Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C102: Mumu vs. Wanker
Date: Jun 11, 2022

#R1#
Road with a nice cross.
Road throws a jab when Poli was well out of range.
Poli lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Poli fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Road is out of range.
Poli throws a leg kick but Road moved away.
Poli slips a straight right by Road.
Road has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Road there as he acknowledges the shot.
Poli keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Poli throws an overhand right that lands on Road's shoulder, as Road tries to avoid the shot.
Raate Road seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Road throws out the jab.
Poli swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Road scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Road misses with a hook.
Poli looks to score with a jab to the body but Road is just out of range.
Poli throws out a loose jab but Road uses good head movement to avoid it.
Road has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heavy Metal in the buildup to the fight.
Road lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Poli misses with an uppercut.
Poli throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Road looks to land a left hand but Poli moved out of range nicely.
Poli tests Road's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Poli tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Poli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Road.
Road throws a leg kick
and Poli counters with a left to the body.
Road tries a low kick but Poli avoids it.#T1#
Road throws an overhand right that lands on Poli's shoulder, as Poli tries to avoid the shot.
Poli explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Poli avoids the body shot from Road.
Road waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Poli.
Poli dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Road. That did some damage!
Poli staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Poli! But no joy.
Road throws a low kick, looking for Poli's leg but Poli calmly moves out of range.
Poli looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Road steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Poli.
A telegraphed right hand from Poli misses the target.
Road looks to land a left hand but Poli moved out of range nicely.
Poli paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Road connects with a solid leg kick.
Road throws a sloppy body shot
and Poli counters with a big head kick but Road shrugs it off.
Poli shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Road eats them both and turns towards Poli to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poli swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Road.
Poli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poli takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A big left from Road misses.
Poli scores with a shot to the body.
Road tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Poli on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Poli takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T2#
Poli misses with a wild body shot.
Road needs to keep his hands up - Poli had a free shot at his head there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Poli, as that shot connected.
An inside leg kick lands from Road.
Poli swings for the body but Road moves out of range.
Poli walks into a stiff left hand from Road.
Road throws a front kick aimed at Poli's knee but Poli avoids it well.
Poli slips under a jab from Road.
A leg kick checked by Poli.
Road pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Road thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Poli misses its intended target.
Poli checks a low kick from Road.
Poli appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Poli lands with a cross.
Road on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Poli tries a head kick but it misses.
Poli lands an overhand right.
Road ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Road tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poli was well out of range. Poor timing from Road.
Poli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Poli tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Road misses with a hook.
Poli is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Road had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Road ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Road throws out a leg kick but Poli moves out of range and Road only half commits.
A telegraphed right hand from Road misses the target.
Some wild striking there from Road.
Poli lands with a cross.
Poli finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Poli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Road is looking to counter with head kicks.
Poli thumps Road with a low kick.
Poli swings for the body but Road moves out of range.
Poli misses with a few strikes there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Poli slips a jab from Road.
Poli thumps Road with a low kick.
Poli staying out of range there.
Poli swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Road blocks a head kick by Poli.
Road has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Poli.
Road slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That kick from Road tenderised Poli's leg. Poli is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Poli scores with a kick to the body.
Poli lands an overhand right.
Poli scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Road doesn't seem bothered though.
Road slips a straight right by Poli.
Road throws a hook but Poli avoids it easily.
Road connects with an inside leg kick.
Poli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Road moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Poli misses the target.
Poli tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A swing and a miss from Poli.
Road swings for the body but Poli moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Poli.
Poli throws out a counter right but Road avoids it with no problem.
Poli misses with an uppercut. Road saw that one coming.
Poli misses with a looping right.
Road moves out of range of the body kick.
Road changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Poli misses with an uppercut. Road saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poli throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Road throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Poli throws a hook but Road avoids it easily.
Poli pivots, looking for a leg kick but Road is out of range and Poli settles back down.
Road looks to land a right hand but Poli moved out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roli Poli 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#
Poli throws a jab but it's blocked by Road.
Road keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Road cracks Poli with a right hand to the side of the head.
Poli throws a leg kick that misses.
Road stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Road lunges at Poli with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Poli's hand.
A low kick from Road is predictable there
and Poli counters with a good, hard body kick but Road shrugs it off.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Road might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Road buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Road fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Road steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Poli.
Poli checks the leg kick nicely there.
Roli Poli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Road avoids the body shot from Poli.
Poli checks the leg kick.
Road lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poli checks a low kick from Road.
A telegraphed right hand from Road misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Poli! But no joy.
Poli feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Roads jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Poli checks a low kick from Road.
Poli scores with a punch to the head.
Poli throws a jab when Road was well out of range.
A low kick from Road is predictable there
and Poli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Poli. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Poli.
Poli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Road manages to avoid it.
Road throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Poli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Road motions for Poli to come forward. Road throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Poli scores with a body shot.
Poli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Road misses with a head kick.
Road connects with a crisp jab.
Poli's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Poli just misses with a punch to the body.
Poli tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Poli lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Poli lands with a hook. Road tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Poli tries to land a leg kick but Road saw it coming and moves away.
Poli checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice uppercut there from Road.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poli misses with an uppercut. Road saw that one coming.
Road fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Poli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Road.
Road ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poli. Road does a little dance to reset his feet.
Poli lands with an overhand left.#T2#
Road thows a leg kick but Poli checks it
and Poli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Road lands with a cross.
Road lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Poli sizes up Road with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Poli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Road throws out the jab.
Poli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Road.
Poli throws out a counter right but Road avoids it with no problem.
An inside leg kick lands from Road.
Road tries a low kick but Poli avoids it.
A big right from Poli misses.
Road rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Poli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Poli throws a low kick but it's checked well by Road.
Road misses with a body shot.
Road darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Road throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Poli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Poli lands a jab.
Road misses with a wild body shot.
Road throws the left hand but Poli avoids the punch easily.
Poli moves forwards but Road connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Poli.#T3#
Poli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Poli just misses with a punch to the body.
Poli digs a good hook to Road's body.
Poli goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Road looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Poli misses with an uppercut.
Road tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poli was well out of range. Poor timing from Road.
Road on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Poli. Poli obviously looking to wear him down. #CL2#
Poli gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Poli misses with the head strike.
Poli is trying to break free.
Poli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Poli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Poli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Road lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Road on the inside.
Poli is pressed up against the cage. Road has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Poli down to the mat. Poli avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Poli.#CL2#
Poli rushes Road and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Road is working for takedown but Poli is calmly controlling the position for now.
Poli misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Poli throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Roads head.
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!
Poli working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Poli. #BC2#
Poli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Road looks to land a left hand but Poli moved out of range nicely.
Road ducks under a wild hook from Poli.
Poli blocks a head kick by Road.
A telegraphed right hand from Poli misses the target.
Road misses with a looping right.
Poli throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Road.
Road fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poli manages to avoid it.
Poli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Poli takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Road uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poli.
Road slips a straight right by Poli.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poli cracks a nice hook into Road's ribs.
Road wants to land a leg kick but Poli is out of range.
Road misses with a body shot.
Poli with a nice cross.
Poli throws a body punch but Road moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roli Poli 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#
A slapping leg kick lands for Poli.
Raate Road has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Poli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Road.
Road tests Poli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Road throws a looping overhand right but Poli ducks down to avoid it.
Road throws a shot from downtown. Poli moves away and avoids it.
Poli jabs Road right on the nose. Road blinks but takes it well.
Poli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Road throws out the jab.
Road looks to throw the jab but Poli is out of range.
Road throws a lazy right hand but Poli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Poli tries a head kick but it misses.
Road lands with an uppercut that bounces Poli off the cage and back into range.
Road throws a low kick, looking for Poli's leg but Poli calmly moves out of range.
A combination from Road does no damage.
Poli just misses with a punch to the body.
Road feints and then cracks Poli's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Poli down.
Poli connects with a leg kick.
Road fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poli manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Road throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Road looks to land a right hand but Poli moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Poli on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Road throws a head kick that Poli semi-blocks. #T1#
Poli throws out a loose jab but Road uses good head movement to avoid it.
Road takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Road misses with a straight left.
Nice shot lands for Poli.
Poli ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Poli lands a two punch combo.
Road tests Poli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Poli swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Road.
Poli connects with a nice looking jab.
Poli ducks under a wild hook from Road.
A nice leg kick lands there from Poli.
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!
Road's corner calls for a 1-2. Road obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Road loads up on a big right hand but Poli slips the punch.
Poli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Road.
A head kick from Poli lands but Road takes it in his stride.
Road takes a jab right on the kisser.
Road misses with an uppercut. Poli saw that one coming.
Poli misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Poli checks a low kick from Road.
Road throws a sloppy body shot
and Poli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Road throws a front kick aimed at Poli's knee but Poli avoids it well.
Road throws a low kick but it's checked well by Poli.
Road throws a low kick but Poli moves out of range easily.
Poli avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Poli checks the leg kick.
Road throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Poli dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Road. That did some damage!
Poli listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Poli defending well as Road loads up on a big left hand.
Road misses with a straight left.
Road is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Poli.
Road pivots, looking for a leg kick but Poli is out of range and Road settles back down.
Poli replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Road blocks it well.
Poli connects with an inside leg kick.
Poli misses with an uppercut.
Road tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poli was well out of range. Poor timing from Road.
Poli throws a hook but Road blocks it.
Road walks into a straight right hand from Poli.#T3#
Poli misses with a head kick.
Poli lands a nice shot that snaps Road's head back.
Road throws out a powerful jab.
Poli moves out of range as Road strikes.
Poli flicks out a counter leg kick but Road steps away.
Road misses with an uppercut
and Poli counters with a low kick, right behind Road 's knee.
Road throws a big shot that misses.
Road defending well as Poli loads up on a big left hand.
Poli ducks under a wild hook from Road.
A nice leg kick from Road, right into the meat of the thigh.
Poli paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Road.
Road throws a low kick but it's checked well by Poli.
Poli rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Road moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Poli lands a nice shot to the body.
Poli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Road.
Poli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Road.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poli misses with a looping right.
Poli scores with a sloppy right hand. Road should have avoided that one.
Poli throws a looping overhand right but Road ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Poli takes a swing at Road's ribcage but misses.
Road uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poli.
Poli scores with a head kick.
Road lands a nice hook to Poli's body. Poli takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Poli throws a jab but it's blocked by Road.
Road throws a looping overhand right but Poli ducks down to avoid it.
Road is looking to chop away at Poli's legs.
Road scores with a jab to the jaw.
Road attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A little jabbing left from Poli on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters circling - Road throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Poli doesn't manage to clinch there - Road circles away.
Road waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Poli.
Road blocks a jab.
Poli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poli thumps Road with a low kick.
Road avoids the head kick by Poli.
Poli blocks a low kick nicely.
Roli Poli is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Poli checks a low kick from Road.
Road throws a hook but Poli avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roli Poli.
Well Poli 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roli Poli!
Our winner, Roli Poli, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SFL 157 | Taneyev vs Rivera
Date: May 11, 2022

#R1##CL#
Silva tries to keep at a distance but Poli has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Poli manages to break the clinch.
Poli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
Roli Poli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Poli tenderised Silva's leg. Silva is trying to keep his angry face on.
Silva dives in for a single leg takedown but Poli sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Poli connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Silva momentarily.
Poli attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Poli thuds a left hand into Silva's body.
Poli throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Silva.
Silva connects with a solid leg kick.
Poli takes one to the side of the head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Poli - that will leave a mark!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Poli.
Poli throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Poli scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Poli throws a leg kick which misses Silva's front leg but catches the back leg as Silva tries to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Poli. That's going to slow Silva down.
Silva slips under a jab from Poli.
Silva lands with a nice combination. Poli backs away looking to recover.
A nice leg kick lands there from Silva.
Roli Poli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Poli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Poli thuds a left hand into Silva's body.
Poli bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Silva's head.#TD2#
Silva scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Poli has one foot on Silva's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Silva missing with a left hand there. Poli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Poli scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poli tries to land a front kick but Silva steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Poli looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Poli misses the jab.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Poli.
And Silva tries to counter it with a takedown but Poli pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice takedown defense from Poli. No joy for Silva on that attempt.
Poli is looking for a counter combo.
Poli fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Silva on the side of the head.
Poli lands a nice leg kick that just misses Silva's sensitive parts.
Poli throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Silva.#TD2#
Silva decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Poli kicks off Silva and gets to his feet.
Poli throws a hook to the side of Silva's head but Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Poli lands a leg kick that knocks Silva off balance momentarily.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Roli Poli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Silva.
Poli moves into range and connects with a jab.
Silva with a lazy takedown attempt
and Poli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Poli takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
Poli connects with a looping right hand.
Poli throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Silva counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Silva.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Silva working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Silva prevents Poli from getting back to his feet.
Silva won't allow Poli to sweep him here.
Poli is looking to stand up but Silva isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Silva is in close to Poli's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Poli works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Silva working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Poli's head.
Poli wants to get back to his feet but Silva is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Poli not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Poli manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Silva lands a nice trip takedown into half guard. #ES#
Poli manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Silva takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poli stalks Silva and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Silva's face. Silva staggers backwards, shaken.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown but Poli manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Silva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Silva tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Poli is able to avoid easily.#T4#
Poli connects with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Silva throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Poli tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Silva is in Poli's guard.
Poli is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Silva dives into side control. #REVR#
Silva lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Silva is putting a hurting on Poli here, landing some big shots from side control.
Silva landing a few strikes.
Silva cracks Poli with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The ground and pound from Silva seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Poli wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva tries to move to mount but Poli blocks the move with his legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roli Poli dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Poli lands with a hook. Silva tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Poli moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Poli misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Silva with the counter takedown but Poli avoids it easily.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Poli shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Poli stuffs the takedown.
Poli blocks the body kick.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Poli as he avoids it easily.
Poli tries to counter by clinching up but Silva breaks away and moves out of range.
Roli Poli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Silva.
Poli moves out of range of the body kick.
Roli Poli is winning the standup battle so far.
Silva throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Poli misses with a straight right.
Poli throws a jab but it's blocked by Silva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Poli as Silva shoots in.
Silva goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A jab from Poli misses.
Silva avoids a kick to the body. #TD2#
Silva looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva prevents Poli from standing back up. #T1#
Poli on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Silva lands a nice short elbow.
Poli looks like he's trying to stand up.
Poli has hold of Silva's hands but Silva slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Silva lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Poli is trying to get back to full guard.
Silva working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Poli is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Silva scores with a couple of nice shots.
Silva prevents Poli from standing back up.
Poli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Silva is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Silva is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Poli is trying to stand back up but Silva is controlling him #ES#
Poli makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Silva throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Poli stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Silva!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick from Poli lands but Silva takes it in his stride.
Poli misses with a hook
letting Silva counter with a right hand.
Poli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Silva throws a lazy uppercut
and Poli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Poli throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#TD2#
Silva drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T3#
Poli avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Silva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Silva throws a big right hand that misses.
Poli wants to stand and escape but Silva is having none of it.
Poli tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva with a nice head shot there.
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#ES#
Poli kicks Silva off and gets to his feet.
Silva shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Poli but Poli pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Poli, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes Poli against the cage but Poli circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It looked like Poli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Silva shoots in for a double leg but Poli sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Poli connects with a leg kick.
Poli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Poli tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T4#
Poli loads up on a big right hand but Silva slips the punch.#TD2#
Silva feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Silva with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ES#
Poli has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Silva has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Silva has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Poli avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Poli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Silva wants a takedown.
Poli misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Poli.
Poli lands a hook that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Poli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silva's elbow.
Poli lands a body punch in the clinch.
Poli struggles to land a body shot inside as Silva controls his hands. #TD2#
Silva gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Poli has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Silva off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poli scores with a kick to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roli Poli dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Silva tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Silva takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Silva throws out a powerful jab.
Silva walks into a jab.
Poli scores with a crisp jab that stopped Silva in his tracks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poli. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
A good leg kick by Poli.
Silva scores with a crisp jab that stopped Poli in his tracks.
Poli scores with a head kick. Silva tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Silva throws a one two combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poli misses with a looping right.
Silva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Poli sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A head kick misses from Poli.
Poli lands a really nice looking cross but Silva seems unphased.
Poli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silva.
Poli is looking to counter punch.
Roli Poli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Silva.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Poli tries to work over Silva's front leg with a kick but Silva checks it.
Silva goes for a double leg but Poli avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Poli continues to drive forward.
Poli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Poli is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Poli fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Silva on the side of the head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Silva.
Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Poli swivels and escapes.
Poli scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A head kick misses from Poli.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poli.
Nice cross by Poli.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown but Poli manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Silva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Silva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Poli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Poli dips to his left and cracks Silva with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva moves out of range as Poli throws a body kick.
Poli lands with a thumping leg kick. #T2#
Poli connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Poli - that will leave a mark!
Nice body punch from Poli.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Poli shows good takedown defense.
Poli lunges at Silva with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Silva's hand.
Poli tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Poli just misses with a punch to the body.
Silva slips a straight right by Poli.
Silva's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice cross by Poli.
Silva throws a leg kick
and Poli counters with a nice uppercut.
Poli looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Silva changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Poli throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Poli.
Poli throws a head kick that misses.
Silva with the counter takedown but Poli avoids it easily.
A big left from Poli misses. #T3#
Poli stuffs the takedown attempt from Silva. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown. Poli tries to sprawl out of it but Silva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Poli manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Poli fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silva, pushing him back against the cage.
Poli lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC2#
Silva breaks from the clinch.
Silva throws the kick towards the body but Poli avoids it.#TD2#
Silva decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Silva lands strikes from half guard.
Poli is looking to escape.
Silva with the ground and pound but Poli uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Poli wants to stand up but Silva is controlling him. #T4#
Manuel Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Silva landing with the ground and pound.
Poli avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Silva's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Poli is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Silva scoring with punches to the head and body.
Roli Poli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#ES#
Poli has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Silva has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poli prevents the takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roli Poli showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Poli 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roli Poli!
Roli Poli seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SFL 153 | Bangin vs Poli V
Date: Apr 24, 2022

#R1#
Poli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Poli moves in looking to clinch but Bangin pushes him off.
Poli throws out a loose jab but Bangin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bangin throws a head kick that misses.
Bangin lands with a hook. Poli tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Poli scores with the left hand. Bangin knows he should have avoided that one.
Poli lands a glancing blow to the side of Bangin's head.
Poli throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab from Bangin misses.
Poli lands a really nice looking cross but Bangin seems unphased.
Poli lands a really nice looking cross but Bangin seems unphased.
Bangin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Poli throws out a counter right but Bangin avoids it with no problem.
Bangin blocks a jab.
Bangin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poli tries to land a front kick but Bangin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bangin with a jab.
Bangin misses with a straight right.
Bangin wants to slow Poli down by chopping away at his legs.
Poli throws a wild body kick that Bangin sees coming a mile off.
Poli checks a low kick from Bangin.
Poli throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T1#
Bangin misses with a leg kick.
Poli misses the shot to the body.
Poli blocks a leg kick.
Bangin backing away here, and Poli unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bangin misses with the body kick
enabling Poli to counter with a crisp jab.
Poli swings for the body but Bangin moves out of range.
Poli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Poli checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Poli walks into a stiff left hand from Bangin.
Poli misses with a wild body shot.
Bangin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bangin throws a solid leg kick but Poli takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bangin.
Bangin staying out of range there.
Poli misses with a right hand
and Bangin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Poli's knee momentarily.
Bangin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Poli.
Bangin throws an off balance right hand
letting Poli counter with a right hand.
Poli misses with a hook.
Poli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bangin throws a leg kick but Poli moved away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bangin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Poli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bangin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poli. Bangin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot lands for Bangin.
Poli moves out of range of the body kick from Bangin.
Bangin lands with a good body shot.
Poli scores with a jab to the head.
Poli throws a right and a left that Bangin avoids nicely.
Bangin moves out of range of the body kick.
Bangin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bangin takes a swing at Poli's ribcage but misses.
Bangin throws a low kick but Poli avoids it.
Bangin avoids the head kick by Poli.
Bangin tests Poli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bangin takes a swing at Poli's ribcage but misses.
Poli ducks under a wild hook from Bangin.
Poli checks a low kick from Bangin.
Bangin moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPoli.
Poli with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bangin to score with a decent uppercut.
Poli stuns Bangin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Poli lands a lovely overhand right.#T3#
Poli misses with a head kick.
Bangin connects with a solid leg kick.
Poli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bangin manages to avoid it.
Bangin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Poli rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bangin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bangin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Poli is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bangin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A big left from Poli misses.
Poli lands a jab to the head.
Poli looks to score with a jab to the body but Bangin is just out of range.
Bangin connects with a leg kick.
Bangin lands with a cross.
Bangin tries to score with a low kick but Poli moves his leg out of the way.
Poli throws out a counter right but Bangin avoids it with no problem.
Poli throws a lazy head kick
and Bangin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Poli's knee momentarily.
Bangin just misses with a punch to the body.
Bangin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Poli checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bangin throws a low kick, looking for Poli's leg but Poli calmly moves out of range.
A jab from Bangin misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poli lands a nice hook to Bangin's body. Bangin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4#
Bangin thows a leg kick but Poli checks it
and Poli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bangin moves out of range as Poli strikes.
Poli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Poli fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bangin on the side of the head.
Poli scores with a decent looking hook.
Poli throws out a leg kick but Bangin moves out of range and Poli only half commits.
It looked like Bangin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice jab there from Bangin.
Bangin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Poli throws a head kick that misses.
Poli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Poli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bangin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Poli misses with a looping left.
Poli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poli lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bangin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bangin looks to score with a jab to the body but Poli is just out of range.
Poli blocks a jab.
Nice cross by Bangin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Roli Poli will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Poli lunges at Bangin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bangin's hand.
Good work by Poli as he checks the leg kick.
Bangin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Poli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A low kick from Bangin is predictable there
and Poli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Poli misses with a wild body shot.
Bangin scores with a kick to the body.
Bangin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Poli has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Poli there as he acknowledges the shot.
Poli checks a leg kick.
Poli looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Poli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Poli just misses with a punch to the body.
Bangin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A head kick from Poli lands but Bangin takes it in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poli. Bangin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bangin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bangin misses with an uppercut.
Poli moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bangin.
A clash of legs there as Bangin blocks the low kick.#T1#
Poli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Poli misses the target.
Poli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bangin manages to avoid it.
Bangin lands a nice shot that snaps Poli's head back.
Bangin lands an overhand right.
Bangin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bangin.
Bangin connects with a looping right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Bangin. That snapped Poli's head back.
Poli throws a body punch but Bangin moves out of range.
Poli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bangin slips under a jab from Poli.
Bangin misses with a body kick.
Bangin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Poli has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Poli misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Bangin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Poli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bangin throws out the jab.
Bangin throws a leg kick that misses.
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!
Bangin checks a leg kick.
A low kick lands for Bangin. #T2#
Bangin missing with a left hand there. Poli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bangin throws a hook but Poli blocks it.
Bangin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Poli fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bangin checks it well.
Poli misses with an uppercut.
Bangin scores with a sloppy right hand. Poli should have avoided that one.
Bangin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poli was well out of range. Poor timing from Bangin.
Bangin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Poli misses with an uppercut
and Bangin counters with an outside leg kick.
Poli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bangin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Poli throws a big shot that misses.
Bangin just misses with a punch to the body.
Bangin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Poli slips a straight right by Bangin.
Bangin swings for the body but Poli moves out of range.
Poli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bangin was well out of range. Poor timing from Poli.
A little feinted left hand from Bangin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A lazy left from Bangin finds it's target.#T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Poli darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bangin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Izzy Bangin is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice leg kick from Poli, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bangin throws a right hand that misses
and Poli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bangin throws a looping overhand right but Poli ducks down to avoid it.
Bangin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bangin fakes the leg kick and cracks Poli in the body.
Bangin throws a nice outside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Poli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bangin is looking to counter with a body kick.
Poli misses the jab.
Poli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Poli throws a leg kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Bangin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Poli feints a counter leg kick.
Bangin throws a head kick that misses.
Bangin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bangin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Poli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
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!
Poli scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Bangin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bangin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Poli looks to land a left hand but Bangin moved out of range nicely.
Bangin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Poli takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Poli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Poli slips a straight right by Bangin.
Bangin's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Nice defenses there by Poli.
Poli fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bangin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Poli's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Poli misses with a straight right.
Poli checks a low kick from Bangin.
A nice side step and Poli releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bangin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Poli misses with a straight right.
Decent striking displayed by Bangin there.
Poli keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poli slips a jab from Bangin.
Poli avoids the body shot from Bangin.
Bangin missing with a left hand there. Poli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Poli scores with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Izzy Bangin will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
A swing and a miss from Poli.
Bangin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Poli counters with a left to the body.
Poli keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Poli swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bangin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Poli is able to avoid easily.
Bangin misses the shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Poli checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bangin lunges at Poli with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Poli's hand.
Poli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bangin.
Bangin scoring well with a low kick there.
Bangin misses with a low kick.
Poli throws a head kick but Bangin moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Bangin misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Poli misses with a few strikes there.
Bangin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Poli.
Bangin tries to score with a low kick but Poli moves his leg out of the way.
Poli looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bangin scores with a leg kick. #T1#
Bangin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Poli throws a lazy right hand but Bangin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bangin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poli.
Bangin blocks a head kick by Poli.
Good shot there by Bangin.
Bangin misses with a low kick as Poli jumps back.
Bangin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Poli throws a body shot but no joy.
Bangin looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Poli wants to land a leg kick but Bangin is out of range.
Poli ducks under a wild hook from Bangin.
Poli misses with a hook. Bangin ducked under it nicely.
Bangin throws a shot from downtown. Poli moves away and avoids it.
Poli throws a hook but Bangin avoids it easily.
Bangin throwing a counter right hand but Poli manages to avoid it.
Poli looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bangin throws out a leg kick but Poli moves out of range and Bangin only half commits.
Poli throws a leg kick but Bangin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Poli checks a leg kick.
Poli misses with a hook. Bangin ducked under it nicely.
Poli has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Bangin sizes up Poli with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bangin throws out a leg kick but Poli moves out of range and Bangin only half commits.
Bangin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bangin scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bangin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poli.
Bangin throws a leg kick but Poli sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bangin misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poli. Bangin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bangin moves away from the strike by Poli.
Bangin throws a leg kick but Poli moved away.
Bangin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Poli has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Poli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bangin manages to avoid it.
Bangin throws an overhand right that lands on Poli's shoulder, as Poli tries to avoid the shot.
Bangin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bangin lands with a straight right. Poli didn't see that one coming.
Bangin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Poli.
It looked like Bangin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bangin is looking to land body kicks.
Bangin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T3#
Bangin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Poli does it's job there.
Poli takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Poli lands a right hook to the body.
Bangin looks to land a left hand but Poli moved out of range nicely.
Poli looks to land a body kick but Bangin moved away.
Poli misses with a straight right.
Poli takes a swing at Bangin's ribcage but misses.
Bangin lands a nice shot to the body.
Bangin blocks a jab.
Poli jabs Bangin right on the nose. Bangin blinks but takes it well.
Poli throws a right and a left that Bangin avoids nicely.
Bangin jabs Poli to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bangin tries a low kick but Poli avoids it.
Bangin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bangin throws a jab when Poli was well out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Bangin with a nice calf kick.
A big right from Bangin misses.
Poli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Poli takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Poli moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bangin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poli manages to avoid it.
Poli looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Poli misses with a body shot.
Poli throws a hook but Bangin blocks it.
Poli throws a jab when Bangin was well out of range.
Poli lands a jab to the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bangin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bangin with a nice calf kick.
Poli checks a leg kick nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Poli misses the target.
Bangin tried to score with a low kick but Poli checks it.
A solid body kick from Bangin.
Bangin throws a body punch but Poli moves out of range.
Poli replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bangin blocks it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Izzy Bangin clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Bangin throws a front kick aimed at Poli's knee but Poli avoids it well.
Bangin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poli was well out of range. Poor timing from Bangin.
Poli attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Poli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bangin.
Bangin misses with a leg kick.
It seemed like Poli was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Poli takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bangin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bangin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Poli throws an overhand right that lands on Bangin's shoulder, as Bangin tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Poli has Bangin up against the cage in a clinch.
Poli lands a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli misses with some punches. #BC2#
Poli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Poli slips a straight right by Bangin.
Poli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bangin connects with an inside leg kick.
Bangin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T1#
Bangin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from Bangin is predictable there
and Poli counters with a nice uppercut.
Poli throws out a leg kick but Bangin moves out of range and Poli only half commits.
An inside leg kick from Poli misses.
A jab from Bangin finds it's way through Poli's defenses.
Good work by Poli as he checks the leg kick.
Bangin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Poli's head.
Bangin throws an overhand right that lands on Poli's shoulder, as Poli tries to avoid the shot.
Bangin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bangin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Poli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bangin was well out of range. Poor timing from Poli.
Bangin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bangin checks the leg kick.
Poli loads up on a big right hand but Bangin slips the punch.
Bangin throws a low kick, looking for Poli's leg but Poli calmly moves out of range.
Bangin wants to land a leg kick but Poli is out of range.
Poli throws a sloppy head kick and Bangin moves out of range easily. #T2#
Poli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bangin throws an overhand right that lands on Poli's shoulder, as Poli tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bangin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bangin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Poli.
Poli missing with a left hand there. Bangin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bangin moves out of range as Poli throws a body kick.
That kick from Bangin tenderised Poli's leg. Poli is trying to keep his angry face on.
Poli fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bangin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bangin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Poli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bangin.
Poli misses with a hook.
Bangin cracks Poli with a right hand to the side of the head.
Poli on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Poli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bangin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Poli just manages to avoid it.
Bangin misses the shot to the body.
Bangin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Poli.#T3#
Poli takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Poli blocks a leg kick.
Bangin misses with a wild body shot.
Bangin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Poli's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bangin under the eye.
Bangin scores with a jab. Poli acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bangin takes a kick to the side of the head.
Bangin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bangin wants to slow Poli down by chopping away at his legs.
Poli swinging wildly here.
Bangin misses with a body shot.
Poli tries to counter with a clinch but Bangin shakes him off and moves away.
Poli getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bangin is looking to chop away at Poli's legs.
Poli slips a straight right by Bangin.
A chopping leg kick lands by Poli. #T4#
Bangin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poli looks to land a body kick but Bangin moved away.
Bangin lands a lovely overhand right.
Bangin lands a body shot.
Poli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bangin manages to avoid it.
Poli moves away from the strike by Bangin.
Poli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bangin.
Poli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bangin.
Poli moves in looking to clinch but Bangin pushes him off.
Poli throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bangin on the side of the head.
Poli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bangin throws out the jab.
Bangin defending well as Poli loads up on a big left hand.
Bangin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Poli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Poli!
Bangin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Poli stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Poli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Izzy Bangin will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Bangin misses with a wild body shot.
Poli turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bangin throws a leg kick which misses Poli's front leg but catches the back leg as Poli tries to avoid it.
Poli is looking to clinch.
Bangin looks for the body kick but Poli saw that one coming.
Poli takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bangin with a hook.
Bangin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Poli.
Bangin is looking to chop away at Poli's legs.
Bangin throws a good cross that connects.
Poli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bangin was well out of range. Poor timing from Poli.
A leg kick checked by Bangin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Poli connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Poli connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bangin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bangin scores with a jab.#T1#
Bangin throws a leg kick but Poli sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Poli with the inside leg kick.
Poli lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Poli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bangin.
Poli raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The fighters circling - Bangin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bangin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Poli.
Bangin ducks under a wild hook from Poli.#CL2#
Poli fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bangin, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bangin.
Poli throws a head punch that misses.
Bangin cracks Poli with a nice body shot.
Poli tries to work over Bangin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Bangin manages to break the clinch.
Poli slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Poli misses with the combination.
Poli wants to land a leg kick but Bangin is out of range.
It looked like Bangin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Poli throws a front kick aimed at Bangin's knee but Bangin avoids it well.
Roli Poli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Bangin throws a front kick that sends Poli stumbling back into the cage.
Poli tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bangin jabs Poli to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bangin blocks a jab.
Poli misses with a wild body shot.
Poli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bangin.
Poli throws a hook to the side of Bangin's head but Bangin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bangin works Poli's body with a nice hook.
Poli takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bangin scores with a nice head shot.
Poli moves out of range as Bangin throws a body kick.
Poli takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bangin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Poli misses with a straight left.
Poli tries to close the distance and clinch but Bangin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Bangin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Poli.
Bangin throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bangin.
A big left from Bangin misses.
Poli wants to counter the offense by Bangin and move into the clinch position.
Bangin misses with a low kick as Poli jumps back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bangin. Poli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Izzy Bangin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bangin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Poli throws a half hearted mid kick.
A good leg kick by Bangin.
Bangin swings for the body but Poli moves out of range. #CL2#
Poli darts in and clinches Bangin up against the cage.
Poli swings wildly with an uppercut but Bangin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poli digs a right hand into Bangin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bangin's gas tank.
Poli makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Poli swings wildly with an uppercut but Bangin uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Poli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bangin's elbow.
Poli is leaning against Bangin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Poli misses with some punches.
Poli tries to throw a body punch but Bangin avoids it by throwing Poli back against the cage.
Poli tries to work over Bangin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Poli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Poli struggles to land a body shot inside as Bangin controls his hands.
Poli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bangin blocking some punches.
Bangin blocks a body shot from Poli.
Bangin misses with a body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roli Poli.
I think Bangin 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 48:47
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 49:46
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Izzy Bangin!
Izzy Bangin retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Izzy Bangin 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: SFL 150 | Unconquered
Date: Apr 08, 2022

#R1#
Bangin throws a leg kick but Poli sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Poli works Bangin's body with a nice hook.
Bangin lands a jab to the nose.
Bangin misses with a looping left.
Poli is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bangin with a body shot.
Poli throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bangin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Poli looks to land a right hand but Bangin moved out of range.
Bangin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Poli.
A punch lands to the side of Poli 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bangin avoids the body shot from Poli.
A solid body kick from Poli.
Bangin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Poli misses with an uppercut.
Bangin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Poli lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bangin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Poli misses with an uppercut.
Poli throws a nice inside leg kick.
Poli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bangin manages to avoid it.
Bangin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Poli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bangin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Poli throws out the jab.
Bangin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Poli.
Bangin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Poli has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Poli throws a right hand that misses
and Bangin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch lands to the side of Bangin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bangin looks to land a right hand but Poli moved out of range.
Bangin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Poli tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Poli with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Bangin.
Poli motions for Bangin to come forward. Poli throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bangin 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 Poli has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Poli and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bangin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Poli.
Bangin is looking to counter with a body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bangin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Poli moves out of range of the body kick from Bangin.
Poli misses with a combination
and Bangin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bangin misses with a low kick as Poli jumps back.
Poli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bangin throws out the jab.
Poli was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T2#
Poli misses with an uppercut. Bangin saw that one coming.
Poli scores with a three punch combo!
Poli takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Poli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bangin lands a nice hook to Poli's body. Poli takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A head kick by Bangin misses
and Poli counters with a leg kick.
Bangin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poli.
Poli goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bangin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Poli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bangin.
Poli throws a counter combo.
Bangin throws out a leg kick but Poli moves out of range and Bangin only half commits.
Poli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bangin moves away.
Bangin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bangin slips a jab from Poli.
Poli swings for the body but Bangin moves out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bangin.
Poli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bangin.
Poli throws a sloppy head kick and Bangin moves out of range easily.
Bangin takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Poli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Poli scores with a sloppy right hand. Bangin should have avoided that one.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Poli 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 Bangin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bangin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bangin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Poli misses with an uppercut. Bangin saw that one coming.
Jab from Poli.
A cross from Bangin lands.
Poli scores with a push kick.
Poli takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A big right from Bangin misses.
Poli chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bangin can pounce on him.
Bangin throws out a leg kick but Poli moves out of range and Bangin only half commits.
Poli bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bangin's head backwards.
Bangin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Poli is looking to slow Bangin down with leg kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poli looks to land a left hand but Bangin moved out of range nicely.
Bangin wants to land a leg kick but Poli is out of range.
Bangin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Poli.
Bangin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Poli.#T4#
Poli throws a wild body kick that Bangin sees coming a mile off.
A swing and a miss from Bangin.
Poli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Poli avoids a kick to the body.
Bangin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Poli now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Poli cracks a nice hook into Bangin's ribs.
Poli fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bangin checks it well.
Bangin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Poli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bangin.
Bangin throws an overhand right that lands on Poli's shoulder, as Poli tries to avoid the shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bangin.
Bangin lands a nice looking kick to the body. Poli takes a step back to recover.
Bangin lands with a nice body punch.
Poli ducks under a wild hook from Bangin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poli cracks a nice hook into Bangin's ribs.
Bangin throws a push kick but Poli slaps the foot to one side.
Poli takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bangin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Poli's head.
Poli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bangin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Roli Poli will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Poli loads up on a big right hand but Bangin slips the punch.
Poli checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Poli steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bangin.
Roli Poli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bangin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bangin moves away from the strike by Poli.
Bangin connects with an inside leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Poli 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bangin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Poli misses the jab.
Poli fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bangin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Poli moves away from the strike by Bangin.
Bangin thuds a left hand into Poli's body.
Poli tries to move into range but Bangin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Poli slips under a jab from Bangin.
Poli drops his hands momentarily and Bangin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Poli misses with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bangin blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Poli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bangin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Donk. Poli catches Bangin right on the button with a cross.#CL2#
Poli rushes Bangin and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Bangin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Polis head. #BC2#
Poli breaks the clinch.
Poli takes a swing at Bangin's ribcage but misses.
Poli avoids a kick to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Bangin.
Bangin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Despite the aggression on Poli's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bangin avoids the body shot from Poli.
No joy there for Poli, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bangin avoids the head kick by Poli.
Bangin slips a jab and a cross from Poli.
A low kick lands for Bangin.
The fight stays on the outside here - Poli looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bangin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bangin, as that shot connected. #CL2#
Poli gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Poli has a couple of punches blocked by Bangin.
Bangin prevents a body shot from Poli.
Poli lands a right hand. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bangin gets through Poli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Poli's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Poli lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bangin backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bangin.
A short left from Poli.
A short right from Bangin on the inside.
Poli lands a left hand.
Poli pushes Bangin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Poli manages to break the clinch.
Poli throws a sloppy head kick and Bangin moves out of range easily.
That kick from Bangin tenderised Poli's leg. Poli is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bangin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Poli throws a jab when Bangin was well out of range.
Bangin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poli manages to avoid it.
Poli now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bangin. That's going to slow Poli down.
Poli doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bangin slips under a jab.
Bangin throws a leg kick that misses.
Poli misses with a body kick.
Bangin throws a good cross that connects.
Bangin tried to score with a low kick but Poli checks it.#T3#
Poli moves out of range of the body kick.
Bangin misses the jab.
Poli raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Poli has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bangin.
Poli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Poli lands with a kick to the temple. Bangin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jab by Bangin.
Jab, jab by Bangin - just one landing.
Poli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bangin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Poli scores with a shot to the body.
Bangin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bangin punishes Poli's body with a nice straight punch.
Bangin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bangin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Poli scores with a nice strike.
Bangin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Poli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bangin.#T4#
Bangin throws a chopping leg kick but Poli manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Poli throws a hook to the side of Bangin's head but Bangin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Bangin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Poli walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Poli moves out of range of the body kick from Bangin.
Bangin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Poli can pounce on him.
Bangin's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Poli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bangin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Poli needs to keep his hands up - Bangin had a free shot at his head there.
Bangin throws an overhand right that lands on Poli's shoulder, as Poli tries to avoid the shot.
Poli tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Poli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Poli attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Poli tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circling - Bangin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Poli is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poli throws a sloppy head kick and Bangin moves out of range easily.
Bangin misses with a low kick.
Poli's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bangin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Poli scrambles back to his feet.
Poli jabs Bangin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Izzy Bangin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Poli throws a looping overhand right but Bangin ducks down to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Bangin misses its target.
Bangin connects with a leg kick.
Poli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bangin.
Bangin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Poli scores with a jab.
Bangin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Poli throws out the jab. #CL2#
Poli has closed the distance and engaged Bangin in a clinch.
Bangin throws a head punch that misses.
Roli Poli seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Poli lands a hook to the side of the head.
Poli struggles to land a body shot inside as Bangin controls his hands.
Bangin prevents a body shot from Poli.
A head punch on the inside from Poli fails to land.
Bangin gets through Poli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bangin misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bangin.
Poli misses with a punch to the body.
Bangin tries to work over Poli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bangin lands with a light punch inside.
Poli has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bangin swings wildly with an uppercut but Poli uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Poli manages to break the clinch. #T1#
A big left from Poli misses.
Bangin checks a leg kick.
Poli has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bangin.
Bangin misses with a body kick.
Poli throws a right and a left that Bangin avoids nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Bangin misses the target.
Poli throws a head kick but Bangin moves out of range.
Poli takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Poli throws a jab when Bangin was well out of range.
Poli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bangin.
Poli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bangin.
Bangin tried to counter with a leg kick but Poli avoided it.
Bangin throws the kick towards the body but Poli avoids it.
Poli on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bangin. Bangin obviously looking to wear him down.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Poli checks a leg kick.
A nice side step and Poli releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Poli thows a body kick. Bangin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A good leg kick by Bangin.
Bangin throws a body kick that misses
and Poli counters with a nice uppercut.
Bangin moves away from the strike by Poli.
Poli tries a head kick but it misses.
Bangin thumps Poli with a low kick.#T2#
Poli looks to throw the jab but Bangin is out of range.
Bangin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bangin blocks a head kick by Poli.
Bangin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Poli throws a lazy uppercut
and Bangin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Poli misses with a low kick.
Bangin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Poli throws out the jab.
Bangin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Poli scores with a kick to the midsection.
Poli swings for the body but Bangin moves out of range.
Poli cracks Bangin with an open hand slap.
Bangin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bangin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bangin connects with a jab.
Poli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Poli looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bangin lands a right hook to the body.
Poli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bangin. #T3#
Poli looks to land a right hand but Bangin moved out of range.
Bangin misses the shot to the body.
Poli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bangin manages to avoid it.
Poli throws a leg kick but Bangin moved away.
Bangin defending well as Poli loads up on a big left hand.
Bangin checks a low kick from Poli.
Poli lands a jab to Bangin's midsection.
Poli tries to clinch up.
Bangin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Poli misses with a straight left.
It appears Bangin was looking to counter with a kick there.
Bangin throws a shot to the body.
Poli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bangin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Poli throws a head kick that half lands.
Bangin throws a shot to the body.
Poli connects with a high kick.
Bangin scores with the left hand. Poli knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bangin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Poli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bangin is looking to counter punch.
Bangin with a hook.
Poli moves out of range as Bangin strikes.
Poli on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Poli throws a head kick but Bangin moves out of range.
Poli throws a lazy right hand but Bangin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bangin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Poli slips under a jab from Bangin.
Bangin lands with an uppercut that bounces Poli off the cage and back into range.
Bangin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Poli. That did some damage!
Poli throws the left hand but Bangin avoids the punch easily.
A good leg kick by Bangin.
Jab, jab by Poli - just one landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poli misses with a body kick.
Poli throws a hook but Bangin avoids it easily.
Poli avoids the body shot from Bangin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Roli Poli just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Poli slips a jab from Bangin.
Bangin ducks under a wild hook from Poli.
Bangin with the inside leg kick.
Good shot there by Poli.
Bangin throws a body shot but no joy.
Bangin tries a low kick but Poli avoids it.
Poli throws a low kick but Bangin avoids it.
Bangin looks to land a right hand but Poli moved out of range.
Poli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bangin.
Bangin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Poli.
Bangin misses with a straight right.
Poli swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bangin misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Poli misses with a wild body shot.
Poli throws a head kick that misses.
Bangin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poli manages to avoid it.
Poli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bangin.
Bangin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Poli misses with a wild combination.
Poli tries to clinch up.
Poli misses with a body kick.
A left and a right from Poli both land. Nice combination.
A punch lands to the side of Poli 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bangin lands a body shot.
Poli doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Poli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bangin avoids a kick to the body.
Poli tests Bangin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A swing and a miss from Poli.
Poli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Poli stuns Bangin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big left from Poli misses.
Bangin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Poli misses
and Bangin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Poli throws a shot to the body. #T2#
Poli connects with a solid leg kick.
Poli takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bangin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bangin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Good work by Poli as he checks the leg kick.
Poli throws out a counter right but Bangin avoids it with no problem.
Poli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bangin.
Bangin misses with a low kick as Poli jumps back.
A little jabbing left from Poli on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bangin throws a body punch but Poli moves out of range.
Bangin throws a hook but Poli blocks it.
Bangin lands a nice hook to Poli's body. Poli takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bangin just misses with a punch to the body.
Bangin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Poli is out of range and Bangin settles back down.
Bangin with a nice cross.
Bangin misses with a low kick.
Poli takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Poli throws the left hand but Bangin avoids the punch easily.
Poli avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Poli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bangin. #T3#
Poli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bangin moves away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Poli.
A slow jab from Poli misses its intended target.
Bangin connects with a body shot.
Bangin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bangin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Poli throws a jab but it's blocked by Bangin.
Poli has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bangin.
Bangin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Poli avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bangin looks to land a left hand but Poli moved out of range nicely.
Bangin misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Poli was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bangin scores with a nice strike.
Poli throws a solid leg kick but Bangin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Poli.
Poli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bangin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Poli.
Bangin throws a leg kick that misses.
Poli raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T4#
Bangin moves out of range as Poli strikes.
Bangin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Poli.
Bangin moves out of range of the strikes.
Poli slips a jab from Bangin.
A little jabbing left from Poli on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Poli misses with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bangin misses the jab.
Poli delivers a nice body kick.
Poli misses with an uppercut.
Bangin takes one on the button.
Bangin throws a leg kick but Poli moved away.
Poli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bangin moves away.
Poli tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bangin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Poli slips under a jab.
Poli throws a push kick but Bangin slaps the foot to one side.
A swing and a miss from Bangin.
Bangin looks to land a right hand but Poli moved out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Izzy Bangin 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!#R5#
Bangin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bangin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bangin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Poli takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bangin swings for the body but Poli moves out of range.
Bangin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Poli scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A big right from Poli misses.
Bangin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Poli misses.
Bangin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poli.
Poli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bangin.
Bangin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick lands for Poli.
Poli wants to clinch up but Bangin keeps it at a distance.
Poli defending well as Bangin loads up on a big left hand.
Poli has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bangin.
Poli misses with a low kick as Bangin jumps back.#T1#
Nice shot by Bangin.
Poli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bangin.
Bangin misses with a straight right.
Poli bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bangin's head backwards.
Poli missing with a left hand there. Bangin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bangin misses with a leg kick.
Poli misses the jab.
Poli slips a straight right by Bangin.
Poli misses with a hook.
Poli takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bangin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bangin misses with a looping left.
Bangin throws a body shot but no joy.
Bangin misses with a hook.
Bangin staying out of range there.
Poli misses with a hook. Bangin ducked under it nicely.
Poli fails to land with a series of punches. #T2#
Bangin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bangin scores with a nice 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!
Bangin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bangin. #CL2#
Poli pushes Bangin up against the cage in a clinch.
Poli misses with a punch to the body.
Bangin struggles to land a body shot inside as Poli controls his hands. #BC#
Bangin breaks the clinch.
Poli with a jab.
Poli throws out a loose jab but Bangin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poli throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bangin.
Poli connects with a leg kick.
Poli swings widly with a right hand
and Bangin counters with a stiff right hand.
Bangin throws a leg kick that misses.
Bangin misses with a body kick.
Poli takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Poli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Poli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bangin misses with a low kick.
Poli lands with a slapping head kick.
Bangin misses with a looping right.
Bangin blocks a head kick by Poli.
As Poli backs away, Bangin returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bangin misses with a hook. Poli ducked under it nicely.
Bangin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bangin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Poli counters with a nice body kick.
Poli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bangin moves away.
Poli misses with a hook. Bangin ducked under it nicely.
Bangin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Poli moves out of range of the body kick from Bangin.
Poli on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Poli wants to clinch up but Bangin keeps it at a distance.
Bangin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Poli tries to clinch up but Bangin circles away and keeps his distance.
Bangin connects with an inside leg kick.#T4#
Poli tries to clinch but Bangin moves out of range.
Poli tries to clinch there but Bangin circles away.
No joy there for Poli, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bangin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poli looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Poli blocks a jab.
Poli falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bangin counters with a straight right hand.
Poli tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bangin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Poli throws a nice looking combination but Bangin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Poli doesn't manage to clinch there - Bangin circles away.
Poli misses with a double jab
and Bangin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bangin misses with a straight left.
Poli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bangin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Poli ducks under a wild hook from Bangin.#CL2#
Poli gets in close and instigates a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Izzy Bangin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bangin 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:48
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49

The fight is ruled a draw!
Izzy Bangin retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

