongo is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Polyanskiy is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kongo to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kongo shrugs it off.
Kongo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Polyanskiy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kongo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Kongo tries to improve his position but Polyanskiy has taken his back! Polyanskiy has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Kongo tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Polyanskiy pushes Kongo away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alex Polyanskiy!
A relieved looking Alex Polyanskiy thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Fight Hard Week 3 Pt 2
Date: Oct 29, 2016

#R1##TD2#
Polyanskiy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
McMahon is looking to regain half guard here but Polyanskiy keeps moving and retains side control.
McMahon has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB2#
Polyanskiy is trying to get an arm triangle but McMahon is defending well. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Polyanskiy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Polyanskiy working the ground and pound but McMahon is defending the strikes.
Polyanskiy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McMahon prevents Polyanskiy from moving into mount.
McMahon is looking to reverse the position.
McMahon is working hard here to advance position.
McMahon gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1#
McMahon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Polyanskiy. #SUB2#
Polyanskiy is working for a submission of some sort.
McMahon moves into full guard.
Polyanskiy preventing the sweep.
McMahon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Polyanskiy wants to pass the guard but McMahon is keeping the position.#T2#
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.
McMahon is looking to sweep but instead, Polyanskiy has passed into half guard.
McMahon trying to hold on to Polyanskiy's head to control him but Polyanskiy postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McMahon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McMahon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Polyanskiy wants to control from the top but McMahon keeps moving.
McMahon looking to control.
Polyanskiy throws an elbow that misses. McMahon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Polyanskiy's guard. Nice move by McMahon!#REVR#
McMahon will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
McMahon postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McMahon throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
McMahon is sitting in close to Polyanskiy's body. Polyanskiy has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! McMahon is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, McMahon is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Polyanskiy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alex Polyanskiy!

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