Event: SFL 147 | Poli vs Road
Date: Mar 23, 2022

#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Road. Those never looked like landing.
Road slips a jab from Poli.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Road! But no joy.
Poli swinging wildly here.
Poli throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Road's head.
Road throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Poli counter with a right hand.
Poli looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Poli misses with a few strikes there.
Road walks forward, straight into a front kick from Poli.
Road cracks Poli with a good jab.
Poli lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Road defending well as Poli loads up on a big left hand.
Poli misses with a hook
and Road connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Road.
Poli swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
A jab from Road misses.
Poli is looking to land body kicks.
Road lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CL#
Poli clinches up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Road creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Poli.
Poli lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Road tries to pull guard but Poli won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Road.
Poli can't find room to land a body shot as Road controls the action.
Road blocks a body shot from Poli.
A short uppercut from Poli. #BC#
Poli breaks from the clinch.
Poli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Road manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Road was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Poli swings away with a body shot that misses
and Road counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick from Poli, right into the meat of the thigh.
Poli lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
A big left from Poli misses.
Road ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Road with the counter takedown but Poli avoids it easily.
Donk. Poli catches Road right on the button with a cross.
Road blocks a low kick nicely.
Poli lands with a kick to the temple. Road shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Poli lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Poli throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Road.
Poli is looking to clinch but Road is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Road looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Poli turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Poli tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Road paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A low kick from Poli is predictable there
and Road counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Poli has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Road.
Road misses with a jab, cross combination.
Poli throws a big shot that misses.
Poli dodges the punch combination from Road.
Poli throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Poli scores with a jab to the jaw.
Poli tries to clinch but Road moves out of range.
Poli scoring well with a low kick there.
Poli lands with a good body shot.
Poli throws a head kick that Road semi-blocks.
Road misses the jab.
Road looks to land a left hand but Poli moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Road misses with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A thudding body kick lands there by Poli!
Road takes a kick to the side of the head.
Road connects with an inside leg kick.
Road staying out of range there.
Poli throws a body shot but no joy.
Road tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Poli defends well and Road ends up having to push Poli into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Road lands a lovely overhand right.
Poli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Road.
Road shoots in looking for a takedown but Poli manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Road's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Roli Poli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raate Road.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sloppy strikes from Poli. Those never looked like landing.
Poli throws a good cross that connects.
Poli throws a predictable looking body shot
and Road counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roli Poli 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#
Road tries to clinch up but Poli circles away and keeps his distance.
Poli jabs Road to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Road has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Road there as he acknowledges the shot.
Poli lands the left hand.
Poli throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Poli moves into range and clinches up with Road.
Road lands a hook that snaps the head of Poli backwards.
Road misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD2#
Road manages to pull guard. #SUB2#
Road had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Poli defends it easily.
Poli would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Poli won't allow Road to sweep him here.
Poli postures up.
Road looking to hit a scissor sweep but Poli is one step ahead there. #T1#
Poli trying to stand up but can't free himself from Road's guard.
Road is trying to keep Poli in close.
Road is looking to sweep but instead, Poli has passed into half guard.
Road is trying to get back to full guard.
Poli wants to get back to his feet.
Road wants to improve his position but Poli is controlling well.
Poli tries to stand and escape but Road is controlling the position.
Road is doing well to control the position and prevent Poli from advancing to side control.
Poli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Road can do to turn this around?#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Poli is taking a breather. Road 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.#SUB2#
Road looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SU#
Poli decides to stand and escape the position.
A punch lands to the side of Road 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Roli Poli is winning the standup battle so far.
Poli throws a hook but Road blocks it.
Poli tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Poli defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Road.
The fight stays on the outside here - Poli looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little jabbing left from Road on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Poli connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Road momentarily. #T3#
Road lands a leg kick that knocks Poli off balance momentarily.
Poli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Poli throws a low kick but Road avoids it.
Road takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Road throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Poli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Poli throws a chopping leg kick but Road manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A low kick lands for Poli.
Poli misses with a head kick.
Poli misses with an uppercut. Road saw that one coming.
A big right from Road misses.
Road drops his hands momentarily and Poli takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Roli Poli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poli scores with a jab to the body.
Road throws a low kick but it's checked well by Poli.#T4#
Some wild striking there from Poli.
Poli goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Road! But no joy.
Road avoids the head kick by Poli.
Road throws out a counter right but Poli avoids it with no problem.
Poli scores with a nice head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Road takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Roli Poli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Road has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Road scores with a hook.
Poli lands a high kick!
Poli darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Poli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Road tries to close the distance and clinch up but Poli swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Road misses with a low kick as Poli jumps back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roli Poli dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Poli closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Poli throws a jab when Road was well out of range.
Poli backing away here, and Road unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A head kick misses from Poli.
Road only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Poli misses with a straight right.
Road throws out a counter right but Poli avoids it with no problem.
Poli lands with a right hand.
Road chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Poli can pounce on him.
Road is looking to clinch.
Poli misses with a hook
and Poli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Road fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Poli gets tackled into the cage by Road. Road maintains the clinch.
Poli blocking some punches. #BC#
Poli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Poli listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poli swings for the body but Road moves out of range. #T1#
Poli moves away from the strike by Road.
Poli stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Road blocks a head kick by Poli.
Road tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poli was well out of range. Poor timing from Road.
An attempted straight right counter from Poli misses the target.
Poli throws a body shot but no joy.
Road swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Poli moves into range and connects with a jab.
Poli misses with a lunging right hand
and Road counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Poli thinking.
Road is looking to clinch but Poli is avoiding it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Poli.
Road takes one to the chin there.
Poli misses with a left hand
and Road counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Road throws a solid leg kick but Poli takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Road.
Poli misses with a two punch combination.
A little jabbing left from Road on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
The fighters circling - Poli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Poli throws out a loose jab but Road uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poli sizes up Road with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Poli rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Road moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Road is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Road fails in his attempt to clinch.
Poli is looking to counter punch.
Poli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Road looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Road moves out of range of the strikes.
Road tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Poli.
Poli swinging wildly here.
Poli throws a jab when Road was well out of range.
Road tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Poli connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Road's hands.
Poli lands a glancing blow to the side of Road's head.
Road has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Road shoots in for a takedown but Poli shows good takedown defense.
Road sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poli. Road does a little dance to reset his feet.
Road throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Poli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Poli misses its target.
Road moves into range and connects with a jab.
Poli attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Poli scores with a spinning back kick!
Nice defenses there by Poli.
Good standup being displayed there by Poli as he connects with a hook.
Road takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Poli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Poli misses with a hook
and Poli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Road steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Poli.
Poli moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRoad.
Poli lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Road's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Poli connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Road scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Road avoids the body shot from Poli.
It seemed like Road was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Road attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Poli with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Road bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Poli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Poli.
Poli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Poli tries to work over Road's front leg with a kick but Road checks it.
Poli connects with a body shot that sends Road's belly button to the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roli Poli clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Poli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Poli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Road misses with a double jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Poli.
Poli buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Poli throws a sloppy head kick and Road moves out of range easily.
Road is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Road bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Road looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Poli takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Poli circles away from the clinch attempt.
Poli is looking to counter punch.
Poli lands a head kick. Road smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Road paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Poli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Poli is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Road.#CUT2#It looks like Roli Poli has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Road's corner calls for a 1-2. Road obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Poli looks to land a right hand but Road moved out of range.
Road feints a counter leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Road.
Poli missing with a left hand there. Road was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Road! But no joy.
Road on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Poli throws a nice inside leg kick.
Poli with a nice calf kick.
Poli throws a lazy head kick
and Road counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Road throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Poli misses with a hook.
Road is looking to clinch but Poli is avoiding it.
Poli works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Road throws a lazy uppercut
and Poli counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Road thinking. #T2#
Road takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Poli misses with a left hand
and Road counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poli falls off balance throwing a combination
and Road counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Poli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Poli moves away from the strike by Road.
Poli misses the shot to the body.
Road throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Poli digs a good body shot into Road's ribs.
Poli lands a jab to Road's midsection.
Good leg kick by Poli.
Road steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Poli.
Road looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Poli throws a body shot but no joy.
Road is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Road uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poli.
Poli swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Road slips under a jab from Poli.
Road looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Road avoids the head kick by Poli.
A punch combination from Road misses.
Road loads up on a big right hand but Poli slips the punch.
Poli tries to clinch but Road moves out of range.
Road is looking for the big counter here.
Road stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Poli.
Road's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Poli delivers a nice body kick.
Road moves out of range of the body kick from Poli.
It seemed like Road was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Poli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Road.
Road has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Poli.#T4#
A big left from Poli misses.
Poli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Road is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Poli with a body shot.
Poli misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Road counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Poli is looking to land body kicks.
It seemed like Road was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Road misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Poli moves into the clinch.
Poli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Road creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice 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!
Poli can't find room to land a body shot as Road controls the action.
Poli scores with a shot to the side of Road's head.
Poli blocking some punches.
Poli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Road blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
Road turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Poli is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roli Poli had his way with Raate Road in that round.
The cut man is working on Roli Poli's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Road scores with a leg kick.
Raate Road has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Poli tries a head kick but it misses.
Road slips under a jab.
Road tries to clinch up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Poli. That's going to slow Road down.
Road uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Poli.
Road swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Road stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Poli.
Poli displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Poli throws a big shot that misses.
Poli throws a head kick that half lands.
Road shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Poli stuffs the takedown.
Poli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Road ducks right into an uppercut from Poli.
Road on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Poli. Poli obviously looking to wear him down.
Road slips a straight right by Poli.
Poli misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Road! But no joy.
A combination from Poli does no damage.
Road looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A left lands for Poli.
Poli stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Road ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A good leg kick by Poli.
Road scores with a body shot. #T2#
Poli swings for the body but Road moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Poli.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Road slips under a jab.
Road throws a looping overhand right but Poli ducks down to avoid it.
Road tries to clinch but Poli is having none of it.
Poli slips under a jab from Road.
Nice straight punches there by Poli. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Poli.
Nice uppercut lands for Poli. That snapped Road's head back.
Road takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The fighters circling - Road throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Poli feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Poli cracks a nice hook into Road's ribs.
A jab from Road misses. #T3#
Poli tries to bum rush Road with a series of wild strikes but Road uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Poli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Road.
Poli connects with a high kick.
Poli jabs Road right on the nose. Road blinks but takes it well.
Nice uppercut lands for Poli. That snapped Road's head back.
Road lands a nice leg kick that just misses Poli's sensitive parts.
Poli with the inside leg kick.
Poli slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Poli throws a sloppy head kick and Road moves out of range easily.
Road changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poli. Road does a little dance to reset his feet.
Poli misses with a left hand
and Road counters with a series of strikes. Poli will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poli lands with a hook. Road tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T4#
Road walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Poli cracks Road with a right hand to the side of the head.
Road slips under a jab from Poli.
A left lands for Poli.
Poli with the inside leg kick.
Poli throws a nice outside leg kick.
Road walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Road checks a low kick from Poli.
Road swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Poli throws a body punch but Road moves out of range.
Poli misses with a hook
and Road counters with a stiff right hand.
Poli is looking to slow Road down with leg kicks.
Roli Poli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice straight punches there by Poli. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Poli.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roli Poli showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Poli, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roli Poli!
After winning the bout, Roli Poli thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SFL 141 | Garuda vs Kardashian
Date: Feb 27, 2022

#R1#
Poli throws a sloppy head kick and Smart moves out of range easily.
Smart moves out of range of the strikes.
Smart misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poli.
Poli tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Poli is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smart tries to clinch but Poli moves out of range.
Smart tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Poli swivels and escapes.
Poli lands a body shot.
Poli misses with a kick to the body.
Smart takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poli was well out of range. Poor timing from Smart.
Poli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Poli cracks Smart with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Poli works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smart uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Poli throws a jab but it's blocked by Smart.
Poli dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smart. That did some damage!
A big right from Poli misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poli on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1#
Smart shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Smart moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Poli looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smart's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Poli connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smart scrambles back to his feet.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Poli enables Smart to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Poli manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Smart in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smart with a nice head shot there.
Smart working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smart stops Poli from standing up.
Smart trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Poli has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smart can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Poli wants to stand up but Smart is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poli trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Poli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smart is one step ahead there. #T2#
Smart with a nice head shot there.
Smart content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smart slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Poli takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poli is pushing Smart's head away, looking to escape. Smart manages to hold on to the position though.
Smart sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Poli is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Smart trying to control the position but Poli is working away.
Poli is working to avoid the ground and pound but Smart connects with a decent elbow.
Smart scoring with punches from side control.
Poli is pushing Smart's head away, looking to escape. Smart manages to hold on to the position though.#T3#
Smart lands some shots froms side control.
Poli wants to get back to his feet but Smart drags him back down.
Smart working the head with strikes.
Smart is working Poli over with some ground and pound from side control.
Poli is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Smart lands some shots froms side control.
Poli wants to get back to his feet but Smart drags him back down.
Poli tries to bench press Smart off him but Smart keeps the position.
Poli takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Smart trying to control the position but Poli is working away.
We've been informed that Smart has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Smart taking a breather here.
Smart lands a nice forearm strike. #T4#
Smart lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Poli down.
Smart wants to lay and pray for a moment but Poli keeps working.
Poli wants to get back to his feet but Smart drags him back down.
Smart is putting a hurting on Poli here, landing some big shots from side control.
Poli pushes Smart away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Smart gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Poli is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Smart's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#ES#
Poli kicks Smart off and gets 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!
Poli fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smart on the side of the head.
Poli fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Poli throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smart.
Roli Poli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smart takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smart wants to land a leg kick but Poli is out of range.
Smart is trying hard to land a takedown here. Poli sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Peter Smart will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Poli stuns Smart with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smart tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Poli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smart scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Poli swinging wildly here.
Poli throws the left hand but Smart avoids the punch easily.
Smart fails with the takedown.
Poli avoids a kick to the body.
Smart tries to clinch but Poli is having none of it.
Poli misses with an uppercut. Smart saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Poli.
Smart takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Smart backs up against the cage. #TD2#
Poli gets caught napping as Smart dives in and scores a takedown. Poli manages to retain guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smart works over Poli with some ground and pound from guard.
Poli wants to stand but Smart is controlling the position.
Peter Smart has got the better of the ground game so far.#ES#
Poli has his feet on Smart's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T1#
Smart takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smart looks for a takedown but Poli sprawls well.
Poli takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Poli slips under a jab from Smart.
Smart jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Poli appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Poli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smart.
Poli lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smart misses with a straight left.
Smart closes the distance looking to clinch
and Poli counters with a left to the body.
Smart throws a body shot but no joy.
Smart scores with a shot to the body.
Poli throws a looping overhand right but Smart ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Smart throws a jab when Poli was well out of range.
Smart throws a leg kick
and Poli counters with a series of strikes. Smart will be more careful next time no doubt.
Smart throws a lazy right hand but Poli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poli throws a big shot that misses.
Smart bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Poli's head backwards.
Smart's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Poli connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smart scrambles back to his feet.
A slow jab from Smart misses its intended target.
Smart lands a slapping body shot.
Smart misses with an uppercut.
Smart misses with a wild body shot.
Roli Poli is winning the standup battle so far.
Smart ducks under a wild hook from Poli.
Smart throws a sloppy body shot
and Poli counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smart's knee momentarily.
Poli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smart.
Poli fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Poli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smart.
Poli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big right from Smart misses.
A big left from Poli misses.
A little jabbing left from Smart on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Poli takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3#
Poli lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Poli swats away the attempt to clinch by Smart.
Poli digs a good hook to Smart's body.
Poli throws a head kick but Smart moves out of range.
Poli throws a jab but it's blocked by Smart.
Poli chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Poli tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smart.
Smart slips under a jab.
A lazy left from Poli finds it's target.
Smart tries to clinch but Poli moves out of range.
Poli cracks Smart with a right hand to the side of the head.
Smart moves away from the strike by Poli.
Poli slips under a jab from Smart.
Poli throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smart throws out a counter right but Poli avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Poli sizes up Smart with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poli swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL2#
Smart moves into the clinch.
Smart scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Smart throws a head punch that misses.
Poli blocking some punches. #BC#
Poli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Poli closes the distance and clinches.
Smart throws a head punch that misses.
Poli lands a shoulder strike.
Smart misses with a punch to the body.
Smart blocks a body shot from Poli.
Poli tries to break the clinch but Smart is controlling the position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Poli.
Poli is looking to break free of the clinch but Smart has double underhooks.
Smart is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Poli pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Roli Poli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Smart.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smart misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Poli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smart misses the body punch
and Poli counters with a stiff right hand.
Poli has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Poli there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roli Poli dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Poli goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Smart digs a good body shot into Poli's ribs.
Smart defending well as Poli loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick misses from Poli.
Poli checks a leg kick nicely.
Poli on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The fighters circling - Smart throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Poli drops his hands momentarily and Smart takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Poli lands a nice hook to Smart's body. Smart takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smart lands with a cross.
A big right from Poli misses.
A nice leg kick from Poli, right into the meat of the thigh.
Poli scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poli on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smart. Smart obviously looking to wear him down.
Poli moves away from the strike by Smart.
Smart throws the kick towards the body but Poli avoids it.
Poli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smart does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T1#
Smart throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Poli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smart looks to score with a jab to the body but Poli is just out of range.
Poli is looking to counter punch.
Smart shoots in looking for a takedown but Poli manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smart's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Poli scores with a push kick.
Smart avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Poli throws a shot to the body.
Smart throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Poli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Poli throws out a powerful jab.
Poli scores with a kick to the body.
Smart tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Poli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smart throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Poli throws a front kick aimed at Smart's knee but Smart avoids it well.
Poli looks for the body kick but Smart saw that one coming.
Smart loads up on a big right hand but Poli slips the punch.
Poli is looking to counter punch.
Smart's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice takedown defense from Poli. No joy for Smart on that attempt.
Poli looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Poli misses with a kick to the body. #T2#
Poli lands with a head kick! 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!
Poli tries a head kick but it misses.
Smart shoots for a double leg takedown but Poli sprawls well. He's pushed Smart's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Roli Poli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Smart.
Smart shoots in looking for a takedown. Poli tries to sprawl out of it but Smart keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Poli manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Poli appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Smart uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Poli.
Smart ducks under a wild hook from Poli.
Poli throws a chopping leg kick but Smart manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Poli misses with a hook.
Poli avoids the body shot from Smart.
Poli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smart was well out of range. Poor timing from Poli.
Poli moves out of range as Smart strikes.
Smart scores with a nice head shot.
Smart misses with a straight right.
Smart is looking to land body kicks.
A big right from Poli misses.
Smart throws out a counter right but Poli avoids it with no problem.
Poli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smart can do to turn this around?#T3#
Poli chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Smart tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Poli uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smart has time to react.
Poli stuffs the takedown attempt from Smart. Smart gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Poli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Smart closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Poli did well to prevent Smart getting side control.#ES#
Poli kicks off Smart and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheers as Poli lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smart doesn't seem phased though.
Poli walks into a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smart missing with a left hand there. Poli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Poli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD2#
Smart closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Poli pushes Smart off and gets back to his feet.
Smart staying out of range there.
Smart just misses with a punch to the body.
Smart throws a front kick that sends Poli stumbling back into the cage.#T4##TD2#
Smart manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Poli on his heels. He'll look to pass Poli's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Poli manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Poli defending well as Smart loads up on a big left hand.
Smart takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smart darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Poli throws a leg kick but Smart moved away.
Poli misses with a straight left.
Poli moves in looking to clinch but Smart pushes him off.
Poli tries to clinch up.
Smart paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Poli swings for the body but Smart moves out of range.
Poli misses with a leg kick
and Smart counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smart blocks a jab.
Poli looks to land a left hand but Smart moved out of range nicely.
Smart lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Poli looks to land a right hand but Smart moved out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roli Poli showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Poli has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roli Poli!
A relieved looking Roli Poli 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: SFL 136 | Sitsongrit Returns
Date: Feb 09, 2022

#R1#
Smith walks into a straight right hand from Poli.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Poli is out of range.
Poli jabs at Smith's body.
Poli looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Poli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Poli.#CL2#
Smith clinches up against the cage.
Poli can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
Poli working aggressively here.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Poli uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Poli.
Poli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Poli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Poli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Poli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Poli can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Poli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith avoids the head kick by Poli.
A little jabbing left from Smith on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Poli takes the fight into the clinch.
Poli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Poli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Smith pulls Poli into guard. #SUB2#
Smith working for a triangle but Poli defends it easily. #SUB2#
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Poli can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2##SU#
Poli stands up and waves to Smith to follow him.
Poli tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Poli moved out of range.
Poli slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Roli Poli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith with a nice calf kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poli fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Poli misses with a straight right. #CL#
Poli takes the fight into the clinch.
Poli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Poli breaks from the clinch.
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3#
Poli loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A shot to the body from Poli misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Poli blocks a jab.
Poli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Poli connects with a solid leg kick.
Poli closes the distance but Smith moves to the side
and Smith counters with a body kick.
Poli tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Poli looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Poli throws a big shot that misses.
Poli takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice defenses there by Poli.
Poli jabs Smith right on the nose. Smith blinks but takes it well.
Poli takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
Poli swings widly with a right hand
and Smith counters with a thumping low kick.
Poli is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poli slips under a jab from Smith.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Poli.
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
Poli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smith.
Poli throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Smith now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Poli tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
Poli misses with a looping left.
Poli ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Poli is looking to counter with a body kick.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Poli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Poli misses with a low kick as Smith jumps back.
Smith only half commits to the counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Roli Poli will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Poli misses with a hook.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith tries a quick counter leg kick but Poli is wise to it.
Smith slips a straight right by Poli.
Poli misses the shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Poli.
Smith throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Smith blocks a head kick by Poli.
Poli avoids a punch combination nicely.
Roli Poli is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli scores with a punch to the head.
A cross from Poli lands.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Poli throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith tries a quick counter leg kick but Poli is wise to it.#CL#
Poli has managed to clinch.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Poli's elbow.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Poli cracks Smith with a nice body shot.
Poli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Poli.
Poli is working Smith over against the cage.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Poli controls the action.
Smith blocks a body shot from Poli.
Smith lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Poli.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Poli throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Poli struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
A frustrated look appears on Poli's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Poli makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith tries a body shot but Poli blocks it.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Poli avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith tries to work over Poli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith scores with a hook to the body.
Poli lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith prevents a body shot from Poli.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith keeps control of Poli as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Poli breaks from the clinch.
Smith takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Poli throws a head kick that Smith semi-blocks.
Good shot there by Poli.#T3#
Poli looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Smith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Poli lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Poli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kenneth Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Poli with the inside leg kick.
Poli is looking to land body kicks.
It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Poli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Poli throws a right hand that misses
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Poli throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith defending well as Poli loads up on a big left hand.
Smith staying out of range there.
Poli is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Poli pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smith lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Smith blocks a head kick by Poli.
Poli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A punch lands to the side of Poli 's head but he takes it in his stride.
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!
Poli lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Poli looks for the body kick but Smith saw that one coming.
Poli scores with a nice right hand.
Smith closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Poli misses with a hook
and Smith counters with a left and a right that stings Poli.
Smith swings for the body but Poli moves out of range.
Smith swings for the body but Poli moves out of range.
Poli takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smith checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Smith appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roli Poli dominated that second round.
That's time! Poli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Poli - that will leave a mark!
Smith shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Poli throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Poli scores with a one two! Smith had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Poli misses the target.
Poli slips under a jab from Smith.
Poli moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith ducks right into an uppercut from Poli.
Poli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Poli darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poli throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Poli lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Poli connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
Poli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Poli lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith's head.
Poli getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Poli looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Poli misses with a left hand
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith.
Poli clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Poli throws a head kick that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith tries to clinch but Poli is having none of it.
Poli chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him. #T2#
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Smith!
Poli misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Smith misses.
Poli throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Poli throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Poli throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
Poli throws a leg kick but Smith moved away.
Smith only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Poli misses with a hook to the body
and Smith makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Poli's shoulder, as Poli tries to avoid the shot.
A cross from Poli lands.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Poli.
Poli looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range. #T3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith.
Smith looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smith takes a swing at Poli's ribcage but misses.
Poli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Poli connects with an inside leg kick.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Smith tries to land a leg kick but Poli saw it coming and moves away.
A jab from Poli misses.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Poli moves away and avoids it.
Poli swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.#CL2#
Poli gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Smith breaks the clinch.
Poli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Poli is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Poli slips a jab from Smith.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A decent looking cross lands there for Poli.
Poli is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Poli misses with a looping left.
Poli throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Poli. That did some damage!
A solid body kick from Smith.
Poli throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Smith only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Poli lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Roli Poli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A low kick lands for Smith.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roli Poli showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Poli, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roli Poli!
Roli Poli seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SFL 131 | Bangin vs Smart
Date: Jan 19, 2022

#R1#
Poli ducks under a wild hook from Brawler.
Bobby Brawler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brawler.
Poli lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Poli dodges the punch combination from Brawler.
Poli misses with a wild body shot.
Brawler tests Poli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That kick from Brawler tenderised Poli's leg. Poli is trying to keep his angry face on.
Poli paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've been told by Brawler's head coaches at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Brawler tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Poli is able to avoid easily.
A slow jab from Poli misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Brawler misses the target.
Brawler throws a low kick but Poli avoids it.
Brawler sets himself, and Poli steps forward looking for the clinch! Brawler avoids it this time.
Poli swings for the body but Brawler moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Poli checks a leg kick.
Brawler backing away here, and Poli unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Poli takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A solid leg kick lands there for Brawler.
Brawler swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Poli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Brawler.
A shot to the body from Brawler misses
and Poli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Poli takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brawler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Poli.
Poli throws a sloppy head kick and Brawler moves out of range easily. #T1#
Brawler misses the shot to the body.
Brawler fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Poli.
Poli throws a head kick that misses.
Brawler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Poli missing with a left hand there. Brawler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brawler throws a hook but Poli blocks it.
Poli looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Poli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brawler was well out of range. Poor timing from Poli.
Brawler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Poli throws a hook but Brawler blocks it.
Poli throws a lazy right hand but Brawler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No joy there for Poli, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Poli tries a head kick but it misses.
Brawler cracks Poli with a right hand to the side of the head.
Poli throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Brawler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Poli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Poli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brawler.
Brawler looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Brawler.
Poli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brawler was well out of range. Poor timing from Poli.
Brawler misses with a shot to the body
and Poli counters with a two punch combo.
Brawler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poli moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T2#
Poli stuns Brawler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Poli throws a head kick that misses.
Brawler cracks Poli with an open hand slap.
Poli throws an overhand right that lands on Brawler's shoulder, as Brawler tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Brawler misses.
Brawler checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Poli moves forwards but Brawler connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Brawler misses with a low kick.
Brawler throws a big shot that misses.
Brawler tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Poli looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Poli staying out of range there.
Poli looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Poli moves out of range as Brawler strikes.
Poli throws a wild body kick that Brawler sees coming a mile off.
A low kick from Brawler misses
and Poli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brawler fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Poli has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brawler connects with the punch.
A jab from Brawler misses.
Poli misses with a body shot.
Poli blocks the body kick.
A jab from Brawler misses. #T3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Brawler.
A jab from Poli misses.
Brawler swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Poli feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brawlers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Poli moves out of range of the strikes.
Poli connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Poli throws a big shot that misses.
Brawler looks to land a body kick but Poli moved away.
Brawler lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Poli misses the shot to the body.
Brawler throws a front kick aimed at Poli's knee but Poli avoids it well.
Brawler lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Poli slips under a jab.
Poli needs to keep his hands up - Brawler had a free shot at his head there.
Poli slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Poli! But no joy.
The fighters circling - Brawler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Poli tries to counter with a clinch but Brawler shakes him off and moves away.
Poli throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Poli misses.
Poli lands with a kick to the temple. Brawler shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Poli misses with a head kick.
Poli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brawler.
A shot to the liver by Poli. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Poli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brawler lands a glancing blow to the side of Poli's head.
Brawler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brawler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Poli.
An inside leg kick from Brawler misses.
Brawler misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Poli! But no joy.
Poli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brawler scores with a jab to the head.
Brawler misses with a low kick as Poli jumps back.
Poli lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Poli misses with a body shot.
Brawler blocks a jab.
A head kick misses from Poli.
Brawler swings for the body but Poli moves out of range.
Brawler takes a swing at Poli's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brawler. That's going to slow Poli down.
Poli scores with a jab to the jaw.
Poli misses with a straight right.
Brawler slips under a jab.
Brawler throws out a leg kick but Poli moves out of range and Brawler only half commits.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Roli Poli will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Poli throws a hook but Brawler avoids it easily.
Poli gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brawler.
Brawler has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Poli looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A good leg kick by Brawler.
Brawler lands a jab to the nose.
Brawler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Poli.
Brawler misses with a right hand
and Poli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Poli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brawler manages to avoid it.
Poli's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A nice leg kick from Poli, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Poli misses.
Brawler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Poli scores with a head kick. Brawler tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CL2#
Poli drives through and clinches with Brawler against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left hand lands to the body for Brawler. #BC#
Brawler breaks from the clinch.
Poli takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Poli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brawler manages to avoid it.
Brawler scores with the left hand. Poli knows he should have avoided that one.
Brawler missing with a left hand there. Poli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Poli misses the target.
Poli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brawler tried to counter with a leg kick but Poli avoided it.#T1#
Poli finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Brawler throws a poor cross that misses
and Poli counters with a stiff right hand.
Brawler throws a leg kick but Poli sees it coming and moves out of range.
Poli walks into a jab.
A head kick misses from Brawler.
Brawler misses with an uppercut. Poli saw that one coming.
Poli throws a hook but Brawler blocks it.
Poli takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Poli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brawler misses with an attempted mid kick.
Poli throws a jab but it's blocked by Brawler.
Poli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brawler swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Brawler misses with a looping right.
Poli misses with a straight left.
Poli throws a shot from downtown. Brawler moves away and avoids it.
Brawler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brawler lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Poli backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That kick from Brawler tenderised Poli's leg. Poli is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brawler misses with a right hand
and Poli finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T2#
Brawler connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Brawler throws a front kick aimed at Poli's knee but Poli avoids it well.
A slow jab from Poli misses its intended target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brawler. That's going to slow Poli down.
Brawler throws a poor cross that misses
and Poli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Poli lands with a kick to the temple. Brawler shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Brawler defending well as Poli loads up on a big left hand.
Brawler checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A good leg kick by Brawler.
Poli fakes the leg kick and cracks Brawler in the body.
Poli throws a body shot but no joy.
Brawler takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Brawler scores with a crisp jab that stopped Poli in his tracks.
Brawler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Poli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A low kick lands for Brawler.
Roli Poli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brawler.
Brawler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Poli takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Poli moves out of range of the body kick.
Brawler fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Poli is out of range. #T3#
Brawler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Poli backs away, Brawler returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Poli comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fighters circling - Brawler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brawler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poli manages to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Poli's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Poli lands a jab to Brawler's midsection.
Poli misses with a wild body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Brawler crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Poli - the referee stops the clock and Brawler gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Poli. Brawler manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Brawler turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brawler connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Poli momentarily.
Brawler staying out of range there.
Poli throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Brawler appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Good shot there by Brawler.
Poli connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brawler. Brawler circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Poli's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brawler under the eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poli tries to work over Brawler's front leg with a kick but Brawler checks it.
Brawler slips a straight right by Poli.
Poli misses with a hook.
Brawler finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Poli tries a head kick but it misses.
Brawler throws a wild body kick that Poli sees coming a mile off.
Poli looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Brawler throws a body kick that misses
and Poli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Poli fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters circling - Poli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brawler throws a leg kick that misses.
Poli throws a head kick but Brawler moves out of range.
Brawler staying out of range there.
Poli throws a hook but Brawler blocks it.
Poli takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Brawler lands a nice shot to the body.
Brawler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Poli.
Brawler works Poli's body with a nice hook.
Poli blocks a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Poli.
Poli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brawler.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brawler throws a solid leg kick but Poli takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brawler.
Poli takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Poli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Poli connects with a right hand. Brawler shakes it off.
Brawler walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Roli Poli will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Poli checks a leg kick.
Brawler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Poli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brawler was well out of range. Poor timing from Poli.
Brawler is looking to chop away at Poli's legs.
Good leg kick by Poli.
A big left from Poli misses.
Brawler lands with a thumping leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Poli.
A big right from Poli misses.
Brawler moves out of range as Poli throws a body kick.
Brawler throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Poli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brawler.
Brawler swings widly with a right hand
letting Poli counter with a right hand.
Brawler will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brawler lands a glancing blow to the side of Poli's head.
Brawler cracks Poli with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Brawler finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Poli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Poli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brawler.
Poli takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Poli. Brawler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brawler with a nice cross.
Brawler just misses with a punch to the body.
Brawler loads up on a big right hand but Poli slips the punch.
Brawler bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Poli's head.
Brawler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Poli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brawler fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Poli on the side of the head.
Brawler dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Poli. That did some damage!
Poli looks to score with a jab to the body but Brawler is just out of range.
Brawler was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Brawler ducks under a wild hook from Poli.
Poli takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Poli tries to clinch up but Brawler circles away and keeps his distance.
A big right from Brawler misses.
Poli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Poli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Poli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brawler will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Brawler throws a half hearted mid kick.
Poli raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Poli looks to land a right hand but Brawler moved out of range.
Bobby Brawler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Poli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brawler manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brawler is looking to slow Poli down with leg kicks.
Brawler moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Poli blocks the leg kick.
A jab from Poli misses.
Poli looks to throw the jab but Brawler is out of range.
Poli misses with a head kick.
Brawler cracks Poli with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Poli tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brawler 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 Poli has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Poli and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Brawler missing with a left hand there. Poli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brawler throws a series of punches but Poli moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Poli misses the target.
Brawler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brawler misses with an uppercut.
Brawler just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Poli! But no joy.
Poli is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Poli slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brawler looks to land a left hand but Poli moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Poli lands with a shot to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Poli.
Poli throws a head kick but Brawler moves out of range.
Brawler tries to bum rush Poli with a series of wild strikes but Poli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Poli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
No joy there for Brawler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Poli walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A low kick from Brawler is predictable there
and Brawler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brawler misses with an uppercut. Poli saw that one coming.
That kick from Brawler tenderised Poli's leg. Poli is trying to keep his angry face on.
Poli takes a swing at Brawler's ribcage but misses.
Poli on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Brawler with a hook.
Poli throws a leg kick but Brawler checks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poli on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Brawler takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
Poli clinches up with Brawler and pushes him back against the cage.
Poli swings wildly with an uppercut but Brawler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brawler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Poli backwards. #T4#
Brawler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Poli prevents a body shot from Brawler.
Poli has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Poli struggles to land a body shot inside as Brawler controls his hands.
Poli misses with some punches.
Brawler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brawler prevents a body shot from Poli.
A shot in the inside from Brawler.
Brawler tries a body shot but Poli blocks it.
Poli misses with a body punch.
Brawler tries to work over Poli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Poli lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brawler backwards.
Brawler scores with a hook to the body.
Poli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brawler tries to throw a body punch but Poli avoids it by throwing Brawler back against the cage.
Poli prevents a body shot from Brawler.
Poli lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Brawler.
Roli Poli is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Poli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Brawler showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Poli 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roli Poli!
Roli Poli thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SFL 126 | Bangin vs Nti
Date: Dec 26, 2021

#R1#
Poli misses with a wild body shot.
Poli throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Silva 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.
Poli throws a hook to the side of Silva's head but Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silva connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Poli momentarily.
Poli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Poli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Poli throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Silva feints the counter takedown.
Poli looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Poli throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva. Poli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Poli pivots, looking for a leg kick but Silva is out of range and Poli settles back down.
Silva drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Poli defends it well.
Poli misses with a double jab.
Poli moves out of range of the body kick.
Poli throws a hook to the side of Silva's head but Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silva drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Poli defends it well.
Silva moves out of range of the body kick.
Poli avoids the head kick by Silva.
Poli misses with a low kick. #CL#
Poli gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Silva is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Poli is defending well.
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Poli gets underhooks to prevent Silva's takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hand to the body from Poli.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Poli.#T1#
Silva tries for a takedown but Poli manages to get underhooks.
Roli Poli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Silva.
Poli lands a hook to the side of the head.
Silva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Poli is leaning against Silva and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Silva looks winded!
Poli tries a body shot but Silva blocks it.
Poli lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards. #BC#
Poli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silva defending well as Poli loads up on a big left hand.
Poli jabs Silva to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Poli lands a front kick.
Silva scores with a jab. Poli acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Poli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Poli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Poli scores with a jab. Silva acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Poli bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Silva's head backwards.
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!
Silva fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Poli looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheers as Poli lands an impressive looking overhand right. Silva doesn't seem phased though.
Silva throws a predictable looking body shot
and Poli counters with a nice uppercut.
Silva blocks a head kick by Poli. #TD2#
Silva drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#T2#
Silva scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Poli to see if he's OK.
Silva looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Poli is avoiding damage well.
Poli is trying to get back to his feet.
Poli tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Silva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Silva lands some shots froms side control.
Poli is pushing Silva's head away, looking to escape. Silva manages to hold on to the position though.
Silva scores with punches from side control.
Silva in side control lands a decent elbow.
Silva lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Poli down.
Poli is being controlled here.
Silva working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Silva landing a few strikes.
Poli is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Silva has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Poli takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Silva in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Silva lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Silva cracks Poli with a big elbow.
Silva trying to control the position but Poli is working away.
Poli wants to get back to his feet.
Silva tries to advance to mount but can't. #T4#
Silva landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Silva scores with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poli taking a bit of punishment here - Silva scoring with strikes.
Poli wants to get back to his feet but Silva drags him back down.
Silva is trying to ground and pound but Poli uses the momentary lack of control by Silva to regain half guard. #ES#
Poli has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Silva is on him like a limpet, forcing Poli back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Poli fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Poli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silva.
Poli bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Silva's head backwards.
Silva misses with an uppercut. Poli saw that one coming.
Silva takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roli Poli dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Silva gets the takedown into side control.
Poli wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Poli manages to work his way to half guard, despite Silva's best efforts.
Poli slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Silva postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Poli is looking to stand up but Silva isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva scoring with punches to the head and body.
Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Poli works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Poli is keeping the position.#T1#
Silva scoring with some ground and pound.
Silva prevents Poli from getting back to his feet.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Poli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poli avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Poli wants to stand up but Silva is controlling him.
Silva keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Poli's head.
Silva won't allow Poli to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Poli connects with a crisp jab.
Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Poli moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Poli appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Silva fails with the takedown.#T2#
Silva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice takedown defense from Poli. No joy for Silva on that attempt.
Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Poli.
Manuel Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good exchange - Poli coming out on top.
Poli tries to clinch but Silva moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Silva lands an impressive looking overhand right. Poli doesn't seem phased though.
Poli wants to clinch up but Silva keeps it at a distance.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Poli shows good takedown defense.
Roli Poli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Silva.
Poli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Poli.
Poli throws a hook to the side of Silva's head but Silva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silva thuds a left hand into Poli's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva throws the left hand but Poli avoids the punch easily.
Poli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Silva avoids the body shot from Poli.
Silva drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Poli defends it well.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Poli as he jumps to the side.
Poli misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming.#T3##CL#
Poli has managed to clinch.
Silva tries to score a body lock takedown but Poli shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Silva tries for a takedown. No joy. #BC#
Poli breaks the clinch.
Jab by Poli.
Silva throws a series of punches but Poli avoids them all with ease.
Poli lands the left hand.
Roli Poli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Poli looks to land a body kick but Silva moved away.
Poli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Poli looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Poli chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Some wild striking there from Poli.
Poli throws a head kick that misses.
Silva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Poli connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Poli is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice uppercut there from Poli.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Poli as he avoids it easily.
Poli looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4#
Poli is looking to clinch.
Silva misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Silva closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Poli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Poli throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
A jab from Silva finds it's way through Poli's defenses.
Poli steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Silva. That one must have hurt.
Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Roli Poli is winning the standup battle so far.
Silva moves out of range as Poli throws a body kick.
Poli lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Poli scores with a punch to the head.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Silva scores with a jab.
Silva takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roli Poli dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Poli misses with an attempted mid kick. #CL2#
Silva has Poli up against the cage in a clinch.
Silva goes for a takedown attempt but Poli pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Silva lands with an overhand left.
Poli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Silva.
A little feinted left hand from Poli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circling - Poli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poli. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silva scores with a hook to the body. Poli takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva scores with a decent looking hook.
Poli goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL2#
Silva darts in and clinches Poli up against the cage.
Silva is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Poli is defending well.
Roli Poli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Silva.
Poli throws a head punch that misses.
Silva wants a takedown but no success here. #T1##TD2#
Silva gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Silva won't allow Poli to get back to his feet. #ES#
Poli pushes Silva off and gets back to his feet.
Poli stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Poli wants it to stay on the feet.
Poli leaves Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Poli connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Poli throws a head kick that misses.
Poli tries to close the distance and clinch but Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silva lands a nice looking body shot.
Silva shoots for a takedown but Poli saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Poli lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva swings for the body but Poli moves out of range.
Poli is looking to counter with a body kick.
Silva on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
Poli defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Silva.
Poli lands a head kick!
A solid leg kick lands there for Silva.
Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Poli swivels and escapes.
Poli throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Silva takes a kick to the side of the head.#TD2#
Poli tries to sprawl but Silva drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Poli blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silva.
Poli tries to kick Silva off but Silva keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #ES#
Poli pushes Silva off and gets back to his feet.
Silva cracks a nice hook into Poli's ribs.#TD2#
Poli gets caught flat footed, as Silva shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Poli has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Silva is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T3#
Poli throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Poli working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Poli lands an uppercut.
Silva is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC#
Poli breaks the clinch.
Poli cracks a nice hook into Silva's ribs.
Poli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Poli throws a big counter combination but Silva scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Poli lands with a cross.
Poli moves out of range as Silva throws a body kick.
Poli lands with an overhand left.
Silva misses with a left hand
and Poli counters with a nice uppercut.
Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Poli.
Poli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Silva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice uppercut lands for Poli. That snapped Silva's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poli throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Poli scores with a jab to the body.
Silva throws a body kick that misses. #T4#
Poli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silva.
Manuel Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Poli avoids a punch combination nicely.
Poli scores with a sloppy right hand. Silva should have avoided that one.
Poli takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD2#
Silva looking to score a takedown here. Poli is defending well but Silva drives through and ends up in Poli's guard.
Silva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Poli wants to stand and escape but Silva is having none of it.
Silva lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ES#
Poli scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Silva walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Silva rushes Poli and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Poli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Roli Poli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A jab lands there for Poli.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roli Poli showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Poli, 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roli Poli!
A very excited looking Roli Poli made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SFL 121 | Poli vs Bangin III
Date: Dec 05, 2021

#R1#
Bangin ducks under a wild hook from Poli.
Poli takes a swing at Bangin's ribcage but misses.
We've been informed that Bangin has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A thudding body kick lands there by Poli!
Izzy Bangin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poli moves out of range of the body kick from Bangin.
Poli looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Bangin misses.
Bangin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bangin connects with a nice looking jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bangin.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Poli.
Bangin blocks the body kick.
Poli jabs at Bangin's body.
Bangin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good exchange - Poli coming out on top.
Bangin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poli lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bangin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Poli.
Bangin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bangin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bangin avoids the body shot from Poli.
Poli moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Bangin misses with a shot to the body
and Poli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bangin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Poli.
Poli tries to land a leg kick but Bangin saw it coming and moves away.
Poli lands with an uppercut that bounces Bangin off the cage and back into range.
Poli throws a wild body kick that Bangin sees coming a mile off.
Bangin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Poli blocks the body kick.
Bangin connects with the punch.
Bangin scores with a push kick.
Bangin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Poli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bangin with the inside leg kick.
Bangin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Poli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bangin.
Bangin connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bangin blocks a head kick by Poli.
Poli moves out of range of the body kick.
Poli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Poli takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Bangin.
Poli tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bangin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bangin jabs Poli right on the nose. Poli blinks but takes it well.
A leg kick checked by Poli.
Bangin avoids the body shot from Poli.
Bangin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bangin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bangin throws out a loose jab but Poli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab from Bangin.
Bangin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Poli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bangin throws out the jab.
Bangin misses with a looping right.
Poli missing with a left hand there. Bangin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bangin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bangin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bangin with a nice calf kick.
Bangin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Poli throws out the jab.
Bangin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poli.
Bangin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Poli had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T3#
Poli takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bangin moves away from the strike by Poli.
Bangin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Poli.
Bangin looks to throw the jab but Poli is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Poli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bangin scores with a nice head shot.
Bangin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Poli misses.
Poli connects with a body shot.
Poli looks to land a left hand but Bangin moved out of range nicely.
Bangin misses with an uppercut. Poli saw that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bangin.
Bangin ducks under a wild hook from Poli.
Poli finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Both fighters circling a little - Bangin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Poli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bangin moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bangin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bangin throws a half hearted mid kick.#T4#
Poli throws a solid leg kick but Bangin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Poli.
Poli lands a head shot.
A jab from Poli misses.
Bangin is trying to counter with his kicks.
Poli swings widly with a right hand
and Bangin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bangin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A big right from Poli misses.
Poli misses with an uppercut. Bangin saw that one coming.
A nice side step and Bangin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bangin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Poli.
Bangin lands a nice looking body shot.
Poli misses the jab.
Bangin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bangin misses with a kick to the body
and Poli counters with a low kick, right behind Bangin 's knee.
Good standup being displayed there by Poli as he connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bangin misses with a leg kick.
Poli was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bangin throws a hook but Poli avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Poli tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bangin ducks under a wild hook from Poli.
Poli takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Izzy Bangin dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Bangin misses with a low kick.
Bangin ducks under a wild hook from Poli.
Bangin feints and then cracks Poli's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Poli down.
Bangin throws an off balance right hand
and Poli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bangin misses with a straight right.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Poli might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Bangin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Poli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Izzy Bangin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Poli moves out of range of the body kick from Bangin.
Poli throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bangin on the side of the head.
Poli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bangin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Poli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bangin.
Bangin lands a lovely overhand right.
A big right from Poli misses.
A punch lands to the side of Poli 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Poli is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bangin moves out of range as Poli strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poli takes a swing at Bangin's ribcage but misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Poli. #T1#
Bangin thumps Poli with a low kick.
Bangin throws a body punch but Poli moves out of range.
Poli stuns Bangin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Poli throws a poor cross that misses
and Bangin counters with a nice body kick.
Poli throws a lazy right hand but Bangin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bangin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Poli.
Poli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bangin.
Bangin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A combination from Poli does no damage.
A nice side step and Bangin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Poli scores with a head kick.
Bangin lands with a nice body punch.
Bangin scores with a hook to the body. Poli takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Poli chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bangin can pounce on him.
Bangin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bangin.
It looked like Poli was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Poli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bangin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Poli takes one to the side of the head.
Poli closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A low kick lands for Bangin.
Poli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bangin.
Bangin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bangin throws a leg kick that misses.
Bangin throws a body shot but no joy.
Bangin throws a leg kick but Poli checks it.
Bangin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poli.
Bangin misses with a hook.
Poli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bangin.
Poli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bangin moves away.
Bangin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Poli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bangin throws out the jab.
Bangin connects with a leg kick.
Poli on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3#
Jab from Poli.
Poli slips under a jab from Bangin.
Bangin lands with an uppercut that bounces Poli off the cage and back into range.
A swing and a miss from Poli.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bangin lands with a nice body kick.
Bangin throws a hook but Poli avoids it easily.
Bangin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Poli on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Poli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bangin manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick from Poli, right into the meat of the thigh.
Poli lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Poli just misses with a punch to the body.
Poli throws a hook but Bangin avoids it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Poli checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Poli takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Poli will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bangin throws a low kick but Poli avoids it.
Poli lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bangin takes a step back to recover.
Poli blocks a jab.#T4#
Poli throws an off balance right hand
letting Bangin counter with a right hand.
Poli on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bangin moves out of range as Poli throws a body kick.
Bangin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Poli.
Poli throws a shot from downtown. Bangin moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bangin! But no joy.
Bangin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bangin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Poli walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bangin misses the shot to the body.
Poli appears to be looking for a big counter.
A low kick lands for Bangin.
Poli looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bangin throws a hook but Poli avoids it easily.
Poli throws a sloppy head kick and Bangin moves out of range easily.
Bangin takes a swing at Poli's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bangin blocks a jab.
Poli is looking to score with low kicks.
Decent striking displayed by Bangin there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bangin. Poli does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Poli was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bangin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Izzy Bangin 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.#R3#
Bangin with a jab.
Poli checks a leg kick.
Poli misses with a hook. Bangin ducked under it nicely.
Bangin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Poli misses with a looping left.#KD#
Poli lands a big head kick that sends Bangin tumbling to the mat! Poli takes a step backwards and waves Bangin back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Bangin is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Izzy Bangin has been cut.
Bangin lands with a nice body kick.
Bangin is still on wobbly legs! Can Poli finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poli swinging wildly here.
Bangin throws a front kick that sends Poli stumbling back into the cage.
Bangin seems to have recovered his senses.
Bangin misses with a looping right.
It looked like Poli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Poli steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bangin. That one must have hurt.
Poli misses the jab.
Bangin scores with a shot to the body.
Poli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bangin.#T1#
Bangin moves out of range of the body kick.
Bangin lands a nice shot to the body.
Poli throws a head kick but Bangin moves out of range.
Bangin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bangin lands a jab to the nose.
Poli takes one to the side of the head.
Poli lands with an uppercut that bounces Bangin off the cage and back into range.
Poli on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Poli takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bangin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Poli.
Bangin lands a nice looking kick to the body. Poli takes a step back to recover.
Bangin connects with a solid leg kick.
Bangin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Poli misses with a left hand
and Bangin counters with a good, hard body kick but Poli shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bangin.
Bangin misses with a head kick. #T2#
Poli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bangin moves away.
Poli misses the jab.
Bangin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Poli is out of range and Bangin settles back down.
Poli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bangin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A swing and a miss from Bangin.
Bangin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poli was well out of range. Poor timing from Bangin.
Bangin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Poli crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bangin - the referee stops the clock and Poli gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bangin. Poli manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bangin blocks the body kick.
Poli on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Poli misses with a body shot
and Bangin counters with a good low kick that Poli was not able to check.
Poli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bangin.
Bangin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Poli tries a head kick but it misses.
Bangin throws a push kick but Poli slaps the foot to one side.
Good work by Poli as he checks the leg kick.#T3#
Poli on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Poli 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 Bangin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bangin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bangin keeps the fight on the outside.
Bangin takes one to the chin there.
Bangin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Poli. That did some damage!
Poli tries to land a front kick but Bangin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Poli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bangin was well out of range. Poor timing from Poli.
An inside leg kick lands from Bangin.
Bangin lands a really nice looking cross but Poli seems unphased.
Poli throws a looping overhand right but Bangin ducks down to avoid it.
Bangin moves away from the strike by Poli.
Poli throws the kick towards the body but Bangin avoids it.
Bangin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Poli's head backwards.
Poli moves out of range as Bangin strikes.
Poli takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bangin chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poli scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bangin lands a body shot.
Poli on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bangin!
Nice uppercut there from Poli.
Bangin throws out a leg kick but Poli moves out of range and Bangin only half commits.
Poli lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A clash of legs there as Bangin blocks the low kick.
Bangin moves out of range of the strikes.
Bangin ducks under a wild hook from Poli.
Poli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Poli closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poli on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bangin. Bangin obviously looking to wear him down.
Poli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bangin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Poli lands a jab to the nose.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bangin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Izzy Bangin really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Izzy Bangin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Bangin looks to throw the jab but Poli is out of range.
Bangin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bangin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bangin throws a leg kick which misses Poli's front leg but catches the back leg as Poli tries to avoid it.
Bangin scores with a leg kick.
Bangin throws a body shot but no joy.
Bangin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bangin throws a leg kick but Poli sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bangin avoids the body shot from Poli.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bangin.
Bangin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangin with a nice cross.
Poli takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bangin throws a hook but Poli avoids it easily.
Bangin checks a leg kick nicely.
Poli lands a jab to Bangin's midsection.#T1#
Bangin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bangin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bangin cracks a nice hook into Poli's ribs.
A nice combination there by Poli.
Bangin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bangin throws a jab but it's blocked by Poli.
Poli takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bangin throws a leg kick but Poli checks it.
Poli avoids the body shot from Bangin.
It looked like Poli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Poli throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bangin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Poli throws a body punch but Bangin moves out of range.
Bangin misses with a body shot.
Poli's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bangin under the eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bangin defending well as Poli loads up on a big left hand.
Poli throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2#
Poli throws a lazy right hand but Bangin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Poli swinging wildly here.
Poli tries a head kick but it misses.
Bangin clobbers Poli with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A big left from Poli misses.
Bangin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Poli falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bangin counters with a good low kick that Poli was not able to check.
Poli takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bangin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Poli has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bangin.
Bangin scores with a spinning back kick!
Bangin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Poli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good leg kick by Bangin. #T3#
Bangin lands a nice hook to Poli's body. Poli takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bangin scores with a sloppy right hand. Poli should have avoided that one.
Bangin lands with a straight right. Poli didn't see that one coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Bangin.
Poli misses with a hook.
Bangin feints a counter leg kick.
Bangin thumps Poli with a low kick.
A low kick lands for Bangin.
Poli comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bangin misses with a body kick.
Poli tried to counter with a leg kick but Bangin avoided it.
Bangin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Poli is looking to counter punch.
Bangin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Poli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bangin lands with an overhand left.
Bangin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bangin is looking to score with low kicks.
A counter left hand to the body from Poli misses its target.
Nice shot by Bangin.#T4#
Bangin digs a good body shot into Poli's ribs.
Poli throws a leg kick but Bangin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bangin connects with an inside leg kick.
Poli throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bangin.
Poli shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bangin eats them both and turns towards Poli to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Poli sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bangin jabs Poli to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Poli. Those never looked like landing.
Bangin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bangin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Bangin tries a low kick but Poli avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poli just misses with a punch to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bangin. Poli shrugs it off though.
Bangin lands a leg kick that knocks Poli off balance momentarily.
Poli takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Izzy Bangin dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Izzy Bangin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Bangin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bangin lands an overhand right.
Poli slips under a jab from Bangin.
Poli throws a body punch but Bangin moves out of range.
Bangin feints a counter leg kick.
Poli walks into a stiff left hand from Bangin.
Poli misses with a lunging right hand
and Bangin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Poli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Poli takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
An inside leg kick lands from Bangin.
Poli walks into a stiff left hand from Bangin.
A shot to the liver by Bangin. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli avoids a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poli. Bangin does a little dance to reset his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Bangin misses.
Poli looks to land a left hand but Bangin moved out of range nicely.
That kick from Bangin tenderised Poli's leg. Poli is trying to keep his angry face on.
Poli's corner calls for a 1-2. Poli obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Bangin lands a head shot.
Poli works Bangin's body with a nice hook.
Poli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Poli tries a low kick but Bangin avoids it.
Poli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bangin moves away.
Bangin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bangin!
Bangin gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Poli counters with a stiff right hand.
Bangin feints and then cracks Poli's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Poli down.
Bangin misses with a leg kick.
Bangin lands a leg kick that knocks Poli off balance momentarily.
Bangin lands a front kick.
Poli just misses with a punch to the body.
Poli misses with a hook. Bangin ducked under it nicely.
Poli takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Roli Poli 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!
Poli misses with a hook
and Bangin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bangin lands a jab to Poli's midsection.
Bangin misses with a hook. Poli ducked under it nicely.
Poli throwing a counter right hand but Bangin manages to avoid it.
Bangin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Poli's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bangin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Poli scrambles back to his feet.
Izzy Bangin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Poli misses with a body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bangin.
Bangin looks to land a combination but Poli avoids it well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bangin.
Bangin blocks a jab.
Poli takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Poli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Poli throws a lazy right hand but Bangin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Poli gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Poli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Poli throws a head punch that misses.
Bangin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Poli backwards.
Still in the clinch, Bangin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bangin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Poli working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Poli fails to land.
Poli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bangin's elbow.
Poli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bangin throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Poli.
Poli takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Poli misses with a body punch.
Poli tries to work over Bangin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Poli tries a body shot but Bangin blocks it. #BC#
Poli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bangin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Poli.
Bangin lands a nice looking body kick.
Bangin wants to slow Poli down by chopping away at his legs.
Bangin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Poli's sensitive parts.
Bangin throws the kick towards the body but Poli avoids it.
A left lands for Bangin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bangin connects with a crisp jab.
Bangin throws the kick towards the body but Poli avoids it.
Poli throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bangin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Poli looks to score with a jab to the body but Bangin is just out of range.
Bangin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Poli doesn't seem bothered though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Izzy Bangin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bangin 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 45:50
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Izzy Bangin!
Izzy Bangin is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Izzy Bangin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SFL 117 | Finnish Tax Season
Date: Nov 21, 2021

#R1#
Bangin slips under a jab.
Poli throws a push kick but Bangin slaps the foot to one side.
Poli throws a head kick that misses.
Poli misses with an uppercut.
Poli misses with a left hand
and Bangin counters with a straight right hand.
Poli throws a lazy right hand but Bangin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bangin punishes Poli's body with a nice straight punch.
Poli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Poli misses with a looping right.
Poli looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Poli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bangin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Poli checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've been informed that Bangin has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Poli scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Poli will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Poli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bangin manages to avoid it.
Good work by Poli as he checks the leg kick.
Poli feints and then cracks Bangin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bangin down.
Poli scores with a head kick. #T1#
Bangin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Poli throws a body kick that misses.
Poli looks to throw the jab but Bangin is out of range.
Bangin tries to work over Poli's front leg with a kick but Poli checks it.
Poli tests Bangin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bangin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bangin.
Bangin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bangin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Poli.
Bangin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Poli takes a swing at Bangin's ribcage but misses.
And Bangin responds with a good body kick, but Poli manages to step out the way in time.
Bangin throws a body shot but no joy.
Bangin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Poli cracks a nice hook into Bangin's ribs.
Bangin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Poli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bangin takes a swing at Poli's ribcage but misses.
Poli looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bangin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Poli.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bangin blocks a low kick nicely.
Poli checks a leg kick nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Poli misses the target.
Poli closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bangin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bangin motions for Poli to come forward. Bangin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Bangin backs away, Poli returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Poli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Poli lands with an overhand left.
Poli throws a hook but Bangin avoids it easily.
Bangin slips under a jab from Poli.
Bangin throws out a counter right but Poli avoids it with no problem.
Bangin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Poli checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bangin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poli.
A head kick misses from Poli.
Bangin wants to land a leg kick but Poli is out of range.
Bangin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Poli checks it well.
Poli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bangin misses with a lunging right hand
and Poli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bangin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3#
Poli swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bangin.
The fighters circling - Poli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bangin slips under a jab from Poli.
Bangin throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL#
Poli fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bangin, pushing him back against the cage.
Poli doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Bangin breaks the clinch.
Poli connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Poli scores with a jab. Bangin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Poli ducks under a wild hook from Bangin.
Poli throws a head kick but Bangin moves out of range.
Poli moves out of range of the leg kick from Bangin.
Poli lands with a hook. Bangin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Poli defending well as Bangin loads up on a big left hand.
Bangin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bangin moves out of range as Poli strikes.
Poli is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
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!
The fighters circling - Bangin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bangin throws a leg kick but Poli moved away.#T4#
Bangin misses with a straight left.
Good work by Poli as he checks the leg kick.
Poli tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bangin manages to circle out of the way.
Bangin takes a swing at Poli's ribcage but misses.
Poli connects with a body shot.
Poli scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bangin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Bangin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Poli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bangin.
Poli staying out of range there.
Poli looks to score with a jab to the body but Bangin is just out of range.
A jab from Poli misses.
Bangin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bangin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poli was well out of range. Poor timing from Bangin.
Bangin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Poli.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bangin.
Poli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Poli.
Poli throws a looping overhand right but Bangin ducks down to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roli Poli dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A big right from Bangin misses.
Poli scores with a body shot.
An inside leg kick from Bangin misses.
Poli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bangin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bangin misses with a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Poli misses the target.
Bangin lands a nice shot to the body.
Poli takes a swing at Bangin's ribcage but misses.
Roli Poli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poli throws the left hand but Bangin avoids the punch easily.
Poli throws a jab but it's blocked by Bangin.
Poli throws the left hand but Bangin avoids the punch easily.
Poli on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Poli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bangin can do to turn this around?
Poli uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Bangin.
Bangin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bangin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Poli misses with a hook.
Bangin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Poli has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Poli misses the jab.#T1#
Poli scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bangin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Poli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bangin dips to his left and cracks Poli with an uppercut!
Bangin misses with a lunging right hand
and Poli makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Poli throws a head kick but Bangin moves out of range.
Bangin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice uppercut there from Bangin.
Poli throws a shot from downtown. Bangin moves away and avoids it.
Bangin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Poli.
Bangin moves out of range of the leg kick from Poli.
Poli throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bangin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bangin connects with a solid leg kick.
Poli scores with a head kick.
Roli Poli is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Bangin misses its intended target.
Poli misses with a hook
and Bangin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bangin, as that shot connected.
Bangin throws a leg kick but Poli checks it. #T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Poli.
Poli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bangin.
Poli with a hook.
Poli cracks Bangin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Poli throws an overhand right that lands on Bangin's shoulder, as Bangin tries to avoid the shot.
Bangin flicks out a counter leg kick but Poli steps away.
Bangin misses with a looping left.
Bangin throws a jab but it's blocked by Poli.
Poli throws a low kick but Bangin avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bangin! But no joy.
Poli misses with an uppercut.
Poli feints and then cracks Bangin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bangin down.
Bangin swings for the body but Poli moves out of range.
Bangin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Poli misses with a body shot.
Poli slips a straight right by Bangin.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Poli lands a jab.
Poli misses with a head kick.
Nice shot by Bangin.#T3#
Poli tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Poli looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Poli misses with a double jab.
Bangin scoring well with a low kick there.
Bangin moves away from the strike by Poli.
A slow jab from Poli misses its intended target.
Poli goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Poli moves away from the strike by Bangin.
Poli misses with a hook.
Bangin flicks out a counter leg kick but Poli steps away.
Bangin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Poli. Poli circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bangin!
Nice cross by Poli.
Bangin with the inside leg kick.
Poli scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bangin doesn't seem bothered though.
Bangin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poli looks to land a left hand but Bangin moved out of range nicely.
Bangin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poli manages to avoid it.#T4#
Bangin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Poli.
Poli misses with a looping left.
Poli is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Poli looks to score with a jab to the body but Bangin is just out of range.
Bangin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Poli is able to avoid easily.
Poli wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice defenses there by Poli.
Poli seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A swing and a miss from Poli.
Poli checks a leg kick.
Poli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Poli misses its intended target.
Bangin feints a counter leg kick.
Poli misses with an uppercut.
Bangin is looking to land body kicks.
Bangin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poli manages to avoid it.
Bangin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Poli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poli throws a lazy head kick
and Bangin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bangin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Roli Poli will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Poli misses with an uppercut.
Bangin thinks about the counter body kick.
Poli chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bangin can pounce on him.
Poli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bangin throws out the jab.
Poli on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bangin. Bangin obviously looking to wear him down.
A swing and a miss from Poli.
A jab from Poli misses.
A low kick lands for Bangin.
Poli swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bangin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bangin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Poli sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Poli gets in close and instigates a clinch.
I was talking to Poli's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Poli misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Bangin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Poli throws a hook to the side of Bangin's head but Bangin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bangin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Poli's sensitive parts.
Bangin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A low kick from Poli misses
and Bangin counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poli throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Bangin lands a slapping body shot.
Poli takes one on the button.
Bangin avoids the head kick by Poli.
Poli walks into a jab.
Bangin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Poli misses with a head kick.
Bangin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bangin keeps the fight on the outside.
Bangin jabs at Poli's body.
A big right from Poli misses.
Poli avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bangin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Poli throwing a counter right hand but Bangin manages to avoid it.
Poli throws a jab but it's blocked by Bangin.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Poli.
Bangin ducks under a wild hook from Poli.
Poli is looking to land body kicks.
Poli misses the shot to the body.
Poli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Crunch! Bangin slams his shin into Poli's torso.
Bangin lands an overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bangin avoids the head kick by Poli.
Bangin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bangin slips a jab from Poli.
Poli throws a series of punches but Bangin avoids them all with ease.
Bangin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A big left from Poli misses.
Poli throws a body punch but Bangin moves out of range. #CL#
Poli clinches.
Bangin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Poli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bangin lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Poli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Poli.
Bangin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Poli.
Poli throws a lazy right hand but Bangin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Poli throws a jab when Bangin was well out of range.#T3#
Bangin sizes up Poli with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Poli moves away from the strike by Bangin.
Bangin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bangin throws a leg kick
and Poli counters with a good, hard body kick but Bangin shrugs it off.
Poli misses with a wild body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bangin.
Jab from Bangin.
Bangin throws a lazy right hand but Poli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bangin scores with a nice body kick.
Bangin scores with a hook to the body. Poli takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Poli with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Poli chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bangin can pounce on him.
Bangin looks to land a left hand but Poli moved out of range nicely.
Bangin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poli stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bangin.
Poli tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bangin is able to avoid easily.
Poli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bangin. #T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Poli. Bangin does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bangin.
Poli looks to land a left hand but Bangin moved out of range nicely.
Poli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bangin blocks the body kick.
Poli fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bangin is looking to chop away at Poli's legs.
Bangin throws a leg kick but Poli sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Poli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Poli checks the leg kick.
Poli misses with a double jab
and Bangin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bangin misses with a body kick.
Bangin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Poli lands an overhand right.
Poli looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bangin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Poli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Izzy Bangin really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Nice defenses there by Poli.
Poli tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bangin manages to circle out of the way.
Poli on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Poli throws a looping overhand right but Bangin ducks down to avoid it.
Poli misses the shot to the body.
Bangin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bangin staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bangin! But no joy.
Bangin moves out of range as Poli throws a body kick.
Bangin tries a quick counter leg kick but Poli is wise to it.
Poli bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bangin's head backwards.
Bangin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bangin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Poli takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bangin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Poli.
Poli fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bangin on the side of the head.
Poli misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Poli.
Poli backing away here, and Bangin unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bangin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poli moves away.
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!
Poli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bangin.#T1#
Bangin misses with a straight right.
Poli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bangin slips a jab from Poli.
A nice side step and Bangin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bangin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bangin connects with an inside leg kick.
Poli misses with a body punch
and Bangin counters with a leg kick.
Poli takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Poli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bangin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
Poli rushes Bangin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Poli is working Bangin over against the cage.
Poli misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Bangin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Poli misses with an uppercut
and Bangin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Poli's knee momentarily.
Bangin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bangin throws a shot from downtown. Poli moves away and avoids it.
Poli misses with a straight left. #T2#
Bangin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poli throws out a powerful jab.
Bangin lands a nice hook to Poli's body. Poli takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Poli misses with an uppercut.
Bangin throws a shot from downtown. Poli moves away and avoids it.
Poli throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bangin blocks the body kick.
Poli connects with a jab.
Bangin looks to throw the jab but Poli is out of range.
Bangin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Poli misses with an attempted mid kick.
Poli is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Poli misses the target.
Poli throws a lazy uppercut
and Bangin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Poli.#T3#
Bangin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bangin slips a jab from Poli.
Bangin throws a wild body kick that Poli sees coming a mile off.
Bangin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poli moves away.
Poli fails with an attempt to clinch.
Poli is looking to clinch but Bangin is avoiding it.
Bangin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Poli.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bangin.
Poli lands a jab to the nose.
Poli fails in his attempt to clinch.
Poli wants to clinch but Bangin slips to the side
and Poli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bangin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Poli can pounce on him.
Bangin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Poli pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bangin connects with an inside leg kick.
A combination from Poli does no damage. #T4#
Poli just misses with a punch to the body.
Bangin cracks Poli with a right hand to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bangin misses with a hook.
Poli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bangin manages to avoid it.
Bangin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Poli under the eye.
Bangin moves out of range of the strikes.
Donk. Poli catches Bangin right on the button with a cross.
A swing and a miss from Bangin.
Poli connects with a body shot.
Poli thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bangin if he has to take too many more of those.
Poli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Poli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bangin.
Bangin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Poli throws a head kick that half lands.
Bangin thows a body kick. Poli tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bangin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Roli Poli will probably get the nod.
That's time! Poli'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!#R5#
Both fighters circling a little - Bangin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bangin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bangin wants to slow Poli down by chopping away at his legs.
Poli throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bangin.
Bangin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Poli stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A good leg kick by Bangin.
Poli throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Bangin counter with a right hand.
Poli misses with a left hand
and Bangin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Poli thinking.
Poli throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick from Poli is predictable there
and Bangin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Poli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bangin jabs at Poli's body.
Bangin looks to land a right hand but Poli moved out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poli throws a big shot that misses.
Bangin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Poli lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Bangin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Poli.
Poli looks to throw the jab but Bangin is out of range.
Bangin misses with a looping right.
Poli throws a looping overhand right but Bangin ducks down to avoid it.
Poli tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bangin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Poli stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A big left from Poli misses.
Poli pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bangin is out of range and Poli settles back down.
Poli moves out of range of the strikes.
Bangin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bangin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bangin throws out a counter right but Poli avoids it with no problem.
Poli goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Poli rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bangin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Poli blocks the body kick.
Poli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Poli throws the left hand but Bangin avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Poli with a hook.
Bangin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bangin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Poli doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bangin ducks under a wild hook from Poli.
Izzy Bangin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice defenses there by Bangin.
Poli misses with a double jab
enabling Bangin to counter with a crisp jab.
Poli misses with a looping right.
Bangin slips a straight right by Poli.
Poli takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A big left from Poli misses.
Bangin misses with an attempted mid kick.
A big left from Poli misses.
Poli throws a lazy right hand but Bangin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bangin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Poli.#T3#
Bangin delivers a nice body kick.
Bangin lands with a kick to the temple. Poli shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Poli throws a jab when Bangin was well out of range.
Poli blocks the body kick.
Poli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Poli swings widly with a right hand
and Bangin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Poli will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Poli misses with a hook.
Poli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bangin.
Bangin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bangin avoids the head kick by Poli.
Poli misses with an uppercut
and Bangin counters with a nice kick to the body.
Bangin swats away the attempt to clinch by Poli.
Bangin lands a nice shot that snaps Poli's head back. #CL#
Poli moves into the clinch.
Bangin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bangin is trying to break the clinch but Poli has him pressed against the cage. #T4#
Bangin scores with a shot to the side of Poli's head.
Poli misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Bangin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bangin misses with a body kick.
Poli finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bangin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Poli.
Poli lands a jab to Bangin's midsection.
The fighters circling - Bangin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Poli cracks Bangin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bangin tests Poli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Poli staying out of range there.
Poli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bangin looks to score with a jab to the body but Poli is just out of range.
Poli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bangin.
Poli takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Poli tries to move into range but Bangin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Roli Poli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A jab from Bangin misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Izzy Bangin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Poli has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 48:48
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 48:47
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 47:48

The fight is ruled a draw!
Roli Poli retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

Event: SFL 112 | Boss Level
Date: Nov 03, 2021

#R1#
Poli throws a jab when Bangin was well out of range.
Poli throws a shot from downtown. Bangin moves away and avoids it.
Roli Poli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poli throws a sloppy head kick and Bangin moves out of range easily.
Bangin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bangin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Poli.
Bangin looks to score with a jab to the body but Poli is just out of range.
Poli moves away from the strike by Bangin.
Poli throws a lazy uppercut
and Bangin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Poli's knee momentarily.
A clash of legs there as Poli blocks the low kick.
Poli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Poli throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bangin counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bangin checks a leg kick.
Bangin throws a push kick but Poli slaps the foot to one side.
Poli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli lands a jab.
Poli lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bangin's sensitive parts.
Bangin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Poli finds it's way round the side to connect with Bangin's head.
Bangin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poli.
Good work by Bangin as he checks the leg kick.#T1#
Poli scores with a head kick. Bangin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
We've been told by Poli's head coaches at Doom's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bangin blocks a head kick by Poli.
Bangin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Poli throws a leg kick which misses Bangin's front leg but catches the back leg as Bangin tries to avoid it.
Bangin checks a leg kick nicely.
Bangin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bangin tries a head kick but it misses.
Poli throws an overhand right that lands on Bangin's shoulder, as Bangin tries to avoid the shot.
Poli digs a good hook to Bangin's body.
Jab, jab by Bangin - just one landing.
Poli throws out a loose jab but Bangin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bangin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Poli tries a head kick but it misses.
Bangin feints a counter leg kick.
Poli fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Poli throws a body punch but Bangin moves out of range.
Bangin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Poli is looking to slow Bangin down with leg kicks.
Poli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bangin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poli throws a series of punches but Bangin moves out of range.
Bangin was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Poli slips a jab from Bangin.
A little feinted left hand from Poli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
A big right from Poli misses.
Bangin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Poli paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bangin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Poli misses with an uppercut. Bangin saw that one coming.
Bangin misses with a looping left.
Bangin throws a chopping leg kick but Poli manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Poli.
Poli throws a body shot but no joy.
Bangin walks into a stiff left hand from Poli.
Bangin misses with a hook. Poli ducked under it nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poli. Bangin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bangin throws a shot to the body.
Poli cracks Bangin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bangin lands a right hook to the body.
Poli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Poli lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Poli tries to clinch there but Bangin circles away. #T3#
Bangin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Poli throws a hook to the side of Bangin's head but Bangin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Poli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bangin throws out the jab.
Bangin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Poli stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Poli misses with a hook. Bangin ducked under it nicely.
Bangin lands a nice looking kick to the body. Poli takes a step back to recover.
Poli lands a jab.
Poli throws a body punch but Bangin moves out of range.
Bangin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Poli checks it well.
A jab from Bangin misses.
Poli looks to score with a jab to the body but Bangin is just out of range.
Bangin staying out of range there.
Bangin cracks Poli with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bangin misses the jab.
Poli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bangin.
Poli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bangin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poli moves away.
A quick step to the side and Poli tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T4#
A big left from Poli misses.
Poli throws a leg kick but Bangin moved away.
A bone on bone clash there as Poli blocks the leg kick.
Poli fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bangin is out of range.
Poli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Some wild striking there from Poli.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poli slips a jab from Bangin.
An attempted straight right counter from Poli misses the target.
Bangin slips under a jab.
Poli on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Poli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bangin was well out of range. Poor timing from Poli.
Poli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bangin.
A jab from Poli misses.
Poli misses with a looping left.
Poli tries to work over Bangin's front leg with a kick but Bangin checks it.
A jab from Poli misses.
A nice side step and Bangin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Poli fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bangin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roli Poli dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Poli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bangin moves away.
Bangin ducks under a wild hook from Poli.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bangin. Poli does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bangin.
Poli throws a shot from downtown. Bangin moves away and avoids it.
Poli looks to land a right hand but Bangin moved out of range.
Poli throws a head kick that misses.
Bangin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Poli misses with a straight right.
Bangin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Roli Poli is winning the standup battle so far.
Bangin avoids the body shot from Poli.
Poli misses with a hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bangin. That's going to slow Poli down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli misses with a straight left.
Bangin throws a body punch but Poli moves out of range.
Bangin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bangin scores with a jab to the body.
Poli lands with a straight right. Bangin didn't see that one coming.
Bangin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Poli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bangin can do to turn this around?#T1#
Bangin misses with a low kick as Poli jumps back.
Poli tries a head kick but it misses.
Bangin lands the left hand.
Bangin sizes up Poli with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Poli.
Bangin missing with a left hand there. Poli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Poli throws a body punch but Bangin moves out of range.
Poli is looking to land body kicks.
Poli lands a head kick. Bangin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Poli misses with a looping left.
Bangin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bangin misses with a low kick.
Bangin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bangin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bangin!
Bangin misses with a hook. Poli ducked under it nicely.
Poli misses the jab.
Bangin on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Poli throws a lazy uppercut
and Bangin counters with a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poli jabs Bangin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
An inside leg kick from Bangin misses.
Poli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Poli throws out a loose jab but Bangin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poli takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bangin throws a body shot but no joy.
Poli throwing a counter right hand but Bangin manages to avoid it.
Bangin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Poli misses the target.
Poli smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bangin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bangin blocks a jab.
Bangin flicks out a counter leg kick but Poli steps away.
Poli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bangin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bangin gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL#
Poli closes the distance and clinches.
Bangin misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bangin.
Bangin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Poli backwards.
A short left from Bangin. #T3#
Poli lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bangin backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bangin. #BC2#
Bangin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bangin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bangin looks to score with a jab to the body but Poli is just out of range.
Nice body punch from Bangin.
Poli throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bangin counters with a good low kick that Poli was not able to check.
Bangin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Poli throws a jab when Bangin was well out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Poli, as that shot connected.
Poli checks the leg kick nicely there.
Poli looks to land a combination but Bangin avoids it well.
Poli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bangin.
Poli scores with a jab to the body.
Bangin moves away from the strike by Poli.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bangin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Poli.
An inside leg kick lands from Bangin. #T4#
Bangin slips a straight right by Poli.
Poli tries to clinch up.
Bangin lands a jab to the nose.
Bangin dips to his left and cracks Poli with an uppercut!
Poli throws a poor cross that misses
and Bangin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bangin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bangin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Poli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bangin with a jab.
Poli looks to score with a jab to the body but Bangin is just out of range.
Poli fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bangin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bangin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bangin slips a jab from Poli.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poli scores with a nice right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Poli 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 Bangin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bangin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Poli lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Poli connects with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Roli Poli will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Poli fails in his attempt to clinch.
Poli looks to throw the jab but Bangin is out of range.
Bangin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Poli staying out of range there.
Poli misses with a hook
and Bangin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice shot lands for Poli.
Bangin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bangin wants to slow Poli down by chopping away at his legs.
Poli feints and then cracks Bangin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bangin down.
Nice body kick there by Bangin.
Bangin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Poli on the side of the head.
Bangin feints and then cracks Poli's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Poli down.
Poli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bangin.
Bangin was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Poli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bangin.
Bangin tries to score with a low kick but Poli moves his leg out of the way.
Bangin misses the shot to the body.
Poli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Bangin scores with a body shot.
Poli throws a head kick that misses.
Bangin moves forwards but Poli connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bangin misses with a hook
and Poli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Poli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bangin.
Poli misses the jab.
Bangin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Poli lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bangin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bangin scores with a sloppy right hand. Poli should have avoided that one.
Bangin tries to land a front kick but Poli steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Poli tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bangin is looking to score with low kicks.
Poli is looking to score with low kicks.
Poli on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Poli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bangin.
Bangin takes a swing at Poli's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Poli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bangin throws a hook but Poli blocks it.
Poli scores with a jab to the head.
Poli misses with a hook. Bangin ducked under it nicely.
Bangin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Poli just misses with a punch to the body.
Poli throws a big shot that misses.
Bangin throws out a counter right but Poli avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Poli closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Poli fails to land.
Bangin lands a nice uppercut.
Bangin blocks an uppercut.
Poli makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Bangin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bangin throws a low kick but Poli avoids it.
Poli plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Poli misses with a kick to the body
and Bangin counters with an outside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bangin.
Bangin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T3#
Poli cracks Bangin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A big left from Poli misses.
Bangin moves out of range as Poli strikes.
Poli throws a looping overhand right but Bangin ducks down to avoid it.
Bangin lands a nice shot that snaps Poli's head back.
Poli moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bangin checks a leg kick nicely.
Bangin looks to land a body kick but Poli moved away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bangin.
Bangin scoring well with a low kick there.
Poli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bangin.
Some bone on bone action there as Poli checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bangin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bangin counters with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Poli clinches up with Bangin and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Bangin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Poli backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Bangin fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Poli.
Poli has a couple of punches blocked by Bangin.
Poli lands a left hand.
Bangin can't break the clinch.
Bangin pushes Poli back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Poli tries a body shot but Bangin blocks it.
Bangin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#BC#
Poli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bangin swings for the body but Poli moves out of range.
Poli lands with an uppercut that bounces Bangin off the cage and back into range.
Bangin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Poli checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Poli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bangin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bangin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Poli checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bangin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Poli.
Poli misses with a looping right.
Poli tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bangin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Poli.
Bangin tries a quick counter leg kick but Poli is wise to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Izzy Bangin just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Poli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bangin.
Poli throws an overhand right that lands on Bangin's shoulder, as Bangin tries to avoid the shot.
Bangin connects with a solid leg kick.
Bangin ducks under a wild hook from Poli.
Poli swings for the body but Bangin moves out of range.
Bangin misses with a hook. Poli ducked under it nicely.
Bangin throws a low kick, looking for Poli's leg but Poli calmly moves out of range.
Bangin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bangin scores with a push kick.
Poli misses with a hook. Bangin ducked under it nicely.
Poli throws a leg kick
and Bangin counters with a nice leg kick.
Poli throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli swings for the body but Bangin moves out of range.
Bangin flicks out a counter leg kick but Poli steps away.
Poli misses with a low kick.
Poli tries to clinch up.
Bangin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Poli.
Bangin throws a body kick that misses.
Bangin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poli moves away.#T1#
Poli takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bangin throws a shot from downtown. Poli moves away and avoids it.
Poli throws the kick towards the body but Bangin avoids it.
Bangin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bangin. Poli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bangin throws a hook but Poli avoids it easily.
Bangin throws a leg kick but Poli checks it.
Bangin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Poli with the inside leg kick.
Poli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bangin throws out a counter right but Poli avoids it with no problem.
Bangin checks a low kick from Poli.
Poli will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bangin. Poli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Poli quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Poli lands with a slapping head kick.
Jab by Bangin.
Poli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bangin.
Bangin scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bangin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bangin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poli was well out of range. Poor timing from Bangin.
Poli looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bangin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Poli throws a head kick that misses.
Bangin lands a slapping body shot.
Poli doesn't manage to clinch there - Bangin circles away.
Poli on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bangin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bangin takes a swing at Poli's ribcage but misses.
Poli misses with an uppercut. Bangin saw that one coming.
Poli takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Poli misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Bangin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Poli looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bangin motions for Poli to come forward. Bangin throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Poli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bangin was well out of range. Poor timing from Poli.
Bangin wants to slow Poli down by chopping away at his legs.
Bangin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bangin tries to land a leg kick but Poli saw it coming and moves away.
Poli lands with a cross.
Sloppy strikes from Poli. Those never looked like landing.
Poli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Poli takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Poli throws a push kick but Bangin slaps the foot to one side.
Bangin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bangin looks to throw the jab but Poli is out of range.
Bangin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Poli.
Poli scores with a spinning back kick!
The fighters circling - Poli throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
A jab from Poli misses.
Nice straight punches there by Bangin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bangin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poli looks to score with a jab to the body but Bangin is just out of range.
Bangin misses with an uppercut.
Poli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bangin misses with a low kick.
Poli tries to clinch up.
Poli misses with a head kick.
Bangin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bangin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Poli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Poli throws a body shot but no joy.
Bangin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Poli throws a body punch but Bangin moves out of range.
Poli defending well as Bangin loads up on a big left hand.
A quick step to the side and Poli tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poli. Bangin does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Izzy Bangin dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Poli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Poli checks a leg kick.
Poli takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Poli walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Poli checks a leg kick.
Poli looks to score with a jab to the body but Bangin is just out of range.
Bangin misses with a low kick.
Poli takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bangin connects with an inside leg kick.
Poli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bangin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bangin gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Poli counters with a series of strikes. Bangin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bangin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Poli.
Bangin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Poli wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Poli throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Poli tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bangin is able to avoid easily.
Poli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bangin moves away.
Poli gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bangin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bangin ducks under a wild hook from Poli.
Poli scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Poli lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Poli scores with a jab to the body.
Bangin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Poli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bangin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Poli moves out of range as Bangin strikes.
Poli connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Poli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Poli throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bangin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bangin misses with a lunging right hand
and Poli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bangin.
A slow jab from Bangin misses its intended target.
Poli lands a jab to the head.
Jab by Poli.
Bangin slips a straight right by Poli.
Bangin throws out a counter right but Poli avoids it with no problem.
Bangin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Poli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bangin.
Poli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bangin lands with an uppercut that bounces Poli off the cage and back into range.
Poli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bangin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Poli throws a hook but Bangin blocks it.
Bangin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Poli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bangin throws a looping overhand right but Poli ducks down to avoid it.
Poli lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bangin throws a body punch but Poli moves out of range. #T3#
Poli looks to score with a jab to the body but Bangin is just out of range.
Poli lands with a thumping leg kick.
Poli misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Bangin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Poli with a nice cross.
Bangin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bangin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poli moves away.
Poli misses the jab.
Bangin avoids the head kick by Poli.
Poli is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jab from Bangin.
Bangin throws a leg kick which misses Poli's front leg but catches the back leg as Poli tries to avoid it.
Poli misses with a looping right.
Poli misses with an uppercut
and Bangin counters with a left and a right that stings Poli.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bangin. Poli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Poli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bangin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bangin tests Poli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Poli throws a sloppy head kick and Bangin moves out of range easily.
Poli throws the left hand but Bangin avoids the punch easily.
Poli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bangin throws a body punch but Poli moves out of range.
Poli lands a really nice looking cross but Bangin seems unphased.
Bangin lands a nice shot to the body.
Bangin tries to land a front kick but Poli steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bangin tries to score with a low kick but Poli moves his leg out of the way.
An attempted straight right counter from Poli misses the target.
Nice cross by Poli.
Bangin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Poli.
Poli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bangin misses with a wild body shot.
Poli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bangin moves away.
Poli lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bangin's sensitive parts.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Roli Poli.
Well Poli 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 49:46
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 48:48

The fight is ruled a draw!
Roli Poli retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

Event: SFL 106 | Budluvski vs Poli
Date: Oct 06, 2021

#R1#
Budluvski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Poli fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Budluvski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Budluvski misses with a looping left.
An inside leg kick lands from Budluvski.
Budluvski tries to bum rush Poli with a series of wild strikes but Poli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Poli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A low kick from Budluvski is predictable there
and Poli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Poli looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Budluvski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Budluvski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Budluvski misses its intended target.
Poli avoids the body shot from Budluvski.
Budluvski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Budluvski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Poli lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
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!
Budluvski ducks under a wild hook from Poli.
Budluvski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Poli throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Poli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Budluvski was well out of range. Poor timing from Poli.
Budluvski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Poli moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Poli checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A slow jab from Budluvski misses its intended target. #T1#
Budluvski feints and then cracks Poli's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Poli down.
Poli scores with a nice strike.
Budluvski avoids the body shot from Poli.
Budluvski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Budluvski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Poli misses with an uppercut.
Budluvski scores with a crisp jab that stopped Poli in his tracks.
A leg kick checked by Poli.
Budluvski avoids the body shot from Poli.
Budluvski lands with a right hand.
Poli bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Budluvski's head backwards.
Poli throws a head kick but Budluvski moves out of range.
Budluvski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Budluvski moves into range and clinches up with Poli.#BC2#
Poli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Budluvski ducks under a wild hook from Poli.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Budluvski misses.
Poli looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Poli takes one to the chin there.
Budluvski moves out of range as Poli strikes.
Budluvski throws out a leg kick but Poli moves out of range and Budluvski only half commits.
Budluvski is looking to chop away at Poli's legs.
Poli scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Budluvski, as that shot connected.
Poli motions for Budluvski to come forward. Poli throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Poli throws a jab when Budluvski was well out of range.
Poli scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Budluvski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Poli missing with a left hand there. Budluvski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Poli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Poli misses the shot to the body.
Budluvski tries to clinch there but Poli circles away.
Poli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Budluvski.
Poli throws a hook to the side of Budluvski's head but Budluvski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Poli walks into a left hand.
Poli throws a looping overhand right but Budluvski ducks down to avoid it.
Budluvski throws a leg kick but Poli checks it.
Poli looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slow jab from Poli misses its intended target.
Budluvski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Poli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Poli throws a hook but Budluvski avoids it easily.
Poli walks into a straight right hand from Budluvski.
Budluvski connects with a single shot there.
Budluvski throws the left hand but Poli avoids the punch easily.
Poli pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T3#
Poli checks a low kick from Budluvski.
Poli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Budluvski moves away.
Budluvski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've been told by Budluvski's head coaches at Banana Stand that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Budluvski slips under a jab.
Budluvski moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Budluvski misses the target.
Budluvski thows a leg kick but Poli checks it
and Poli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Poli with a nice calf kick.
Poli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Budluvski.
Budluvski with the inside leg kick.
Budluvski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Budluvski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Poli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Budluvski.
Poli misses with a low kick.
Budluvski throws an off balance right hand
and Poli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Poli cracks Budluvski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Poli lands with a cross.
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!
Budluvski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Poli throws out a loose jab but Budluvski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Budluvski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Poli. Poli circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Poli lands a lovely overhand right.
Budluvski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Poli checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T4#
Poli fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Budluvski tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Poli looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Poli scores with a hook to the body. Budluvski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Poli throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Budluvski to counter with a crisp jab.
Poli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No joy there for Budluvski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Budluvski misses with an uppercut. Poli saw that one coming.
Poli throws the left hand but Budluvski avoids the punch easily.
Budluvski scores with a nice head shot.
Poli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Budluvski.
A nice leg kick lands there from Poli.
Budluvski throws a shot from downtown. Poli moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Poli tries to keep at a distance but Budluvski has taken the fight into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Poli.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Poli breaks from the clinch.
Poli takes a swing at Budluvski's ribcage but misses.
Poli checks a leg kick nicely.
Poli lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Poli moves away from the strike by Budluvski.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Roli Poli will probably get the nod.
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#
Poli lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Budluvski throws an overhand right that lands on Poli's shoulder, as Poli tries to avoid the shot.
Poli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Budluvski scores with a jab.
Poli misses with a hook. Budluvski ducked under it nicely.
Budluvski looks to land a right hand but Poli moved out of range.
Poli looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Budluvski looks to land a right hand but Poli moved out of range.
Budluvski moves to clinch but Poli breaks away
and Poli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Budluvski misses with a lunging right hand
and Poli counters with a nice uppercut.
Roli Poli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Poli with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Poli, as that shot connected.
Budluvski misses with an uppercut
and Poli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Budluvski takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Poli blocks a jab.
Poli tries a head kick but it misses.
Poli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Budluvski.
Poli looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Poli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Budluvski. #CL#
Budluvski closes the distance and pushes Poli back into the cage.#T1#
Budluvski goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Poli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Poli throws a leg kick which misses Budluvski's front leg but catches the back leg as Budluvski tries to avoid it.
Budluvski avoids the head kick by Poli.
Budluvski clobbers Poli with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Budluvski looks to land a left hand but Poli moved out of range nicely.
Budluvski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Budluvski misses with a looping left.
Poli slips a straight right by Budluvski.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Budluvski avoids the head kick by Poli.
Poli missing with a left hand there. Budluvski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Poli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Poli connects with a solid leg kick.
Poli throws a head kick that misses.
Poli swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Budluvski is looking to counter punch.
Budluvski throws an overhand right that lands on Poli's shoulder, as Poli tries to avoid the shot.
Poli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Budluvski.
Poli lands a jab to the head.
Poli moves away from the strike by Budluvski.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Budluvski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Poli is out of range. #T2#
A head kick misses from Poli.
Budluvski scores with a jab to the jaw.
A jab from Budluvski finds it's way through Poli's defenses.
Poli throws a sloppy head kick and Budluvski moves out of range easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Poli checks a leg kick.
Poli steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Poli throws a head kick but Budluvski moves out of range.
Poli misses with an uppercut. Budluvski saw that one coming.
Budluvski ducks under a wild hook from Poli.
Budluvski slips a straight right by Poli.
Poli lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Poli checks the leg kick.
Poli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Budluvski blocks a head kick by Poli.
Poli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Poli throws a big shot that misses.
Budluvski throws a jab when Poli was well out of range.
Poli moves away from the strike by Budluvski.
A telegraphed right hand from Budluvski misses the target.
Budluvski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A solid body kick from Poli. #T3#
Poli feints a jab promting Budluvski to slip. Poli then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Budluvski slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Poli cracks Budluvski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That kick from Budluvski tenderised Poli's leg. Poli is trying to keep his angry face on.
Poli scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Budluvski doesn't seem bothered though.
Poli throws a body punch but Budluvski moves out of range. #CL#
Budluvski forces Poli back against the cage and clinches.
Budluvski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Poli backwards.
Budluvski looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#BC2#
Poli manages to break the clinch.
Budluvski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Budluvski throws a hook but Poli avoids it easily.
Poli swings for the body but Budluvski moves out of range.
Budluvski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Budluvski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Poli throws out the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Budluvski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Poli swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Poli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Budluvski.
Budluvski throws a hook but Poli avoids it easily.
Budluvski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Poli moves out of range of the leg kick from Budluvski.#T4#
Budluvski walks into a stiff left hand from Poli.
Poli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Poli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Budluvski misses the target.
Budluvski scores with a spinning back kick!
Poli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Budluvski.
Poli misses with a hook. Budluvski ducked under it nicely.
Budluvski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Poli throws out the jab.
Budluvski throwing a counter right hand but Poli manages to avoid it.
Poli throws a hook but Budluvski blocks it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Budluvski. That's going to slow Poli down.
Budluvski throws a jab but it's blocked by Poli.
Budluvski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Budluvski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Budluvski cracks Poli with a right hand to the side of the head.
Budluvski blocks a head kick by Poli.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Budluvski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Poli.
Budluvski takes a kick to the side of the head.
Poli scores with the left hand. Budluvski knows he should have avoided that one.
A good leg kick by Budluvski.
Poli takes a swing at Budluvski's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roli Poli 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.#R3#
Budluvski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poli moves away.
Poli only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Budluvski throws a low kick but Poli moves out of range easily.
Poli looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Budluvski misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Poli was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Poli misses the shot to the body.
Budluvski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poli.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poli. Budluvski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Budluvski connects with a solid leg kick.
Poli's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Budluvski tries to score with a low kick but Poli moves his leg out of the way.
Budluvski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Poli scores with a jab to the jaw.
Poli defending well as Budluvski loads up on a big left hand.
Budluvski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poli moves away.
Budluvski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Poli swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Poli fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Budluvski avoids a kick to the body.
Budluvski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Budluvski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poli.
Budluvski moves away from the strike by Poli. #T1#
Poli throws a hook to the side of Budluvski's head but Budluvski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Budluvski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Poli.
Poli is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Poli backs away, Budluvski returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Poli throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Budluvski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Poli tries a head kick but it misses.
Poli checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Budluvski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Poli has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Poli throws a hook but Budluvski blocks it.
A big right from Budluvski misses.
Budluvski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Poli finds it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Budluvski.
Nice defenses there by Budluvski.
Budluvski feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Good leg kick by Budluvski.
Budluvski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Poli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Budluvski.
Poli lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poli misses with a head kick.
Budluvski throws a lazy right hand but Poli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Poli misses with a hook. Budluvski ducked under it nicely.
Budluvski misses with a hook. Poli ducked under it nicely.
Budluvski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Budluvski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Poli moves out of range as Budluvski strikes.
Budluvski misses the shot to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Poli!
Budluvski feints and then cracks Poli's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Poli down.
Poli moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Poli misses with a wild body shot.
Budluvski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Poli throws out the jab.
Poli slips a straight right by Budluvski.
Budluvski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Poli.
Budluvski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Poli checks it well.
Budluvski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Poli.#CL#
Budluvski closes the distance and clinches.
Budluvski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Poli's efforts to push away.
Budluvski swings wildly with an uppercut but Poli uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Poli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Budluvski. #BC2#
Poli breaks from the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Poli.
Budluvski throws a body kick that misses
and Poli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That kick from Poli tenderised Budluvski's leg. Budluvski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Poli throws a hook to the side of Budluvski's head but Budluvski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A solid leg kick lands there for Budluvski.
Budluvski misses with a hook. Poli ducked under it nicely.
Poli thuds a left hand into Budluvski's body.
Poli avoids the body shot from Budluvski.
Budluvski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Budluvski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Good standup being displayed there by Budluvski as he connects with a hook.
Poli misses with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poli checks a low kick from Budluvski.
A punch lands to the side of Poli 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T4#
Some bone on bone action there as Poli checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Poli let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Poli lands with a thumping leg kick.
Budluvski ducks under a wild hook from Poli.
Budluvski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Poli connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Budluvski scrambles back to his feet.
Poli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Budluvski.
Poli looks to land a left hand but Budluvski moved out of range nicely.
Poli lands with a straight right. Budluvski didn't see that one coming.
Poli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Budluvski manages to avoid it.
Poli throws a nice inside leg kick.
Poli on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Poli misses with an uppercut
and Budluvski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Poli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Poli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Budluvski.
Poli has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Budluvski finds it's way round the side to connect with Poli's head.
Poli just misses with a punch to the body.
Budluvski misses with a low kick as Poli jumps back.
Poli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Poli throws a head kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Roli Poli just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Poli throws a jab when Budluvski was well out of range.
Budluvski throws a leg kick but Poli sees it coming and moves out of range.
Poli checks a low kick from Budluvski.
Poli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Poli looks to land a body kick but Budluvski moved away.
Budluvski throws a leg kick but Poli checks it.
Poli swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Budluvski lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Budluvski lands with a right hand.
Poli checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Budluvski lands a nice leg kick that just misses Poli's sensitive parts.
Poli wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Budluvski digs a good hook to Poli's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli looks to throw the jab but Budluvski is out of range.
Budluvski is looking to counter punch.
Budluvski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Poli throws a hook to the side of Budluvski's head but Budluvski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Poli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Budluvski tried to counter with a leg kick but Poli avoided it.
Poli connects with a crisp jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Budluvski. #T1#
Budluvski cracks Poli with a good jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Poli.
Poli scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Poli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Poli throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Budluvski.
Poli throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Poli misses with a hook. Budluvski ducked under it nicely.
Budluvski appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Poli throws the left hand but Budluvski avoids the punch easily.
Budluvski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Poli tries to land a front kick but Budluvski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A nice leg kick lands there from Budluvski.
Poli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Poli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Poli misses the target.
Poli misses with a body kick.
Budluvski checks the leg kick nicely there.
It looked like Budluvski was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Budluvski does it's job there.
Poli staying out of range there.
Despite the aggression on Poli's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Budluvski wants to land a leg kick but Poli is out of range.
Budluvski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Poli.
Poli throws a solid leg kick but Budluvski takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Poli.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Poli misses the target.
Poli drops his hands momentarily and Budluvski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Poli misses with a hook.
Budluvski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Budluvski there as he acknowledges the shot.
Poli throws the left hand but Budluvski avoids the punch easily.
Poli throws a push kick but Budluvski slaps the foot to one side.
Budluvski scores with the left hand. Poli knows he should have avoided that one.
Budluvski swats away the attempt to clinch by Poli.
Poli moves away from the strike by Budluvski.
Poli misses with a straight right.
Poli lands with a nice body kick.
Poli misses with a looping left.
Poli fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Budluvski checks it well.
Budluvski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Budluvski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Poli throws out the jab.
Poli moves out of range of the strikes.
Budluvski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Poli is out of range.
Poli on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T3#
Poli takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Poli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Budluvski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Budluvski misses with a low kick.
Poli throws a big shot that misses.
Budluvski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Budluvski cracks Poli with a good jab.
Poli ducks under a wild hook from Budluvski.
Budluvski throws a hook but Poli blocks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Budluvski.
Poli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Budluvski.
Budluvski slips under a jab.
Budluvski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Budluvski throws a leg kick but Poli sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Poli takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Poli checks a leg kick nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Poli. That's going to slow Budluvski down.
Budluvski misses with a hook. Poli ducked under it nicely.
Poli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Budluvski was well out of range. Poor timing from Poli.
Poli scores with a nice strike.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poli moves out of range of the strikes.
Poli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Poli swings for the body but Budluvski moves out of range.
Poli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Budluvski.
Poli looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Nice uppercut lands for Budluvski. That snapped Poli's head back.
The fighters circle momentarily. Poli darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Budluvski throws a lazy uppercut
and Poli counters with a stiff right hand.
Poli throws a head kick that misses.
Budluvski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Poli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Poli looks to score with a jab to the body but Budluvski is just out of range.
Poli is looking to land body kicks.
Poli misses with a body shot.
Poli looks to score with a jab to the body but Budluvski is just out of range.
Poli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Budluvski.
Budluvski throws a leg kick but Poli sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Budluvski motions for Poli to come forward. Budluvski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Poli throws a push kick but Budluvski slaps the foot to one side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Darwin Budluvski will probably get the nod.
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!#R5#
Poli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Poli throws a hook but Budluvski blocks it.
Budluvski looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A jab from Poli misses.
Poli avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Good standup being displayed there by Budluvski as he connects with a hook.
Poli throws a body shot but no joy.
Poli misses with a straight left.
Budluvski misses with a wild body shot.
Good work by Budluvski as he checks the leg kick.
Poli ducks under a wild hook from Budluvski.
Budluvski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Poli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Poli thuds his right hand into Budluvski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Budluvski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Poli tries to clinch but Budluvski is having none of it.
Budluvski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Poli misses.
Poli throws a hook but Budluvski blocks it.#T1#
Budluvski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Poli looks to land a left hand but Budluvski moved out of range nicely.
Budluvski looks to throw the jab but Poli is out of range. #CL2#
Poli closes the distance and pushes Budluvski back into the cage.
Budluvski lands a right hand.
Budluvski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Budluvski blocks an uppercut.
Poli tries to throw a body punch but Budluvski avoids it by throwing Poli back against the cage. #BC2#
Poli breaks the clinch.
Poli fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Poli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Budluvski.
Budluvski is looking to chop away at Poli's legs.
Budluvski on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Budluvski throws a low kick but Poli avoids it.
Budluvski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Poli takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Budluvski wants to slow Poli down by chopping away at his legs.
Budluvski throws out a leg kick but Poli moves out of range and Budluvski only half commits.
Poli moves out of range of the leg kick from Budluvski.#T2#
Budluvski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Poli.
Budluvski missing with a left hand there. Poli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Poli lands a jab to the nose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Budluvski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Budluvski.
A head kick from Poli lands but Budluvski takes it in his stride.
A jab from Poli misses.
Budluvski swinging wildly here.
Budluvski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Poli lands a jab.
Budluvski slips a straight right by Poli.
Poli is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Budluvski chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Budluvski checks a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Budluvski. That's going to slow Poli down.
Poli tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Budluvski throws a shot from downtown. Poli moves away and avoids it.
Budluvski connects with a solid leg kick.
Budluvski throws the left hand but Poli avoids the punch easily.
Poli tries a head kick but it misses.
Budluvski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Budluvski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Poli does no damage.
Poli avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Budluvski misses with a hook.
Budluvski throws a leg kick but Poli sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Budluvski slips a jab from Poli.
The fighters circling - Poli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Budluvski is looking to chop away at Poli's legs.
Budluvski misses with a lunging right hand
and Poli counters with a good low kick that Budluvski was not able to check.
Budluvski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Budluvski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Poli misses with a looping right.
Budluvski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poli.
Poli looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Poli pivots, looking for a leg kick but Budluvski is out of range and Poli settles back down. #T4#
Budluvski tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Poli is able to avoid easily.
Poli throws a head kick that half lands.
Poli throws a body shot but no joy.
Poli misses with a body kick.
Poli lands with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Budluvski connects with a leg kick.
Poli throws a head kick but Budluvski moves out of range.
Poli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Budluvski.
Poli throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Budluvski on the side of the head.
Darwin Budluvski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Budluvski moves out of range of the body kick.
Poli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Budluvski moves away.
Budluvski tried to counter with a leg kick but Poli avoided it.
Poli ducks under a wild hook from Budluvski.
Budluvski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Poli is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Budluvski.
Poli scores with a jab.
Poli moves out of range as Budluvski strikes.
Roli Poli is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Poli takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Poli swings for the body but Budluvski moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roli Poli.
I think Poli 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 46:50
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 46:49
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roli Poli!
Roli Poli is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Roli Poli thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SFL 99 | Budluvski vs Brawler
Date: Sep 12, 2021

#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Poli there.
A telegraphed right hand from Titor misses the target.
Poli looks to land a left hand but Titor moved out of range nicely.
Titor is looking for the big counter here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poli. Titor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Titor dips to his left and cracks Poli with an uppercut!
Poli looks to throw the jab but Titor is out of range.
We've been told by Poli's head coaches at Doom's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Poli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Titor.
Poli moves out of range of the body kick from Titor.
Poli walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Titor checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Poli staying out of range there.
Poli throws out a leg kick but Titor moves out of range and Poli only half commits.
A lazy left from Poli finds it's target.
Poli moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Titor tries to score with a low kick but Poli moves his leg out of the way.
Titor misses with an uppercut. Poli saw that one coming.
Titor gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poli throws the left hand but Titor avoids the punch easily.
Poli lands with a straight right. Titor didn't see that one coming.
Poli throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Poli ducks under a wild hook from Titor.#T1#
Poli throws the left hand but Titor avoids the punch easily.
Titor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Poli on the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Poli.
Poli lands with a kick to the temple. Titor shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Poli uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Poli throws a head kick but Titor moves out of range.
Titor slips a jab from Poli.
Poli lands the left hand.
Titor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Titor swings for the body but Poli moves out of range.
Poli misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Poli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Poli scores with a crisp jab that stopped Titor in his tracks.
Titor connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Poli.
It seemed like Titor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Poli tests Titor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Titor takes one to the chin there.
Poli is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T2#
Titor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Titor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Titor misses with a double jab.
A head kick misses from Poli.
Poli throws out a loose jab but Titor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Titor throws a body shot but no joy.
Poli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roli Poli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice cross by Titor.
Poli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Poli lands a nice shot that snaps Titor's head back.
Titor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poli.
Titor throws a right and a left that Poli avoids nicely.
Poli throws a head kick that misses.
Titor lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Poli scores with a jab to the head.
Poli lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A telegraphed right hand from Poli misses the target.
Roli Poli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Poli misses its intended target. #T3#
Some bone on bone action there as Titor checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL#
Poli gets a clinch.
Titor pressing his opponent against the cage.
Titor scores with a nice hook to the head.
Poli wants to get back to striking at distance but Titor won't allow it.
Poli lands with a short shot to the head.
Poli gets underhooks to prevent Titor's takedown attempt.
Titor tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Poli avoids it.
Titor is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Titor lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Poli or not.
Poli lands a left hand that snaps the head of Titor backwards.
Titor misses with the head strike. #BC#
Poli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Titor just misses with a punch to the body.
Poli cracks Titor with an open hand slap.
Poli lands a nice looking body shot.
Titor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poli scores with a jab. Titor acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Titor misses with a hook
and Poli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Titor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Poli moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good leg kick by Titor.
Poli missing with a left hand there. Titor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Poli misses with a lunging right hand
and Titor counters with a leg kick.
Titor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Poli.
Nice body punch from Poli.
Titor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Poli was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Titor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Poli bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Titor's head backwards.
Poli tries to close the distance and clinch up but Titor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Poli moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Titor.
Poli tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Titor is able to avoid easily.
Poli throws a lazy uppercut
and Titor counters with a straight right hand.
Poli getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roli Poli dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Poli throws an off balance right hand
and Titor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Titor slips a jab from Poli.
Titor stuns Poli with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Poli throws the kick towards the body but Titor avoids it.
Titor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Titor feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Polis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Titor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Poli doesn't seem bothered though.
Decent striking displayed by Titor there.
Titor moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Poli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Poli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Titor throws a body shot but no joy.
Poli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Titor can do to turn this around?
Poli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Titor moves out of range as Poli strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left lands for Poli.
Titor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Poli on the side of the head.
Poli works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A big left from Titor misses.
Titor avoids the body shot from Poli. #T1#
Poli jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Poli connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Titor lands with an overhand left.
Poli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Poli lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Poli moves forwards but Titor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Poli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Poli throws out a leg kick but Titor moves out of range and Poli only half commits.
Poli throws a shot from downtown. Titor moves away and avoids it.
Poli misses with a head kick.
Poli slaps away a takedown attempt from Titor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Poli just misses with a punch to the body.
Poli checks a low kick from Titor.
Poli throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Titor throws a body punch but Poli moves out of range.
Poli blocks a head kick by Titor. #T2#
Poli feints and then cracks Titor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Titor down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Poli throws a head kick that Titor semi-blocks.
A swing and a miss from Poli.
Poli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Titor.
Poli misses the shot to the body.
Titor has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Titor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Poli connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Titor tries a head kick but it misses.
Titor takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Poli buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Titor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Titor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Titor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Poli counters with a straight right hand.
Poli connects with a jab.
Poli moves out of range as Titor strikes.
The crowd cheers as Poli lands an impressive looking overhand right. Titor doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
A bone on bone clash there as Poli blocks the leg kick.
Titor throws the left hand but Poli avoids the punch easily.
Titor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Poli.
Titor ducks under a wild hook from Poli.
Poli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Titor works the jab nicely.
A swing and a miss from Poli.
Poli connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A swing and a miss from Poli.
A jab lands there for Poli.
Titor slips a straight right by Poli.
Poli misses with a hook.
Titor bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Poli throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Titor darts in looking for a takedown but Poli gets double underhooks and turns Titor into the cage.
Titor looks to land a right hand but Poli moved out of range.
Poli avoids the head kick by Titor. #T4#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Titor crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Poli - the referee stops the clock and Titor gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Poli. Titor manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Titor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Poli.
Titor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Poli. Poli circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Titor tests Poli's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD2#
Titor closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Poli's guard.
Poli is looking to stand up but Titor isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Poli pushes Titor off and scrambles back to his feet. #TD2#
Titor dives in and scores a takedown into Poli's guard.

Poli is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Titor presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Titor stalling in the clinch but Poli improves position.
Poli is trying to break the clinch but Titor has him pressed against the cage.
Poli tries to work over Titor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Poli breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roli Poli dominated that second 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Poli takes a swing at Titor's ribcage but misses.
Poli lands a jab.
Poli scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Poli throws a sloppy head kick and Titor moves out of range easily.
Titor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Titor swings for the body but Poli moves out of range.
Poli tries a head kick but it misses.
Titor appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Poli throws out a loose jab but Titor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Titor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Poli circles away quickly and effectively.
Titor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Poli moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Poli is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Titor.
Titor has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Poli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Titor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Poli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Titor scoring well with a low kick there.
Titor misses with a low kick as Poli jumps back.
Poli is looking to clinch but Titor is avoiding it.
Titor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Poli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Titor tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Poli ducks under a wild hook from Titor.
Titor avoids the head kick by Poli.
Titor avoids the body shot from Poli.
Poli misses with a hook. Titor ducked under it nicely.
Poli motions for Titor to come forward. Poli throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Poli cracks Titor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Titor shoots in but no luck this time.
Poli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Poli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Titor.
Poli lands with a nice body punch.
Poli ducks under a wild hook from Titor.
It looked like Poli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Titor takes one to the chin there.
Poli lands a high kick!
Some wild striking there from Titor.
Titor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2#
Poli cracks Titor with a good jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Titor misses the shot to the body.
Poli swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A nice inside leg kick there by Titor. That's going to slow Poli down.
Poli tests Titor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters circling - Poli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Titor thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
Titor drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Titor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Poli controls Titor momentarily but Titor frees himself. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Poli manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC#
Poli breaks from the clinch.
Poli avoids a kick to the body.
Titor looks to land a combination but Poli avoids it well. #T3#
Titor keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Poli throws an overhand right that lands on Titor's shoulder, as Titor tries to avoid the shot.
Poli misses the jab.
A big right from Titor misses.
Titor takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Titor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Titor checks a leg kick.
Poli scores with a hook.
Titor slips under a jab.
Titor lands with a shot to the body.
A low kick lands for Poli.
Poli with a hook.
A big right from Poli misses.
Titor moves out of range of the body kick from Poli.
Titor moves out of range as Poli strikes.
Poli scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
Poli takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Titor checks a leg kick.
Titor throws a big shot that misses.
Poli looks to land a right hand but Titor moved out of range.
Titor throws a body shot but no joy.
Titor takes a swing at Poli's ribcage but misses.
Titor goes for a double leg but Poli avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Poli continues to drive forward.
Roli Poli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Titor.
Titor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Poli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Titor was well out of range. Poor timing from Poli.
Poli misses with an uppercut. Titor saw that one coming.
John Titor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Poli throws out a loose jab but Titor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Titor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Poli looks to throw the jab but Titor is out of range.
Titor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Poli.
Poli misses with a looping left.
Titor misses with a head kick.
Roli Poli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Titor scores with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roli Poli showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Poli 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roli Poli!
A very excited looking Roli Poli made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: PFC 278 Arundel vs Karpo
Date: Jul 11, 2021

#R1#
Poli checks a leg kick.
Poli slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Duranto misses with a wild body shot.
Poli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Duranto looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Poli lands with a kick to the temple. Duranto shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Duranto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Poli throws out the jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Duranto.
Poli misses with an uppercut.
Poli with a nice cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poli. Duranto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duranto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick lands for Poli.
Duranto lands with a cross.
Duranto takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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!
Duranto with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Poli to score with a decent uppercut.
Poli blocks a jab.
A low kick from Duranto misses
and Poli counters with a low kick, right behind Duranto 's knee.
Poli throws a hook but Duranto blocks it.
Poli moves out of range as Duranto strikes.
Duranto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Poli throws out the jab. #T1#
Duranto throws out a loose jab but Poli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poli throws a jab but it's blocked by Duranto.
Duranto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Poli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Duranto replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Poli blocks it well.
Poli checks a leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Duranto. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Duranto.
Poli looks to land a right hand but Duranto moved out of range.
Poli scores with a sloppy right hand. Duranto should have avoided that one.
Duranto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Poli.
Poli misses with a straight left.
Poli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duranto.
Duranto throws out a counter right but Poli avoids it with no problem.
Duranto has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Duranto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Poli moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jab, jab by Poli - just one landing.
Duranto attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Duranto moves out of range of the body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Duranto. That's going to slow Poli down.
Poli is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poli ducks under a wild hook from Duranto.
Poli throws a hook but Duranto avoids it easily.#T2#
Poli motions for Duranto to come forward. Poli throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Duranto has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Duranto there as he acknowledges the shot.
Good shot there by Duranto.
Poli darts in trying to clinch
and Poli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Poli is looking to clinch.
Duranto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Duranto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Poli.
Duranto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Duranto misses with a low kick.
Poli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Poli checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Duranto waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Poli.
Poli lands with a good body shot.
Duranto lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Poli throws a jab when Duranto was well out of range.
Duranto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Duranto scores with a head kick. Poli tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#It looks like Roli Poli has been cut.#T3#
Poli takes a swing at Duranto's ribcage but misses.
Duranto misses with an uppercut.
A left lands for Poli.
A nice leg kick lands there from Poli.
Poli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duranto.
Poli misses with a straight left.
Poli is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A jab from Poli does it's job there.
Duranto throws a jab but it's blocked by Poli.
Poli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duranto was well out of range. Poor timing from Poli.
Poli lands with a good body shot.
Duranto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Duranto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Poli throws a lazy right hand but Duranto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Duranto lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Duranto on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duranto moves out of range as Poli throws a body kick.
Poli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Duranto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Poli scores with a leg kick. #T4#
Duranto misses with a body kick. #CL2#
Duranto gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Duranto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Poli tries to throw a body punch but Duranto avoids it by throwing Poli back against the cage. #BC#
Poli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Poli misses the shot to the body.
Poli pivots, looking for a leg kick but Duranto is out of range and Poli settles back down.
Duranto is looking to clinch.
Poli throws a sloppy head kick and Duranto moves out of range easily.
Duranto works the jab nicely.
A low kick from Duranto misses
and Poli counters with a stiff right hand.
Good shot there by Poli.
Poli throws a body shot but no joy.
A leg kick checked by Poli.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duranto misses with a hook.
Poli connects with a good right hand that stumbles Duranto. Duranto circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Poli lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Duranto smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Poli scores with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roli Poli dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roli Poli's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Duranto lands a nice hook to Poli's body. Poli takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Poli takes a swing at Duranto's ribcage but misses.
Duranto counters with a body kick.
Duranto wants to slow Poli down by chopping away at his legs.
Poli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A head kick misses from Poli.
Duranto lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Poli with a hook.
Poli tries to clinch but Duranto is having none of it.
Duranto throws a body punch but Poli moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Poli misses the target.
Duranto moves out of range of the strikes.
Poli looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A big left from Duranto misses.
Poli pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Duranto back to the cage. Poli follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Poli lands with an uppercut that bounces Duranto off the cage and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poli takes one to the side of the head.
Poli misses with a head kick.
Poli throws a jab when Duranto was well out of range.
Poli lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Duranto slips under a jab.#T1#
Duranto looks to throw the jab but Poli is out of range.
Poli throwing a counter right hand but Duranto manages to avoid it.
Duranto throws the left hand but Poli avoids the punch easily.
Poli avoids the body shot from Duranto.
Duranto fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Poli checks it well.
Poli fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Poli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Duranto can do to turn this around?
Duranto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Poli.
Duranto misses with an uppercut. Poli saw that one coming.
Duranto dips to his left and cracks Poli with an uppercut!
Poli takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A big right from Duranto misses.
Poli throws a lazy right hand but Duranto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Duranto blocks the leg kick.
Poli scores with a jab to the jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Poli.
Duranto misses with a wild body shot.
Poli throws a shot from downtown. Duranto moves away and avoids it.
Duranto throws a hook to the side of Poli's head but Poli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Duranto lands a jab.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poli keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Duranto throws a leg kick which misses Poli's front leg but catches the back leg as Poli tries to avoid it.
Duranto throws a right hand that misses
and Poli counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Duranto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Poli on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Poli misses with a looping left.
Poli throws the left hand but Duranto avoids the punch easily.
Duranto feints a counter leg kick.
Poli lands with a nice body punch.
Poli takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Duranto lands a body shot.
Duranto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Poli.
Poli checks the leg kick.
Poli lands with a kick to the temple. Duranto shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Duranto avoids the head kick by Poli.
Roli Poli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poli throws a head kick that half lands.
Poli throws a looping overhand right but Duranto ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Poli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A clash of legs there as Poli blocks the low kick.
Poli tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Duranto is able to avoid easily.
Poli is looking to score with low kicks.
Duranto's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Duranto tries to work over Poli's front leg with a kick but Poli checks it.
A lazy left from Poli finds it's target.
Poli takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Poli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duranto.
Duranto throws a chopping leg kick but Poli manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A slow jab from Duranto misses its intended target.
Duranto getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice uppercut lands for Poli. That snapped Duranto's head back.
Duranto looks to throw the jab but Poli is out of range.
Poli lands with a slapping head kick.
Poli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Duranto misses with a two punch combination.
Duranto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duranto on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A low kick lands for Duranto. #T4#
Duranto closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jab from Poli.
Duranto lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Duranto connects with a body shot that sends Poli's belly button to the back.
Duranto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Poli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Poli tries a head kick but it misses.
Duranto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poli.
Poli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Poli takes one on the button.
Duranto moves out of range of the body kick.
Poli swings for the body but Duranto moves out of range.
A combination from Poli does no damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good standup being displayed there by Duranto as he connects with a hook.
Duranto tries to clinch up.
Poli slips under a jab.
Poli throws a lazy uppercut
and Duranto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Roberto Duranto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Roli Poli's cut.
That's time! Poli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Duranto pivots, looking for a leg kick but Poli is out of range and Duranto settles back down.
Duranto connects with a good right hand that stumbles Poli. Poli circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Duranto misses with a hook.
Poli appears to be looking for a big counter.
Poli sizes up Duranto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A head kick from Poli lands but Duranto takes it in his stride.
Duranto moves away from the strike by Poli.
Poli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Duranto thumps Poli with a low kick.
Duranto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Poli.
Poli looks to land a left hand but Duranto moved out of range nicely.
Poli fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Duranto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Duranto throws a lazy right hand but Poli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A low kick lands for Poli. #CL#
Poli clinches up with Duranto and pushes him back against the cage.
Poli prevents a body shot from Duranto.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Poli manages to break the clinch.
Poli throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Duranto.
Poli takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T1#
Poli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Duranto throws out the jab.
Poli fails in his attempt to clinch.
Duranto scores with a decent looking hook.
Duranto throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice straight punches there by Poli. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Poli.
Nice defenses there by Poli.
Duranto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poli.
Duranto walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Poli checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Poli is looking to clinch.
Poli throws a right hand that Duranto ducks under and follows up with a left that Duranto also avoids with ease.
Poli's jab looks to have found its range, popping Duranto under the eye.
Roli Poli is winning the standup battle so far.
Duranto shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Duranto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Poli misses with a head kick.
Duranto tries a quick counter leg kick but Poli is wise to it.
Poli misses with a looping left.
Poli moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Duranto attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T2#
Poli goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Poli misses the target.
Duranto lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Poli misses with an attempted mid kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poli takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Duranto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Duranto tries a quick counter leg kick but Poli is wise to it.
Duranto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Duranto walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Poli checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Poli thinks about countering with a head kick.
Duranto swings for the body but Poli moves out of range.
Duranto misses the shot to the body.
A left lands for Duranto.
Poli shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Poli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duranto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duranto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Poli moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Duranto throws a low kick but Poli moves out of range easily.
Duranto throws a jab but it's blocked by Poli.
Duranto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Poli throws out the jab. #T3#
Poli throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Duranto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Duranto cracks Poli with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Poli lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Poli misses with a looping right.
Duranto throws out a counter right but Poli avoids it with no problem.
A low kick lands for Duranto.
Duranto throws a leg kick but Poli checks it.
Poli lands a really nice looking cross but Duranto seems unphased.
Poli lands with a cross.
Duranto throws a lazy right hand but Poli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Poli is looking to counter with head kicks.
Duranto scores with a shot to the body.
Poli takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Duranto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Duranto moves out of range of the strikes.
Poli checks a leg kick nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Poli darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poli. Duranto does a little dance to reset his feet.
Poli slips under a jab.#T4#
Duranto checks the leg kick nicely there.
Poli throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Duranto.
Duranto lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL2#
Duranto clinches.
Poli takes a shot to the head.
Poli lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Poli blocks an uppercut.
Poli wants to break free but Duranto has control. #BC2#
Duranto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Duranto cracks Poli with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Poli throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Duranto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Duranto blocks the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poli blocks a low kick nicely.
Duranto needs to keep his hands up - Poli had a free shot at his head there.
Duranto throws a head kick but Poli moves out of range.
Poli lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Duranto at a distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roberto Duranto.
I think Duranto 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Roberto Duranto!
Roberto Duranto bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: PFC 275 Poli vs Graves
Date: Jun 27, 2021

#R1#
A head kick from Poli lands but Graves takes it in his stride.
Graves looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Graves ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Graves on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Poli misses the shot to the body.
Graves throws out a counter right but Poli avoids it with no problem.
Poli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Poli!
Poli throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Poli scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Graves cracks Poli with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Roli Poli has been cut.
Graves misses with a straight right.
Graves blocks a head kick by Poli.
Graves looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Graves scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Decent striking displayed by Poli there.
Graves closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Poli gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Graves lands a body shot.
Poli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Graves walks into a left hand. #T1#
Poli throws a good cross that connects.
Poli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Graves moves away.
Graves throws out a counter right but Poli avoids it with no problem.
Graves throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Poli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Poli with a jab.
Poli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Graves.
It seemed like Graves was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Poli buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Poli slips a straight right by Graves.
Poli misses the shot to the body.
Graves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poli.
Poli throws a head kick that misses.
Poli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Graves.
Poli swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Poli scores with a push kick.
Poli keeps the fight on the outside.
Graves wants to clinch up but Poli keeps it at a distance.
Graves takes a swing at Poli's ribcage but misses.
Poli misses with a straight left.
Graves appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Graves throws a hook but Poli blocks it.
A jab from Poli finds it's way through Graves's defenses.
Graves avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poli.
Poli scores with a nice right hand.
Poli is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Graves takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Poli circles away from the clinch attempt.
Poli feints and then cracks Graves's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Graves down.
Poli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Graves tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Poli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Graves blocks a head kick by Poli.
Graves scores with a body shot.
Poli scores with a one two! Graves had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Poli throws a chopping leg kick but Graves manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Poli closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Poli.
Poli fakes the leg kick and cracks Graves in the body.
Poli connects with the punch.
Poli misses with a low kick.
Poli throws a body shot but no joy.
A lazy left from Graves finds it's target.
Graves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Poli.
Poli pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Graves appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Graves wants to clinch.
Graves doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Graves tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Poli lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T4#
Poli cracks Graves with a good jab.
Graves takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poli connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Graves's hands.
Graves walks into a stiff left hand from Poli.
A slow jab from Graves misses its intended target.
Poli walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Poli tries to clinch but Graves is having none of it.
Graves is looking for the big counter here.
A cross from Poli lands.
Poli lands with a nice body punch.
Poli misses with an uppercut. Graves saw that one coming.
Poli with a nice cross.
Graves on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Poli. Poli obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poli lands with a cross. #CL2#
Graves clinches. #BC#
Poli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Graves misses with an uppercut. Poli saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roli Poli dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roli Poli's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Graves fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Poli checks it well.
Poli fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Poli throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Poli looks to land a right hand but Graves moved out of range.
Poli scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Graves doesn't seem bothered though.
Graves ducks under a wild hook from Poli.
Poli throws a jab when Graves was well out of range.
Poli throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Graves.
Poli dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Graves. That did some damage!
Poli connects with a solid leg kick.
Poli throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Graves's head.
Poli thows a leg kick but Graves checks it
and Graves counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Graves closes the distance and pushes Poli back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graves tries to work over Poli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Graves - that landed with a thud.
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Poli.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Poli creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Graves lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Poli or not.
Poli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Graves misses with a knee strike.
Poli can't find room to land a body shot as Graves controls the action.
Graves blocks a body shot from Poli.
Graves tries to work over Poli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Poli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A cross from Poli lands.
Graves blocks a head kick by Poli.
Graves tries to clinch but Poli is having none of it.
Poli throws out a leg kick but Graves moves out of range and Poli only half commits.
Graves looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Graves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Poli.
Poli looks to land a combination but Graves avoids it well.
It seemed like Graves was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Poli throws a right hand that misses
enabling Graves to counter with a crisp jab.
Poli throws a leg kick which misses Graves's front leg but catches the back leg as Graves tries to avoid it.
Graves throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Graves.#T2#
Poli circles away from the clinch attempt.
Poli avoids the body shot from Graves.
It appears Poli was looking to counter with a kick there.
Graves slips under a jab.
Graves throws a hook to the side of Poli's head but Poli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Poli misses with a hook
and Graves makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Poli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Poli looks to score with a jab to the body but Graves is just out of range.
Graves darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
Graves clinches up with Poli and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Poli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Roli Poli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poli throws a body punch but Graves moves out of range.
Poli tries a head kick but it misses.
Poli missing with a left hand there. Graves was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Graves looks to land a right hand but Poli moved out of range.
Poli scores with a punch to the head.
Graves defending well as Poli loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Poli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Graves swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Poli with a nice cross.
Poli takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Poli shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Graves throws a body punch but Poli moves out of range.
Graves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poli manages to avoid it.
Poli lands with a kick to the ribs.
Poli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Poli lands a glancing blow to the side of Graves's head.
Graves throws a body shot but no joy.
Poli throws a nice outside leg kick.
Poli throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Graves counters with a stiff right hand.
Graves avoids the head kick by Poli.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Poli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Graves manages to avoid it.#T4##CL2#
Graves clinches with his opponent.
Poli lands with a light punch inside.
Poli lands a left hand.
Graves misses with some punches.
Graves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Poli backwards.
Poli lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Poli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Graves's elbow.
Poli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Graves can do to turn this around?
Poli can't break the clinch. #BC#
Poli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Poli uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Graves has time to react.
Poli tries to clinch up.
Poli clobbers Graves with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Poli looks to score with a jab to the body but Graves is just out of range.
Poli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Poli throws the left hand but Graves avoids the punch easily.
Poli throws a head kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Poli.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roli Poli dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roli Poli's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Poli misses with a body shot
and Graves counters with a straight right hand.
Roli Poli is winning the standup battle so far.
Poli throws a head kick but Graves moves out of range.
Graves has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Graves displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Poli throws out the jab.
Graves thuds a left hand into Poli's body.
Graves lands with an overhand left.
Graves ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Decent striking displayed by Poli there.
Graves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Poli throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Poli throws out a loose jab but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poli drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Poli moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poli scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Poli slips under a jab.
A head kick misses from Poli.
Poli clobbers Graves with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Poli takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Graves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Poli.
Poli throws a body shot but no joy.
Poli walks into a left hand. #ROC2#Poli is rocked!
Poli throws a jab when Graves was well out of range.#CL2#
Graves moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Graves scores with a nice short uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Graves.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Graves stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Poli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Poli blocks a body shot from Graves.
Poli tries to break the clinch but Graves is controlling the position.
Poli tries to circle away but Graves has him pinned against the cage.
Poli lands with a left to the head.
Poli makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Graves stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
Poli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graves lands a nice knee to the body.
Graves lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Graves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Poli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Graves.
Poli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Poli connects with a leg kick.
Graves slips a straight right by Poli.
Graves bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Graves tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Poli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Graves swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Poli throws a right and a left that Graves avoids nicely.
Poli goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Graves looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice cross by Graves.
Graves shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Poli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#KD2#
Graves lands a big right hand that sends Poli crashing to the mat! Graves stays standing though and waves Poli back to his feet!
Oh Poli is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Poli throws a looping overhand right but Graves ducks down to avoid it.
Poli seems to have got his legs back now.
Poli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Graves blocks the body kick. #CL2#
Poli gets tackled into the cage by Graves. Graves maintains the clinch.
Poli takes a shot to the head.
Graves lands a body punch in the clinch.
Poli blocks a body shot from Graves.
Graves prevents Poli from breaking the clinch.
Graves lands a left hand that snaps the head of Poli backwards.
Poli can't break the clinch.
Graves lands a body shot in the clinch.
Graves lands a nice uppercut.
Graves works on Poli's body with a couple of short punches.
Graves gets through Poli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Graves's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Graves lands a body punch in the clinch.
Graves lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Poli backwards.
Graves scores a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hand to the body from Graves.
Nick Graves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
A right hook to the body lands for Graves.
Graves lands a right hand.
Graves lands with a light punch inside.
Graves lands with a right to the head.
Graves lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Graves.
Nick Graves seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Graves struggles to land a body shot inside as Poli controls his hands.
Poli is looking to break free of the clinch but Graves has double underhooks.
Poli's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Graves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Poli wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Graves has him pressed against the cage.
Graves digs a right hand underneath Poli's ribcage. Poli let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Poli is trying to push Graves away but Graves has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Graves lands a left hand.
Graves lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Graves lands with a right to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Graves obliges.
A short right from Graves.
Roli Poli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A hook to the body from Graves.
Poli takes a shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Graves comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Poli has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roli Poli!
Our winner, Roli Poli, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: PFC 271 Graves vs Duranto
Date: Jun 06, 2021

#R1#
Poli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Krison has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Krison moves out of range of the body kick.
Krison misses the shot to the body.
Poli connects with a good right hand that stumbles Krison. Krison circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Poli misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Krison throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Krison lets loose with a powerful body kick. Poli will feel that in the morning.
Krison tries to clinch but Poli is having none of it.
Poli walks into a straight right hand from Krison.
Poli scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Krison lands a jab to Poli's midsection.
Krison lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circle momentarily. Poli darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Poli looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Roli Poli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Krison loads up on a big right hand but Poli slips the punch.
Krison is looking to score with low kicks.
Poli misses with a hook.
Krison has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Poli.
Poli throws a shot from downtown. Krison moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Poli misses the target. #T1#
Krison stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Poli.
Poli swings away with a body shot that misses
and Krison counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Krison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Poli.
Krison swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Krison misses with a wild body shot.
Poli connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Krison throws a solid leg kick but Poli takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Krison.
Krison scores with a kick to the midsection.
A nice leg kick lands there from Poli.
Poli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krison looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Krison throws a half hearted mid kick.
It seemed like Poli was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A nice combination there by Poli.
Poli checks a low kick from Krison.
Poli's jab looks to have found its range, popping Krison under the eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krison throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Poli slips under a jab from Krison.
Krison lands the left hand.
Krison moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Krison misses with a low kick.
Krison blocks a jab.
Good shot there by Krison.
Poli fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Krison on the side of the head.
Poli throws a lazy head kick
and Krison counters with a nice low kick that buckles Poli's knee momentarily.
Krison takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Poli thuds his right hand into Krison's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Poli goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Poli missing with a left hand there. Krison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Krison was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Krison avoids the body shot from Poli.
Krison lands a lovely overhand right.
Krison misses with an uppercut.
Poli misses with an uppercut
and Krison counters with a body kick that stops Poli in his tracks momentarily.
Krison clobbers Poli with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Krison stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Krison defending well as Poli loads up on a big left hand.
Poli blocks a leg kick.
Krison is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Poli.
Krison misses with a straight right. #T3#
Poli throws a head kick that misses.
Krison avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Poli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Poli keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Poli scores with a one two! Krison had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Krison misses with a hook. Poli ducked under it nicely.
Krison scores with a kick to the body.
Krison avoids the body shot from Poli.
Krison throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Poli stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Poli looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A solid body kick from Poli.
Poli tries a head kick but it misses.
Krison was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Poli is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Krison had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krison scores with a hook to the body. Poli takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Poli throws a shot from downtown. Krison moves away and avoids it.
Poli connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Poli throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Krison.
It seemed like Poli was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Krison checks a leg kick.#T4#
Krison finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Krison connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Poli throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Krison counter with a right hand.
Poli tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Krison paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Krison takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Poli throws a leg kick
and Krison counters with a right hand to the body.
Krison tries to clinch but Poli moves out of range.
Poli misses with a leg kick.
Poli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Krison lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Poli at a distance.
Poli misses with a right hand
and Krison counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Poli misses with a hook. Krison ducked under it nicely.
Poli takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poli looks for the body kick but Krison saw that one coming.
Poli fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Krison looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Krison connects with an inside leg kick.
Krison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poli.
Poli goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Roli Poli will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Poli scores with a nice strike.
Poli with a jab.
Krison throws a poor cross that misses
and Poli counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Krison thinking.
Poli looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Roli Poli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Poli tried to score with a low kick but Krison checks it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Poli - that will leave a mark!
Krison pivots, looking for a leg kick but Poli is out of range and Krison settles back down.
Poli is looking to land body kicks.
Poli falls off balance throwing a combination
and Krison counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Krison lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Poli looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Krison misses with a wild combination.
Poli misses with a lunging right hand
and Krison counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poli throws a head kick that misses.
Poli misses with a body kick.
Krison defending well as Poli loads up on a big left hand.
Krison throwing a counter right hand but Poli manages to avoid it.
Poli attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T1#
Krison scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Krison checks a leg kick nicely.
Krison ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Poli throws a looping overhand right but Krison ducks down to avoid it.
Krison throws a body punch but Poli moves out of range.
Krison ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Krison was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Krison throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Poli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Poli throws a jab but it's blocked by Krison.
Poli throws a head kick but Krison moves out of range.
Krison throws a quick inside leg kick.
Krison throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Poli.
Krison connects with a body shot.#CL#
Krison has Poli up against the cage in a clinch.
Krison working aggressively here.
Krison lands a hook that snaps the head of Poli backwards. #BC2#
Poli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poli swings for the body but Krison moves out of range. #T2#
Krison looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Poli avoids a kick to the body.
Poli looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Krison will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Poli moves out of range as Krison throws a body kick.
Poli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Krison looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Poli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krison throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Krison throws an off balance right hand
and Poli counters with a straight right hand.
Krison blocks a head kick by Poli.
Poli slips a jab and a cross from Krison.
Krison wants to land a leg kick but Poli is out of range.
Poli misses the jab.
Poli scores with a nice strike.
Poli connects with a body shot that sends Krison's belly button to the back.
Krison avoids a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Krison. That's going to slow Poli down. #T3#
Poli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Poli thows a leg kick but Krison checks it
and Krison counters with a good, hard body kick but Poli shrugs it off.
Krison pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Krison ducks under a wild hook from Poli.
Krison throws a low kick, looking for Poli's leg but Poli calmly moves out of range.
Poli misses with a looping right.
Poli fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Krison.
Krison throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Poli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Krison takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Krison moves out of range as Poli strikes.
Poli staying out of range there.
Poli swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Poli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Krison.
Poli throws a right and a left that both miss.
Krison throws a poor cross that misses
and Poli counters with a nice uppercut.
Krison throws a body kick that misses.
Krison misses with a hook. Poli ducked under it nicely.
Poli throws out a loose jab but Krison uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Krison wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A swing and a miss from Poli.#T4#
Poli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Poli throws a wild body kick that Krison sees coming a mile off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krison connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Krison explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Poli lands a body shot.
Krison lands a jab.
Poli drops his hands momentarily and Krison takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Krison ducks under a wild hook from Poli.
A low kick lands for Poli.
Krison scores with a jab to the jaw.
Krison tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Poli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Krison checks a low kick from Poli.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poli connects with a looping right hand.
Poli throws a body shot but no joy.
Poli moves out of range as Krison strikes.
Krison misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Herb Krison will probably get the nod.
That's time! Krison's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Krison checks a leg kick.
Poli lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Poli lands a nice shot to the body.
Krison throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Poli walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Krison checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Krison scores with a jab to the head.
Krison scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Poli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krison takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A chopping leg kick lands by Krison.
Poli's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Krison dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Poli has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Krison.
Krison gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Krison looks to score with a jab to the body but Poli is just out of range.
Krison connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poli throws a head kick that misses.
Krison takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Poli takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Krison moves in looking to clinch but Poli pushes him off.#T1#
Poli lands a nice hook to Krison's body. Krison takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Krison.
Krison lands a jab to the nose.
A nice leg kick lands there from Krison.
Krison looks to land a left hand but Poli moved out of range nicely.
Krison cracks a nice hook into Poli's ribs.
Krison ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Poli throws a good cross that connects.
Nice defenses there by Poli.
Poli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Krison is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Krison throws an overhand right that lands on Poli's shoulder, as Poli tries to avoid the shot.
Krison misses with a looping right.
Krison takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Krison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krison looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Krison misses.
Krison throws a solid leg kick but Poli takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Krison.
Poli misses with a hook. Krison ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Poli misses with a head kick.
It appears Krison was looking to counter with a kick there.
Krison throws a big shot that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Poli, as that shot connected.
Krison loads up on a big right hand but Poli slips the punch.
Poli unleashes a big counter combination but Krison bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Poli scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Poli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Krison appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Krison is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Poli.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poli. Krison does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Poli misses.
Krison staying out of range there.
Krison was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Poli throws a head kick that misses.
Poli throws a head kick that misses.
Poli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Krison.
A jab from Krison does it's job there.
Krison throws a shot to the body.
Krison lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Krison lands a nice shot to the body.
Poli looks to land a right hand but Krison moved out of range.
Poli swings for the body but Krison moves out of range.
Krison slips a jab from Poli.
Krison misses with a wild body shot.
Krison looks to score with a jab to the body but Poli is just out of range.
Poli connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Poli misses with a low kick.
Poli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Krison.
Krison misses with a body kick.
Krison jabs at Poli's body.
Krison slips under a jab.
Poli throws a looping overhand right but Krison ducks down to avoid it.
Nice shot by Krison.
Poli misses with a looping right.
Poli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Krison.
Poli slips a straight right by Krison.#T4#
A solid body kick from Krison.
Krison throws a leg kick that misses.
Poli scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krison misses with a hook.
Krison throws a leg kick
and Poli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Krison avoids the head kick by Poli.
Jab, jab by Poli - just one landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Krison. Poli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Poli throws a head kick but Krison moves out of range.
Poli misses with an uppercut. Krison saw that one coming.
Krison throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Krison loads up on a big right hand but Poli slips the punch.#CL#
Krison has closed the distance and engaged Poli in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krison doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Krison.#BC2#
Poli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Poli takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Herb Krison.
I think Krison 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: PFC 266 Poli vs Graves
Date: May 16, 2021

#R1#
Poli tests Graves's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Poli stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice shot lands for Poli.
Graves throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Graves sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Poli misses with a wild body shot.
Poli lands a nice hook to Graves's body. Graves takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A jab lands there for Graves.
Poli walks into a left hand. #CUT2#It looks like Roli Poli has been cut.
Graves throws a lazy uppercut
and Poli counters with a nice body shot.
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!
Poli throws a head kick that misses
letting Graves counter with a right hand.
Poli fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Graves on the side of the head.
Poli throws a nice head kick!
Poli blocks a jab.
Poli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Poli throws a jab but it's blocked by Graves. #T1#
Poli bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Graves's head backwards.#CL2#
Graves darts in and clinches Poli up against the cage.
Graves swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Poli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Poli connects with a body shot that sends Graves's belly button to the back.
Graves misses with a looping left.
Poli scores with a jab. Graves acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Graves takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Graves misses with a wild combination.
Poli lunges at Graves with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Graves's hand.
Poli is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Poli with a nice calf kick.
Poli cracks Graves with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Poli tries to keep at a distance but Graves has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Poli.
Graves tries a body shot but Poli blocks it. #BC#
Poli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Graves throws a body punch but Poli moves out of range.
A big right from Graves misses.
Poli throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Graves's head.
Poli is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Graves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poli tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Graves is able to avoid easily.
Graves takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Poli misses with an uppercut. Graves saw that one coming.
Poli swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Graves gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Graves looks to throw the jab but Poli is out of range.
Graves walks into a left hand. #CL2#
Graves clinches up with Poli and pushes him back against the cage.#T3##BC#
Poli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Graves showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Poli.
Poli has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Poli fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Graves looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Graves looks to score with a jab to the body but Poli is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Poli misses the target.
Poli throws a chopping leg kick but Graves manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Poli misses with a shot to the body
and Graves cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Poli connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Poli looks to land a right hand but Graves moved out of range.
Graves misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A quick step to the side and Poli tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poli misses with a hook. Graves ducked under it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poli thumps Graves with a low kick.#T4#
Graves takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Graves moves in looking to clinch but Poli pushes him off.
Poli tries a head kick but it misses.
Poli throws a body shot but no joy.
Graves looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Poli lands a lovely overhand right.
Roli Poli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Graves misses.
Graves loads up on a big right hand but Poli slips the punch.
Graves avoids a punch combination nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poli. Graves does a little dance to reset his feet.
Graves looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Graves lands a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Poli. Graves shrugs it off though.
Graves waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Poli.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roli Poli dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roli Poli's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Graves lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Poli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Graves can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Graves takes the fight into the clinch.
Graves lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Poli breaks the clinch.
Graves throws a body punch but Poli moves out of range.
Graves throws a jab when Poli was well out of range.
Roli Poli is winning the standup battle so far.
Poli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Poli throws a head kick that misses.
Poli thuds a left hand into Graves's body.
A slow jab from Poli misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves with a nice cross.
A decent looking cross lands there for Poli.
Graves has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Poli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Poli throws a sloppy head kick and Graves moves out of range easily. #T1#
Poli with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Poli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Poli slips a jab from Graves.
Poli catches Graves with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Poli misses with a wild body shot.
Poli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Graves manages to avoid it.
Poli throws a head kick but Graves moves out of range.
Poli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Graves.
A swing and a miss from Poli.
Graves avoids a punch combination nicely.
Poli fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Graves on the side of the head.
Poli looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2#
Poli slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Graves. Poli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Graves throws a body punch but Poli moves out of range.
Graves takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Poli cracks a nice hook into Graves's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graves throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Poli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Poli takes a swing at Graves's ribcage but misses.
Poli looks to land a right hand but Graves moved out of range.
Poli slips a straight right by Graves.
Graves on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Poli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab, jab by Graves - just one landing. #CUT2#Roli Poli's cut is getting worse.
Graves misses with a wild body shot.
Poli throws a shot to the body. #T3#
Graves ducks under a wild hook from Poli.
Graves waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Poli.
The fighters circle momentarily. Poli darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Graves throws a body punch but Poli moves out of range.
Poli lands with a right hand.
Graves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Graves takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Poli throws a nice outside leg kick.
Graves takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Graves has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Poli connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fighters circling - Poli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Poli lands a really nice looking cross but Graves seems unphased.
Poli ducks under a wild hook from Graves.
Graves cracks a nice hook into Poli's ribs.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Poli.
Poli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Graves manages to avoid it.
Graves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poli.
Poli throws a hook but Graves blocks it.
Graves doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Graves.
Poli throws a jab when Graves was well out of range.
Graves looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Poli jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Poli throws a series of punches but Graves avoids them all with ease.
Graves throws a big shot that misses.
Graves throws the left hand but Poli avoids the punch easily.
Poli lands with a nice body punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Poli misses the target.
Graves doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Graves scores with a sloppy right hand. Poli should have avoided that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roli Poli dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roli Poli's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3##CL2#
Poli tries to keep at a distance but Graves has taken the fight into the clinch.
Poli blocks a body shot from Graves.
Poli is leaning against Graves and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Poli is trying to break free.
Graves lands a body shot in the clinch.
Poli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Graves swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Poli manages to break the clinch.
Poli misses with a body shot.
Poli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Graves looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Graves swings for the body but Poli moves out of range.
It looked like Poli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Poli looks to land a left hand but Graves moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Poli misses.
Graves takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Graves misses with a lunging right hand
and Poli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Graves gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T1#
Poli on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Graves is looking to clinch.
Graves scores with a nice right hand.
Poli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Graves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poli was well out of range. Poor timing from Graves.
Poli scores with a nice strike.
Poli scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Graves tries to clinch but Poli moves out of range.
Poli blocks a jab.
Graves throws a nice looking combination but Poli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Poli dips to his left and cracks Graves with an uppercut!
Poli swings away with a body shot that misses
and Graves cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Poli tests Graves's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graves misses the jab.#T2#
Good leg kick by Poli.
Poli misses with a hook
and Graves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Graves bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Poli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Graves.
Poli takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Poli slips under a jab from Graves.
Poli needs to keep his hands up - Graves had a free shot at his head there.
Graves throws a hook but Poli blocks it.
Poli scores with a jab to the head. #KD2#
Graves drops Poli with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Poli looks back up at him and smiles so Graves waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Poli is rocked!
Graves avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oh Poli is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Graves takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Poli moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Poli misses with a shot to the body
and Graves counters with a big right hand! Oh Poli is in trouble here! Graves follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Graves!
Nick Graves is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Nick Graves thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: PFC 260 Poli vs Serronen
Date: Apr 18, 2021

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Poli. Serronen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Serronen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Poli with a body shot.
Poli dips to his left and cracks Serronen with an uppercut!
Serronen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poli.
Good exchange - Serronen coming out on top.
Poli checks a low kick from Serronen.
Serronen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Poli lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That kick from Poli tenderised Serronen's leg. Serronen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Aku Serronen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poli moves forwards but Serronen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Serronen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Poli to score with a decent uppercut.
Poli fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Serronen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Poli closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Serronen slips under a jab from Poli.
Serronen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Good standup being displayed there by Poli as he connects with a hook.
Poli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Poli throws a jab but it's blocked by Serronen.
Poli throws the left hand but Serronen avoids the punch easily.
Serronen thuds his shin into the meat of Poli's side.
Poli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Serronen.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Serronen checks a leg kick.
Poli throws a shot from downtown. Serronen moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Serronen misses with an uppercut.
Serronen misses with a hook.
Serronen fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Serronen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Poli throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Serronen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fighters circling - Serronen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Poli connects with a body shot.
Serronen throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Serronen avoids the body shot from Poli.
Poli lands with a cross.
Serronen with the inside leg kick.
Serronen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Serronen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Poli.
Serronen throws a lazy uppercut
and Poli counters with a solid body kick.
Serronen blocks a low kick nicely.
A big left from Poli misses.
Serronen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Poli. Poli obviously looking to wear him down.
Some bone on bone action there as Poli checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
As Serronen backs away, Poli returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Serronen looks to land a left hand but Poli moved out of range nicely.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut there from Poli.
Serronen throws a leg kick that misses.
Serronen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Poli.
Poli throws a shot to the body.
Poli on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Serronen feints and then cracks Poli's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Poli down.
Serronen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Poli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Serronen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Serronen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A slow jab from Serronen misses its intended target.
Serronen throws a lazy right hand but Poli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Poli throwing a counter right hand but Serronen manages to avoid it.
Serronen misses with a left hand
and Poli counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Serronen thinking.
Poli works Serronen's body with a nice hook.
Serronen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Serronen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Poli gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Serronen.
A cross from Poli lands.#T3#
Serronen throws out a loose jab but Poli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poli slips under a jab.
Poli misses with a body shot.
Serronen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A quick step to the side and Poli tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Serronen scores with a punch to the head.
Serronen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Poli - that will leave a mark!
Serronen lands a nice hook to Poli's body. Poli takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Poli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Serronen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Poli was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Serronen.
Serronen with the inside leg kick.
Serronen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poli.
Serronen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Poli on the side of the head.
Poli throws a hook to the side of Serronen's head but Serronen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Serronen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Poli circles away quickly and effectively.
Poli moves out of range of the body kick from Serronen.
Serronen misses with a right hand
and Poli counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bone on bone clash there as Poli blocks the leg kick.
Poli showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Serronen. #T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Poli misses the target.
Serronen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Poli motions for Serronen to come forward. Poli throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Serronen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Serronen misses with a looping left.
Poli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Serronen.
Poli checks a low kick from Serronen.
Poli lands with a shot to the body.
Poli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Serronen.
Serronen misses with a low kick as Poli jumps back.
Serronen moves out of range of the body kick.
Poli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Serronen blocks the body kick.
Serronen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Serronen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Serronen moves out of range as Poli strikes.
Serronen misses with a leg kick.
Serronen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick lands there from Serronen.
Poli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Serronen.
A slow jab from Poli misses its intended target.
A nice leg kick from Serronen, right into the meat of the thigh.
Poli looks to score with a jab to the body but Serronen is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aku Serronen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Poli takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Serronen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Serronen scores with a spinning back kick!
Serronen misses with a kick to the body.
That kick from Poli tenderised Serronen's leg. Serronen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Serronen missing with a left hand there. Poli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Serronen gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Poli checks a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Serronen.
Poli just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Serronen. Poli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Serronen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Poli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Serronen.
A nice inside leg kick there by Serronen. That's going to slow Poli down.
Poli ducks right into an uppercut from Serronen.
Serronen throws a body shot but no joy.
Poli throwing a counter right hand but Serronen manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Serronen.
A counter left hand to the body from Poli misses its target.
Serronen misses with a straight left.
Poli is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Poli walks into a straight right hand from Serronen.
Serronen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Aku Serronen seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Poli throws a low kick but Serronen avoids it.
Serronen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Serronen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Poli throws out the jab.
Poli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Serronen.
Serronen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Poli misses with an attempted mid kick.
Poli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Serronen moves away.
Poli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Serronen.
Poli misses with a wild body shot.
Poli throws a body punch but Serronen moves out of range.
Serronen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Poli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Serronen was well out of range. Poor timing from Poli.
Serronen throws a hook to the side of Poli's head but Poli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Serronen misses with a leg kick.
Poli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Serronen.
Serronen lands a body shot.
Poli staying out of range there.
Serronen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Poli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Poli scores with a hook to the body. Serronen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Serronen throws a hook but Poli avoids it easily.#T2#
Serronen misses the jab.
Poli scores with a nice head shot.
Poli lands the left hand.
Poli looks to score with a jab to the body but Serronen is just out of range.
Good exchange - Poli coming out on top.
Poli lands a body shot.
Serronen throws a hook but Poli avoids it easily.
Serronen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Poli.
A decent looking cross lands there for Poli.
Jab by Serronen.
Poli connects with the punch.
Serronen just misses with a punch to the body.
Poli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Serronen.
Poli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Poli lands a leg kick that knocks Serronen off balance momentarily.
Poli walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Serronen lands a jab to Poli's midsection.
Serronen throws the kick towards the body but Poli avoids it.
Serronen misses with a hook. Poli ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Poli slips under a jab from Serronen.
Serronen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Serronen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Poli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Poli checks a leg kick nicely.
Serronen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Poli finds it's way round the side to connect with Serronen's head.
Serronen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Serronen throws a low kick but Poli avoids it.
Serronen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Serronen moves out of range as Poli strikes.
Serronen misses with an uppercut.
Serronen connects with a right hand. Poli shakes it off.
Serronen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Poli defending well as Serronen loads up on a big left hand.
Poli throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poli. Serronen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Serronen throws out a counter right but Poli avoids it with no problem.
A nice leg kick lands there from Serronen.
Poli blocks a jab.
Poli throws an overhand right that lands on Serronen's shoulder, as Serronen tries to avoid the shot.
Serronen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Serronen moves out of range as Poli strikes.
Serronen misses with a leg kick.
Serronen takes a swing at Poli's ribcage but misses.
Poli lands a jab.
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!
Serronen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Poli misses the target.
Poli misses with a low kick.
Serronen needs to keep his hands up - Poli had a free shot at his head there.
Nice body punch from Poli.
Serronen lands a leg kick that knocks Poli off balance momentarily.
Serronen throws a low kick, looking for Poli's leg but Poli calmly moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Poli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Poli slips a jab from Serronen.
Poli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Serronen.
Serronen throws a series of punches but Poli moves out of range.
Serronen just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poli checks the leg kick nicely there.
Poli takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Serronen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Poli moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Poli misses the target.
Serronen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Serronen throws a solid leg kick but Poli takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Serronen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Aku Serronen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Serronen throws a big shot that misses.
Serronen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Poli checks a leg kick nicely.
Serronen wants to land a leg kick but Poli is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Serronen.
Serronen throws the left hand but Poli avoids the punch easily.
Serronen throws out a powerful jab.
Serronen slips under a jab.
Poli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice side step and Serronen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Serronen misses with a looping right.
Poli fires out a quick counter leg kick but Serronen just manages to avoid it.
Poli throws a body shot but no joy.
Serronen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Poli jabs at Serronen's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli lands a nice looking body shot.
Poli throws a good cross that connects.
Serronen connects with a leg kick.
Poli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Serronen.
Poli throws a low kick but Serronen moves out of range easily.
Serronen misses with a low kick.
Poli bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Serronen's head backwards.#T1#
Serronen misses with a low kick.
Serronen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A jab from Poli finds it's way through Serronen's defenses.
Poli throws a shot from downtown. Serronen moves away and avoids it.
Jab by Serronen.
Serronen throws a sloppy body shot
and Poli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Poli throws a body punch but Serronen moves out of range.
Poli slips under a jab from Serronen.
Serronen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Serronen throws a leg kick but Poli sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Serronen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Serronen throws a lazy uppercut
and Poli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Serronen is looking to chop away at Poli's legs.
Serronen throws a hook but Poli blocks it.
Poli chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Serronen can pounce on him.
Poli fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Serronen.
A big right from Poli misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Serronen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Serronen wants to land a leg kick but Poli is out of range. #T2#
Serronen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Serronen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Poli misses with a looping left.
Serronen misses with a right hand
and Serronen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Poli scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Poli moves out of range of the strikes.
Poli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Serronen moves away.
Serronen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Poli throws an overhand right that lands on Serronen's shoulder, as Serronen tries to avoid the shot.
Poli misses with an uppercut.
Serronen feints a counter leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Serronen misses the target.
Poli is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Serronen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Poli scores with a jab to the body.
Serronen throws a leg kick which misses Poli's front leg but catches the back leg as Poli tries to avoid it.
Poli lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That kick from Serronen tenderised Poli's leg. Poli is trying to keep his angry face on.
Poli scores with a nice strike.
Serronen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Poli is out of range and Serronen settles back down.
Serronen fails to land with a series of punches. #T3#
A swing and a miss from Serronen.
Nice defenses there by Poli.
Poli throws a looping overhand right but Serronen ducks down to avoid it.
Serronen with a jab.
Poli scores with a leg kick.
Poli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Serronen.
Jab, jab by Poli - just one landing.
Serronen misses with a low kick as Poli jumps back.
Serronen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poli.
Poli throws a jab but it's blocked by Serronen.
Poli lands with a good body shot.
Poli moves out of range of the strikes.
Good shot there by Serronen.
Serronen slips a jab from Poli.
Serronen throws a body shot but no joy.
Poli works the jab nicely.
Serronen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Poli.
Nice straight punches there by Poli. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Poli.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Serronen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Poli checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Poli.
Poli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Poli.
Serronen misses with a hook to the body
and Poli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Poli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Serronen throws out the jab.
Poli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Serronen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Poli is able to avoid easily.
Poli misses with a looping right.
Poli misses with a hook. Serronen ducked under it nicely.
Poli misses with an uppercut. Serronen saw that one coming.
Serronen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Serronen throws a sloppy head kick and Poli moves out of range easily.
Poli swings for the body but Serronen moves out of range.
Serronen swings widly with a right hand
and Poli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Poli moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poli throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Serronen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Poli checks it well.
A left lands for Poli.
Serronen misses with an uppercut. Poli saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roli Poli clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Serronen blocks a jab.
Poli rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Serronen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Poli throws a shot from downtown. Serronen moves away and avoids it.
Serronen misses with a double jab.
Poli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Serronen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Serronen misses the jab.
Poli feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Serronen scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Poli throws a looping overhand right but Serronen ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Serronen misses the target.
Serronen misses with a low kick.
Poli is looking to counter punch.
Serronen throws an overhand right that lands on Poli's shoulder, as Poli tries to avoid the shot.
Serronen misses with a right hand
and Poli counters with an outside leg kick.
Poli misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serronen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Poli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Poli throws a low kick but Serronen avoids it.
Serronen connects with a solid leg kick.
Serronen's corner calls for a 1-2. Serronen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Serronen throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Poli throws a jab but it's blocked by Serronen. #T1#
Serronen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Poli.
Poli doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Poli swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Serronen motions for Poli to come forward. Serronen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Serronen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Poli moves forwards but Serronen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Poli connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Poli tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Serronen is able to avoid easily.
Serronen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Serronen misses with a low kick.
Poli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Serronen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice cross by Serronen.
Poli lands a front kick.
Serronen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Serronen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Serronen throws out a loose jab but Poli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poli throwing a counter right hand but Serronen manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Serronen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Poli throws a low kick, looking for Serronen's leg but Serronen calmly moves out of range.
Aku Serronen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Serronen misses with a hook. Poli ducked under it nicely.
As Serronen backs away, Poli returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Serronen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Poli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Poli misses with a straight left.
Serronen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Poli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Poli slips a straight right by Serronen.
Poli appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A big right from Serronen misses.
Poli lands a nice leg kick that just misses Serronen's sensitive parts.
Poli chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Serronen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Poli counters with a straight right hand.
Serronen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Poli throws out the jab.
Poli throws a body punch but Serronen moves out of range.
Serronen works the jab nicely.
A jab lands there for Serronen.
Poli scores with a decent looking hook.
Poli drops his hands momentarily and Serronen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Poli stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Serronen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poli. Serronen does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Poli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Serronen.
Serronen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Poli.
Serronen lands a leg kick that knocks Poli off balance momentarily.
Serronen misses with a left hand
and Poli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Serronen throws a leg kick that misses.
Poli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Serronen connects with the punch.
Poli lands a nice looking body shot.
Serronen misses with an uppercut.
Serronen with a nice calf kick.
A big left from Poli misses.
Poli lands a head shot.
Serronen lands with a right hand.
A low kick lands for Poli.
Nice jab there from Poli.
Serronen throws a wild body kick that Poli sees coming a mile off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Serronen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Poli.
Poli lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Serronen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T4#
Serronen misses with an uppercut
enabling Poli to counter with a crisp jab.
Serronen loads up on a big right hand but Poli slips the punch.
Poli looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Poli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Poli lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Serronen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Serronen.
Poli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Serronen throws out a counter right but Poli avoids it with no problem.
Serronen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Poli.
Poli will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Serronen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Poli.
Poli connects with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poli looks to land a right hand but Serronen moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Poli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice uppercut there from Serronen.
Poli moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Serronen looks to throw the jab but Poli is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Roli Poli will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Poli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Serronen.
Serronen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Serronen throws a leg kick but Poli sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Serronen misses with a looping left.
A big right from Poli misses.
Poli jabs at Serronen's body.
Serronen throws a low kick but Poli avoids it.
Serronen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poli moves away.
A big left from Serronen misses.
Serronen throws out a loose jab but Poli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poli misses with a looping right.
Poli misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli misses with a looping left.
Serronen sizes up Poli with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Serronen.
Poli on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Serronen misses with a hook
and Poli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Serronen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Poli lunges at Serronen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Serronen's hand.
Serronen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Poli. That did some damage!
Serronen loads up on a big right hand but Poli slips the punch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Poli checks a leg kick.
Serronen scores with a sloppy right hand. Poli should have avoided that one.
Poli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Poli looks to score with a jab to the body but Serronen is just out of range.
Serronen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Poli misses with a kick to the body.
Poli misses with a low kick.
Poli misses with a straight left.
Serronen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Poli checks a leg kick.
Poli checks the leg kick.
Poli moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Poli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Serronen.
Serronen is looking to score with low kicks.
Poli stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Serronen.#T2#
Poli tries to land a leg kick but Serronen saw it coming and moves away.
Poli throws a leg kick but Serronen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Poli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Serronen.
Serronen connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poli tries to land a leg kick but Serronen saw it coming and moves away.
Serronen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poli manages to avoid it.
Poli throws a right and a left that both miss.
Poli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Poli takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Serronen cracks Poli with a right hand to the side of the head.
Poli's jab looks to have found its range, popping Serronen under the eye.
Serronen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Poli.
Serronen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Serronen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Serronen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poli manages to avoid it.
Poli thinks about countering with a body kick.
Serronen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Poli throws a low kick but Serronen moves out of range easily. #T3#
Serronen missing with a left hand there. Poli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Poli throws an overhand right that lands on Serronen's shoulder, as Serronen tries to avoid the shot.
Serronen catches Poli with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Serronen finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Serronen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Serronen misses with an uppercut. Poli saw that one coming.
Serronen throws the left hand but Poli avoids the punch easily.
Serronen moves forwards but Poli connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Poli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Serronen.
Serronen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Poli loads up on a big right hand but Serronen slips the punch.
Poli blocks a leg kick.
Poli staying out of range there.
Poli connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Poli fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Serronen is out of range.
Poli avoids the body shot from Serronen.
Poli dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Serronen. That did some damage!
Serronen throws a leg kick but Poli sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T4#
Serronen throws a leg kick
and Poli counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Serronen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Poli looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poli throws a jab when Serronen was well out of range.
Poli pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Serronen throws a push kick but Poli slaps the foot to one side.
Serronen dodges the punch combination from Poli.
Poli stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Serronen.
Poli looks to land a right hand but Serronen moved out of range.
Poli connects with a single shot there.
Serronen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Poli tries to move into range but Serronen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Poli thuds a left hand into Serronen's body.
Poli swinging wildly here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aku Serronen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Serronen 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 48:47
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 47:48
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 48:48

The fight is ruled a draw!
Roli Poli retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!

Event: GAMMA#887 Lombardo v Poli
Date: Mar 27, 2021

#R1#
Lombardo is looking to chop away at Poli's legs.
Poli throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lombardo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Poli looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL#
Lombardo forces Poli back against the cage and clinches.
Lombardo missing with knees to the body.
Poli working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT2#It looks like Santino Lombardo has been cut.
Poli lands with a right to the head.
Lombardo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lombardo is leaning against Poli and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Poli tries a body shot but Lombardo blocks it.
Lombardo pushes Poli back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lombardo misses with some punches. #BC2#
Poli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've been informed that Poli has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Poli throws a body kick that misses.
A big left from Poli misses.
Lombardo staying out of range there.
Poli throws out a loose jab but Lombardo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poli throws a hook to the side of Lombardo's head but Lombardo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lombardo quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poli misses with a hook
and Lombardo counters with a nice body kick.
Poli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lombardo moves away.#T1#
Lombardo staying out of range there.
Lombardo throws a head kick that Poli semi-blocks.
Jab from Lombardo.
Poli walks into a jab.
Poli throws a body shot but no joy.
Poli throws a big shot that misses.
Lombardo thinks about countering with a body kick.
The crowd cheers as Lombardo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Poli doesn't seem phased though.
Poli moves out of range of the leg kick from Lombardo.
Lombardo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Poli blocks a low kick nicely.
Poli connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lombardo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Poli avoids the body shot from Lombardo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lombardo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Poli.
Lombardo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Poli lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lombardo circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
Poli checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lombardo throws a looping overhand right but Poli ducks down to avoid it.
Lombardo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Poli.
Poli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Poli misses with a straight left.
Lombardo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Poli misses with a body kick.
Lombardo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Poli scores with a punch to the head.
Lombardo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Poli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Poli takes a swing at Lombardo's ribcage but misses.
Lombardo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Poli lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lombardo's sensitive parts.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lombardo checks a leg kick.
Lombardo throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Poli moves out of range of the body kick.
Poli throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Poli takes a swing at Lombardo's ribcage but misses.
Lombardo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice leg kick from Lombardo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lombardo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lombardo lands a jab.
Lombardo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lombardo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Poli just manages to avoid it.
Lombardo throws a wild body kick that Poli sees coming a mile off.
Poli cracks Lombardo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Poli lands with a nice body punch.
Poli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lombardo.
Poli lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Poli.
Lombardo throws a low kick but Poli avoids it.
Lombardo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Poli.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from Poli.
A big left from Lombardo misses. #T4#
Lombardo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Poli.
Lombardo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lombardo misses with a kick to the body.
Lombardo wants to land a leg kick but Poli is out of range.
Poli explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lombardo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poli was well out of range. Poor timing from Lombardo.
Poli misses with a body shot.
Lombardo throws a big shot that misses.
Poli is looking to slow Lombardo down with leg kicks.
Lombardo throws the kick towards the body but Poli avoids it.
Poli throws a sloppy head kick and Lombardo moves out of range easily.
Poli lands a right hook to the body.
Poli buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lombardo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Poli has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lombardo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lombardo checks a leg kick.
Poli feints and then cracks Lombardo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lombardo down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roli Poli dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Santino Lombardo's cut.
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#
Poli slips under a jab.
Lombardo misses with a low kick.
Poli throws a body shot but no joy.
Poli checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lombardo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Poli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lombardo.
Poli throws a shot from downtown. Lombardo moves away and avoids it.
Poli throws a low kick, looking for Lombardo's leg but Lombardo calmly moves out of range.
Lombardo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Poli.
Lombardo blocks the body kick.
Lombardo misses with a kick to the body
and Poli counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lombardo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Poli to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lombardo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Poli works Lombardo's body with a nice hook.
Lombardo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick lands for Poli.
Lombardo blocks a jab.#T1#
Poli throws a right hand that misses
and Lombardo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Poli takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good leg kick by Poli.
A low kick lands for Poli.
Lombardo connects with a single shot there.
Lombardo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lombardo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lombardo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lombardo misses with an uppercut
and Poli counters with a nice uppercut.
Poli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lombardo.
Poli punishes Lombardo's body with a nice straight punch.
Lombardo swings for the body but Poli moves out of range.
It seemed like Poli was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lombardo walks into a left 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!
Poli misses with a looping right.
Lombardo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lombardo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Poli lands with a nice body punch.
Lombardo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T2#
Lombardo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lombardo throws a looping overhand right but Poli ducks down to avoid it.
Lombardo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lombardo tries to move into range but Poli moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lombardo misses with a kick to the body.
Poli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Lombardo backs off Poli throws a huge counter combo but Lombardo manages to avoid it all.
Lombardo connects with the punch.
Lombardo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Roli Poli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Poli lands a nice shot to the body.
Lombardo wants to land a leg kick but Poli is out of range.
Lombardo is looking to chop away at Poli's legs.
Poli throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Roli Poli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poli misses with a hook.
Poli throws out a loose jab but Lombardo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lombardo jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Lombardo throws out a leg kick but Poli moves out of range and Lombardo only half commits.
Poli tries to move into range but Lombardo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3#
Poli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lombardo.
Poli scores with a spinning back kick!
Lombardo throws a jab but it's blocked by Poli.
Lombardo throws a leg kick but Poli sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL#
Lombardo moves into the clinch.
Poli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Poli lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Poli throws a head punch that misses.
Lombardo tries a body shot but Poli blocks it.
Poli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Poli as the two fighters clinch.
Poli can't find room to land a body shot as Lombardo controls the action.
Poli blocks a body shot from Lombardo.
Lombardo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Poli working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Poli.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Poli creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Poli prevents a body shot from Lombardo. #T4#
Poli misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lombardo scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Poli.
Lombardo blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Poli manages to break the clinch.
Lombardo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Poli.
Lombardo is looking to counter with a body kick.
A slow jab from Poli misses its intended target.
Poli throws a jab when Lombardo was well out of range.
Lombardo connects with a leg kick.
Poli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lombardo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Poli throws a push kick but Lombardo slaps the foot to one side.
Poli misses with a left hand
letting Lombardo counter with a right hand.
Lombardo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lombardo backing away here, and Poli unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Poli is looking to score with low kicks.
Poli moves out of range of the body kick from Lombardo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lombardo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roli Poli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Santino Lombardo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Lombardo moves out of range of the strikes.
Poli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good leg kick by Poli.
Lombardo misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Poli misses.
Lombardo throws out a loose jab but Poli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lombardo throws a leg kick but Poli sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lombardo lands a jab.
Poli throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lombardo throws a head kick but Poli moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli lands a two punch combo.
Poli takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Decent striking displayed by Poli there.
Lombardo lands a nice shot that snaps Poli's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lombardo throws a leg kick but Poli moved away.#T1#
Poli throws a lazy right hand but Lombardo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Poli lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Poli thumps Lombardo with a low kick.
Poli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Poli misses with a looping right.
Lombardo throws a low kick but Poli avoids it.
Lombardo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Poli moves out of range of the body kick from Lombardo.
Lombardo throws a head kick but Poli moves out of range.
Poli misses the shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Poli.
Lombardo motions for Poli to come forward. Lombardo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Poli misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lombardo misses with a kick to the body
enabling Poli to counter with a crisp jab.
Poli lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Poli throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
Poli lands a nice looking body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lombardo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Poli pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Poli tries to keep at a distance but Lombardo has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Lombardo.
Poli has a couple of punches blocked by Lombardo.
A shot in the inside from Poli.
Poli working aggressively here.
Lombardo has a couple of punches blocked by Poli.
Poli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Poli blocks a body shot from Lombardo.
Poli swings wildly with an uppercut but Lombardo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lombardo has a couple of punches blocked by Poli.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lombardo.
Lombardo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Poli.
Poli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lombardo tries a body shot but Poli blocks it.
Poli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Poli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lombardo.
Poli digs a right hand into Lombardo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lombardo's gas tank.
Poli lands a left hand.
Lombardo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A frustrated look appears on Poli's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Poli makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Poli throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Poli lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lombardo blocking some punches.
Poli misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Poli.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Poli.
Poli throws a head punch that misses.
Poli scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lombardo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Poli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lombardo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Poli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lombardo.
Lombardo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Poli's elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Poli's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Poli scores with a shot to the side of Lombardo's head.
Lombardo misses with a punch to the body.
Lombardo prevents a body shot from Poli.
Poli lands a nice uppercut.
Lombardo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Poli's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Poli misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Poli as the two fighters clinch.
Poli working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Poli.
Lombardo lands with a right to the head.
Lombardo misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Poli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roli Poli really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Santino Lombardo's cut.
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.#R4#
Poli attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The fighters circling - Lombardo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lombardo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Poli throws a shot from downtown. Lombardo moves away and avoids it.
Poli ducks right into an uppercut from Lombardo.
Poli misses with an uppercut. Lombardo saw that one coming.
Poli thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Lombardo misses its intended target.
Lombardo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poli manages to avoid it.
Poli turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Poli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lombardo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli misses with a hook.
Lombardo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lombardo ducks under a wild hook from Poli.
Poli keeps Lombardo at a distance using the push kick.
Poli connects with a nice looking jab. #T1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lombardo.
Lombardo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Poli.
Lombardo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lombardo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Poli manages to circle out of the way.
Lombardo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Poli is looking to chop away at Lombardo's legs.
Poli throws an off balance right hand
and Lombardo counters with a straight right hand.
Poli throws a body punch but Lombardo moves out of range.
Poli is looking to slow Lombardo down with leg kicks.
Poli looks for the body kick but Lombardo saw that one coming.
Lombardo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Poli.
Poli swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lombardo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Poli scores with a jab.
Poli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Lombardo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Lombardo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lombardo fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Lombardo fails to land.
Poli has a couple of punches blocked by Lombardo.
A short right from Lombardo on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Lombardo fails to land. #BC2#
Poli breaks the clinch.
Lombardo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lombardo digs a good hook to Poli's body.
Poli misses with a two punch combination.
Poli checks a low kick from Lombardo.
It seemed like Poli was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Poli misses the shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lombardo.
Poli lands with a hook. Lombardo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lombardo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Good work by Poli as he checks the leg kick.
Poli thuds a left hand into Lombardo's body.#T3#
Poli checks a low kick from Lombardo.
Poli slips under a jab from Lombardo.
Despite the aggression on Poli's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Poli, as that shot connected.
That kick from Poli tenderised Lombardo's leg. Lombardo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Poli slips a jab from Lombardo.
The fighters circling - Poli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lombardo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Poli misses with a left hand
letting Lombardo counter with a right hand.
Poli just misses with a punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Lombardo. #CL#
Lombardo pushes Poli up against the cage in a clinch.
Lombardo can't find room to land a body shot as Poli controls the action.
Poli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Poli tries a body shot but Lombardo blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Poli's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Roli Poli seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Poli working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Poli pushes Lombardo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lombardo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Poli manages to break the clinch.
Poli with a nice calf kick.
Poli misses with a right hand
and Lombardo counters with a stiff right hand.
Poli lands a slapping body shot.
Poli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lombardo.
Lombardo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lombardo checks a low kick from Poli.
Lombardo looks to throw the jab but Poli is out of range.
Lombardo walks into a straight right hand from Poli.
Poli scores with a nice strike.
Lombardo lands a jab to Poli's midsection.
Lombardo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Poli.
Poli swings widly with a right hand
and Lombardo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Santino Lombardo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Santino Lombardo's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Poli sizes up Lombardo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lombardo ducks under a wild hook from Poli.
Poli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lombardo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Poli takes a step back to recover.
Poli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lombardo.
Lombardo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Poli.
A nice leg kick lands there from Poli.
Lombardo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Poli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lombardo looks to land a body kick but Poli moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli misses with an uppercut. Lombardo saw that one coming.
Lombardo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lombardo. Poli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lombardo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Poli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Poli feints a counter leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Poli. #T1#
Lombardo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lombardo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Poli getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lombardo throws a lazy head kick
and Poli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lombardo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Poli slips a straight right by Lombardo.
Lombardo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Poli dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lombardo. That did some damage!
Poli connects with the punch.
Poli throws a hook but Lombardo blocks it.
Poli throws the left hand but Lombardo avoids the punch easily.
Poli moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lombardo looks to land a right hand but Poli moved out of range.
Lombardo wants to clinch but Poli slips to the side
and Lombardo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Poli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lombardo.#T2#
Poli chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lombardo can pounce on him.
Santino Lombardo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lombardo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Poli throws out the jab.
Poli throws out a leg kick but Lombardo moves out of range and Poli only half commits.
Poli works Lombardo's body with a nice hook.
Poli throws a hook but Lombardo blocks it.
Poli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lombardo manages to avoid it.
Lombardo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Roli Poli is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A big right from Poli misses.
Poli missing with a left hand there. Lombardo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lombardo jabs Poli right on the nose. Poli blinks but takes it well.
Poli closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Poli uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lombardo has time to react.
Lombardo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Poli on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lombardo. Lombardo obviously looking to wear him down. #T3#
Poli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Poli.
Lombardo scores with a nice right hand.
Poli scores with a body shot.
Poli scores with a hook to the body. Lombardo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lombardo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Poli throws an off balance right hand
letting Lombardo counter with a right hand.
Poli swings widly with a right hand
and Lombardo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Poli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Lombardo.#CUT#It looks like Roli Poli has been cut.
A solid body kick from Poli.
Lombardo throws out a loose jab but Poli uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poli ducks under a wild hook from Lombardo.
Poli tries a quick counter leg kick but Lombardo is wise to it.
Poli looks to land a left hand but Lombardo moved out of range nicely.
Lombardo moves out of range as Poli strikes.#T4#
Poli moves away from the strike by Lombardo.
Poli has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Poli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lombardo moves away.
The fighters circling - Lombardo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lombardo defending well as Poli loads up on a big left hand.
Poli throws a body shot but no joy.
Lombardo slips a straight right by Poli.
Lombardo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Poli throws out a loose jab but Lombardo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poli lunges at Lombardo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lombardo's hand.
Lombardo throws a leg kick
and Poli counters with a straight right hand.
Poli throws a body punch but Lombardo moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Lombardo misses its target.
Poli misses with a straight right.
Poli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lombardo.
Lombardo throws a right hand that misses
and Poli counters with a straight right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roli Poli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Poli 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 46:50
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 46:49
Judge William Gold scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roli Poli!
Roli Poli seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: PFC 251 Monkey vs Poli
Date: Mar 07, 2021

#R1#
Poli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monkey was well out of range. Poor timing from Poli.
Poli blocks the body kick.
Monkey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Monkey cracks Poli with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Poli slips a straight right by Monkey.
Monkey throws an overhand right that lands on Poli's shoulder, as Poli tries to avoid the shot.
Monkey lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Demon Monkey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poli stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Monkey.
Poli slips a straight right by Monkey.
Poli throws a hook but Monkey avoids it easily.
Monkey throws the left hand but Poli avoids the punch easily.
Poli slips under a jab.
Poli looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Monkey pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkey misses with an uppercut.
A combination from Monkey does no damage.
Poli throws a nice looking combination but Monkey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Poli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monkey was well out of range. Poor timing from Poli.
Poli looks to throw the jab but Monkey is out of range.
Monkey throws a head kick that misses
and Poli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab from Monkey.#T1#
Monkey walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Poli checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Monkey connects with a body shot that sends Poli's belly button to the back.
Monkey moves away from the strike by Poli.
A low kick lands for Poli.
Monkey misses with a looping left.
Monkey misses with an attempted mid kick.
Poli takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Poli connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Poli 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 Monkey has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Monkey and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Monkey throws a body shot but no joy.
Poli moves away from the strike by Monkey.
Monkey has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Monkey there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fighters circling - Monkey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Poli's coach down at Phoenix Fight Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Poli's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Poli paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Monkey misses with a low kick.
Monkey just misses with a punch to the body.
Poli lands a right hook to the body.
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!
Poli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Monkey.
Monkey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Poli steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Monkey. That one must have hurt.#T2#
Poli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Monkey throws a lazy uppercut
and Poli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Poli fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Monkey moves out of range of the strikes.
Poli misses with a wild body shot.
Monkey misses with a two punch combination.
Poli throws out a counter right but Monkey avoids it with no problem.
Monkey connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Poli slips under a jab.
Poli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monkey was well out of range. Poor timing from Poli.
Poli has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Poli there as he acknowledges the shot.
Monkey throws the left hand but Poli avoids the punch easily.
Poli throws a hook but Monkey blocks it.
Poli turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Poli throws an overhand right that lands on Monkey's shoulder, as Monkey tries to avoid the shot.
Monkey chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Monkey misses with a looping left.
Some bone on bone action there as Monkey checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A little feinted left hand from Monkey on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Monkey motions for Poli to come forward. Monkey throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Monkey avoids the body shot from Poli. #T3#
Poli misses the jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Monkey.
Poli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Monkey.
Monkey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Poli throws a front kick aimed at Monkey's knee but Monkey avoids it well.
Monkey fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Poli.
A big right from Monkey misses.
Monkey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Poli.
Monkey sizes up Poli with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Monkey just misses with a punch to the body.
Poli lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Monkey definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Poli takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Monkey finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Monkey scores with a body shot.
Monkey misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Poli counters with a straight 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!
Monkey scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Poli scores with a decent looking hook.
Poli lands a jab to the head. #T4#
Monkey misses with an attempted mid kick.
Monkey just misses with a punch to the body.
Poli scores with a jab to the body.
Monkey throws a hook but Poli blocks it.
Poli fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Monkey checks it well.
The fighters circling - Monkey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Monkey lands with an uppercut that bounces Poli off the cage and back into range.
Nice defenses there by Monkey.
Poli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Poli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Monkey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Monkey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Poli just misses with a punch to the body.
Monkey lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Monkey throws a leg kick but Poli checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poli slips under a jab from Monkey.
Monkey checks a low kick from Poli.
Monkey misses with an uppercut.
Poli cracks a nice hook into Monkey's ribs.
Poli slips a jab from Monkey.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Demon Monkey will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Monkey pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Monkey swings for the body but Poli moves out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Poli might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Monkey has got the better of the exchanges.
Poli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Poli throws a nice inside leg kick.
Monkey is looking to chop away at Poli's legs.
Poli lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Poli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Demon Monkey is winning the standup battle so far.
Poli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Poli.
A jab from Poli misses.
Poli misses with a kick to the body.
A quick step to the side and Monkey tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poli moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Monkey connects with an inside leg kick.
Monkey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Monkey throws a leg kick that is checked
and Poli counters with a stiff right hand.
Monkey throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Monkey.
Poli lands a nice leg kick that just misses Monkey's sensitive parts.
Monkey fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Poli.
Poli throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Poli buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Monkey's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Poli connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Monkey scrambles back to his feet.
Poli thumps Monkey with a low kick.
Monkey throws a hook but Poli avoids it easily.
Poli misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Monkey misses the target.
Poli takes one to the chin there.
Monkey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Poli throws out the jab.
Monkey throws a body kick that misses
and Poli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Monkey throws a big shot that misses.
Poli slips a straight right by Monkey.
A jab from Monkey misses.
Monkey blocks a low kick nicely.
Poli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Poli on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Monkey throws a jab when Poli was well out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Poli 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 Monkey has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Monkey and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A big left from Poli misses.
Monkey does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #T2#
Monkey avoids the body shot from Poli.
Monkey moves out of range of the strikes.
Monkey connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poli misses with a hook. Monkey ducked under it nicely.
Monkey pivots, looking for a leg kick but Poli is out of range and Monkey settles back down.
Monkey lands a nice shot that snaps Poli's head back.
A nice combination there by Monkey.
Poli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monkey.
Poli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Poli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monkey was well out of range. Poor timing from Poli.
Poli slips under a jab.
Poli scores with a jab to the jaw.
Monkey steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Poli. That one must have hurt.
Monkey takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Monkey is looking to land body kicks.
Monkey throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Poli lands a jab to Monkey's midsection.
Monkey connects with a right hand. Poli shakes it off.
Poli clobbers Monkey with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3#
Poli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Monkey checks the leg kick nicely there.
Monkey needs to keep his hands up - Poli had a free shot at his head there.
Poli steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Monkey. That one must have hurt.
Poli connects with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Poli.
Poli takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Monkey is looking to land body kicks.
Monkey misses with a body kick.
Monkey missing with a left hand there. Poli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Poli misses with a hook.
Poli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Poli throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Monkey on the side of the head.
Monkey bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Poli throws the left hand but Monkey avoids the punch easily.
Monkey misses with a left hand
and Poli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monkey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Poli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Monkey blocks a jab.#T4#
Poli lands with a good body shot.
Poli slips under a jab.
Poli throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Monkey misses with a hook
and Poli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Poli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monkey.
Monkey is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Poli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Monkey.
Poli misses with a straight right.
Jab by Poli.
Monkey misses with an uppercut
and Poli counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Poli swings for the body but Monkey moves out of range.
Monkey throws a half hearted mid kick.
Poli walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Monkey checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A slow jab from Monkey misses its intended target.
Poli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monkey.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poli gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Monkey.
Monkey throws an off balance right hand
and Poli counters with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roli Poli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Poli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monkey.
Monkey looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Monkey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Poli.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Monkey 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 Poli has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Poli and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Poli now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Poli throws a leg kick but Monkey sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Monkey lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Poli throws a big shot that misses.
Monkey fires out a quick counter leg kick but Poli just manages to avoid it.
Poli throws a hook but Monkey blocks it.
Poli catches Monkey with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Poli slips under a jab from Monkey.
Poli misses with a leg kick.
Poli closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Monkey looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Poli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monkey manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkey throws a push kick but Poli slaps the foot to one side.
Poli misses the shot to the body.
Poli punishes Monkey's body with a nice straight punch.
Monkey throws a lazy body kick
and Poli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Poli takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monkey jabs Poli right on the nose. Poli blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Monkey fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Poli.
Monkey misses with a left hand
and Poli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Monkey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Poli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Monkey throws a leg kick
and Poli counters with a stiff right hand.
Monkey misses with an uppercut
and Poli counters with a nice body shot.
Poli jabs at Monkey's body.
Monkey missing with a left hand there. Poli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Monkey cracks Poli with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Poli lands with a nice combination. Monkey backs away looking to recover.
Poli lands a glancing blow to the side of Monkey's head.
Monkey cracks Poli with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poli with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Monkey to score with a decent uppercut.
Monkey cracks Poli with an open hand slap.
Poli throws a hook but Monkey blocks it.
Monkey throws the kick towards the body but Poli avoids it.
Poli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monkey manages to avoid it.
Poli throws a wild body kick that Monkey sees coming a mile off.
Nice shot by Poli.#T2#
Monkey throws a hook but Poli avoids it easily.
Monkey throws a lazy uppercut
and Poli counters with a right hand to the body.
A jab from Poli misses.
Poli lands a slapping body shot.
Poli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch combination from Poli misses.
Monkey lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Monkey.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poli. Monkey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Poli looks for the body kick but Monkey saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Poli misses the target.
Monkey went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Poli throws a leg kick but Monkey checks it.
Poli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Monkey was well out of range. Poor timing from Poli.
Monkey lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Poli thuds his right hand into Monkey's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Monkey connects with a looping right hand.
Monkey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Monkey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Monkey misses with a right hand
and Poli counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
Poli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Monkey.
Poli slips under a jab.
Monkey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Poli throws out the jab.
Poli fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Monkey on the side of the head.
Poli jabs Monkey to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Poli throws the left hand but Monkey avoids the punch easily.
Monkey ducks under a wild hook from Poli.
It looked like Monkey wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Poli misses with a hook.
Monkey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Poli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Monkey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Poli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Monkey.
Poli connects with a solid leg kick.
Monkey gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Monkey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Poli.
A big left from Poli misses.
Monkey slips a jab from Poli.
And Monkey counters with a quick kick to the body but Poli blocks it.
Monkey moves out of range as Poli strikes.#T4#
Monkey swings for the body but Poli moves out of range.
Poli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monkey looks to land a left hand but Poli moved out of range nicely.
Nice body punch from Monkey.
Poli takes one on the button.
A slow jab from Poli misses its intended target.
Monkey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Poli counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Monkey misses with a two punch combination.
A little jabbing left from Poli on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A slow jab from Poli misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Monkey misses the target.
A big left from Poli misses.
Monkey throws a front kick aimed at Poli's knee but Poli avoids it well.
Poli misses with a hook. Monkey ducked under it nicely.
Monkey goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poli lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Poli connects with a body shot.
Monkey throws a sloppy head kick and Poli moves out of range easily.
Poli moves out of range of the body kick from Monkey.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roli Poli really 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.#R4#
Monkey lands with an uppercut that bounces Poli off the cage and back into range.
Monkey just misses with a punch to the body.
Poli misses the shot to the body.
Poli misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Monkey misses its intended target.
Poli looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Monkey paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A big left from Monkey misses.
Poli swings for the body but Monkey moves out of range.
Poli misses with a body shot
enabling Monkey to counter with a crisp jab.
Poli ducks under a wild hook from Monkey.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Poli crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Monkey - the referee stops the clock and Poli gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Monkey. Poli manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Poli throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli defending well as Monkey loads up on a big left hand.
Monkey gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Poli counters with a stiff right hand.
Poli misses with an attempted mid kick.
Poli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Poli slips a straight right by Monkey.
Poli throws a right and a left that Monkey avoids nicely.
It looked like Monkey was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Poli.#T1#
Monkey misses with a low kick.
Poli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monkey manages to avoid it.
Monkey misses with a low kick.
A low kick lands for Monkey.
Poli's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Monkey misses the jab.
Poli delivers a nice body kick.
Poli throws a jab when Monkey was well out of range.
Poli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Monkey misses the target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Poli 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 Monkey has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Monkey and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Poli slips a straight right by Monkey.
Poli lands a nice hook to Monkey's body. Monkey takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Poli looks to land a combination but Monkey avoids it well.
Monkey scores with a nice head shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Poli.
Monkey misses with a looping left.
Poli lands a nice leg kick that just misses Monkey's sensitive parts. #T2#
Poli loads up on a big right hand but Monkey slips the punch.
Poli throws a leg kick that misses.
Monkey missing with a left hand there. Poli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Monkey dodges the punch combination from Poli.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poli throws a half hearted mid kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Poli.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Monkey, as that shot connected.
Monkey moves into range and connects with a jab.
Monkey throws a hook to the side of Poli's head but Poli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Monkey throws a hook but Poli blocks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Poli misses.
Monkey throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Poli stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Monkey throws the left hand but Poli avoids the punch easily.
Poli throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Monkey scores with a hook.
Poli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Monkey.
Monkey scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Poli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Monkey tried to counter with a leg kick but Poli avoided it.
Monkey delivers a nice body kick.
Monkey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Poli was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Poli takes a jab right on the kisser.
Poli works Monkey's body with a nice hook.
Poli throws a nice inside leg kick.
Poli fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Monkey on the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Poli - just one landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Poli.
Poli looks to score with a jab to the body but Monkey is just out of range.
Monkey throws a head kick but Poli moves out of range.
Poli is looking to chop away at Monkey's legs.
Poli feints and then cracks Monkey's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Monkey down.
Monkey moves away from the strike by Poli.
Poli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monkey moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some bone on bone action there as Poli checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Poli is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Monkey with a body shot.#T4#
Poli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Monkey wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Monkey connects with a body shot that sends Poli's belly button to the back.
Monkey throws a body kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Monkey.
Monkey throws a leg kick but Poli sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Monkey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Poli looks to land a combination. Monkey sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Monkey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Poli finds it's way round the side to connect with Monkey's head.
Poli throws a shot from downtown. Monkey moves away and avoids it.
Poli moves out of range as Monkey strikes.
Monkey throws a body shot but no joy.
Monkey is looking to land body kicks.
Monkey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Poli buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Poli misses with a body shot.
Monkey throws a solid leg kick but Poli takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Monkey.
Monkey moves away from the strike by Poli.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Roli Poli will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R5#
Poli connects with a solid leg kick.
Monkey throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Monkey misses with a body shot.
Poli misses with a low kick.
Poli misses with a kick to the body.
That kick from Monkey tenderised Poli's leg. Poli is trying to keep his angry face on.
Monkey misses with an attempted mid kick.
Monkey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Monkey.
A bone on bone clash there as Monkey blocks the leg kick.
Poli shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Poli looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Monkey 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 Poli has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Poli and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A nice leg kick lands there from Poli.
Monkey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Poli on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Poli, as that shot connected. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Monkey misses the target.
Poli is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Monkey with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Poli.
Poli throws a big shot that misses.
Poli thumps Monkey with a low kick.
Poli looks to land a left hand but Monkey moved out of range nicely.
Monkey sizes up Poli with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Monkey throws a shot from downtown. Poli moves away and avoids it.
Poli connects with a leg kick.
Monkey blocks a jab.
Poli doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Poli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monkey moves away.
Monkey blocks a low kick nicely.
Monkey throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Poli counters with a nice uppercut.
Poli defending well as Monkey loads up on a big left hand.
Monkey avoids the body shot from Poli.
Monkey swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Monkey changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Monkey jabs at Poli's body.
Demon Monkey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Monkey throws a hook but Poli blocks it.
Poli throws a shot to the body.
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!
Monkey misses with a body kick.
Monkey throws the left hand but Poli avoids the punch easily.
Poli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Monkey scores with a body shot.
Poli throws a right and a left that both miss.
Poli sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Monkey throws a body shot but no joy.
Roli Poli is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Monkey throws a right hand that Poli ducks under and follows up with a left that Poli also avoids with ease.
Poli with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Monkey pivots, looking for a leg kick but Poli is out of range and Monkey settles back down.
Monkey moves out of range of the body kick from Poli.
Poli defending well as Monkey loads up on a big left hand.
Poli appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Monkey scores with a punch to the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Poli.
Poli looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
Poli sizes up Monkey with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Monkey throws a solid leg kick but Poli takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Monkey.
Poli throws out a counter right but Monkey avoids it with no problem.
Poli throws a lazy right hand but Monkey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Poli lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Monkey swings widly with a right hand
and Poli counters with a nice uppercut.
Poli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monkey.
Poli has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Poli there as he acknowledges the shot.
Monkey looks to score with a jab to the body but Poli is just out of range.
Poli throws a quick inside leg kick.
Poli shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Monkey.
Poli misses with an uppercut. Monkey saw that one coming.
Poli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Poli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Poli throws an off balance right hand
and Monkey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Poli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monkey.
Monkey throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T4#
Monkey throws out a loose jab but Poli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poli misses with a two punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poli. Monkey does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick from Poli misses.
Poli fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Poli tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Monkey is able to avoid easily.
Monkey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Poli.
Poli pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Monkey throws a head kick that misses
and Poli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the body from Monkey misses
and Poli counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Monkey misses.
Poli throws an overhand right that lands on Monkey's shoulder, as Monkey tries to avoid the shot.
Monkey looks to land a right hand but Poli moved out of range.
Poli lands a nice hook to Monkey's body. Monkey takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Monkey misses with a looping left.
Poli gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Monkey.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roli Poli.
Well Poli 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 46:49
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 46:49
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roli Poli! Roli Poli retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Roli Poli 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: PFC 246 Poli vs Graves
Date: Feb 14, 2021

#R1#
Poli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Graves manages to avoid it.
Poli throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Graves defending well as Poli loads up on a big left hand.
Poli with a jab.
Graves moves in looking to clinch but Poli pushes him off.
Poli lands with a good body shot.
Graves looks to throw the jab but Poli is out of range.
Graves throws an overhand right that lands on Poli's shoulder, as Poli tries to avoid the shot.
Graves moves away from the strike by Poli.
Poli throws a hook but Graves blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Poli. Beautiful body shot.
Poli misses with a hook.
Poli throws the left hand but Graves avoids the punch easily.
Graves throwing a counter right hand but Poli manages to avoid it.
Poli lands a nice hook to Graves's body. Graves takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Poli wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Poli looks to score with a jab to the body but Graves is just out of range.
Poli throws a shot to the body.
Poli misses the shot to the body.
Graves defending well as Poli loads up on a big left hand.
Poli throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Poli misses with a series of wild punches.
Poli throws an off balance right hand
and Graves counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Roli Poli has been cut.
Poli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Graves.
Graves throws a big counter combination but Poli scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Graves connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Poli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Graves stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Poli.
Graves misses the shot to the body.
Graves misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Graves checks a leg kick nicely.
Graves definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Graves looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Roli Poli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graves moves out of range of the strikes.
Graves is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A big left from Graves misses.
Poli throws out a counter right but Graves avoids it with no problem.
A slow jab from Poli misses its intended target.
Poli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice shot lands for Poli.
Poli dips to his left and cracks Graves with an uppercut!
Poli misses with a right hand
and Graves counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Poli scores with a body shot.
Poli lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A jab from Poli misses.
Graves is looking to clinch.
Poli throws out a counter right but Graves avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Poli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Graves moves away.
Graves throwing a counter right hand but Poli manages to avoid it.
Poli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Graves lands a glancing blow to the side of Poli's head.
Poli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Graves avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Graves swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Poli misses with a hook
and Graves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Graves thows a left - swing and a miss!
Poli throws a body shot but no joy.
Poli misses with a looping left.
Poli misses with a right hand
and Graves counters with a nice uppercut.
Poli defending well as Graves loads up on a big left hand.
Poli lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Poli lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graves connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T4#
Poli throws a hook to the side of Graves's head but Graves sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Graves takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Poli misses with a lunging right hand
and Graves counters with a nice uppercut.
Poli lands a glancing blow to the side of Graves's head.
Poli circles away from the clinch attempt.
Poli connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Poli misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Graves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Poli lands with a shot to the body.
Poli swings for the body but Graves moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Graves misses the target.
Good standup being displayed there by Poli as he connects with a hook.
Graves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Poli misses with a right hand
and Graves counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roli Poli dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roli Poli's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Graves keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Poli.
Graves uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Poli.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Graves might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A jab lands there for Poli.
Poli stalks Graves and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Graves's face. Graves staggers backwards, shaken.
Graves takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Poli scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Poli lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CL#
Poli tries to keep at a distance but Graves has taken the fight into the clinch.
Graves tries to land knees in the clinch but Poli avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Graves.
Graves lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Graves working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Graves scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poli scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Graves works on Poli's body with a couple of short punches.
Poli is breathing heavily.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Graves fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
A right hand to the body from Graves.
Poli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Graves.
Graves misses with a body punch.
Poli blocks an uppercut.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Graves throws a head punch that misses.
Graves scores with a hook to the body.
Graves lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Graves misses with a body punch.
Graves blocking some punches.
Poli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Poli swings wildly with an uppercut but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Graves.
Graves unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Graves is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Poli is defending well for now.
Poli has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Graves seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Poli can turn it around.
Poli throws a head punch that misses.
Graves is trying to stall.
Graves misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Poli. #T2#
Graves misses with some punches.
A short left from Poli.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Poli's elbow.
Graves lands with a light punch inside.
Poli scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Graves scores a nice knee to the body.
Poli throws a punch but it's blocked by Graves.
Poli takes a shot to the head.
Poli misses with some punches.
Poli letting Graves take a breather here.
Poli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nick Graves has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Graves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Graves scores with a shot to the side of Poli's head.
Poli blocks a body shot from Graves.
Poli lands a left hand that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
Graves blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Graves.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Graves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Poli's elbow.
Graves looking to throw knees to the head but Poli is blocking nicely.
Graves misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Poli has a couple of punches blocked by Graves.
Poli wants to break the clinch but can't.
Graves misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Poli.
Poli scores with a hook to the body.
Graves tries a knee to the head but Poli blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Poli fails to land.
Poli misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Graves.
A frustrated look appears on Poli's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Poli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Graves - that landed with a thud.
Poli blocks an uppercut.
Poli is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Poli scores with a shoulder strike.
Graves is struggling to control the position.
Graves lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Poli backwards.
Graves throws a punch but it's blocked by Poli.
Poli is trying to break the clinch but Graves has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Poli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Graves fails in his attempt to clinch.
Graves on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Poli misses with a right hand
and Graves counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Poli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Graves moves away.
Poli scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Poli.
Poli misses with a left hand
and Graves counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Graves takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Poli throws out a powerful jab.
Graves takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Poli ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Poli lands with an uppercut that bounces Graves off the cage and back into range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poli wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Roli Poli will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Roli Poli's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Poli throws a hook to the side of Graves's head but Graves sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Poli misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Graves misses the target.
Poli misses with a shot to the body
and Graves cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Graves keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Poli.
It looked like Graves wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Graves with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Poli to score with a decent uppercut.
Poli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Graves misses with a straight left.
Poli misses with an uppercut. Graves saw that one coming.
Graves takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves throws a shot from downtown. Poli moves away and avoids it.
Poli avoids the body shot from Graves. #CL#
Graves moves into range and clinches up with Poli.
Poli is trying to push Graves away but Graves has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by Poli. #T1#
Poli has had enough of the clinch but Graves keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Poli breaks the clinch.
Roli Poli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good leg kick by Poli.
Poli works the jab nicely.
Poli swings widly with a right hand
and Graves counters with a stiff right hand.
Graves gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A shot to the liver by Poli. Beautiful body shot.
Poli swings widly with a right hand
and Graves counters with a stiff right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Poli.
Poli misses the jab.
Poli misses with a leg kick.
Poli misses with a few strikes there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Poli. #T2#
Graves takes a swing at Poli's ribcage but misses.
Poli takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Poli makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Graves doesn't manage to clinch there - Poli circles away.
Graves misses with a body shot.
Poli throws a quick inside leg kick.
Poli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Poli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Graves throwing a counter right hand but Poli manages to avoid it.
Graves looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Graves needs to keep his hands up - Poli had a free shot at his head there.
Graves gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Graves has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Poli finds it's way round the side to connect with Graves's head. #T3#
Poli scores with a crisp jab that stopped Graves in his tracks.
Graves misses with a straight left.
Graves on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Poli. Poli obviously looking to wear him down.
Graves tries to clinch there but Poli circles away.
Poli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Graves.
Poli is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Graves with a body shot.
Graves throws a leg kick that is checked
and Poli counters with a nice low kick that buckles Graves's knee momentarily.
Poli's jab looks to have found its range, popping Graves under the eye.
Poli fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Graves has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Poli scores with a nice head shot.
Graves steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Poli.
Poli throws a big shot that misses.
Graves swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Poli connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Graves momentarily.
Graves fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Poli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Poli's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Poli duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poli scores with a crisp jab that stopped Graves in his tracks.
The fighters circle momentarily. Poli darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Graves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Poli paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice side step and Poli releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Graves is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Graves ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Graves closes the distance and clinches.
Graves presses Poli against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A shot in the inside from Graves.
A right handed body shot lands from Graves.
Graves tries a body shot but Poli blocks it.
Graves lands with a right to the head.
Graves is leaning against Poli and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Graves unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Graves with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Graves.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roli Poli really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roli Poli's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
Graves fails with an attempt to clinch.
Poli looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Poli lands a body shot.
Graves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Poli paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Poli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Graves counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Graves throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Poli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Poli fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Graves staying out of range there.
Poli just misses with a punch to the body.
Poli throws a hook but Graves avoids it easily.
Graves seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Poli.
Graves throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Poli stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Graves on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Poli. Poli obviously looking to wear him down.
Graves slips under a jab.
Graves was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Graves throws a nice looking combination but Poli bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Graves attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Poli moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Poli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Graves.
Poli throws a combination. Graves tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Graves tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Poli misses with a looping left.
Graves misses with a body kick.
Poli misses with a wild body shot.
Graves staying out of range there.
Poli attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Poli walks into a jab.#T2#
Graves blocks a jab.
It looked like Graves was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Poli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Graves defending well as Poli loads up on a big left hand.
Poli lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Poli bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Graves's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poli misses the jab.
Poli connects with a crisp jab.
Graves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poli manages to avoid it.
Poli throws a head kick that Graves semi-blocks.
Graves throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Poli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Graves walks into a jab.
Graves wants to clinch.#T3#
Graves looks to throw the jab but Poli is out of range.
Poli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Graves moves away.
Poli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Graves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poli.
Graves's jab looks to have found its range, popping Poli under the eye.
Poli tries to bum rush Graves with a series of wild strikes but Graves uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Graves throws a big shot that misses.
Poli throws a predictable looking body shot
and Graves counters with a series of strikes. Poli will be more careful next time no doubt.
Poli fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Graves on the side of the head.
Poli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Graves.
Poli misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T4#
Poli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Graves feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Graves throws a lazy right hand but Poli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Graves slips a jab and a cross from Poli.
Graves is looking to clinch but Poli is avoiding it. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A hook to the body from Graves.
A short right from Poli.
Poli is trying to break the clinch but Graves has him pressed against the cage.
Graves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Poli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Graves misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Poli scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Poli. #BC2#
Poli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Poli falls off balance throwing a combination
and Graves cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roli Poli dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Roli Poli's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
A swing and a miss from Poli.
Poli uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Graves has time to react.
Poli misses with a looping right.
Graves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poli.
Poli throws out a counter right but Graves avoids it with no problem.
Poli misses with a hook.
Poli scores with a jab to the jaw.
Poli delivers a nice body kick.
The fighters circling - Poli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Graves pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli throws a right hand that misses
and Graves cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Poli buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Graves tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Poli to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Graves tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Poli paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Graves ducks under a wild hook from Poli.
Poli lands a nice looking body shot.
Poli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Poli misses the body punch
and Graves counters with a right hand to the body.
Poli throws a big shot that misses.
Poli misses with an uppercut. Graves saw that one coming.
Poli looks to land a left hand but Graves moved out of range nicely.
Graves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Poli lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Poli connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Graves uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Poli.
Poli lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Poli swings for the body but Graves moves out of range.
Graves has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Poli.
Poli swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Graves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Graves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Poli.
Roli Poli is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Poli takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
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!
Poli throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Graves stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Poli throws a nice head kick!
Poli throws a right and a left that Graves avoids nicely.
Graves uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Poli.#T3#
Graves avoids the body shot from Poli.
Poli throws a shot to the body.
Poli fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Poli moves out of range of the strikes.
Graves throws an overhand right that lands on Poli's shoulder, as Poli tries to avoid the shot.
Poli throws out a counter right but Graves avoids it with no problem.
Poli bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Graves jabs Poli to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Graves closes the distance looking to clinch
and Poli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice straight punches there by Graves. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Graves.
Poli throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nick Graves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Graves bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Poli connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Poli throws a looping overhand right but Graves ducks down to avoid it.
Poli scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poli blocks a jab.
Graves thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice inside leg kick there by Poli. That's going to slow Graves down.
A big right from Poli misses.
Poli scores with a jab to the head.
Graves bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Poli's head backwards.
Nice uppercut lands for Poli. That snapped Graves's head back.
Poli keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roli Poli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Poli 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 46:50
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roli Poli! Roli Poli retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Roli Poli thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SYN 776 Piano vs Barbarian
Date: Jan 24, 2021

#R1#
A jab from Poli misses.
Gravas misses with a wild body shot.
Poli swings for the body but Gravas moves out of range.
Gravas throwing a counter right hand but Poli manages to avoid it.
Gravas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Poli. That's going to slow Gravas down.
Some bone on bone action there as Gravas checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Poli misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gravas counters with a thumping low kick.
Poli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Poli has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Gravas feints and then cracks Poli's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Poli down.
A left lands for Poli.
A low kick lands for Poli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli misses with a right hand
and Gravas counters with an inside leg kick.
Gravas slips a straight right by Poli.
Gravas avoids the body shot from Poli.
Poli connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gravas avoids the head kick by Poli. #T1#
Poli looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gravas sizes up Poli with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Poli loads up on a big right hand but Gravas slips the punch.
Gravas quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Gravas throws the kick towards the body but Poli avoids it.
Gravas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Poli.
Poli misses with a jab, cross combination.
Poli misses with a body shot.
Poli scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gravas in his tracks.
Good leg kick by Gravas .
A jab from Poli finds it's way through Gravas 's defenses.
Gravas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Poli misses the shot to the body.
Poli throws an overhand right that lands on Gravas 's shoulder, as Gravas tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Gravas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Gravas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Poli moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poli connects with a body shot that sends Gravas 's belly button to the back.
Poli throws a right hand that misses
and Gravas counters with an inside leg kick.
Gravas throws a front kick aimed at Poli's knee but Poli avoids it well.
Gravas misses with an uppercut. Poli saw that one coming.
Poli swings for the body but Gravas moves out of range.
A combination from Poli does no damage.
Gravas staying out of range there.
Poli throws a leg kick but Gravas moved away.
Gravas misses with a kick to the body.
Poli throws out a counter right but Gravas avoids it with no problem.
Poli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poli scores with a one two! Gravas had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T3#
Poli misses the body punch
and Gravas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Poli misses with a right hand
and Gravas counters with an outside leg kick.
Poli throws a jab when Gravas was well out of range.
Poli throws a series of strikes that have Gravas backpedaling.
Poli lands a jab to Gravas 's midsection.
Good standup being displayed there by Poli as he connects with a hook.
Poli misses with a straight right.
Poli looks to land a right hand but Gravas moved out of range.
A quick step to the side and Gravas tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poli throws a shot from downtown. Gravas moves away and avoids it.
Poli misses with a looping left.
Gravas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Poli throws a nice inside leg kick.
Poli checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poli throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T4#
Poli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gravas was well out of range. Poor timing from Poli.
Gravas appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Poli misses the target.
Gravas is looking to counter punch.
Poli scores with a hook to the body. Gravas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Poli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gravas counters with a right hand to the body.
Poli throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gravas throws a leg kick that is checked
and Poli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Poli, as that shot connected.
Gravas blocks a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Gravas .
Poli slips under a jab from Gravas .
A swing and a miss from Poli.
Poli thuds a left hand into Gravas 's body.
Gravas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Poli.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roli Poli dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Poli works Gravas 's body with a nice hook.
Poli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gravas moves away.
Poli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gravas manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Poli misses
and Gravas counters with a nice low kick that buckles Poli's knee momentarily.
Poli scores with a jab to the body.
Roli Poli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Poli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gravas scores with a nice strike.
Gravas throws an overhand right that lands on Poli's shoulder, as Poli tries to avoid the shot.
Gravas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Poli misses with an uppercut
and Poli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli looks to score with a jab to the body but Gravas is just out of range.
Gravas feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Gravas avoids the body shot from Poli.
Poli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Poli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gravas counters with a thumping low kick.
Poli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Gravas lands a jab to the nose.
Poli fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Poli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gravas slips under a jab.
Poli misses with a low kick.
Gravas appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Poli's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Poli throws a jab but it's blocked by Gravas .
Gravas throwing a counter right hand but Poli manages to avoid it.
Gravas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Poli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gravas .
Poli lunges at Gravas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gravas 's hand.
Gravas gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Poli.
Poli is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Poli throws a hook but Gravas avoids it easily.
Poli lands a jab to the head. #T2#
Poli scores with a jab to the jaw.
Poli lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poli fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gravas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Poli.
Roli Poli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gravas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Poli.
Gravas half committed to a counter leg kick.
A jab from Gravas misses.
Gravas throws a leg kick but Poli sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gravas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gravas defending well as Poli loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poli. Gravas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gravas looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Poli blocks the body kick.
Gravas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Poli throws out the jab.
Gravas throws an overhand right that lands on Poli's shoulder, as Poli tries to avoid the shot.
Poli misses with a looping left.#T3#
Poli connects with a body shot that sends Gravas 's belly button to the back.
Poli throws a body shot but no joy.
Poli takes a swing at Gravas 's ribcage but misses.
Gravas appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gravas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Poli throws a lazy uppercut
and Gravas counters with a low kick, right behind Poli 's knee.
Poli fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gravas on the side of the head.
Poli misses the shot to the body.
Poli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Poli throws a jab but it's blocked by Gravas .
Poli throws a big shot that misses.
Gravas throws a front kick aimed at Poli's knee but Poli avoids it well.
Poli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gravas counters with a leg kick.
Gravas misses with a hook.#T4#
Poli ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Poli looks to throw the jab but Gravas is out of range.
Poli thuds a left hand into Gravas 's body.
Gravas slips under a jab from Poli.
An attempted straight right counter from Gravas misses the target.
Gravas misses with a low kick as Poli jumps back.
Poli throws a right hand that Gravas ducks under and follows up with a left that Gravas also avoids with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Gravas .
Poli looks to score with a jab to the body but Gravas is just out of range.
Gravas moves out of range of the strikes.
Gravas feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Poli lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Poli scores with a nice strike.
Poli connects with a body shot.
Gravas staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roli Poli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Poli throws an overhand right that lands on Gravas 's shoulder, as Gravas tries to avoid the shot.
Poli catches Gravas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Donk. Gravas catches Poli right on the button with a cross.
Gravas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gravas there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gravas throws a hook but Poli avoids it easily.
Gravas throws an overhand right that lands on Poli's shoulder, as Poli tries to avoid the shot.
Gravas slips under a jab.
Poli stuns Gravas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gravas slips a jab from Poli.
And Gravas counters with a quick kick to the body but Poli blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gravas counters with a low kick, right behind Poli 's knee.
Poli checks a leg kick nicely.
Poli looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Poli looks to land a right hand but Gravas moved out of range.
Poli throws out a loose jab but Gravas uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gravas .
Gravas misses with a leg kick
and Poli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gravas defending well as Poli loads up on a big left hand.
Poli misses with a hook. Gravas ducked under it nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gravas .
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Gravas might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Poli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gravas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gravas blocks a jab.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gravas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gravas throws a hook to the side of Poli's head but Poli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Poli misses with a leg kick
and Gravas makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Poli throws a right hand that misses
and Gravas counters with a thumping low kick.
Gravas misses with a low kick. #T2#
Poli loads up on a big right hand but Gravas slips the punch.
Poli missing with a left hand there. Gravas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gravas fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Poli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gravas looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Poli scores with 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!
Poli keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Poli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gravas was well out of range. Poor timing from Poli.
Gravas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Poli misses with an uppercut
and Gravas counters with a straight right hand.
Poli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gravas .
Poli misses the jab.
Gravas looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Poli with a jab.
Gravas throws a leg kick
and Poli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Poli fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little feinted left hand from Gravas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Poli throws an overhand right that lands on Gravas 's shoulder, as Gravas tries to avoid the shot.
Poli swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gravas counters with a thumping low kick.
Poli misses with a lunging right hand
and Gravas counters with a nice low kick that buckles Poli's knee momentarily.
Poli will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poli. Gravas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Poli throws an off balance right hand
and Gravas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Poli throws a body shot but no joy.
Poli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gravas .
Poli throws a series of punches but Gravas avoids them all with ease.
Poli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Poli ducks under a wild hook from Gravas .#T4#
Poli defending well as Gravas loads up on a big left hand.
Gravas misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Poli was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good work by Poli as he checks the leg kick.
Poli slips under a jab from Gravas .
Gravas avoids the head kick by Poli.
Poli throws a lazy uppercut
and Gravas counters with a nice low kick that buckles Poli's knee momentarily.
Poli missing with a left hand there. Gravas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Poli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Poli tests Gravas 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gravas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Poli misses with a left hand
and Gravas makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Poli throws a right hand that misses
and Gravas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gravas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Roli Poli just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Poli throws the left hand but Gravas avoids the punch easily.
Gravas swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Latka Gravas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gravas tries to land a leg kick but Poli saw it coming and moves away.
Gravas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Poli let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gravas just misses with a punch to the body.
Poli throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Poli slips under a jab.
Poli misses with a right hand
and Gravas counters with a stiff right hand.
Gravas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Poli throws a lazy uppercut
and Gravas counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli throws a body punch but Gravas moves out of range.
Gravas scores with a sloppy right hand. Poli should have avoided that one.
Poli throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gravas counters with a thumping low kick.
Gravas throws a wild body kick that Poli sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Poli misses with a hook
and Gravas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Poli lands a glancing blow to the side of Gravas 's head.
Gravas throws a front kick aimed at Poli's knee but Poli avoids it well.
Gravas defending well as Poli loads up on a big left hand.
Gravas staying out of range there.
Gravas moves out of range of the strikes.
Poli fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gravas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gravas ducks under a wild hook from Poli.
Poli works Gravas 's body with a nice hook.
Poli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gravas counters with a nice leg kick.
Gravas slips a straight right by Poli.
Gravas half committed to a counter leg kick.
The fighters circling - Poli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gravas with the inside leg kick. #T2#
Poli walks into a straight right hand from Gravas .
Poli loads up on a big right hand but Gravas slips the punch.
Gravas appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Poli stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
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!
Poli connects with a solid leg kick.
Gravas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Poli throws out the jab.
A low kick lands for Gravas .
Poli swings for the body but Gravas moves out of range.
Gravas feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Poli throws an overhand right that lands on Gravas 's shoulder, as Gravas tries to avoid the shot.
Gravas slips under a jab.
Poli scores with a hook to the body. Gravas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Poli misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Poli misses the target. #T3#
Gravas motions for Poli to come forward. Gravas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Poli throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gravas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gravas backing away here, and Poli unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Poli misses with a series of wild punches.
Poli misses with a hook.
Poli misses with a hook. Gravas ducked under it nicely.
Gravas ducks right into an uppercut from Poli.
Gravas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Poli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gravas is looking to counter punch.
Poli avoids a kick to the body.
Poli looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big right from Poli misses. #T4#
Gravas throws a leg kick but Poli sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gravas throws a wild body kick that Poli sees coming a mile off.
Poli throws a jab but it's blocked by Gravas .
A leg kick checked by Poli.
Poli throws the left hand but Gravas avoids the punch easily.
Poli swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gravas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Poli scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poli misses with an uppercut.
Poli with a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gravas 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 Poli has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Poli and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Poli connects with a body shot that sends Gravas 's belly button to the back.
Jab, jab by Gravas - just one landing.
Poli checks a low kick from Gravas .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Latka Gravas will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Gravas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Poli cracks Gravas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gravas missing with a left hand there. Poli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gravas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Poli scores with a jab to the head.
Poli lands with a nice body punch.
Gravas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Poli.
Poli misses with a wild body shot.
Poli smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gravas .
Poli takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#It looks like Roli Poli has been cut.
A thudding body kick lands there by Poli!
Gravas swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Poli throws a body punch but Gravas moves out of range.
Poli smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A low kick from Gravas misses
and Poli counters with a nice body shot.
Poli on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Poli misses the shot to the body.
Gravas looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Poli moves out of range as Gravas strikes.
Gravas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gravas takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gravas misses with a low kick.
Gravas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gravas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Poli.
It looked like Gravas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Poli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Gravas lands a nice leg kick that just misses Poli's sensitive parts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poli connects with a body shot that sends Gravas 's belly button to the back.
Gravas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Poli throws out the jab.
Gravas was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gravas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A cross from Poli lands.
Gravas misses with a straight right.
Poli is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gravas with a body shot.
Roli Poli is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Poli has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gravas .
Gravas ducks under a wild hook from Poli.
Poli lands a leg kick that knocks Gravas off balance momentarily.
Poli slips under a jab from Gravas .
Poli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gravas manages to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Poli. #T3#
Gravas blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Gravas misses the target.
Poli ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Gravas finds it's target.
Poli misses with a straight left.
Gravas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gravas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Poli throws out the jab.
Poli connects with a single shot there.
A low kick from Gravas misses
and Poli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Poli clobbers Gravas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Poli throws a looping overhand right but Gravas ducks down to avoid it.
Gravas throwing a counter right hand but Poli manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Poli.#T4#
Gravas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Poli.
Poli checks a leg kick.
Poli looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gravas misses with an uppercut
and Poli counters with a straight right hand.
Poli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gravas .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poli lands with an overhand left.
Poli lands with an overhand left.
Poli misses with a hook
and Gravas counters with a straight right hand.
Poli with a nice cross.
Gravas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gravas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poli moves away.
Poli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gravas moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roli Poli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Poli 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50

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

Event: PFC 239 Aiken vs Sitsongrit
Date: Jan 17, 2021

#R1#
Krison uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Poli.
Krison thows a left - swing and a miss!
Krison misses with an uppercut
and Poli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Krison has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Poli staying out of range there.
Poli throws out a loose jab but Krison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poli checks the leg kick.
Krison misses with a straight right.
Poli throws a push kick but Krison slaps the foot to one side.
Poli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Poli has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Phoenix Fight Team in the buildup to the fight.
Poli moves away from the strike by Krison.
Poli thinks about countering with a head kick.
Krison lands a slapping body shot.
Poli lands a glancing blow to the side of Krison's head.
Krison throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Poli lands the left hand.
Krison throws a hook to the side of Poli's head but Poli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poli connects with a body shot that sends Krison's belly button to the back.
Poli scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Poli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krison manages to avoid it.#T1#
Krison moves out of range as Poli strikes.
A big right from Krison misses.
Poli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Poli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Roli Poli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krison is looking to slow Poli down with leg kicks.
Poli takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Poli on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Krison 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Krison throws a big shot that misses.
Poli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Krison throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Poli lands a jab to Krison's midsection.
Krison throws the kick towards the body but Poli avoids it.
Poli misses with an uppercut.
Poli swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Poli lands with an overhand left.
Poli moves away from the strike by Krison. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poli misses with a looping left.
Poli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krison.
Krison throws a counter combo.
Poli throws a looping overhand right but Krison ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Poli lands an impressive looking overhand right. Krison doesn't seem phased though.
Krison on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poli. Krison does a little dance to reset his feet.
Krison defending well as Poli loads up on a big left hand.
Poli throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Krison stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice body punch from Poli.
Poli lands a body shot.
Poli lands with an overhand left.
Krison pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Krison misses with a looping left.
Poli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Poli blocks the body kick.
Krison tries to land a front kick but Poli steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jab, jab by Krison - just one landing.
Poli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Krison.
Poli closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T3#
Poli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Krison.
A looping hook to the body misses from Krison. Poli does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Poli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Krison looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A decent looking cross lands there for Poli.
Krison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Poli moves out of range of the strikes.
Krison slips under a jab from Poli.
Poli stuns Krison with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Krison throws an overhand right that lands on Poli's shoulder, as Poli tries to avoid the shot.
Krison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Poli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krison manages to avoid it.
Krison bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Krison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Poli throws out the jab.
Poli lands a nice shot to the body.
Poli is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Poli connects with a jab.#T4#
Poli throws the left hand but Krison avoids the punch easily.
Krison thinks about the counter body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krison works Poli's body with a nice hook.
Krison walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Poli checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Poli throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Krison stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Poli takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Krison throws a wild body kick that Poli sees coming a mile off.
Krison dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Poli. That did some damage!
Krison throws a front kick aimed at Poli's knee but Poli avoids it well.
Poli punishes Krison's body with a nice straight punch.
Krison misses with a left hand
and Poli counters with a stiff right hand.
Krison comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Krison dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good exchange - Poli coming out on top.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice shot lands for Poli.
Poli misses with a hook.
Krison only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Poli takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Poli misses with a left hand
letting Krison counter with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roli Poli dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Krison takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Poli blocks a low kick nicely.
Krison throws a body kick that misses.
Poli lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Krison is looking to slow Poli down with leg kicks.
Roli Poli is winning the standup battle so far.
Krison takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Krison throws a low kick but Poli moves out of range easily.
Poli throws a big shot that misses.
Krison lands a front kick.
Krison misses with a shot to the body
and Poli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Poli throws a hook to the side of Krison's head but Krison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Krison ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Poli thuds a left hand into Krison's body.
Poli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krison can do to turn this around?
Krison throws a leg kick
and Poli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krison misses with a hook
enabling Poli to counter with a crisp jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Krison. That's going to slow Poli down.
Poli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Krison.#T1#
Poli's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Krison connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Poli scrambles back to his feet.
Poli fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Krison misses with an uppercut. Poli saw that one coming.
Krison throws out a leg kick but Poli moves out of range and Krison only half commits.
Krison uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Poli.
Poli throws a hook to the side of Krison's head but Krison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Poli scores with a nice right hand.
Poli digs a good hook to Krison's body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Krison might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Poli has got the better of the exchanges.
Poli missing with a left hand there. Krison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Poli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krison flicks out a counter leg kick but Poli steps away.
Poli throws a jab but it's blocked by Krison.
Krison connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Krison lets loose with a powerful body kick. Poli will feel that in the morning.
Krison turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Krison lets loose with a powerful body kick. Poli will feel that in the morning.
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 swing and a miss from Krison.#T2#
Poli misses with a looping left.
Poli finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Krison cracks Poli with a right hand to the side of the head.
Krison scores with a jab to the body.
Krison misses with a body shot.
Krison throws a big shot that misses.
A right-left combo lands from Poli.
Poli checks a leg kick nicely.
Poli lands a nice hook to Krison's body. Krison takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Krison throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Krison goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Krison throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Poli stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A shot to the liver by Poli. Beautiful body shot.
Krison takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Poli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krison moves away.
Poli throws a body punch but Krison moves out of range. #T3#
Krison lands a really nice looking cross but Poli seems unphased.
Krison takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Krison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poli.
Krison misses with an uppercut
and Poli counters with a left to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Poli. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Poli.
Krison scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Krison throws out a leg kick but Poli moves out of range and Krison only half commits.
Krison scores with a kick to the body.
Poli is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Poli throws an off balance right hand
and Krison counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Poli will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Poli throws a combination that misses
and Krison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Poli takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Krison throws an overhand right that lands on Poli's shoulder, as Poli tries to avoid the shot.
Poli is looking to counter punch.
Krison scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Poli misses. #T4#
Poli misses with an uppercut. Krison saw that one coming.
Poli throws a big shot that misses.
Krison tries to work over Poli's front leg with a kick but Poli checks it.
Krison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krison swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Poli walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Krison connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Krison tries to score with a low kick but Poli moves his leg out of the way.
Poli listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Poli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krison moves away.
Poli throws an overhand right that lands on Krison's shoulder, as Krison tries to avoid the shot.
Poli looks to throw the jab but Krison is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A chopping leg kick lands by Krison.
Krison takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Poli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krison manages to avoid it.
Krison moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Herb Krison will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.#R3#
Krison throws a lazy right hand but Poli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Krison avoids the body shot from Poli.
Poli works over Krison's head and body with a nice combination.
Poli takes a swing at Krison's ribcage but misses.
Krison avoids the body shot from Poli.
Krison throws a right hand that misses
and Krison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Krison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krison has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Poli connects with a nice looking jab.
A leg kick checked by Poli.
Poli swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Krison uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Poli.
Krison takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krison.
Poli backing away here, and Krison unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Poli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krison walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Krison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poli was well out of range. Poor timing from Krison.
Poli misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poli takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
Krison throws a low kick but Poli avoids it.
Krison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poli was well out of range. Poor timing from Krison.
Krison lands a jab to Poli's midsection.
Poli misses with an uppercut.
Poli throws a hook but Krison blocks it.
Poli scores with a shot to the body.
Poli just misses with a punch to the body.
Krison misses with a body shot.
Krison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Krison misses.
Poli darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Krison misses with an uppercut. Poli saw that one coming.
Krison keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Poli.
Krison pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slapping body kick lands there for Krison.
A big left from Poli misses. #T2#
Poli throws a jab when Krison was well out of range.
Krison throws a body punch but Poli moves out of range.
Krison misses with a hook.
Krison misses with a hook. Poli ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Poli misses.
Poli scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poli misses the shot to the body.
Krison swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Poli takes a swing at Krison's ribcage but misses.
Krison swings for the body but Poli moves out of range.
It looked like Poli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A left lands for Krison.
Krison tries to clinch but Poli is having none of it.
Poli tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Krison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poli moves away.
Krison uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Poli.
Krison throws a low kick but it's checked well by Poli.
Poli scores with a punch to the head.#T3#
Krison thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Poli if he has to take too many more of those.
Poli ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Poli throws the left hand but Krison avoids the punch easily.
Krison misses the shot to the body.
Poli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Poli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A combination from Poli does no damage.
Krison waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Poli.
Krison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poli.
A bone on bone clash there as Poli blocks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poli. Krison does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Krison.
A punch lands to the side of Poli 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Poli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Krison just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Poli throws a jab when Krison was well out of range.
Poli looks to throw the jab but Krison is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Krison on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Krison tries a low kick but Poli avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Poli misses the target.
Poli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Krison throws out the jab.
Poli misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krison was well out of range. Poor timing from Poli.
Krison throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Poli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Poli looks to throw the jab but Krison is out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Poli. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Poli.
Poli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Krison.
Krison throws a leg kick that misses.
Poli appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Poli is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Poli needs to keep his hands up - Krison had a free shot at his head there.
Krison stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Poli takes a swing at Krison's ribcage but misses.
Poli throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Krison stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roli Poli clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Poli ducks under a wild hook from Krison.
Krison paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Poli blocks a jab.
Poli misses with a body shot.
Krison connects with a solid leg kick.
Poli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Krison takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Krison thumps Poli with a low kick.
Poli throws an overhand right that lands on Krison's shoulder, as Krison tries to avoid the shot.
Krison follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Krison throws a low kick but Poli moves out of range easily.
Poli throws a hook but Krison avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krison scores with a nice body kick.
Poli misses with a double jab.
Krison missing with a left hand there. Poli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Poli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A shot to the body from Poli misses
and Krison counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Krison takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Poli takes one to the side of the head.
A cross from Poli lands.
Poli misses with a looping right.
Poli misses with a hook.
Poli lands a lovely overhand right.
Poli lands a right hook to the body.
Krison gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Krison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Poli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krison misses with a hook. Poli ducked under it nicely.
Poli bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Krison's head backwards.
Krison tries a low kick but Poli avoids it.
Krison throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Poli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body kick from Krison.#T2#
Poli lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Poli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Poli looks to land a left hand but Krison moved out of range nicely.
Poli looks to score with a jab to the body but Krison is just out of range.
Poli looks to throw the jab but Krison is out of range.
Poli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krison manages to avoid it.
Krison just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Poli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Poli looks to land a right hand but Krison moved out of range.
Krison misses with a hook. Poli ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Poli misses.
Krison loads up on a big right hand but Poli slips the punch.
Krison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poli manages to avoid it.
Poli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krison was well out of range. Poor timing from Poli.
Poli throws a nice looking combination but Krison bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Krison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poli.
Krison looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Krison pivots, looking for a leg kick but Poli is out of range and Krison settles back down.
Poli closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Krison misses the shot to the body.
Krison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poli.
Krison throws out a counter right but Poli avoids it with no problem.
Poli throws a hook to the side of Krison's head but Krison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Krison looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Poli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krison manages to avoid it.
Krison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Poli.
Krison throws a hook but Poli blocks it.
Poli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krison manages to avoid it.
Krison throws a jab but it's blocked by Poli.
Poli defending well as Krison loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Poli misses its intended target.
Krison slips under a jab from Poli.
Poli lands a head shot.
Poli slips under a jab.#T4#
A jab from Poli misses.
Poli looks to land a left hand but Krison moved out of range nicely.
Poli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krison moves away.
Nice cross by Krison.
Poli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krison was well out of range. Poor timing from Poli.
Krison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Krison was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Krison fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Poli.
Krison looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poli. Krison does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Krison throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Krison misses with a hook. Poli ducked under it nicely.
Krison tries to land a leg kick but Poli saw it coming and moves away.
Poli misses with a hook. Krison ducked under it nicely.
Krison looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Good work by Poli as he checks the leg kick.
Krison on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roli Poli had his way with Herb Krison in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Krison lands a jab.
Poli throws a body punch but Krison moves out of range.
Poli misses the shot to the body.
Poli wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Poli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Krison.
Krison pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A nice inside leg kick there by Poli. That's going to slow Krison down.
Krison throws an overhand right that lands on Poli's shoulder, as Poli tries to avoid the shot.
Krison misses with an uppercut.
Poli appears to be looking for a big counter.
Krison connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krison swings away with a body shot that misses
and Krison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Poli on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Krison throws a leg kick that is checked
and Poli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Poli missing with a left hand there. Krison was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Poli throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Krison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krison walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Poli checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A little feinted left hand from Poli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Krison doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Krison.
Krison throws a leg kick but Poli sees it coming and moves out of range.
Poli walks forward, straight into a front kick from Krison.
Poli throws the left hand but Krison avoids the punch easily.
Poli swings away with a body shot that misses
and Krison counters with a straight right hand.
Krison swings widly with a right hand
enabling Poli to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Krison. Poli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Krison takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Poli with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Krison throws a quick inside leg kick.
Poli lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Krison ducks under a wild hook from Poli.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Krison! But no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krison tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Poli is able to avoid easily.
Poli takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Herb Krison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Krison looks to land a body kick but Poli moved away.
Poli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krison.
Krison ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Poli lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Krison misses with an attempted mid kick.
Poli throwing a counter right hand but Krison manages to avoid it.
Roli Poli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Krison fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Poli dips to his left and cracks Krison with an uppercut!
Krison throws a half hearted mid kick.
Poli avoids a kick to the body.
Krison throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Poli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Poli lands a nice looking kick to the body. Krison takes a step back to recover.
Krison misses with a straight left. #T3#
Poli darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Poli throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Krison throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Poli swings for the body but Krison moves out of range.
Krison on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Krison moves out of range as Poli strikes.
Poli misses with a looping left.
Krison cracks a nice hook into Poli's ribs.
Poli misses with a straight left.
Krison is trying to counter with his kicks.
Poli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Poli throws a hook but Krison avoids it easily.
Krison listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Krison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poli moves away.
Poli is looking to counter punch.
Poli looks to score with a jab to the body but Krison is just out of range.
A low kick from Krison misses
and Poli counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poli misses the body punch
and Krison counters with a body kick that stops Poli in his tracks momentarily.
Poli moves forwards but Krison connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Krison misses with a leg kick
and Poli counters with a straight right hand.
A slow jab from Poli misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Krison! But no joy.
Krison fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Poli checks it well.
Poli dodges the punch combination from Krison.
Poli scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Poli darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Krison blocks a jab.
Poli throws out a loose jab but Krison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poli stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Krison.
Nice straight punches there by Poli. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Poli.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Roli Poli.
Well Poli 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 50:46
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 48:47
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roli Poli!
Roli Poli retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Roli Poli thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: PFC 232 Arundel vs Gravas
Date: Dec 20, 2020

#R1#
Poli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Monkey.
Monkey scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Poli lands a nice looking body kick.
Monkey misses the jab.
Poli lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Poli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Poli on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Monkey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Poli.
Poli misses with a body shot.
Monkey will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Poli closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice straight punches there by Poli. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Poli.
Good exchange - Poli coming out on top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monkey fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Monkey has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Monkey looks to land a body kick but Poli moved away.
Poli is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Demon Monkey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Monkey. That's going to slow Poli down.
Monkey looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Poli stuns Monkey with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Monkey scoring well with a low kick there.
Poli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Monkey.
Poli looks to land a right hand but Monkey moved out of range.
Monkey throws a low kick, looking for Poli's leg but Poli calmly moves out of range. #T1#
Monkey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Monkey throws a leg kick
letting Poli counter with a right hand.
Monkey scores with a leg kick.
Poli takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice jab there from Poli.
Poli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monkey.
Poli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Monkey.
Jab from Monkey.
Monkey goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Monkey lands with a shot to the body.
Monkey misses with a few strikes there.
Poli slips a straight right by Monkey.
Monkey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poli.
It looked like Poli was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Monkey.
Monkey throws a leg kick that misses.
Monkey throws a push kick but Poli slaps the foot to one side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Monkey.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Monkey throws a shot from downtown. Poli moves away and avoids it.
Poli blocks the body kick.
Poli blocks a jab.
A shot to the liver by Monkey. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Poli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Poli missing with a left hand there. Monkey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Poli scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Monkey doesn't seem bothered though.
Poli smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Poli has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Phoenix Fight Team in the buildup to the fight.
Monkey throws a push kick but Poli slaps the foot to one side.
No joy there for Monkey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Monkey with a hook.
Poli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Poli ducks under a wild hook from Monkey.
Monkey moves away from the strike by Poli.
Monkey thinks about the counter body kick.
Monkey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Monkey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Monkey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Poli throws a lazy right hand but Monkey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Monkey moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Poli throws a right and a left that Monkey avoids nicely.
Monkey misses the jab.
Poli uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Monkey has time to react.
Poli lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Poli.
Monkey moves out of range as Poli throws a body kick. #T3#
Monkey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poli.
Monkey moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Poli misses.
Poli throws a looping overhand right but Monkey ducks down to avoid it.
Poli will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Poli takes one on the button.
Poli looks to land a left hand but Monkey moved out of range nicely.
Monkey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Poli misses the target.
Monkey is looking to score with low kicks.
Poli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Monkey scores with a leg kick.
Monkey misses with a kick to the body
and Poli counters with a straight right hand.
Monkey misses with a low kick.
A cross from Monkey lands.
Poli throws the left hand but Monkey avoids the punch easily.
Monkey throws a lazy right hand but Poli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Monkey blocks a jab.
Poli throws a big shot that misses.
Poli checks a low kick from Monkey.
Poli misses with a hook. Monkey ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Monkey misses with a right hand
and Monkey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Monkey scores with a punch to the head.
Monkey thuds a left hand into Poli's body.
Monkey throws a jab but it's blocked by Poli.
A little feinted left hand from Poli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Poli loads up on a big right hand but Monkey slips the punch.
Good shot there by Poli.
Poli is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Monkey slips a jab from Poli.
Poli gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Monkey.
Monkey on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Poli. Poli obviously looking to wear him down.
Poli slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Poli walks into a left hand.
Monkey throws a push kick but Poli slaps the foot to one side.
Monkey throws a leg kick but Poli checks it.
Monkey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Poli.
Monkey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monkey fails to land with a series of punches.
Monkey throws the left hand but Poli avoids the punch easily.
Monkey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Monkey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Monkey takes a swing at Poli's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Demon Monkey will probably get the nod.
That's time! Poli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A low kick lands for Poli.
Monkey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Poli.
Monkey misses with a shot to the body
and Poli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Poli avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Poli is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Poli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Monkey.
Poli throws a big shot that misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Monkey in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Monkey ducks under a wild hook from Poli.
Poli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monkey.
Monkey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Poli misses with a straight left.
Poli misses the shot to the body.
Poli ducks under a wild hook from Monkey.
Monkey loads up on a big right hand but Poli slips the punch.
Monkey moves out of range as Poli strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkey moves forwards but Poli connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Poli misses the jab.
It seemed like Monkey was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Monkey throws a push kick but Poli slaps the foot to one side.
Monkey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A shot to the liver by Poli. Beautiful body shot.
Monkey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monkey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Poli counters with a good, hard body kick but Monkey shrugs it off. #T1#
Poli misses with an uppercut. Monkey saw that one coming.
Monkey tries to land a front kick but Poli steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Poli appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Poli ducks under a wild hook from Monkey.
Monkey throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Poli to counter with a crisp jab.
Monkey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Poli scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Monkey on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Poli avoids the body shot from Monkey.
Poli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Monkey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Monkey misses with a looping right.
Poli lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Monkey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Poli.
Poli avoids the body shot from Monkey.
Poli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Monkey slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Poli lands with a good body shot.
Monkey lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monkey ducks under a wild hook from Poli.
Poli scores with a jab. Monkey acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2#
Poli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monkey.
Monkey misses with a hook.
Poli defending well as Monkey loads up on a big left hand.
Poli just misses with a punch to the body.
Monkey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Poli moves into range and connects with a jab.
Monkey misses with a hook.
Poli throws out a loose jab but Monkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monkey throws a poor cross that misses
and Poli counters with a one-two to the body.
Monkey lands with a hook. Poli tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Monkey throws a hook but Poli avoids it easily.
Poli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monkey.
Poli throws a hook to the side of Monkey's head but Monkey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Monkey looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Poli misses with a looping right.
Roli Poli is winning the standup battle so far.
Poli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Monkey.
Monkey misses with a hook to the body
and Poli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Poli, as that shot connected.
Poli on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Monkey slips under a jab from Poli.
Poli staying out of range there.#T3#
Poli thuds his right hand into Monkey's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A big right from Monkey misses.
Poli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Monkey takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Poli thuds a left hand into Monkey's body.
Monkey has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Poli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A lazy left from Poli finds it's target.
A big right from Poli misses.
Monkey throws a wild body kick that Poli sees coming a mile off.
Monkey tries to work over Poli's front leg with a kick but Poli checks it.
Poli throws a looping overhand right but Monkey ducks down to avoid it.
Monkey is looking to land body kicks.
Poli throws a jab but it's blocked by Monkey.
The fighters circling - Monkey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Monkey misses with the body kick
and Poli counters with a left to the body.
Nice defenses there by Poli.
Poli blocks the body kick.
Monkey avoids a kick to the body.
Monkey throws a hook to the side of Poli's head but Poli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Poli misses its intended target. #T4#
Poli misses with an uppercut. Monkey saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monkey misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Poli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Monkey takes one to the side of the head.
Monkey lands a jab to the nose.
Monkey misses with a straight left.
Monkey looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Monkey defending well as Poli loads up on a big left hand.
Monkey throws out a counter right but Poli avoids it with no problem.
Poli scores with a kick to the midsection.
Poli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Poli checks a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Monkey.
Poli listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Monkey.
A swing and a miss from Monkey.
Monkey swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poli slips under a jab.
Monkey is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Monkey slips under a jab.
Poli on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Monkey. Monkey obviously looking to wear him down.
Poli throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roli Poli dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
A left lands for Poli.
Poli misses with an uppercut. Monkey saw that one coming.
Monkey throws a hook but Poli avoids it easily.
Poli fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Monkey.
Monkey slips a jab and a cross from Poli.
Monkey moves out of range of the strikes.
Poli throws a leg kick which misses Monkey's front leg but catches the back leg as Monkey tries to avoid it.
Poli feints and then cracks Monkey's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Monkey down.
Monkey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Poli counters with a three punch combo that has Monkey backing up. Monkey nods at Poli to acknowledge the strikes.
A clash of legs there as Poli blocks the low kick.
Monkey moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Monkey misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Monkey.
Poli connects with a right hand. Monkey shakes it off.
Monkey connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monkey.
Monkey throws out a counter right but Poli avoids it with no problem.
A slapping leg kick lands for Monkey.
Poli is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Poli throws a hook but Monkey avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Monkey.
Monkey moves out of range as Poli strikes.#T1#
Monkey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Poli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Monkey's corner calls for a 1-2. Monkey obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Monkey.
Monkey throws a body kick that misses.
Monkey moves out of range as Poli strikes.
Monkey takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Poli moves away from the strike by Monkey.
Poli misses with a straight left.
Poli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monkey.
Nice defenses there by Monkey.
Monkey throws the left hand but Poli avoids the punch easily.
Poli misses the jab.
Monkey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poli moves out of range of the strikes.
Poli throws the left hand but Monkey avoids the punch easily.
Monkey ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Poli takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Poli uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monkey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poli was well out of range. Poor timing from Monkey.#T2#
Poli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Poli jabs at Monkey's body.
A bone on bone clash there as Poli blocks the leg kick.
Monkey scores with a nice strike.
Poli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monkey.
Poli scores with a shot to the body.
Monkey throws a front kick aimed at Poli's knee but Poli avoids it well.
Poli moves out of range of the body kick from Monkey.
Monkey throws a low kick but it's checked well by Poli.
Poli thuds his right hand into Monkey's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Poli lands a nice shot to the body.
Poli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Monkey lands with a good body shot.
Poli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Poli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Monkey attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Monkey throws a hook but Poli blocks it.
Good exchange - Monkey coming out on top.#T3#
A big right from Poli misses.
Monkey shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Monkey swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Poli blocks a jab.
Monkey misses with an uppercut
and Poli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Poli staying out of range there.
Poli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Monkey takes a jab right on the kisser.
Poli blocks a head kick by Monkey.
Monkey cracks Poli with a good jab.
Monkey sizes up Poli with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Poli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Monkey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Poli.
Poli throws a shot from downtown. Monkey moves away and avoids it.
Poli loads up on a big right hand but Monkey slips the punch.
Poli throws a shot from downtown. Monkey moves away and avoids it.
Poli on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Monkey. Monkey obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poli throws a looping overhand right but Monkey ducks down to avoid it.
Poli comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Poli lands a body shot.
Monkey finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poli. Monkey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Monkey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Poli throws out the jab.
Monkey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Poli misses the target.
Poli connects with a body shot.
Monkey throws a hook but Poli blocks it.
Monkey moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Monkey lands with a good body shot.
Monkey takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Monkey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Poli.
An inside leg kick lands from Monkey.
Poli tries a head kick but it misses.
Monkey finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monkey works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Monkey swings for the body but Poli moves out of range.
Poli misses with an uppercut.
Monkey throws a lazy right hand but Poli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roli Poli clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Poli looks to score with a jab to the body but Monkey is just out of range.
Poli just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Poli misses.
Monkey scores with a sloppy right hand. Poli should have avoided that one.
Monkey misses with a hook. Poli ducked under it nicely.
Monkey loads up on a big right hand but Poli slips the punch.
Monkey buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A big left from Monkey misses.
Monkey throws a big shot that misses.
Monkey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Poli.
Poli blocks a leg kick.
Poli jabs Monkey to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Poli dodges the punch combination from Monkey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli misses with an uppercut.
Monkey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Poli misses its target.
Monkey defending well as Poli loads up on a big left hand.
Monkey blocks a jab.
Poli keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
Monkey fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Monkey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Monkey misses with an uppercut. Poli saw that one coming.
Monkey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Poli misses its target.
Monkey is looking to chop away at Poli's legs.
Poli throws a lazy right hand but Monkey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Poli takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Monkey defending well as Poli loads up on a big left hand.
Poli keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Poli feints a jab promting Monkey to slip. Poli then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Monkey slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Monkey throws a head kick that half lands.
Monkey looks to throw the jab but Poli is out of range.
Poli ducks under a wild hook from Monkey.
A little feinted left hand from Poli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Monkey misses with the combination.
Poli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Monkey.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poli scores with a body shot. #T2#
Nice straight punches there by Monkey. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Monkey.
Monkey moves out of range as Poli strikes.
Monkey misses with a hook. Poli ducked under it nicely.
Monkey throws out a loose jab but Poli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poli shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A leg kick checked by Poli.
Monkey lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Monkey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Poli slips a jab from Monkey.
Monkey looks to land a left hand but Poli moved out of range nicely.
Poli throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Monkey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Poli cracks Monkey with a right hand to the side of the head.
Monkey misses with an uppercut. Poli saw that one coming.
Good leg kick by Poli.
Poli lands a jab to the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Poli as he connects with a hook.
Poli swings for the body but Monkey moves out of range.
Poli connects with a body shot.#T3#
Monkey thows a body kick. Poli tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Monkey looks to throw the jab but Poli is out of range.
Monkey's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Poli connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Monkey scrambles back to his feet.
Poli misses with a wild body shot.
Monkey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Monkey swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Poli.
Monkey moves away from the strike by Poli.
A swing and a miss from Poli.
Poli lands a nice leg kick that just misses Monkey's sensitive parts.
The fighters circling - Monkey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Monkey.
Monkey throws the kick towards the body but Poli avoids it.
Monkey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Monkey throws a wild body kick that Poli sees coming a mile off.
Monkey walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Poli swings for the body but Monkey moves out of range.
Monkey looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Monkey.
Monkey catches Poli with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lazy left from Poli finds it's target.
Monkey loads up on a big right hand but Poli slips the punch.
Poli throws a head kick that Monkey semi-blocks.
Monkey attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Monkey looks to throw the jab but Poli is out of range.
Poli uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Monkey has time to react.
Poli swinging wildly here.
Monkey flicks out a counter leg kick but Poli steps away.
Monkey throws a shot from downtown. Poli moves away and avoids it.
Monkey throws a nice inside leg kick.
Monkey blocks a jab.
Monkey takes a swing at Poli's ribcage but misses.
Poli throws a nice outside leg kick.
Poli scores with a hook to the body. Monkey takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Poli defending well as Monkey loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Poli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Poli with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poli defending well as Monkey loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Roli Poli will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Poli loads up on a big right hand but Monkey slips the punch.
Poli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Poli.
Poli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monkey.
Poli scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Monkey doesn't seem bothered though.
Poli checks a leg kick.
Monkey throws a jab when Poli was well out of range.
Poli misses with a wild body shot.
Monkey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Monkey misses with a wild body shot.
Poli lands with a right hand.
Poli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Monkey momentarily.
Monkey throws a right hand that Poli ducks under and follows up with a left that Poli also avoids with ease.
Poli is looking to counter punch.
Monkey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Monkey gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Poli.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poli. Monkey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Monkey thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Poli checks a low kick from Monkey.
As Monkey looks to move away, Poli throws a big counter combo but Monkey just gets out of the way.
Monkey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Monkey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Monkey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Monkey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Poli misses.
Monkey throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Monkey misses with a hook
and Poli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good standup being displayed there by Poli as he connects with a hook.
Poli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Poli connects with a crisp jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Poli checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A swing and a miss from Poli.
Jab by Poli.
Poli throws a shot from downtown. Monkey moves away and avoids it.
Poli connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Monkey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Poli lands a nice looking body kick.
Demon Monkey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monkey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Poli fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Poli loads up on a big right hand but Monkey slips the punch.
Monkey throws a quick inside leg kick.
Poli fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Poli takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Poli connects with a good right hand that stumbles Monkey. Monkey circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Poli throws a lazy right hand but Monkey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Monkey looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Roli Poli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Poli looks to land a right hand but Monkey moved out of range.
Poli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Monkey avoids the body shot from Poli.
Monkey missing with a left hand there. Poli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Poli takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Poli throws a hook but Monkey avoids it easily.
A big left from Monkey misses.
Monkey throws a body kick that misses.
Monkey misses the jab.#T3#
Monkey cracks Poli with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Poli connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Monkey looks for the body kick but Poli saw that one coming.
Monkey connects with a crisp jab.
Poli lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Monkey circles away quickly and effectively.
Poli looks to land a left hand but Monkey moved out of range nicely.
Poli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Monkey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Poli throws a good cross that connects.
Nice shot lands for Monkey.
Monkey sizes up Poli with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Monkey throws a chopping leg kick but Poli manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Monkey swings widly with a right hand
and Poli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Poli avoids a kick to the body.
Poli takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Monkey scores with a crisp jab that stopped Poli in his tracks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poli looks to land a left hand but Monkey moved out of range nicely.
Monkey takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T4#
Poli throws a jab but it's blocked by Monkey.
A thudding body kick lands there by Monkey!
Monkey defending well as Poli loads up on a big left hand.
Monkey moves out of range of the body kick.
Monkey throws a low kick, looking for Poli's leg but Poli calmly moves out of range.
Monkey throws a low kick but Poli avoids it.
Poli moves into range and connects with a jab.
Poli on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Poli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monkey moves away.
Poli checks a low kick from Monkey.
Poli cracks Monkey with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A jab from Poli misses.
Monkey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Monkey throws a hook to the side of Poli's head but Poli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Poli ducks under a wild hook from Monkey.
Nice defenses there by Monkey.
Poli on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monkey throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Poli to counter with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roli Poli showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Poli 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:47
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roli Poli!
Roli Poli is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Roli Poli thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: PFC 223 Song vs Bathory
Date: Nov 15, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poli walks into a jab.
Poli moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Poli looks to land a right hand but Bissainthe moved out of range.
Bissainthe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Bissainthe misses.
Poli takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice defenses there by Bissainthe.
Bissainthe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bissainthe tries to work over Poli's front leg with a kick but Poli checks it.
Bissainthe misses with a jab to the body
and Poli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bissainthe throws a front kick that sends Poli stumbling back into the cage.
Bissainthe lands a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bissainthe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bissainthe 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.
Poli misses with a wild body shot.
Poli moves out of range of the body kick from Bissainthe.
Poli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Poli motions for Bissainthe to come forward. Poli throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bissainthe moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Poli ducks under a wild hook from Bissainthe.
Bissainthe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Poli.
Toussaint Bissainthe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poli misses with a straight right. #T1#
Bissainthe lands a lovely overhand right.
Bissainthe connects with a looping right hand.
Bissainthe misses with a straight left.
Bissainthe throws a body shot but no joy.
Poli looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Poli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bissainthe throws out the jab.
Bissainthe looks to land a left hand but Poli moved out of range nicely.
Bissainthe misses with a kick to the body
and Poli counters with a stiff right hand.
Bissainthe throws a low kick, looking for Poli's leg but Poli calmly moves out of range.
Poli dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bissainthe. That did some damage!
Bissainthe throws a leg kick
enabling Poli to counter with a crisp jab.
Bissainthe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Poli.
Bissainthe throws a lazy right hand but Poli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bissainthe just misses with a punch to the body.
Bissainthe slips a straight right by Poli.
Good leg kick by Poli.
A low kick lands for Bissainthe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bissainthe lands a head shot.
Poli slips under a jab from Bissainthe.#T2#
Poli has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bissainthe.
Bissainthe throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Poli throws out a counter right but Bissainthe avoids it with no problem.
Bissainthe pivots, looking for a leg kick but Poli is out of range and Bissainthe settles back down.
Bissainthe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Bissainthe moves out of range of the strikes.
Bissainthe throws a body kick that misses
and Poli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bissainthe throws a leg kick but Poli sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The fighters circling - Poli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bissainthe moves out of range of the strikes.
Bissainthe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Poli connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bissainthe scrambles back to his feet.
Bissainthe throws the left hand but Poli avoids the punch easily.
Bissainthe moves out of range as Poli strikes.
Poli avoids the body shot from Bissainthe.
Bissainthe does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bissainthe throws a shot to the body.
Bissainthe throws a leg kick
and Poli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A leg kick checked by Poli.
Bissainthe drops his hands momentarily and Poli takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bissainthe misses with a kick to the body
and Poli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
That kick from Bissainthe tenderised Poli's leg. Poli is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bissainthe is looking to score with low kicks.
Bissainthe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Poli only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A big right from Bissainthe misses.
Poli misses with a body shot.
Bissainthe lands a right hook to the body.
Poli lands a two punch combo.
Poli throws a looping overhand right but Bissainthe ducks down to avoid it.
Bissainthe appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bissainthe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bissainthe tries to work over Poli's front leg with a kick but Poli checks it.
Bissainthe misses with a body shot.
Poli lands a jab to the head.
A big right from Poli misses.
Poli is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bissainthe had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Poli stuns Bissainthe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bissainthe throws a lazy right hand but Poli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Poli throws a right hand that misses
and Bissainthe counters with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bissainthe blocks a low kick nicely.
Poli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Bissainthe looks to land a body kick but Poli moved away.
Bissainthe misses with a hook
and Poli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bissainthe lands with a hook. Poli tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A slow jab from Poli misses its intended target.
Poli feints and then cracks Bissainthe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bissainthe down.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Poli's corner calls for a 1-2. Poli obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Poli throws out a loose jab but Bissainthe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Bissainthe.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bissainthe.
Bissainthe throws a body kick that misses.
Poli takes a swing at Bissainthe's ribcage but misses.
Bissainthe misses with a body kick.
Jab by Poli.
Bissainthe scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bissainthe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bissainthe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Polis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bissainthe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Poli now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Poli works the jab nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Roli Poli will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bissainthe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Poli under the eye.
Poli looks to land a left hand but Bissainthe moved out of range nicely.
Bissainthe throws a push kick but Poli slaps the foot to one side.
Poli's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Poli duly obliges.
Poli lands with a cross.
Bissainthe avoids the body shot from Poli.
Bissainthe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bissainthe has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Bissainthe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A leg kick checked by Poli.
Poli throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bissainthe lands a right hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Bissainthe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poli misses with an uppercut.
Bissainthe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bissainthe throws out a leg kick but Poli moves out of range and Bissainthe only half commits.
Poli throws the left hand but Bissainthe avoids the punch easily.
Bissainthe throws a leg kick but Poli moved away.
Bissainthe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Poli.
Poli has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bissainthe.
Bissainthe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
Bissainthe slips a straight right by Poli.
Bissainthe half committed to a counter leg kick.
Poli falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bissainthe counters with a nice body kick.
Bissainthe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bissainthe is looking to slow Poli down with leg kicks.
Poli on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Poli throws a body punch but Bissainthe moves out of range.
Toussaint Bissainthe is winning the standup battle so far.
Poli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bissainthe misses with a straight right.
Bissainthe slips a straight right by Poli.
Bissainthe just misses with a punch to the body.
Poli tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bissainthe looks to score with a jab to the body but Poli is just out of range.
Bissainthe misses with an uppercut.
Nice shot by Bissainthe.
Bissainthe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Poli's head backwards.
Bissainthe throws a leg kick but Poli sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T2#
Bissainthe slips a jab from Poli.
The crowd cheers as Bissainthe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Poli doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Poli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Poli avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bissainthe throws a body kick that misses.
Poli takes a swing at Bissainthe's ribcage but misses.
Bissainthe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Poli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Poli misses the target.
Bissainthe moves out of range as Poli strikes.
Poli feints and then cracks Bissainthe's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bissainthe down.
Poli misses with a left hand
enabling Bissainthe to counter with a crisp jab.
Bissainthe misses with a body kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A leg kick checked by Poli.
Poli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bissainthe.
Bissainthe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bissainthe catches Poli with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bissainthe listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T3#
Poli moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bissainthe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Poli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Poli moves out of range of the strikes.
Poli chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bissainthe can pounce on him.
Poli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bissainthe counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bissainthe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Poli throws out the jab.
Poli takes a swing at Bissainthe's ribcage but misses.
Poli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Poli takes a swing at Bissainthe's ribcage but misses.
Bissainthe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bissainthe throws a quick counter kick to the body but Poli avoids it.
Bissainthe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Poli lands a leg kick that knocks Bissainthe off balance momentarily.
Poli scores with a nice right hand.
Bissainthe throws a front kick aimed at Poli's knee but Poli avoids it well.
Poli slips under a jab from Bissainthe.
A slow jab from Bissainthe misses its intended target. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poli throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bissainthe misses the jab.
Poli scores with a body shot.
Bissainthe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Poli.
Bissainthe misses with a lunging right hand
and Poli counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Poli lands a nice looking body shot.
Bissainthe tries to land a front kick but Poli steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A big left from Bissainthe misses.
Bissainthe scores with a sloppy right hand. Poli should have avoided that one.
Bissainthe misses with a wild body shot.
Bissainthe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Poli ducks under a wild hook from Bissainthe.
Poli blocks a low kick nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poli throws an off balance right hand
and Poli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Poli takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bissainthe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Poli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bissainthe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toussaint Bissainthe dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Bissainthe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bissainthe 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 Poli has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Poli and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Poli moves out of range of the leg kick from Bissainthe.
Nice jab there from Bissainthe.
Poli fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bissainthe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bissainthe.
Bissainthe throws a push kick but Poli slaps the foot to one side.
A low kick from Bissainthe misses
and Poli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bissainthe throws out a loose jab but Poli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poli lands a jab.
Bissainthe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Poli at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bissainthe misses with a left hand
and Poli counters with a straight right hand.
Bissainthe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Poli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Poli misses with a hook.
Bissainthe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bissainthe. #T1#
Poli takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Poli moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bissainthe tries a low kick but Poli avoids it.
Bissainthe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poli.
Poli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Poli scores with a punch to the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Bissainthe as he connects with a hook.
The fighters circling - Bissainthe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Poli fails to land with a series of punches.
Poli with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bissainthe to score with a decent uppercut.
Poli avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Poli has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bissainthe.
Poli lands with a right hand.
Bissainthe takes one to the chin there.
Bissainthe lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bissainthe misses the shot to the body.
Bissainthe takes a swing at Poli's ribcage but misses.
Poli takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
Bissainthe throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Poli to counter with a crisp jab.
Bissainthe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Poli looks to land a right hand but Bissainthe moved out of range.
Bissainthe throws a body kick that misses
and Poli counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bissainthe's knee momentarily.
Poli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bissainthe tries to move into range but Poli moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Poli has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bissainthe moves away from the strike by Poli.
Poli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bissainthe throws out a leg kick but Poli moves out of range and Bissainthe only half commits.
Poli throws out a counter right but Bissainthe avoids it with no problem.
Bissainthe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Poli.
Bissainthe throws a leg kick but Poli checks it.
Bissainthe slips a jab from Poli.
Poli punishes Bissainthe's body with a nice straight punch.
Poli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bissainthe misses with a left hand
and Poli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Poli checks the leg kick nicely there.
Poli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Poli takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice defenses there by Bissainthe.
Bissainthe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bissainthe misses with a low kick as Poli jumps back.
Poli takes one to the side of the head.
Bissainthe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Poli is able to avoid easily.
Bissainthe misses with a straight right.
A countering left hand to the body from Poli misses.
Poli avoids the body shot from Bissainthe.
Bissainthe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bissainthe throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A bone on bone clash there as Poli blocks the leg kick.
Poli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bissainthe.
Bissainthe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Poli has time to react.
Poli checks a leg kick.
Poli defending well as Bissainthe loads up on a big left hand.
Poli checks a low kick from Bissainthe.#T4#
Bissainthe throws a jab but it's blocked by Poli.
Poli misses with a hook. Bissainthe ducked under it nicely.
Bissainthe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Poli misses with a body shot.
Bissainthe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bissainthe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bissainthe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bissainthe lands a jab to Poli's midsection.
Poli throws out a loose jab but Bissainthe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poli throws a lazy right hand but Bissainthe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Poli attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bissainthe digs a good hook to Poli's body.
Bissainthe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bissainthe ducks under a wild hook from Poli.
Bissainthe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Poli checks it well.
Poli appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Poli lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body kick there by Bissainthe.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Toussaint Bissainthe.
Well Bissainthe 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Roli Poli!
Roli Poli seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: PFC 207 Krison vs Stone
Date: Sep 20, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Poli moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Strauss has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Trinity Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Strauss keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Poli doesn't manage to clinch there - Strauss circles away.
Poli slips under a jab from Strauss.
Poli misses with a hook.
Strauss throws a low kick, looking for Poli's leg but Poli calmly moves out of range.
Poli listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Poli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Strauss throws out the jab.
Strauss throws a jab when Poli was well out of range.#CL2#
Poli fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Strauss, pushing him back against the cage.
Poli lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strauss.
Poli blocks an uppercut.
Strauss has a couple of punches blocked by Poli.
Strauss lands with a right to the head.
Poli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strauss.
Strauss misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poli softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Strauss lands a body punch. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strauss.
Strauss lands a left hand that snaps the head of Poli backwards.
Poli lands a hook that snaps the head of Strauss backwards.
Strauss doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Poli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strauss misses with some punches.
Poli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Poli prevents a body shot from Strauss.
Poli misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strauss.
Poli working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Poli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strauss misses with some punches.
Poli misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Poli.
Strauss working aggressively here.
A short right from Strauss on the inside.
Poli misses with some punches.
Strauss blocking some punches.
Strauss misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Poli throws a punch but it's blocked by Strauss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strauss works on Poli's body with a couple of short punches.
Strauss throws a punch but it's blocked by Poli. #T2#
Poli working aggressively here.
Strauss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Poli lands a left hand.
Strauss's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Strauss lands a shot to the body.
Poli struggles to land a body shot inside as Strauss controls his hands.
Poli misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Poli.
Strauss scores with a shot to the side of Poli's head.
Poli has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Strauss seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Poli can turn it around.
Strauss lands a right hand.
Poli stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Strauss misses with the head strike.
Strauss lands a body punch in the clinch.
Poli throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Strausss head.
Poli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Strauss goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Strauss swings wildly with an uppercut but Poli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poli lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Poli working aggressively here.
Poli working aggressively here. #T3#
Poli lands a left hand.
Poli throws a head punch that misses.
Poli scores with a shot to the side of Strauss's head.
Strauss lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Poli tries a body shot but Strauss blocks it.
Poli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strauss tries a body shot but Poli blocks it.
Poli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strauss blocks a body shot from Poli.
Poli misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Poli.
Strauss lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Poli lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Poli.
Strauss misses with a punch to the body.
Poli scores with a shoulder strike.
Strauss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Poli lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poli softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Poli lands a left hand.
Strauss tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Strauss lands a nice uppercut.
Strauss misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Poli.
Strauss throws a punch but it's blocked by Poli.
Poli has a couple of punches blocked by Strauss.
Poli lands a right hand.
A right hand to the body from Strauss.
Strauss lands a body punch.
Poli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strauss lands a body shot in the clinch.
Poli looks winded!
Strauss tries to work over Poli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Strauss.
Strauss lands a left hand that snaps the head of Poli backwards.
A short right from Strauss.
Poli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Poli tries a body shot but Strauss blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poli throws a punch but it's blocked by Strauss.
Poli blocks a body shot from Strauss.
Strauss goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Poli working aggressively here.
Strauss doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roli Poli dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Strauss needs to keep his hands up - Poli had a free shot at his head there.
Wilhelm Strauss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Strauss takes a swing at Poli's ribcage but misses.
Poli slips under a jab.
Poli looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Poli throws a jab when Strauss was well out of range.#CL#
Strauss closes the distance and clinches.
Good body shot from Strauss.
Poli misses with a punch to the body.
Strauss misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Poli on the inside.
Poli lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Strauss blocking some punches.
Strauss misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Poli creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Strauss tries to throw a body punch but Poli avoids it by throwing Strauss back against the cage.
Strauss throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Strauss fails to land.
Poli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Poli.
Strauss throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Poli.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strauss lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Strauss can't find room to land a body shot as Poli controls the action.
Strauss blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strauss works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Poli.
Strauss misses with a short punch on the inside.
Poli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strauss lands a left hand that snaps the head of Poli backwards.
Strauss working aggressively here.
Strauss misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strauss scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strauss.
Poli lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Poli has a couple of punches blocked by Strauss.
Strauss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Poli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strauss can't find room to land a body shot as Poli controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strauss.
Poli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strauss prevents a body shot from Poli.
Strauss struggles to land a body shot inside as Poli controls his hands. #T2#
Poli misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Poli.
Poli lands a left hand that snaps the head of Strauss backwards.
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!
Strauss lands an uppercut.
Strauss goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Strauss blocks an uppercut.
Poli misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Strauss fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strauss.
Strauss scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Poli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Poli misses with a punch on the inside.
Poli is leaning against Strauss and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Poli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strauss's elbow.
Poli prevents a body shot from Strauss.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strauss.
Poli lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Strauss.
Poli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Poli.
Strauss fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Strauss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Poli makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Poli scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Strauss goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Poli creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strauss.
Poli lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Poli misses with some punches.
Poli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strauss misses with some punches.
Poli throws a head punch that misses.
Poli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Poli is working Strauss over against the cage.
Strauss misses with a punch to the body.
Strauss digs a right hand underneath Poli's ribcage. Poli let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Poli lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Strauss backwards.
Poli blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Poli lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strauss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Poli. #T4#
Poli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Poli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Poli makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Strauss tries to work over Poli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Roli Poli seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Poli misses with a punch on the inside.
Strauss goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Strauss misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Poli.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Poli creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Poli prevents a body shot from Strauss.
A short right from Poli.
Poli throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Strausss head.
A head punch on the inside from Poli fails to land.
Strauss throws a punch but it's blocked by Poli.
Poli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Strauss struggles to land a body shot inside as Poli controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Poli.
Strauss blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strauss misses with a punch on the inside.
Poli lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poli lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roli Poli 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Poli fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Poli moves out of range as Strauss strikes.
Poli has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Strauss throws a looping overhand right but Poli ducks down to avoid it.
Poli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strauss.
Strauss fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Poli throws a jab but it's blocked by Strauss.
Poli moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Poli misses.
Poli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Strauss takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Strauss will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice body punch from Strauss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli staying out of range there.
Strauss punishes Poli's body with a nice straight punch.
Poli with a jab.
Poli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strauss.
Poli gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T1#
Poli scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Poli misses with a body shot.
Poli cracks Strauss with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Strauss dips to his left and cracks Poli with an uppercut!
Poli throws a shot to the body.
Strauss takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Poli misses with a right hand
and Strauss counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Roli Poli has been cut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Strauss.
Strauss fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Poli on the side of the head.
Poli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strauss.
Poli takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Poli misses.
Strauss looks to throw the jab but Poli is out of range.
Jab from Poli.
Strauss connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Poli tries to clinch but Strauss is having none of it. #CL2#
Strauss tries to keep at a distance but Poli has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Strauss creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Strauss working aggressively here.
Strauss softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Poli lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Poli scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Poli on the inside.
Strauss blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Poli prevents a body shot from Strauss.
Roli Poli is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Strauss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strauss scores with a shoulder strike.
Strauss throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Strauss.
A head punch on the inside from Poli fails to land.
Strauss throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Polis head.
Poli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Poli misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Strauss blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strauss throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strauss.
Poli misses with a body punch.
Strauss working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strauss.
Strauss lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Strauss.
Strauss working aggressively here.
Poli blocks an uppercut.
Strauss blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strauss throws a punch but it's blocked by Poli.
Strauss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Poli misses with a punch on the inside.
Strauss misses with a hook to the ribs.
Poli swings wildly with an uppercut but Strauss uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Strauss working aggressively here.
Strauss tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Poli's elbow.
Strauss is working Poli over against the cage.
Poli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Poli has a couple of punches blocked by Strauss.
Poli blocks a body shot from Strauss.
Poli lands with a left to the head.
Poli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strauss's elbow.
Poli blocks an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strauss misses with a short punch on the inside.
Poli throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Strauss fails to land.
Strauss tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strauss goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Strauss lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Strauss throws a head punch that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wilhelm Strauss showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Poli 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roli Poli!
Roli Poli thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: PFC 203 Nao vs Singh
Date: Aug 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krison scores with a jab to the head.
Poli avoids the body shot from Krison.
Krison is looking to slow Poli down with leg kicks.
A big right from Poli misses.
Poli ducks under a wild hook from Krison.
Krison misses with a straight left.
Krison delivers a nice body kick.
Krison scores with a nice head shot.
Krison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krison lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Krison connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Poli scrambles back to his feet.
Poli takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Krison lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krison is looking to chop away at Poli's legs.
Krison looks to land a right hand but Poli moved out of range.#T1#
Krison staying out of range there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Krison. That's going to slow Poli down.
Poli takes a swing at Krison's ribcage but misses.
Krison swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Krison ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Poli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Krison misses the body punch
and Krison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Poli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Krison takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Poli on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Krison. Krison obviously looking to wear him down.
Poli cracks a nice hook into Krison's ribs.
Poli keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice body punch from Krison. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Poli throws out the jab.
A nice side step and Krison releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Krison misses with a shot to the body
and Poli counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Krison lands a nice shot that snaps Poli's head back.
Jab from Krison.
Poli with a nice cross.
Nice defenses there by Krison.
Poli checks a leg kick nicely.
Poli is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Krison misses with an uppercut. Poli saw that one coming.
Krison swings widly with a right hand
and Poli counters with a left to the body.
Krison throws a push kick but Poli slaps the foot to one side.
Poli takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Krison cracks Poli with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
Poli throws a jab but it's blocked by Krison.
Krison misses with a body kick.
Krison moves away from the strike by Poli.
Krison fakes the leg kick and cracks Poli in the body.
Krison has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Krison with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Krison lands a nice shot that snaps Poli's head back.
Krison tries to land a body kick
and Poli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Krison, as that shot connected.
Poli gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Krison.
Poli blocks a head kick by Krison.
Krison fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Poli on the side of the head.
Poli fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Krison on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krison lands an overhand right.#T4#
Krison connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Krison is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Poli had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Poli moves away from the strike by Krison.
Poli is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Krison throws an elbow that misses.
Krison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Poli's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Poli fails to land.
Poli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Krison can't find room to land a body shot as Poli controls the action.
Poli lands a right hand.
Krison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
I was talking to Poli's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Krison swings wildly with an uppercut but Poli uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Poli.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short body shot lands from Krison as the two fighters clinch. #BC#
Poli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Poli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krison.
Poli is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Poli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krison.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herb Krison dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Krison cracks Poli with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Krison throws the kick towards the body but Poli avoids it.
Poli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Poli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Krison finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Poli throws a right hand that Krison ducks under and follows up with a left that Krison also avoids with ease.
Krison has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Poli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krison.
Krison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Poli throws out the jab.
Krison jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Krison lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Krison with the inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krison throws a nice outside leg kick.
Krison looks to land a left hand but Poli moved out of range nicely.
Krison throws a body kick that misses
and Poli makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jab from Krison.#T1#
Poli lands a nice looking body shot.
Poli looks to throw the jab but Krison is out of range.
Krison is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Poli lands a body shot.
Krison takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Krison tries to land a front kick but Poli steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Krison fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Poli.
Nice body punch from Krison.
Krison misses with a body kick.
Poli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krison.
A swing and a miss from Poli.
Poli checks the leg kick nicely there. #T2#
Poli walks into a straight right hand from Krison.
Poli misses with an uppercut
enabling Krison to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krison throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Poli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Poli blocks a head kick by Krison.
Poli is looking to counter punch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Krison!
Herb Krison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poli throws a looping overhand right but Krison ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Krison does it's job there.
Krison misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Poli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Krison keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Poli.
Krison scores with a spinning back kick!#CL2#
Poli tries to keep at a distance but Krison has taken the fight into the clinch.
Poli misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Krison lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Poli or not.
Krison lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Krison.
Still in the clinch, Krison scores with a nice short uppercut.
Poli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Krison lands a body punch.
Poli takes a shot to the head.
Krison can't find room to land a body shot as Poli controls the action.
Poli can't find room to land a body shot as Krison controls the action. #BC#
Poli's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Krison thumps Poli with a low kick.
Poli is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Poli throws a looping overhand right but Krison ducks down to avoid it.
Krison turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Krison takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Krison jabs Poli right on the nose. Poli blinks but takes it well.
A big left from Poli misses. #T4#
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!
Krison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krison jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Poli misses with a hook. Krison ducked under it nicely.
Krison explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Krison misses with a body shot.
Krison keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Poli staying out of range there.
Poli takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Krison misses with a jab to the body
and Poli counters with a nice uppercut.
Poli avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Poli lands with an uppercut that bounces Krison off the cage and back into range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herb Krison 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.#R3#
Krison throws a body kick that misses.
Krison tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Poli misses its target.
Poli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Krison uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Poli.
Krison throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Krison lands an overhand right.
Krison scores with a jab to the head.
Krison misses with an uppercut
letting Poli counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krison lands a nice looking kick to the body. Poli takes a step back to recover.
Good leg kick by Krison.
Nice defenses there by Krison.#T1#
Poli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Krison misses.
Poli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Krison throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Poli tests Krison's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Poli drops his hands momentarily and Krison takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Poli walks into a jab.
Poli on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Krison misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Poli makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Poli will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Krison avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Krison throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2#
Poli lands a jab.
Poli misses with a looping right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Krison clinches up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Poli.
Poli blocks a body shot from Krison.
Krison tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Poli's elbow.
Krison lands a hook to the side of the head.
Krison works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Krison works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Krison lands a right hand that snaps the head of Poli backwards.
Poli misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Poli.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Krison.
Krison misses with a punch on the inside.
Krison doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Poli swings wildly with an uppercut but Krison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poli blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Krison prevents a body shot from Poli.
Krison tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Poli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Krison misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Poli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Krison doesn't manage to clinch there - Poli circles away.
Krison thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Poli if he has to take too many more of those.
Krison with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Krison lands with a good body shot.
Poli takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Krison listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Krison throws a low kick but Poli moves out of range easily.
Krison cracks Poli with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T4#
Krison rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Poli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Poli moves out of range as Krison throws a body kick.
Krison misses with a kick to the body.
Krison connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krison looks for the body kick but Poli saw that one coming.
Krison scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Krison fakes the leg kick and cracks Poli in the body.
Krison throws a nice inside leg kick.
Krison misses with a body punch
and Poli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Krison takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Poli slips under a jab from Krison.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herb Krison really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Poli dips to his left and cracks Krison with an uppercut!
Krison ducks under a wild hook from Poli.
Krison throws a lazy uppercut
and Poli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Krison misses with a body shot.
It looked like Poli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Poli loads up on a big right hand but Krison slips the punch.
Herb Krison seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Krison misses with a low kick.
Krison scores with a nice head shot.
Krison throws a push kick but Poli slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli avoids a kick to the body.
Poli takes one to the chin there.
Krison scores with a spinning back kick!
Krison uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Krison jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Poli misses the target.
Krison throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Poli looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Krison misses with a looping right.
Krison slips under a jab from Poli.
Krison tries to close the distance and clinch but Poli swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Poli misses the target.
Poli takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Poli misses with a lunging right hand
and Krison counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Krison cracks Poli with an open hand slap.
Krison throws an off balance right hand
and Poli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Krison.
Poli misses with a hook
and Krison counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T2#
Poli takes a jab right on the kisser.
Krison lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krison fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Poli has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Krison throws a shot from downtown. Poli moves away and avoids it.
Poli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Krison uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Krison scores with a spinning back kick!
Poli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Poli's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Krison connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Poli scrambles back to his feet.
Krison scores with a decent looking hook.
Krison bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Poli's head.
Krison scores with a punch to the head.#T3#
Poli cracks a nice hook into Krison's ribs.
Krison scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Poli doesn't seem bothered though.
Krison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krison lands a slapping body shot.
Krison scores with a kick to the body.
Krison throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from Poli misses its target.
Krison is looking to land body kicks.
It looked like Poli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Krison loads up on a big right hand but Poli slips the punch.
Krison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poli moves away.
Poli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Krison on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T4#
Krison tried to score with a low kick but Poli checks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Krison misses the target.
Krison blocks a jab.
Poli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Krison.
Krison scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Poli misses with a looping right.
Poli is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Krison.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krison tries to score with a low kick but Poli moves his leg out of the way.
Poli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Poli scores with a nice head shot.
Poli avoids a kick to the body.
Krison takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herb Krison dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Poli misses with an uppercut. Krison saw that one coming.
Krison lands a jab to Poli's midsection.
Poli gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Krison!
Krison with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Krison misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Poli to counter with a crisp jab.
Poli is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Krison fakes the leg kick and cracks Poli in the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krison digs a good body shot into Poli's ribs.
Poli throws a series of punches but Krison moves out of range.
Krison swings away with a body shot that misses
and Poli counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Poli misses with a looping right.
Krison connects with a solid leg kick.
Krison tried to score with a low kick but Poli checks it.
Poli was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Poli looks to score with a jab to the body but Krison is just out of range.
Krison lands a nice shot that snaps Poli's head back.
Krison lands with a hook. Poli tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Poli moves out of range of the strikes.
Poli moves out of range as Krison strikes.
Poli blocks the body kick.
Krison lunges at Poli with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Poli's hand.
Poli slips under a jab from Krison.#T2#
Poli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Poli defending well as Krison loads up on a big left hand.
Poli throws a jab when Krison was well out of range.
Poli loads up on a big right hand but Krison slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Krison misses the target.
A bone on bone clash there as Krison blocks the leg kick.
A nice side step and Krison releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Poli looks to land a right hand but Krison moved out of range.
A jab lands there for Poli.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poli connects with a jab.
Poli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Poli swings widly with a right hand
and Krison counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Krison lands with a kick to the ribs.
The fighters circling - Krison throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Krison buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Krison works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Krison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krison works the jab nicely.
Krison throws a wild body kick that Poli sees coming a mile off.
Poli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Krison waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Poli.
Krison throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Poli swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Krison slips a straight right by Poli.#T4#
Poli cracks a nice hook into Krison's ribs.
Roli Poli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Krison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poli.
Krison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Poli throws out the jab.
Krison bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Poli's head.
Krison scores with a jab. Poli acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krison pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Poli misses the target.
Krison throws out a powerful jab.
Krison fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Poli has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Poli uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Krison has time to react.
Poli connects with a solid leg kick.
Krison fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Poli on the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Herb Krison comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Krison 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 45:50
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herb Krison! Herb Krison retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Herb Krison, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: PFC 197 Poli vs Trudeau
Date: Aug 09, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trudeau throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Poli looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Poli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Trudeau.
Trudeau looks to throw the jab but Poli is out of range.
Poli swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Trudeau lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Trudeau misses with a right hand
and Poli counters with a straight right hand.
Poli takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Trudeau throws the left hand but Poli avoids the punch easily.
Trudeau throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Trudeau throws a predictable looking body shot
and Poli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Yves Trudeau has been cut.
Trudeau keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Trudeau is looking to counter with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trudeau getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Trudeau lands with a nice combination. Poli backs away looking to recover.#CUT#It looks like Roli Poli has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trudeau misses with a body shot
and Trudeau takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Poli scores with a body shot.
Poli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Poli showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Trudeau.
Trudeau 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.
Trudeau looks to land a body kick but Poli moved away.
Trudeau throws a hook to the side of Poli's head but Poli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Poli misses.
Trudeau loads up on a big right hand but Poli slips the punch.
Trudeau throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Trudeau is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Poli checks a leg kick.
We've been informed that Poli has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Poli thuds his right hand into Trudeau's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Trudeau tried to score with a low kick but Poli checks it.
Poli's jab looks to have found its range, popping Trudeau under the eye.
Trudeau feints and then cracks Poli's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Poli down.
Poli has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Trudeau throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Trudeau.
Poli takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Trudeau fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Poli.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trudeau bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Trudeau feints and then cracks Poli's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Poli down.
Trudeau throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Poli counters with a nice uppercut.
Trudeau misses with an uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Trudeau. Beautiful body shot.
A big right from Poli misses.
Trudeau looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Trudeau looks to land a combination but Poli avoids it well.
Poli connects with a crisp jab. #CUT2#Yves Trudeau's cut is getting worse.
Trudeau attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Trudeau pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Poli misses with a hook
enabling Trudeau to counter with a crisp jab.
Poli scores with a nice strike.
Trudeau steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Poli.
Trudeau throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Poli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Poli tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Trudeau misses with a lunging right hand
letting Poli counter with a right hand.
Poli blocks a jab.
Poli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That kick from Trudeau tenderised Poli's leg. Poli is trying to keep his angry face on.
Poli misses the jab.
Trudeau lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A swing and a miss from Trudeau.
Poli throws out a counter right but Trudeau avoids it with no problem.
Trudeau moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Poli loads up on a big right hand but Trudeau slips the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trudeau throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Poli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Trudeau lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Poli at a distance.
Poli is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Trudeau had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Trudeau avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Trudeau swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Poli avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yves Trudeau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trudeau looks to throw the jab but Poli is out of range.
Poli missing with a left hand there. Trudeau was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A solid leg kick lands there for Trudeau.
A lazy left from Trudeau finds it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poli jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT2#Yves Trudeau's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Trudeau defending well as Poli loads up on a big left hand.
An inside leg kick from Trudeau misses.
Trudeau misses with a left hand
and Poli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yves Trudeau dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Trudeau throws a left and a right that both miss
and Poli counters with a straight right hand.
Trudeau uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Poli.
Trudeau moves out of range as Poli strikes.
Trudeau throws a hook but Poli blocks it.
Poli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trudeau connects with a jab.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Poli might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Trudeau has got the better of the exchanges.
Trudeau bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Poli with a jab.
Poli slips a straight right by Trudeau.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trudeau throws a jab when Poli was well out of range.
Trudeau attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Trudeau thows a leg kick but Poli checks it
and Poli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Left hook, right uppercut from Trudeau.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trudeau swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Poli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Trudeau.
A swing and a miss from Trudeau.
Trudeau pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice straight punches there by Trudeau. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Trudeau.
Trudeau throws a quick inside leg kick.
Trudeau is looking to chop away at Poli's legs.
Trudeau throws a lazy right hand but Poli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Trudeau shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Trudeau throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Poli takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fighters circling - Trudeau throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Poli misses with a looping right.
Poli ducks under a wild hook from Trudeau.
Poli is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Trudeau with a body shot.#T2#
Trudeau tried to score with a low kick but Poli checks it.
Poli throws a big shot that misses.
Poli misses with a body shot.
Trudeau walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Poli checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Poli swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Trudeau lands a jab-cross combination.
Trudeau is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Poli can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trudeau avoids the body shot from Poli.
Poli dodges the punch combination from Trudeau.
Poli avoids the body shot from Trudeau.
Trudeau pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Poli on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Poli throws a lazy right hand but Trudeau sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Poli loads up on a big right hand but Trudeau slips the punch.
Poli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Trudeau. #T3#
Poli fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Trudeau slips under a jab from Poli.
Poli is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Trudeau misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Poli was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Trudeau moves out of range of the strikes.
Poli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Trudeau.
Trudeau lands with a right hand.
Trudeau misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Poli on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Poli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Trudeau.
Trudeau throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Poli! But no joy.
A left lands for Trudeau.
Trudeau takes a swing at Poli's ribcage but misses.
Poli throws out a counter right but Trudeau avoids it with no problem.
Poli jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT2#Jeez, Yves Trudeau's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Yves Trudeau's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Roli Poli!
Roli Poli seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: PFC 191 Asham vs Smith
Date: Jul 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poli scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chavez throws a jab when Poli was well out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Poli checks a leg kick.
Poli throws a hook but Chavez blocks it.
Chavez scores with a jab to the head.
Poli takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Poli throws a jab when Chavez was well out of range.
Chavez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Poli is looking to counter punch.
Poli has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Champion Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Poli moves forwards but Chavez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Poli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Poli takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Poli checks a leg kick nicely.
Poli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chavez.
A swing and a miss from Poli.
A jab from Chavez misses.
Domingo Chavez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Chavez as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poli doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Chavez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chavez connects with a jab.
Chavez scores with a kick to the midsection.
Chavez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chavez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Poli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chavez.
Poli seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Poli misses with a looping right.
Chavez lands a leg kick that knocks Poli off balance momentarily.
Nice uppercut there from Chavez.
Poli slips a jab from Chavez.
Poli loads up on a big right hand but Chavez slips the punch.
Poli throws a hook but Chavez blocks it.
Chavez loads up on a big right hand but Poli slips the punch.
A quick step to the side and Poli tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chavez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Chavez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Poli lands with a hook. Chavez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chavez throws a body punch but Poli moves out of range.
Chavez takes one on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chavez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chavez moves out of range as Poli throws a body kick.
Chavez lands with a shot to the body.
Chavez takes a swing at Poli's ribcage but misses.
Chavez throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Poli counter with a right hand.
Chavez lands a nice looking kick to the body. Poli takes a step back to recover.
Chavez feints and then cracks Poli's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Poli down.
Poli walks into a jab.
Chavez misses with a low kick as Poli jumps back.
Poli takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T3#
Chavez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Poli misses with an uppercut
and Chavez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chavez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Poli lands with a hook. Chavez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Poli throws an overhand right that lands on Chavez's shoulder, as Chavez tries to avoid the shot.
Chavez throws a hook but Poli blocks it.
Poli has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chavez.
Chavez misses with a body shot
and Poli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chavez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chavez thumps Poli with a low kick.
Chavez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chavez wants to clinch but Poli slips to the side
and Poli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chavez throws out the jab.
Poli takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T4#
Poli misses with a left hand
and Chavez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chavez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poli manages to avoid it.
Chavez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Poli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chavez throws a head kick but Poli moves out of range.
Chavez throws a jab when Poli was well out of range.
Poli throws a right hand that misses
and Chavez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chavez misses the body punch
and Poli counters with a straight right hand.
Chavez throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Poli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#Chavez is rocked!
Poli cracks Chavez with a left hook right on the temple and Chavez goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Poli lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Chavez is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roli Poli!
A victorious Roli Poli thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: PFC 184 McGuire vs Semenko II
Date: Jun 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Fett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fett throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fett defending well as Poli loads up on a big left hand.
Fett misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Poli on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fett throws a right hand that misses
and Poli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Poli misses with a hook.
Fett doesn't manage to clinch there - Poli circles away.
Poli lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fett at a distance.
Nice jab there from Poli.
Poli uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Poli avoids the head kick by Fett.
It seemed like Poli was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Poli throws a big shot that misses.
Fett throwing a counter right hand but Poli manages to avoid it.
Fett has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crassus in the buildup to the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Poli misses the target.
Fett takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Poli just misses with a punch to the body.
As Poli backs away, Fett returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fett throws a half hearted mid kick.
Poli looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Fett misses with a body shot.
A jab from Poli misses.
Fett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Poli.
Fett misses with an uppercut.
Fett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Poli lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Poli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Poli's corner calls for a 1-2. Poli obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Poli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Poli lands a nice shot to the body.
Fett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Poli.
Poli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fett shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fett takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fett buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T2#
Fett attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Poli moves out of range of the strikes.
Poli misses with a body shot.
Fett fires out a quick counter leg kick but Poli just manages to avoid it.
Fett misses with a body kick.
Fett throws a hook but Poli avoids it easily.
Poli thows a left - swing and a miss!
A quick step to the side and Fett tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fett on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Roli Poli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fett moves forwards but Poli connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Poli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fett.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Poli checks a leg kick.
Poli scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fett fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Poli.
Poli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fett.
A telegraphed right hand from Fett misses the target.
Fett slips a straight right by Poli.#T3#
Poli cracks Fett with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Poli scores with a hook to the body. Fett takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fett avoids the body shot from Poli.
A jab lands there for Poli.
Fett throws a leg kick but Poli checks it.
Poli throws a big shot that misses.
Fett ducks under a wild hook from Poli.
Nice cross by Poli.
Poli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Fett's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Poli connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fett scrambles back to his feet.
Poli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fett.
Fett throws a low kick but it's checked well by Poli.
Fett slips a straight right by Poli.
Fett half committed to a counter leg kick.
Poli comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice jab there from Poli. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fett on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fett shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fighters circling - Poli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good work by Poli as he checks the leg kick.
Fett slips a jab from Poli.
It looked like Fett wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Poli misses with a wild body shot.
Fett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Poli.
Poli throws a poor cross that misses
and Poli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Poli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Poli thuds a left hand into Fett's body.
Fett misses with a low kick as Poli jumps back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fett swings for the body but Poli moves out of range.
Poli looks to land a right hand but Fett moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Fett on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poli moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roli Poli dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Poli connects with a right hand. Fett shakes it off.
Poli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Poli looks to score with a jab to the body but Fett is just out of range.
Fett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Poli.
A slow jab from Poli misses its intended target.
Poli throws a hook to the side of Fett's head but Fett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Poli misses with a looping left.
As Poli tries to get set, Fett tries to push him back and clinch up but Poli manages to avoid the attempt.
Poli connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fett's hands.
Poli slips a jab from Fett.
A low kick from Fett misses
and Poli counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Poli throws an overhand right that lands on Fett's shoulder, as Fett tries to avoid the shot.
Poli turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Poli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fett.
Fett swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fett slips under a jab.#T1#
Poli throws a good cross that connects.
Poli scores with a nice head shot.
Poli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fett missing with a left hand there. Poli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Poli misses with a looping left.
Fett connects with a single shot there.#CUT#It looks like Roli Poli has been cut.
Poli scores with a jab to the jaw.
Poli slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fett looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Poli thuds his right hand into Fett's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Poli misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Fett misses the target.
Poli misses with an uppercut
and Fett counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poli jabs Fett right on the nose. Fett blinks but takes it well.
Poli lands a head shot.
Poli connects with a body shot.
Fett on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Poli checks a leg kick.
Poli swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Poli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fett throws out the jab.
Poli connects with a single shot there.
Fett misses with a right hand
and Poli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fett staying out of range there.
Fett misses with a body kick.
Poli looks to throw the jab but Fett is out of range.
Fett does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fett throws a series of punches but Poli avoids them all with ease.
Poli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fett lands a nice shot that snaps Poli's head back.
Roli Poli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Poli.
An attempted straight right counter from Fett misses the target.
Poli scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Poli throws a hook but Fett blocks it.
Fett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Poli has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fett.
Jab by Poli.
Fett throws a jab but it's blocked by Poli.
Fett misses with an attempted mid kick.
Poli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fett with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Poli to score with a decent uppercut.
Poli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Poli lands with a right hand.
Poli bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fett's head backwards.
Poli throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fett on the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Fett.
Fett has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Poli connects with a looping right hand. #T4#
Fett is looking to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice straight punches there by Poli. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Poli.
Poli swings for the body but Fett moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fett. Poli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Poli swinging wildly here.
Fett fires out a quick counter leg kick but Poli just manages to avoid it.
Poli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fett lands a body shot.
Fett takes one on the button.
Poli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fett.
Poli throws a body punch but Fett moves out of range.
Poli connects with a body shot.
Poli takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fett throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roli Poli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roli Poli's cut.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Poli throws a right hand that misses
and Fett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Fett finds it's way through Poli's defenses.
A lazy body kick from Fett
and Poli counters with a straight right hand.
Poli misses the body punch
and Fett counters with a nice uppercut.
Fett takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fett swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A lazy left from Poli finds it's target.
Poli takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fett lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Poli dips to his left and cracks Fett with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fett was well out of range. Poor timing from Poli.
Poli looks to score with a jab to the body but Fett is just out of range.
Fett takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Poli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fett manages to avoid it.#T1#
Poli throws a jab when Fett was well out of range.
Poli fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fett looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Poli takes a swing at Fett's ribcage but misses.
Poli scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fett in his tracks.
Fett tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Poli is able to avoid easily.
Fett is looking to score with low kicks.
Fett tries to clinch there but Poli circles away.
Poli throws out a counter right but Fett avoids it with no problem.
Poli throws a hook but Fett blocks it.
Fett throws a counter high kick but Poli was just alert enough to avoid it.
Poli tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Poli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Poli moves out of range of the leg kick from Fett.
Poli lands with a shot to the body.
Poli scores with a hook.
Fett swings widly with a right hand
and Fett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Settakian Fett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Poli lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fett slips a jab from Poli.
An inside leg kick lands from Fett.
Poli lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fett at a distance.
Poli connects with a nice looking jab.
Fett cracks Poli with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fett avoids the body shot from Poli.
Fett is looking to counter the offense by Poli and move into the clinch.
Roli Poli is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A big right from Poli misses.
Fett slips a jab from Poli.
Poli misses with a lunging right hand
and Fett counters with a straight right hand.
Fett misses the shot to the body.
Fett wants to clinch
and Poli counters with a straight right hand.
Poli moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
Poli lands a jab to Fett's midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Poli misses the target.
Poli misses with a hook. Fett ducked under it nicely.
Poli misses with a straight right.
Fett is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fett walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fett moves out of range as Poli strikes.
Fett defending well as Poli loads up on a big left hand.
Poli lands a jab to the nose.
A big right from Fett misses.
Poli ducks right into an uppercut from Fett.
Fett swings widly with a right hand
and Fett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Poli paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Poli fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Poli on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fett. Fett obviously looking to wear him down. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Poli.
Poli fails to land with a series of punches.
Poli misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Poli misses.
Fett throws a body kick that misses.
Fett slips under a jab.
Poli moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fett smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fett loads up on a big right hand but Poli slips the punch.
Poli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fett was well out of range. Poor timing from Poli.
Fett on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poli.
Poli scores with a hook to the body. Fett takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roli Poli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Poli 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roli Poli!
Roli Poli 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: PFC 176 Asham vs Steve
Date: May 09, 2020

#R1#
Strauss scores with a jab to the jaw.
Strauss is looking to clinch.
Poli unleashes a big counter combination but Strauss bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Poli throws a shot from downtown. Strauss moves away and avoids it.
Strauss misses with a right hand
and Poli counters with a stiff right hand.
Poli takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Poli slips under a jab from Strauss.
Poli throws a jab but it's blocked by Strauss.
Poli throws a lazy right hand but Strauss sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Strauss 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.#CL#
Strauss has Poli up against the cage in a clinch.
Strauss misses with a punch on the inside.
Poli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strauss scores with a nice hook to the head.
Poli blocks an uppercut.
Poli struggles to land a body shot inside as Strauss controls his hands.
Poli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Strauss misses with the head strike.
Strauss lands a body punch in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poli lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Poli misses with a punch to the body.
Strauss swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strauss misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Poli pushes Strauss back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strauss swings wildly with an uppercut but Poli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strauss's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Strauss misses with a body punch.
Poli pushes Strauss back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strauss misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Strauss.
Poli is trying to break the clinch but Strauss has him pressed against the cage.
Strauss misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Strauss fails to land.
Strauss misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strauss lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Strauss keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Poli's efforts to push away.
Poli blocks a body shot from Strauss.
Poli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strauss misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strauss scores with a shoulder strike. #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!
Poli lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Poli on the inside.
Strauss lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Strauss tries to throw a body punch but Poli avoids it by throwing Strauss back against the cage.
Strauss misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strauss misses with some punches.
Strauss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strauss misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Strauss.
Strauss tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Poli's elbow.
Strauss throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Polis head.
Poli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Poli.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Poli.
Strauss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Poli lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Poli. #BC2#
Poli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Poli defending well as Strauss loads up on a big left hand.
Strauss tries to close the distance and clinch up but Poli swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Poli takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Strauss tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Poli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Wilhelm Strauss has been cut.
Strauss throws a hook but Poli blocks it.
Strauss misses with a body shot.
Strauss wants to land a leg kick but Poli is out of range.
Poli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strauss manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Strauss there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Poli takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Strauss closes the distance and clinches.
Poli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strauss misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strauss lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Poli.
Strauss swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Poli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strauss throws a leg kick that is checked
and Poli counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Strauss thinking.
Strauss misses with a few strikes there. #T4#
Strauss scores with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poli lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Strauss feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Polis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheers as Strauss lands an impressive looking overhand right. Poli doesn't seem phased though.
Strauss throws an off balance right hand
and Poli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Poli ducks under a wild hook from Strauss.
Poli slips a straight right by Strauss.
Strauss misses the shot to the body.
Poli throws out a counter right but Strauss avoids it with no problem.
Strauss dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Poli. That did some damage!
Strauss throws a lazy uppercut
and Strauss takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strauss throws a looping overhand right but Poli ducks down to avoid it.
Poli appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Strauss tries to clinch up
and Poli counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilhelm Strauss dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wilhelm Strauss's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Strauss tries to close the distance and clinch up but Poli swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wilhelm Strauss is winning the standup battle so far.
Strauss throws a right hand that Poli ducks under and follows up with a left that Poli also avoids with ease.
Poli throws out a counter right but Strauss avoids it with no problem.
A head kick from Strauss lands but Poli takes it in his stride.
Poli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strauss looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Poli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Strauss holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Poli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slow jab from Strauss misses its intended target.
Strauss looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Poli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strauss moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strauss swinging wildly here.
Poli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strauss was well out of range. Poor timing from Poli.
Poli showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strauss. #T1#
Strauss ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poli moves away.
Poli throws a hook to the side of Strauss's head but Strauss sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Strauss uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Poli.
Strauss takes one to the side of the head.
Poli throws out a loose jab but Strauss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strauss.
Poli needs to keep his hands up - Strauss had a free shot at his head there.
Strauss just misses with a punch to the body.
A combination from Poli does no damage.
As Poli tries to get set, Strauss tries to push him back and clinch up but Poli manages to avoid the attempt.
Poli avoids the body shot from Strauss.
Poli only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Poli throws a looping overhand right but Strauss ducks down to avoid it.
Strauss avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Strauss is looking to counter the offense by Poli and move into the clinch.#T2#
Poli takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Strauss throws a big shot that misses.
Strauss is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Poli can do to turn this around?
Strauss fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Poli is out of range.
Poli throws out a counter right but Strauss avoids it with no problem.
Wilhelm Strauss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strauss scores with a jab to the body.
Strauss scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Strauss works Poli's body with a nice hook.
Strauss is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Poli.
Strauss throws a leg kick
enabling Poli to counter with a crisp jab.
Strauss throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Poli counter with a right hand.
Strauss tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poli was well out of range. Poor timing from Strauss.
Strauss lands a jab to the nose.
Poli takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Strauss cracks Poli with an open hand slap.#T3#
Poli checks a low kick from Strauss.#CL#
Strauss darts in and clinches Poli up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strauss.
Strauss lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Poli.
Poli lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strauss.
Strauss lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Poli.#BC2#
Poli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Strauss scores with a jab.#CL#
Strauss gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Strauss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strauss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Poli lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Poli.
Poli misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strauss misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Poli blocking some punches.
Poli struggles to land a body shot inside as Strauss controls his hands.
Poli misses with a body punch.
Poli prevents a body shot from Strauss.
A left hand lands to the body for Poli.
Strauss tries to work over Poli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Poli swings wildly with an uppercut but Strauss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strauss working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Strauss lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Poli backwards.
Strauss blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Poli breaks from the clinch.
Poli misses with a straight left.
Poli blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice defenses there by Poli.
Poli throws an off balance right hand
enabling Strauss to counter with a crisp jab.
Poli 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.
Poli takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilhelm Strauss dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wilhelm Strauss's cut.
That's time! Strauss's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Poli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strauss.
Poli throws a right hand that misses
and Strauss counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strauss wants to clinch but Poli slips to the side
and Poli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Strauss misses with a left hand
and Poli counters with a nice uppercut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Poli 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 Strauss has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Strauss and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Strauss lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Strauss looks to throw a body kick
and Poli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Poli connects with a crisp jab.
Strauss throws the left hand but Poli avoids the punch easily.
Strauss misses with a hook.
Strauss with a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Strauss. Those never looked like landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Strauss looks to throw the jab but Poli is out of range. #T1#
Strauss throws a hook but Poli blocks it.
Strauss throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Strauss throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Poli counter with a right hand. #ROC2#
Strauss is rocked!#CUT2#
Wilhelm Strauss's cut is getting worse.
Strauss with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Strauss scores with a jab. Poli acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Strauss throws a leg kick that is checked
and Poli counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Strauss throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Poli counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Poli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strauss is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Poli.
Strauss looks to throw the jab but Poli is out of range.
Poli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Poli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Strauss scores with a jab. Poli acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2##CL#
Strauss darts in and clinches Poli up against the cage.
Poli tries a body shot but Strauss blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poli takes a shot to the head.
Strauss has a couple of punches blocked by Poli.
Strauss scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Poli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strauss throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Poli walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Poli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Strauss.
Strauss throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Strauss misses with a wild combination.
Strauss staying out of range there.
Strauss wants to clinch.#T3#
Strauss throws a lazy uppercut
and Poli counters with a nice uppercut.
Strauss thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Poli was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Strauss moves into the clinch successfully.
Poli working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Strauss misses with the head strike.
Strauss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Poli works on Strauss's body with a couple of short punches.
Poli lands with a short shot to the head.
Poli throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Strausss head. #BC2#
Poli manages to break the clinch.
Strauss shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Strauss misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Poli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Poli appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Strauss wants to clinch up but Poli keeps it at a distance.
Roli Poli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Strauss throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Strauss moves in looking to clinch but Poli pushes him off.
Strauss throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Poli throws a lazy uppercut
and Strauss counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Poli thinking.
Strauss throws a solid leg kick but Poli takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Strauss.
Poli looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Strauss rushes Poli and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Poli lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Poli lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
Poli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Strauss connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Poli momentarily.
Poli throws a shot from downtown. Strauss moves away and avoids it.
Poli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Strauss uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Poli.
An attempted straight right counter from Strauss misses the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Wilhelm Strauss.
Well Strauss 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilhelm Strauss!
Wilhelm Strauss decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: PFC 172 Ispa vs McGuire
Date: Apr 19, 2020

#R1#
Poli looks to score with a jab to the body but Kettu is just out of range.
Kettu cracks Poli with a right hand to the side of the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Kettu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kettu misses with a body shot.
Kettu is looking to clinch but Poli is avoiding it.
Kettu missing with a left hand there. Poli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Poli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Poli fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kettu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Esa Kettu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kettu misses with a hook.
Poli is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kettu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Kettu.
Kettu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poli.
Kettu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Poli misses the target.
Kettu misses with a body shot
and Poli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Poli checks a low kick from Kettu.
Poli's corner calls for a 1-2. Poli obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kettu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kettu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kettu throws a leg kick but Poli moved away.
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!
Kettu tries to land a front kick but Poli steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Poli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kettu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poli manages to avoid it.
Kettu avoids the body shot from Poli.
Poli lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Poli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kettu throws a shot from downtown. Poli moves away and avoids it.
Poli was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kettu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Poli stuns Kettu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kettu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Poli takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kettu misses with an uppercut.
Kettu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Poli slips a jab from Kettu.
Poli has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kettu finds it's way round the side to connect with Poli's head.
Kettu has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Poli feints and then cracks Kettu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kettu down.
Kettu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kettu throws a front kick aimed at Poli's knee but Poli avoids it well.
Kettu tries to land a leg kick but Poli saw it coming and moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Poli misses the target.
Kettu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kettu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kettu throws a shot from downtown. Poli moves away and avoids it.
Kettu misses with an uppercut.
Kettu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Poli.
Poli lands a glancing blow to the side of Kettu's head.#T2#
Kettu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Poli.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kettu.
Poli jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Poli lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kettu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Poli.
Kettu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Poli is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kettu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kettu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Poli.
Kettu takes a swing at Poli's ribcage but misses.
Kettu throws a front kick aimed at Poli's knee but Poli avoids it well.
Kettu looks to score with a jab to the body but Poli is just out of range.
Kettu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Poli checks the leg kick.
Kettu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kettu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Poli lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kettu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poli manages to avoid it.
Kettu misses with a leg kick.
Poli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Kettu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
Poli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kettu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
I was talking to Poli's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kettu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Poli backwards.
Kettu misses with a punch on the inside.
Kettu lands a hook that snaps the head of Poli backwards.
Kettu lands a nice shot to the body.
Poli lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kettu backwards.
Kettu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Poli stops a takedown attempt from Kettu.
Poli scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Kettu manages to break the clinch.
Poli catches Kettu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Poli walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poli lands a jab to the nose.
Poli thuds his right hand into Kettu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kettu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Poli moves out of range as Kettu strikes.
Kettu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kettu misses with a body shot.
Poli slips under a jab.
Poli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Kettu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kettu blocks a low kick nicely.
Poli checks a leg kick nicely.
Poli ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Kettu.
Kettu throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Poli counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kettu moves away from the strike by Poli.
A decent looking cross lands there for Poli.
Kettu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kettu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Poli avoids the body shot from Kettu.
Kettu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poli.
Poli scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kettu doesn't seem bothered though.
Poli connects with a nice looking jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Poli connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kettu momentarily.
Kettu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poli.
Kettu misses the jab.
Kettu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Poli. Poli circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kettu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Esa Kettu will probably get the nod.
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#
Kettu misses the shot to the body.
Poli misses with a looping left.
Kettu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kettu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Poli.
Poli lands with a good body shot.
Poli misses the jab.
Poli moves out of range of the leg kick from Kettu.
Kettu throws a series of punches but Poli moves out of range.
Poli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kettu.
Kettu misses with a wild body shot.
Poli with a hook.
Kettu misses with a straight right.
Poli throws a hook to the side of Kettu's head but Kettu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Poli checks the leg kick.
Kettu throws the kick towards the body but Poli avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kettu thuds his right hand into Poli's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kettu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poli was well out of range. Poor timing from Kettu.
A little feinted left hand from Poli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kettu throws a leg kick which misses Poli's front leg but catches the back leg as Poli tries to avoid it.
Kettu misses with a low kick.
Poli throwing a counter right hand but Kettu manages to avoid it.
Poli checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kettu lands a body shot. #T1#
Poli ducks under a wild hook from Kettu.
Poli throws a hook but Kettu blocks it.
Poli throws a body punch but Kettu moves out of range.
Poli takes a swing at Kettu's ribcage but misses.
Poli throws a chopping leg kick but Kettu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kettu.
Kettu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big left from Kettu misses.
Poli throws a body shot but no joy.
Kettu cracks Poli with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Poli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kettu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Poli. That's going to slow Kettu down.
Poli thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kettu! But no joy.
Kettu throws a low kick but Poli moves out of range easily.
Poli scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kettu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Poli. That did some damage!
Kettu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Poli throws a low kick, looking for Kettu's leg but Kettu calmly moves out of range.
Poli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Poli does it's job there.
Kettu connects with a leg kick. Poli looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kettu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kettu defending well as Poli loads up on a big left hand.
Poli looks to throw the jab but Kettu is out of range.
Kettu thows a leg kick but Poli checks it
and Poli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Poli.
Poli misses with a looping left.
Poli connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kettu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kettu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Poli counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The fighters circling - Kettu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kettu throws a leg kick
and Poli counters with a straight right hand.
Kettu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Poli checks it well.
Kettu looks to land a left hand but Poli moved out of range nicely.
Kettu slips a straight right by Poli.
Poli checks a low kick from Kettu.
Poli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kettu.
Good standup being displayed there by Poli as he connects with a hook.
Kettu throws a solid leg kick but Poli takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kettu.#T3#
Kettu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poli.
Poli checks a leg kick.
Poli on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Poli misses with an uppercut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kettu.
Kettu is looking to chop away at Poli's legs.
Kettu with a nice cross.
Kettu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Poli's head backwards.
Kettu misses with an uppercut. Poli saw that one coming.
Kettu throws a hook but Poli avoids it easily.
Kettu throws a lazy right hand but Poli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Poli moves out of range of the leg kick from Kettu.
Kettu throws a front kick aimed at Poli's knee but Poli avoids it well.
Poli throws a hook but Kettu blocks it.
Poli jabs at Kettu's body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kettu, right into the meat.
Kettu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kettu checks a leg kick.
Poli avoids the body shot from Kettu. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kettu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Poli.
Poli throws a hook to the side of Kettu's head but Kettu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kettu misses with a hook. Poli ducked under it nicely.
Poli throwing a counter right hand but Kettu manages to avoid it.
Kettu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kettu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poli.
Kettu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kettu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A clash of legs there as Kettu blocks the low kick.
Kettu connects with an inside leg kick.
Kettu misses with an uppercut. Poli saw that one coming.
Kettu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poli. Kettu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kettu throws out a counter right but Poli avoids it with no problem.
Poli throws a hook but Kettu blocks it.
Kettu throws out a loose jab but Poli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poli throws a looping overhand right but Kettu ducks down to avoid it.
Kettu misses with a leg kick
and Poli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Esa Kettu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kettu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Poli.
Poli misses with a looping right.
Poli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kettu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kettu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Poli throws a hook but Kettu blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Esa Kettu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Kettu slips a straight right by Poli.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kettu! But no joy.
Kettu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Poli scoring well with a low kick there.
Kettu blocks a jab.
Kettu scores with a nice right hand.
A swing and a miss from Kettu.
A big left from Kettu misses.
A swing and a miss from Kettu.
Kettu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Poli needs to keep his hands up - Kettu had a free shot at his head there.
Kettu cracks Poli with a right hand to the side of the head.
Poli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kettu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kettu swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Poli to counter with a crisp jab.
Kettu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kettu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kettu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Poli misses with a body shot.
Poli scores with a decent looking hook.
Kettu slips a jab from Poli.
Kettu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Kettu throws a series of punches but Poli avoids them all with ease.
A big right from Poli misses.
Kettu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Poli misses with a straight right.
Kettu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Poli.
Poli lands with a good body shot.
Kettu misses with an uppercut.
Poli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kettu was well out of range. Poor timing from Poli.
Kettu misses with a straight left.
Good leg kick by Kettu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kettu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kettu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Poli misses the jab.
Kettu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kettu misses with a looping right.
Poli throwing a counter right hand but Kettu manages to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Kettu blocks the low kick.
Poli staying out of range there.
Poli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kettu.
Kettu staying out of range there.
Roli Poli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kettu throws a low kick but Poli avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Poli tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kettu tries a head kick but it misses.
Kettu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kettu misses with a low kick as Poli jumps back.
Kettu moves out of range as Poli strikes.
Poli takes one to the side of the head. #CL2#
Kettu darts in and clinches Poli up against the cage.
Kettu swings wildly with an uppercut but Poli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poli wants to get back to striking at distance but Kettu won't allow it.
Kettu misses with some punches.
Poli lands with a short shot to the head.
Poli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kettu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kettu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Poli misses with a punch on the inside.
Poli lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kettu.#BC#
Poli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Poli has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kettu finds it's way round the side to connect with Poli's head.
Kettu looks to land a left hand but Poli moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Kettu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kettu moves out of range of the strikes.
Kettu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Poli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Poli fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kettu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kettu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kettu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kettu slips under a jab.
Poli just misses with a punch to the body.
Kettu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Poli is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kettu walks into a straight right hand from Poli.
A big right from Poli misses.
Poli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Poli gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kettu throws a solid leg kick but Poli takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kettu.
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!
Poli thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Poli misses.
A little jabbing left from Kettu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kettu cracks the inside of Poli's front leg.
Esa Kettu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kettu lands with a cross. #T4#
Kettu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kettu misses with a body shot.
Poli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kettu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kettu throws a right hand that Poli ducks under and follows up with a left that Poli also avoids with ease.
It looked like Poli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kettu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poli manages to avoid it.
Poli takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kettu tries to score with a low kick but Poli moves his leg out of the way.
Kettu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Poli misses with a series of wild punches.
Kettu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Poli throws out the jab.
Poli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kettu.
Poli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kettu throws out the jab.
As Kettu backs away, Poli returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poli missing with a left hand there. Kettu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kettu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Poli blocks a head kick by Kettu.
A punch combination from Poli misses.
Poli missing with a left hand there. Kettu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Esa Kettu.
Well Kettu 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Roli Poli!
Roli Poli decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: PFC 164 McGuire vs Semenko
Date: Mar 22, 2020

#R1#
Hepple gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Poli.
Hepple rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Poli counters with a nice uppercut.
Poli on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ronnie Hepple seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poli misses the jab.
Poli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hepple.
Poli takes a swing at Hepple's ribcage but misses.
Poli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hepple tries to counter with a clinch but Poli shakes him off and moves away.
Hepple looks for the body kick but Poli saw that one coming.
It looked like Poli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hepple lands a leg kick that knocks Poli off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli with a jab.
Hepple misses with a body shot
and Hepple takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Donk. Hepple catches Poli right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hepple closes the distance looking to clinch
and Poli counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Hepple works the jab nicely.
Hepple slips a jab from Poli.
Poli slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Hepple.
Some wild striking there from Hepple.
Poli throwing a counter right hand but Hepple manages to avoid it.
No joy there for Poli, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hepple blocks a jab.
Poli misses with a body shot. #T2#
Poli lands a nice hook to Hepple's body. Hepple takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hepple bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Poli's head.
Poli throws a jab but it's blocked by Hepple.
Hepple throws a fast counter high kick but Poli manages to duck under it in time.
Hepple throws a head kick but Poli moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Poli misses the target.
Hepple tries to clinch up.
Hepple is looking to clinch but Poli is avoiding it.
Poli misses with a looping left.
A combination from Poli does no damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hepple on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hepple uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Poli.#T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Poli darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hepple tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Poli counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hepple thinking.
Poli is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hepple.
Poli blocks a leg kick.
Hepple lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Poli slips a straight right by Hepple.
Hepple takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Poli scores with a hook to the body. Hepple takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Donk. Hepple catches Poli right on the button with a cross.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Hepple moves into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Hepple.
Hepple lands a body punch.
Hepple missing with knees to the body.
Hepple with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hepple misses with a body punch. #BC#
Poli breaks the clinch.
Donk. Hepple catches Poli right on the button with a cross.
Hepple bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Poli lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Poli fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Poli fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hepple misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Poli looks to throw the jab but Hepple is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roli Poli 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#
Hepple tries a head kick but it misses.
Hepple tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Poli manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hepple throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Poli with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Poli blocks a jab.
Poli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hepple.
Poli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hepple manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Hepple was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hepple steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Poli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli misses with a straight right.
Poli slips under a jab.
Hepple moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Hepple stuns Poli with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Poli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hepple looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Poli lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Poli misses with a hook to the body
enabling Hepple to counter with a crisp jab.
Hepple looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Poli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hepple throws out the jab.
Poli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hepple lands a leg kick that knocks Poli off balance momentarily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Poli crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hepple - the referee stops the clock and Poli gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hepple. Poli manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hepple moves out of range of the strikes.
Hepple fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hepple looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T2#
Hepple lands with a straight right. Poli didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hepple takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hepple throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hepple thows a leg kick but Poli checks it
and Poli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#
Hepple is rocked!
Poli moves in close and cracks Hepple with a massive right hand! Hepple, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Poli!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roli Poli!
In his post fight interview, Roli Poli started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: CEC 695
Date: Feb 22, 2020

#R1#
Poli jabs Diaz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A shot to the body from Diaz misses
letting Poli counter with a right hand.
Poli misses with an uppercut.
Diaz has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Poli takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Poli.
Diaz scores with a jab.
Poli misses with a series of wild punches.
Diaz shoots in and drives through. Poli sprawls well.
Diaz walks into a jab.
Poli takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've been told by Poli's head coaches at Blake Phoenix's Champion Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Diaz scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poli misses with a hook #TD2#
and Diaz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Poli is controlling Diaz's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Ground and pound from Diaz.
Diaz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Diaz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Poli doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Diaz.
Poli holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Diaz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Diaz misses with a head shot. Poli uses the momentum to regain guard.
Diaz throwing strikes from guard but Poli blocks nicely.
Diaz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
Poli keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.
Poli preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Diaz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Diaz stands up over Poli, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Diaz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Diaz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Poli works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Diaz throws an elbow that misses. Poli uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Diaz's guard. Nice move by Poli!#REVR#
Diaz is trying to control the position but Poli postures up. #SUB2#
Diaz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Poli defends it easily.#SUB2#
Diaz is looking for a triangle here but Poli uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T3#
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Diaz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Diaz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Diaz is looking to improve his position.
Diaz keeping hold of Poli's head, controlling as best he can.
Diaz is trying to control but Poli manages to pass to mount! #T4#
Diaz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diaz is still trying to improve position.
Poli controlling from the full mount.
Diaz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Poli avoids the attempt from Diaz to control.
Diaz is wriggling around trying to escape.
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 Roli Poli 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.
#R2#
Poli throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot.
Poli moves out of range as Diaz throws a body kick.
Diaz clobbers Poli with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Diaz misses with a body shot
and Poli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Poli misses.
Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Poli misses the target.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Diaz lands with a nice body kick.
Diaz missing with a left hand there. Poli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz scores with a jab.
Poli takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Poli slips a jab from Diaz.
Poli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diaz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Nice takedown defense from Poli. No joy for Diaz on that attempt.
Poli tried to counter with a leg kick but Diaz avoided it.
Poli throws a body shot but no joy.
Diaz lands with a shot to the body.
Diaz looks to throw the jab but Poli is out of range.
Kamerun Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Poli.
Diaz scores with a nice strike.
Diaz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Poli's head backwards.
Diaz swinging wildly here.
Poli takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Diaz scores with a hook to the body. Poli takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Poli uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Diaz has time to react.
Diaz throws a hook but Poli blocks it.
Poli just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Poli slips a straight right by Diaz.
Poli is looking to counter punch.
Diaz throws a lazy right hand but Poli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Poli throwing a counter right hand but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Kamerun Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poli avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poli digs a good hook to Diaz's body.
A big left from Poli misses.
Diaz looks to throw the jab but Poli is out of range.
Diaz tries to land a leg kick but Poli saw it coming and moves away.
A big left from Poli misses.
Diaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poli was well out of range. Poor timing from Diaz.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diaz misses with a jab to the body
and Poli counters with a right hand to the body. #T3##TD2#
Diaz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Poli is positioning himself well to prevent Diaz advancing to mount.
Diaz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Diaz misses with a head shot. Poli uses the momentum to regain guard.
Poli is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Poli avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Diaz throws a big right hand that misses.
Diaz scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Diaz content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Diaz throws a strike but Poli rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Poli wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving. #SUB2#
Diaz is looking for a triangle but Poli pushes his legs off easily.
Diaz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Diaz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Diaz wants to improve his position but instead Poli has moved into half guard.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kamerun Diaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Poli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Poli is just out of range.
Poli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diaz misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Poli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Poli takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Poli walks into a stiff left hand from Diaz.
A jab from Diaz misses.
Poli on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Poli just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Diaz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Diaz misses with an uppercut
enabling Poli to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli takes one to the side of the head.
Poli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Diaz throws a poor cross that misses
and Poli counters with a nice uppercut.
Diaz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Poli finds it's way round the side to connect with Diaz's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
Poli blocks a head kick by Diaz.
Diaz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Poli connects with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Poli misses the target.
Diaz throws a hook but Poli blocks it.
Poli checks a leg kick.
Diaz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Poli is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A big right from Poli misses.
Diaz throws a head kick that half lands.
Diaz scoring well with a low kick there. #T2#
Diaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Poli misses with a straight left.
And Diaz tries to counter it with a takedown but Poli pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
Diaz throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Poli.
Diaz with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Poli to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz shoots and misses
and Poli counters with a right hand to the body.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diaz on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Diaz gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Poli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Poli misses.
Poli throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
Poli throws the left hand but Diaz avoids the punch easily.
Diaz swings widly with a right hand
and Poli counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Diaz loads up on a big right hand but Poli slips the punch.
It looked like Poli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Diaz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Poli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diaz misses the body punch
and Poli counters with a straight right hand.
Poli checks a leg kick.
Diaz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz cracks Poli with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Diaz throws a right hand that misses
and Poli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diaz throws an off balance right hand
and Poli makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Diaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Poli cracks Diaz with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Diaz clobbers Poli with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Diaz looks to throw the jab but Poli is out of range.
A slow jab from Poli misses its intended target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz digs a good body shot into Poli's ribs.#T4#
Diaz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Poli's head.
Diaz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Poli.
Diaz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Poli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Diaz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Diaz misses with a left hand
and Poli counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Diaz thinking.
Diaz lands a high kick!
Poli lands a jab to the nose.
Diaz throws a leg kick but Poli sees it coming and moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Poli misses its target.
Poli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Diaz.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Roli Poli.
I think Poli has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Roli Poli!
In his post fight interview, Roli Poli started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: CEC 690 Vilson vs Grande
Date: Jan 18, 2020

#R1#
Mac Airt throws the left hand but Poli avoids the punch easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Poli misses.
Poli swats away the attempt to clinch by Mac Airt.
Poli looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mac Airt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
Mac Airt closes the distance and clinches.
Mac Airt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Poli.
Poli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Poli tries to work over Mac Airt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Poli lands a right hand.
Poli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
I was talking to Mac Airt's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Mac Airt lands a hook that snaps the head of Poli backwards.
Poli throws a punch but it's blocked by Mac Airt.
A short left from Poli.
Poli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Poli lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poli stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Poli blocking some punches.
Poli lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Poli scores with a shoulder strike.
Mac Airt blocking some punches.
Mac Airt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Poli scores with a shot to the side of Mac Airt's head.
Mac Airt blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Poli.
Poli lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mac Airt backwards.
Poli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Poli.
Mac Airt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Poli lands a hook that snaps the head of Mac Airt backwards.
Poli blocks an uppercut.
Mac Airt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Poli backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Mac Airt fails to land.
A short right from Mac Airt on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Poli lands a shoulder strike.
Mac Airt swings wildly with an uppercut but Poli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mac Airt misses with a punch to the body.
Poli misses with some punches. #T2#
Poli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mac Airt misses with the head strike.
Poli blocks an uppercut.
Poli misses with some punches.
Mac Airt misses with a body punch.
Mac Airt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mac Airt has a couple of punches blocked by Poli.
Poli lands with a left to the head.
Poli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Poli swings wildly with an uppercut but Mac Airt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Poli throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mac Airts head.
Mac Airt can't break the clinch.
Poli blocks a body shot from Mac Airt.
Poli tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mac Airt's elbow.
Poli lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Poli lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mac Airt backwards.
Poli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Poli on the inside.
Poli lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Mac Airt pushes Poli back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Poli.
Poli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mac Airt lands a body shot in the clinch.
Poli swings wildly with an uppercut but Mac Airt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mac Airt wants to get back to striking at distance but Poli won't allow it.
Poli throws a punch but it's blocked by Mac Airt.
Mac Airt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Poli working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mac Airt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Poli lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mac Airt backwards.
Mac Airt misses with a punch to the body.
Poli working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Poli lands a left hand.
Mac Airt has a couple of punches blocked by Poli.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mac Airt blocks an uppercut.
Mac Airt tries a body shot but Poli blocks it.
Poli lands a nice uppercut.
Mac Airt misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Poli on the inside. #T4#
Poli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mac Airt misses with a body punch.
Poli misses with the head strike.
Poli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mac Airt lands with a right to the head.
Mac Airt throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Poli.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mac Airt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Poli.
Mac Airt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Poli lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Poli.
Mac Airt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Poli throws a punch but it's blocked by Mac Airt.
Poli tries a body shot but Mac Airt blocks it.
Mac Airt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mac Airt misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Mac Airt fails to land.
Mac Airt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Mac Airt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roli Poli 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#
Mac Airt misses with a few strikes there.
Poli misses with a hook
and Mac Airt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mac Airt misses with a hook
and Poli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mac Airt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mac Airt swings widly with a right hand
and Poli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mac Airt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mac Airt throws the left hand but Poli avoids the punch easily.
Mac Airt jabs Poli right on the nose. Poli blinks but takes it well.
Poli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mac Airt misses with a right hand
and Poli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mac Airt misses with a hook.
Poli lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mac Airt's sensitive parts.
Poli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Poli appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mac Airt defending well as Poli loads up on a big left hand.
Mac Airt darts in trying to clinch
and Poli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#
Mac Airt is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Cormac Mac Airt has been cut.#T1#
Poli drops Mac Airt with a naaaaasty hook - Mac Airt is in real trouble here! Poli dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roli Poli!
Roli Poli bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Cormac Mac Airt was interviewed post fight and said '"When I am gone I charge you that ye bury me not at Brugh of the Boyne where is the royal cemetery of the Kings of Erinn. For all these kings paid adoration to gods of wood or stone, or to the Sun and the Elements, whose signs are carved on the walls of their tombs, but I have learned to know the On'.

Event: Eternity 2 - Raper vs Toro 2
Date: Nov 30, 2019

#R1#
Serronen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Poli looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Poli takes a swing at Serronen's ribcage but misses.
Serronen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Serronen lands a jab to the head.
Serronen swinging wildly here.
A combination from Poli does no damage.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Poli checks a leg kick.
Serronen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Poli swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Poli seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Poli throws an off balance right hand
letting Serronen counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Serronen.
Serronen missing with a left hand there. Poli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Serronen throws a jab when Poli was well out of range.
Serronen misses with a low kick.#T1#
Serronen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Poli misses with an uppercut.
Poli takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Poli scores with a nice strike.
Serronen fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Poli has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
Poli closes the distance and pushes Serronen back into the cage.
Poli blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Poli fails to land.
Serronen misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Serronen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Poli lands a head shot.
Some wild striking there from Serronen.
Poli throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Serronen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Serronen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Poli.
The fight stays on the outside here - Poli looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Serronen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Serronen throws a body shot but no joy.
Serronen looks for the body kick but Poli saw that one coming.
Poli is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Serronen.
Poli fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Poli fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Serronen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Poli misses.
Poli feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Serronens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Poli takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Poli uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Poli tries to clinch
and Serronen counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Poli slips a jab from Serronen.
Serronen is looking to score with low kicks.#CL#
Poli takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Serronen.
Serronen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Poli backwards. #BC2#
Serronen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Poli with a nice cross.
Poli misses with a body shot.
Serronen appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Serronen tries to land a front kick but Poli steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Serronen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Serronen drops his hands momentarily and Poli takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Poli lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Poli is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Poli comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Poli blocks the body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poli tests Serronen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Poli with a nice cross.#CL#
Poli moves into range and clinches up with Serronen.
Poli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Serronen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Poli lands a shot to the body.
Poli throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Serronen fails to land.
Poli throws a punch but it's blocked by Serronen.
Poli working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good body shot from Serronen. #BC2#
Serronen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Serronen misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roli Poli dominated that 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.
#R2#
Serronen looks to land a left hand but Poli moved out of range nicely.
Serronen misses with a jab to the body
and Poli counters with a three punch combo that has Serronen backing up. Serronen nods at Poli to acknowledge the strikes.
Poli throws a good cross that connects.
Poli with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Serronen connects with a right hand. Poli shakes it off.
Poli loads up on a big right hand but Serronen slips the punch.
Serronen tries to move into range but Poli moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Serronen misses with a wild body shot.
Serronen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Poli.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poli looks to land a right hand but Serronen moved out of range.
Poli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Poli scores with a crisp jab that stopped Serronen in his tracks.
Serronen avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
Serronen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Poli looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Serronen falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Poli counter with a right hand.
Serronen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Poli lands a head shot.
Poli misses with a body shot.
Serronen looks to throw the jab but Poli is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Poli misses the target.
Serronen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Poli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Serronen moves out of range as Poli strikes.
Poli looks to land a left hand but Serronen moved out of range nicely.
A shot to the liver by Poli. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Serronen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Serronen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Serronen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Serronen is looking to land body kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Serronen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bone on bone clash there as Poli blocks the leg kick.
Nice cross by Poli.
Nice body punch from Poli.
Poli scores with a sloppy right hand. Serronen should have avoided that one.
Poli throws a shot from downtown. Serronen moves away and avoids it.
Roli Poli is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Poli closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Poli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Poli scores with a shot to the body.
Poli tries to clinch up but Serronen circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice defenses there by Serronen.
Serronen works the jab nicely.
Serronen takes one to the side of the head.
Serronen throws a low kick, looking for Poli's leg but Poli calmly moves out of range.
Serronen throws a sloppy head kick and Poli moves out of range easily.
Serronen looks to land a right hand but Poli moved out of range.
Poli wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Serronen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Poli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Poli with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Serronen misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Serronen misses the target. #T4#
Poli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Poli lands a head shot.
Poli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Serronen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poli.
Poli throws out a loose jab but Serronen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Serronen takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poli throws a body punch but Serronen moves out of range.
Poli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Serronen.
Serronen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Serronen throws a leg kick but Poli checks it.
Poli misses with a hook.
Serronen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roli Poli dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Serronen misses with a jab to the body
and Poli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Poli dips to his left and cracks Serronen with an uppercut!
Poli swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Poli lands an overhand right.
Serronen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Poli lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Poli connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Serronen throws a right hand that misses
and Poli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serronen connects with an inside leg kick.
Poli tries to close the distance and clinch but Serronen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Poli checks a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Poli. That snapped Serronen's head back. #T1#
Poli throws a jab when Serronen was well out of range.
Poli connects with a crisp jab.
Poli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Serronen moves away.
Serronen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Serronen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Poli cracks a nice hook into Serronen's ribs.
An inside leg kick lands from Serronen.
Poli lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Serronen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Serronen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Poli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Poli is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Serronen takes one to the side of the head.
Aku Serronen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Poli tries to clinch up
and Serronen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice straight punches there by Poli. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Poli.
Serronen looks for the body kick but Poli saw that one coming.
Poli scores with a hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Poli.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Serronen misses with a body punch.
Poli lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Serronen or not.
Poli keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Serronen's efforts to push away.#T3#
Poli lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Serronen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Serronen lands a shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Poli.
Serronen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Poli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Poli lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Serronen.
Serronen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Poli is leaning against Serronen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Roli Poli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Poli blocking some punches.
Poli misses with a body punch.
Poli keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Serronen's efforts to push away.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Poli.
Serronen tries to break free but Poli pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Serronen. #T4#
Serronen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Poli blocks a body shot from Serronen.
Roli Poli has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Serronen tries to circle away but Poli has him pinned against the cage.
Serronen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Serronen tries a body shot but Poli blocks it.
Serronen is leaning against Poli and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Serronen misses with a punch on the inside.
Serronen struggles to land a body shot inside as Poli controls his hands.
Serronen is trying to force a seperation but Poli has the dominant position.
Serronen misses with a punch on the inside.
Poli struggles to land a body shot inside as Serronen controls his hands.
Poli blocks an uppercut.
Serronen working aggressively here.
Serronen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roli Poli showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Poli 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roli Poli!
Roli Poli got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

Event: Skrap Fights 98
Date: Nov 08, 2019

#R1#
Danilov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Poli throws out the jab.
Danilov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Poli has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blake Phoenix's Champion Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Poli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Poli lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Poli throws a jab but it's blocked by Danilov.
Danilov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Poli scores with a nice right hand.
Poli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Danilov manages to avoid it.
Danilov misses with a kick to the body
enabling Poli to counter with a crisp jab.
Danilov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Poli pinned against the ropes. Poli gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Poli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Danilov 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danilov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Poli is out of range and Danilov settles back down.
Danilov feints and then cracks Poli's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Poli down.
Danilov cracks the inside of Poli's front leg. #T1#
Poli blocks a head kick by Danilov.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Poli checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Poli misses the target.
Danilov misses the shot to the body.
Danilov throws a sloppy head kick
and Danilov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Danilov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Danilov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Poli is looking to counter punch.
Danilov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Poli paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Poli cracks Danilov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Poli cracks Danilov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Poli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Danilov.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Danilov.
Danilov thows a leg kick but Poli checks it
and Poli counters with a stiff right hand.
Danilov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poli.
Poli scores with a hook to the body. Danilov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Poli swings for the body but Danilov moves out of range.
Poli blocks a head kick by Danilov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danilov throws a sloppy body shot
and Danilov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roli Poli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Poli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Poli on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Danilov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Poli connects with a good right hand that stumbles Danilov. Danilov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poli. Danilov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Poli is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Danilov misses with a hook
and Poli counters with a stiff right hand.
Danilov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Poli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Danilov throws a body shot but no joy.
Danilov looks to throw a body kick
enabling Poli to counter with a crisp jab.
Poli takes a swing at Danilov's ribcage but misses.
Danilov with the counter takedown but Poli avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Poli.#T3#
Danilov throws a head kick that misses
and Poli counters with a straight right hand.
Danilov throws a body kick that misses.
Ruslan Danilov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danilov moves away from the strike by Poli.
Danilov throws a right hand that Poli ducks under and follows up with a left that Poli also avoids with ease.
Danilov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Danilov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Poli is out of range and Danilov settles back down.
Danilov throws an off balance right hand
and Poli counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Danilov misses the body punch
and Poli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Danilov throws a head kick that misses
and Poli counters with a straight right hand.
Danilov tries to land a leg kick but Poli saw it coming and moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Poli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Danilov throws a leg kick
and Poli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Danilov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Poli counters with a stiff right hand.
Danilov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Danilov ducks under a wild hook from Poli.#T4#
That kick from Danilov tenderised Poli's leg. Poli is trying to keep his angry face on.
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!
Danilov misses with a takedown attempt
and Poli counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Danilov throws a leg kick
and Poli counters with a nice uppercut.
Danilov thuds his right hand into Poli's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Danilov throws a low kick but Poli avoids it.
Danilov misses with a low kick.
Danilov misses the body punch
and Poli counters with a straight right hand.
Danilov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Poli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Danilov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Poli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Danilov throws out the jab.
Poli throwing a counter right hand but Danilov manages to avoid it.
Poli lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Poli takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Danilov throws a solid leg kick but Poli takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Danilov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roli Poli dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Danilov throws a sloppy head kick and Poli moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Poli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Poli scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Poli throws a jab but it's blocked by Danilov.
Poli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Danilov can do to turn this around?
Danilov throws a leg kick but Poli moved away.
Danilov misses with a head kick.
Danilov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Danilov throws a lazy body kick
and Poli makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Poli lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Poli lands a nice shot to the body.
Danilov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danilov tries to move into range but Poli moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A slow jab from Danilov misses its intended target.
A jab from Poli misses.
Poli throws a jab when Danilov was well out of range.#T1#
Danilov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Danilov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Poli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Danilov.
Danilov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Danilov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Poli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Danilov misses with an uppercut. Poli saw that one coming.
Danilov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Danilov misses with a head kick.
Poli throws the left hand but Danilov avoids the punch easily.
Danilov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Poli slips a jab from Danilov.
A low kick from Danilov misses
and Poli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Danilov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Poli.
Danilov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Poli tests Danilov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Danilov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Danilov! But no joy.#T2#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Danilov, right into the meat.
Nice straight punches there by Poli. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Poli.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poli throws a looping overhand right but Danilov ducks down to avoid it.
Danilov swings widly with a right hand
enabling Poli to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Danilov. Poli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good exchange - Poli coming out on top.
Danilov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Poli is out of range.
Poli slips a straight right by Danilov.
Danilov misses with a body punch
and Poli counters with a straight right hand.
Danilov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Poli misses with an uppercut.
Danilov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A head kick misses from Danilov. #T3#
Poli misses with a hook. Danilov ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Danilov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Poli bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Danilov's head.
Roli Poli is winning the standup battle so far.
Poli scores with a hook to the body. Danilov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Danilov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poli.
Poli blocks a head kick by Danilov.
Danilov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Poli lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Poli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Danilov.
Poli throws a big shot that misses.
Danilov flicks out a counter leg kick but Poli steps away.
A head kick misses from Danilov.
Poli scores with a jab to the body.
Danilov moves away from the strike by Poli.
Poli with a nice cross.#T4#
Danilov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Poli connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danilov throws a front kick aimed at Poli's knee but Poli avoids it well.
A low kick from Danilov misses
and Poli counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Danilov throws a body kick that misses
and Danilov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Poli throws a lazy right hand but Danilov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab lands there for Poli.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Danilov.
Danilov slips a jab from Poli.
Poli lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Danilov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Poli.
A clash of legs there as Poli blocks the low kick.
Danilov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A low kick from Danilov is predictable there
enabling Poli to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roli Poli dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Poli connects with the punch.
Danilov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Poli defends well and Danilov ends up having to push Poli into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Danilov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Poli checks a leg kick.
Danilov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Danilov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Danilov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A clash of legs there as Poli blocks the low kick.
Poli is looking to counter punch.
The fighters circling - Poli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Danilov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Danilov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Danilov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Poli scores with a jab to the body.
Danilov throws a head kick but Poli moves out of range.
Danilov throws a sloppy head kick
and Poli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Danilov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Poli avoids the head kick by Danilov.
Poli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Danilov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Poli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Poli lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Danilov at a distance.
Danilov wants to clinch
and Poli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Danilov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Poli is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Poli throws an overhand right that lands on Danilov's shoulder, as Danilov tries to avoid the shot.
Danilov feints a counter leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Poli checks a leg kick.
Poli digs a good body shot into Danilov's ribs.
Danilov throws a leg kick
and Poli counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Danilov on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2#
Danilov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poli was well out of range. Poor timing from Danilov.
Poli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Danilov.
Danilov misses with a lunging right hand
and Poli counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poli stalks Danilov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Danilov's face. Danilov staggers backwards, shaken.
Horrible takedown attempt by Danilov or perhaps it was just good defense by Poli, which made it look bad.
Poli takes a swing at Danilov's ribcage but misses.
Poli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Danilov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Poli, as that shot connected.
Danilov is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Danilov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poli manages to avoid it.
Poli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Danilov throws out the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Poli misses its target.
Danilov throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Poli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Danilov throws a head kick but Poli moves out of range.
Poli throws a nice looking combination but Danilov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Danilov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Poli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Poli staying out of range there.
It looked like Poli was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Danilov.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Danilov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Poli has got the better of the exchanges.
Danilov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Roli Poli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Danilov moves forwards but Poli connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Danilov lands with a kick to the temple. Poli shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Danilov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Poli counters with a nice uppercut.
Danilov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Poli scores with a jab. Danilov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Danilov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Poli. That did some damage!
Danilov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poli blocks a head kick by Danilov.
Danilov misses with a kick to the body
and Poli counters with a nice uppercut.
Poli digs a good body shot into Danilov's ribs.
A bone on bone clash there as Poli blocks the leg kick.
Danilov misses with a body shot
letting Poli counter with a right hand.
Danilov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Danilov goes for a double leg but Poli avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Poli continues to drive forward.
Roli Poli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruslan Danilov.
Danilov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Danilov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Poli punishes Danilov's body with a nice straight punch.
Poli feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Danilovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A slapping leg kick lands for Danilov.
Ruslan Danilov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Danilov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Poli to counter with a crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roli Poli showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Poli 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight for Roli Poli!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Roli Poli!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Roli Poli!

Roli Poli wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Roli Poli made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: BFF 86: Grayce vs. Rey Roy III
Date: Oct 05, 2019

#R1#
Nickal throws the left hand but Poli avoids the punch easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Poli misses its target.
Nickal jabs at Poli's body.
Nickal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nickal fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Poli ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nickal connects with a body shot that sends Poli's belly button to the back.
Nickal punishes Poli's body with a nice straight punch.
Nickal gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Poli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Poli.
Jab by Nickal.
Poli dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nickal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nickal is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Nickal with a lazy takedown attempt
and Poli counters with a stiff right hand.
Nickal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Poli.
Poli misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Nickal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Poli looks to land a right hand but Nickal moved out of range.
Nickal misses with a hook
and Nickal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Poli slips a jab from Nickal.
Nickal moves out of range as Poli strikes.
Nickal changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nickal scores with a nice right hand.
Nickal looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Roli Poli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo Nickal.#T2#
Nickal slips under a jab from Poli.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nickal.
Poli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nickal.
Poli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Poli throws a big shot that misses.
Nickal attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nickal misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Poli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Nickal 's head but he takes it in his stride.
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!
Poli throws out a loose jab but Nickal uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Nickal tries to counter it with a takedown but Poli pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Poli connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nickal's hands.#T3#
Poli takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nickal tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Poli connects with the punch.
Poli looks to land a right hand but Nickal moved out of range.
Poli throws an overhand right that lands on Nickal's shoulder, as Nickal tries to avoid the shot. #TD2#
Nickal shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nickal showed some decent athleticism there.
Poli trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Nickal is looking for a kimura here.
Nickal missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Nickal thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Poli's head.
Nickal scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nickal not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB2#
Nickal is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Poli sees it coming and defends easily.
Poli is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Blake Phoenix's Champion Factory, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Nickal seems to be working for a kimura but Poli defends the submission attempt.
Nickal is trying to control the action in half guard but Poli is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T5#
Nickal might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Poli haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Nickal in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Poli tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Nickal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bo Nickal!
Bo Nickal is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Bo Nickal thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: BFF 81: Kemp vs. Kawamata II
Date: Aug 24, 2019

#R1#
Lombardo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Poli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lombardo.
Lombardo throws a lazy uppercut
and Poli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lombardo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lombardo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lombardo gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Poli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lombardo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lombardo motions for Poli to come forward. Lombardo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Poli as he connects with a hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lombardo.
Poli checks a leg kick.
Lombardo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Poli lands with a right hand.
Lombardo throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lombardo.
Lombardo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Poli misses with a looping left.
Poli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lombardo.
Poli is looking for a counter combo.
Poli misses with a straight left. #T1#
Lombardo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poli.
Poli fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lombardo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Poli misses with a looping right.
Lombardo tries to counter with a clinch but Poli shakes him off and moves away.
Lombardo wants to land a leg kick but Poli is out of range.
Poli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lombardo.
Lombardo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Poli throws out the jab.
Lombardo throws a chopping leg kick but Poli manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Poli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lombardo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Poli.
Poli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lombardo.
Nice defenses there by Lombardo.
Lombardo looks to score with a jab to the body but Poli is just out of range.
Poli just misses with a punch to the body.
Lombardo walks into a left hand.
Lombardo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lombardo misses with a right hand
and Poli counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A slow jab from Lombardo misses its intended target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lombardo.
Lombardo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Poli.#T2#
Poli misses with a looping right.
Poli swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lombardo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poli ducks under a wild hook from Lombardo.
Lombardo throws a sloppy body shot
and Poli counters with a nice uppercut.
Poli avoids the body shot from Lombardo.
Poli moves out of range of the leg kick from Lombardo.
Lombardo dips to his left and cracks Poli with an uppercut!
Poli connects with the punch.
Lombardo ducks right into an uppercut from Poli.
Poli throws a shot from downtown. Lombardo moves away and avoids it.
Lombardo loads up on a big right hand but Poli slips the punch.
Poli misses with a body punch
and Lombardo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lombardo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lombardo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Poli.
Lombardo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A head kick misses from Lombardo. #T3#
Poli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lombardo throws out the jab.
Poli jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Poli moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Poli misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lombardo missing with a left hand there. Poli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Poli throws an overhand right that lands on Lombardo's shoulder, as Lombardo tries to avoid the shot.
Lombardo throws out a counter right but Poli avoids it with no problem.
Lombardo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Poli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Poli scores with a punch to the head.
Poli lunges at Lombardo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lombardo's hand.
Poli fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lombardo on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lombardo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Poli takes one to the chin there.
Lombardo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lombardo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Poli punishes Lombardo's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice straight punches there by Poli. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Poli.
Lombardo throws a shot from downtown. Poli moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Poli throws a jab but it's blocked by Lombardo.
Poli misses with a hook. Lombardo ducked under it nicely.
Poli throws a shot from downtown. Lombardo moves away and avoids it.
Poli fails to land with a series of punches.
Poli misses with a wild body shot.
Poli misses with a body shot
and Lombardo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Poli missing with a left hand there. Lombardo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lombardo feints a counter leg kick.
Poli scores with a nice strike.
Poli getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Poli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lombardo.
Lombardo throws a hook but Poli blocks it.
Poli lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Poli throws a shot from downtown. Lombardo moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Lombardo misses.
Lombardo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Poli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lombardo manages to avoid it.#T5#
The fighters circle momentarily. Poli darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Poli throws a lazy right hand but Lombardo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Poli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lombardo moves away.
Poli lands a nice hook to Lombardo's body. Lombardo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lombardo defending well as Poli loads up on a big left hand.
Lombardo looks for the body kick but Poli saw that one coming.
Poli throws a body punch but Lombardo moves out of range.
Poli throws a jab but it's blocked by Lombardo.
Lombardo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lombardo moves away from the strike by Poli.
Lombardo misses with a hook to the body
and Poli counters with a straight right hand.
Lombardo moves out of range of the strikes.
Lombardo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Poli.
Lombardo lands a right hook to the body.
Lombardo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Poli misses with a few strikes there.
Poli throws a hook but Lombardo blocks it.
Lombardo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T6#
Poli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lombardo manages to avoid it.
Lombardo misses with a straight left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lombardo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lombardo takes one to the chin there.
Poli throws a nice looking combination but Lombardo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lombardo thinks about the counter body kick.
Poli blocks a jab.
Lombardo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lombardo is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lombardo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Poli.
Lombardo misses with a body shot.
Poli looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lombardo loads up on a big right hand but Poli slips the punch.
Poli shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lombardo throws out a leg kick but Poli moves out of range and Lombardo only half commits.
Lombardo throws a low kick but Poli avoids it.
Poli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lombardo.
Lombardo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Poli.
Poli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lombardo.
A little jabbing left from Lombardo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T7#
Poli looks to score with a jab to the body but Lombardo is just out of range.
Poli misses with a looping right.
Lombardo slips a straight right by Poli.
Lombardo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Poli.
Lombardo moves out of range of the strikes.
Poli cracks Lombardo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Poli throws a hook to the side of Lombardo's head but Lombardo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lombardo slips a straight right by Poli.
Poli misses with a straight left.
Lombardo throws a hook but Poli blocks it.
Poli throws a hook but Lombardo blocks it.
Poli throws a lazy right hand but Lombardo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lombardo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Poli throws out the jab.
Lombardo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lombardo swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T8#
Lombardo digs a good body shot into Poli's ribs.
Poli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Poli throws a jab but it's blocked by Lombardo.
Poli takes a swing at Lombardo's ribcage but misses.
Lombardo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Poli lands with a nice body punch.
Lombardo misses with a low kick.
A jab from Lombardo misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lombardo moves away.
Poli cracks Lombardo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Poli catches Lombardo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A jab from Lombardo misses.
Poli lands with a nice body punch.
Poli avoids a kick to the body.
Lombardo misses with a lunging right hand
and Poli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lombardo throws a leg kick
enabling Poli to counter with a crisp jab.
Lombardo throws out a loose jab but Poli uses good head movement to avoid it. #T9#
Lombardo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Poli checks a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Poli tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poli is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lombardo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Poli looks to throw the jab but Lombardo is out of range.
Lombardo motions for Poli to come forward. Lombardo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Poli throws an overhand right that lands on Lombardo's shoulder, as Lombardo tries to avoid the shot.
Poli misses with a looping left.
Poli takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Poli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lombardo was well out of range. Poor timing from Poli.
Lombardo throws a hook but Poli blocks it.
Poli throws a big shot that misses.
Lombardo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poli was well out of range. Poor timing from Lombardo.
A little feinted left hand from Poli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Poli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lombardo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poli missing with a left hand there. Lombardo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Poli lands a jab to the nose.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roli Poli dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Poli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lombardo.
Poli connects with the punch.
Lombardo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poli manages to avoid it.
Poli lands a jab.
Poli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lombardo was well out of range. Poor timing from Poli.
Poli gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lombardo.
Lombardo feints and then cracks Poli's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Poli down.
The crowd cheers as Poli lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lombardo doesn't seem phased though.
Lombardo misses with a body shot.
Lombardo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Poli is out of range and Lombardo settles back down.
A swing and a miss from Poli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli needs to keep his hands up - Lombardo had a free shot at his head there.
Poli swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lombardo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lombardo looks to land a body kick but Poli moved away.
Poli blocks a low kick nicely.
It looked like Poli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Poli throws an off balance right hand
and Lombardo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Poli misses the jab.
Lombardo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lombardo takes a swing at Poli's ribcage but misses.
Lombardo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Poli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lombardo.
Lombardo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Poli lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Poli throws a hook but Lombardo avoids it easily.
Poli misses with an uppercut.
Lombardo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Poli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lombardo manages to avoid it.
Lombardo misses with a right hand
and Poli counters with a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lombardo misses with a straight left.
Lombardo ducks under a wild hook from Poli.
Lombardo misses with a body kick.#T2#
Poli scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lombardo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Poli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Poli takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lombardo misses with a body kick.
Poli misses with a straight right.
Lombardo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Poli is out of range and Lombardo settles back down.
Poli misses with a looping right.
Poli throws the left hand but Lombardo avoids the punch easily.
Lombardo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Poli.
Poli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lombardo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Poli.
Lombardo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Poli throws out the jab.
Poli misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lombardo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Poli looks to throw the jab but Lombardo is out of range.
Lombardo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Poli.#T3#
Lombardo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Poli.
Lombardo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lombardo scores with a leg kick.
Poli avoids the body shot from Lombardo.
A little feinted left hand from Poli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lombardo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Poli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lombardo can do to turn this around?
Poli throws a body shot but no joy.
Lombardo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Poli takes a step back to recover.
Lombardo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Poli.
Poli lands a jab to the nose.
Poli throws a lazy right hand but Lombardo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to the body from Poli misses
and Lombardo counters with a good low kick that Poli was not able to check.
Poli tries to move into range but Lombardo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Poli on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lombardo. Lombardo obviously looking to wear him down.
Poli just misses with a punch to the body.
Lombardo missing with a left hand there. Poli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Lombardo connects with the punch.
Poli is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lombardo was well out of range. Poor timing from Poli.
Lombardo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Poli checks it well.
Nice straight punches there by Lombardo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lombardo.
Lombardo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Poli moves away from the strike by Lombardo.
Poli misses with an uppercut. Lombardo saw that one coming.
Poli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Poli lands with an uppercut that bounces Lombardo off the ropes and back into range.
A big left from Lombardo misses.
Poli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lombardo.
Poli takes a swing at Lombardo's ribcage but misses.
Lombardo takes one to the side of the head.
Poli throws a hook to the side of Lombardo's head but Lombardo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Lombardo misses. #T5#
Lombardo throws a body punch but Poli moves out of range.
Lombardo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Poli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Poli defending well as Lombardo loads up on a big left hand.
Lombardo ducks under a wild hook from Poli.
Lombardo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lombardo tries to clinch
and Poli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Poli throws out a loose jab but Lombardo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lombardo tries a low kick but Poli avoids it.
Lombardo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lombardo misses the jab.
Poli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Poli throws a hook to the side of Lombardo's head but Lombardo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lombardo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slow jab from Poli misses its intended target.
Poli connects with a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lombardo.
Poli throws a shot from downtown. Lombardo moves away and avoids it.
Lombardo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T6#
A big right from Lombardo misses.
Lombardo throws a body punch but Poli moves out of range.
A big right from Poli misses.
Lombardo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lombardo staying out of range there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poli slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Poli misses with a body shot.
Good work by Poli as he checks the leg kick.
Poli misses with a looping right.
Lombardo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lombardo misses with a body shot.
Poli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lombardo manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lombardo.
Poli blocks a jab.
Lombardo blocks a jab.
Lombardo scores with a decent looking hook.#T7#
Poli looks to throw the jab but Lombardo is out of range.
A big right from Lombardo misses.
Poli throws a looping overhand right but Lombardo ducks down to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Lombardo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Poli looks to score with a jab to the body but Lombardo is just out of range.
Poli looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Poli blocks a jab.
Poli lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lombardo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Poli lands a nice shot to the body.
Lombardo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lombardo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Poli.
A telegraphed right hand from Lombardo misses the target.
Roli Poli is winning the standup battle so far.
Poli loads up on a big right hand but Lombardo slips the punch.
Lombardo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Poli slips under a jab from Lombardo.#T8#
Lombardo misses with a wild body shot.
Poli throws a hook to the side of Lombardo's head but Lombardo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lombardo throws a jab when Poli was well out of range.
Poli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Poli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Poli checks a low kick from Lombardo.
Lombardo connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lombardo misses with a hook.
Poli fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A cross from Lombardo lands.
Nice defenses there by Poli.
Poli digs a good body shot into Lombardo's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poli. Lombardo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Poli misses with a body shot.
Lombardo throws a body punch but Poli moves out of range. #T9#
Poli moves out of range of the body kick.
Lombardo throws a leg kick
and Poli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Poli misses with a looping left.
Lombardo throws the left hand but Poli avoids the punch easily.
Poli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Poli feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lombardos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lombardo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lombardo throws a body kick that misses.
Poli throws a looping overhand right but Lombardo ducks down to avoid it.
Lombardo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lombardo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lombardo moves away from the strike by Poli.
Poli scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lombardo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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 Roli Poli will probably get the nod.
That's time! Poli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Poli looks to throw the jab but Lombardo is out of range.
Lombardo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Poli drops his hands momentarily and Lombardo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Poli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lombardo manages to avoid it.
Poli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lombardo moves away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lombardo!
Lombardo throws a wild body kick that Poli sees coming a mile off.
A leg kick checked by Poli.
Poli swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli throws a body shot but no joy.
Lombardo throws a shot from downtown. Poli moves away and avoids it.
Lombardo looks for the body kick but Poli saw that one coming.
Poli lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lombardo circles away quickly and effectively.#T1#
Poli throws an overhand right that lands on Lombardo's shoulder, as Lombardo tries to avoid the shot.
Lombardo defending well as Poli loads up on a big left hand.
Lombardo cracks Poli with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lombardo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Poli looks to score with a jab to the body but Lombardo is just out of range.
Lombardo defending well as Poli loads up on a big left hand.
Poli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Poli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lombardo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poli. Lombardo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lombardo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Poli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good standup being displayed there by Lombardo as he connects with a hook.
Poli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Lombardo misses.
Lombardo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lombardo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2#
Lombardo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Poli throws a shot to the body.
Poli digs a good hook to Lombardo's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poli takes one to the side of the head.
Donk. Poli catches Lombardo right on the button with a cross.
Jab, jab by Lombardo - just one landing.
Poli's corner calls for a 1-2. Poli obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Poli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lombardo, as that shot connected.
A jab from Poli misses.
Poli throws the left hand but Lombardo avoids the punch easily.
Poli throws an overhand right that lands on Lombardo's shoulder, as Lombardo tries to avoid the shot.
Lombardo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Poli.
Lombardo throws out a loose jab but Poli uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Poli takes a swing at Lombardo's ribcage but misses.
Poli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lombardo.
Poli lunges at Lombardo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lombardo's hand.
Lombardo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Poli blocks the leg kick.
Poli scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lombardo in his tracks.
Lombardo scores with a spinning back kick!
Poli ducks under a wild hook from Lombardo.
A big right from Poli misses.
A punch combination from Poli misses.
Poli throws a big shot that misses.
Lombardo walks into a jab.
Poli lands a slapping body shot.
Poli throws a series of punches but Lombardo moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A punch lands to the side of Lombardo 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T4#
Poli jabs Lombardo right on the nose. Lombardo blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Lombardo.
Lombardo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lombardo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poli was well out of range. Poor timing from Lombardo.
Lombardo lands a jab.
Poli misses with the combination.
A slow jab from Poli misses its intended target.
Lombardo misses with a leg kick.
Lombardo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Poli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Poli tests Lombardo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lombardo throws a poor cross that misses
and Poli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lombardo walks into a straight right hand from Poli.#T5#
Poli throws a shot from downtown. Lombardo moves away and avoids it.
Lombardo tries to work over Poli's front leg with a kick but Poli checks it.
Lombardo lands with a hook. Poli tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lombardo slips a jab from Poli.
It seemed like Lombardo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lombardo throws a jab when Poli was well out of range.
Lombardo throws a lazy uppercut
and Poli counters with a right hand to the body.
Lombardo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lombardo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lombardo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lombardo follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Poli on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Poli scores with a nice head shot.
Lombardo moves away from the strike by Poli.
Poli scores with a hook to the body. Lombardo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lombardo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Poli throws out a loose jab but Lombardo uses good head movement to avoid it. #T6#
Poli scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lombardo in his tracks.
A slow jab from Lombardo misses its intended target.
Lombardo misses the jab.
Lombardo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Poli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Poli.
Poli takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Poli lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lombardo just misses with a punch to the body.
Lombardo blocks a jab.
Poli cracks Lombardo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Lombardo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Poli looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lombardo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Poli is out of range. #T7#
Lombardo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lombardo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Poli on the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Lombardo.
Lombardo slips a straight right by Poli.
Poli lands a nice hook to Lombardo's body. Lombardo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Poli connects with the punch.
Lombardo misses with a looping right.
Lombardo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Good standup being displayed there by Lombardo as he connects with a hook.
Lombardo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lombardo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poli manages to avoid it.
Poli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Poli with a hook.
Poli scores with a nice head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lombardo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T8#
Poli misses the shot to the body.
Lombardo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lombardo throws out a loose jab but Poli uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Poli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lombardo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lombardo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poli manages to avoid it.
Poli on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Santino Lombardo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Poli misses the shot to the body.
Roli Poli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lombardo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Poli.
Lombardo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poli.
Lombardo misses with a body kick.
Lombardo throws a push kick but Poli slaps the foot to one side.
Poli throwing a counter right hand but Lombardo manages to avoid it.
Lombardo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Poli's calf.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Poli!
Poli swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T9#
Poli scores with a nice right hand.
Lombardo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Poli moves away from the strike by Lombardo.
Lombardo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lombardo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lombardo drops his hands momentarily and Poli takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lombardo.
Poli swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Lombardo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lombardo.
Lombardo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Poli just misses with a punch to the body.
Poli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Poli scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lombardo throws a leg kick but Poli checks it.
Lombardo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roli Poli showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Poli 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Roli Poli!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Roli Poli!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Roli Poli!

Roli Poli wins by unanimous decision!
Roli Poli retains his welterweight title!
Roli Poli decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.

Event: BFF 77: Nti vs. Dabutt
Date: Jul 13, 2019

#R1#
Poli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steele manages to avoid it.
It looked like Steele wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Poli swings widly with a right hand
and Steele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Poli lands a jab.
A lazy left from Poli finds it's target.
Poli takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Steele lands with a cross.
Poli throws a looping overhand right but Steele ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli lands a slapping body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Poli misses the target.
Poli lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Steele at a distance.
Steele misses with a double jab. #T1#
Poli misses with a lunging right hand
and Steele counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Poli throws a body shot but no joy.
Steele was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Poli misses with a straight left.
It looked like Steele was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Poli.
Poli looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Steele needs to keep his hands up - Poli had a free shot at his head there.
Steele walks into a stiff left hand from Poli.
Poli bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Steele slips a jab and a cross from Poli.
A cross from Poli lands.
Poli scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Poli is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Steele had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Poli feints a jab promting Steele to slip. Poli then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Steele slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poli lands a jab to the head. #T2#
Steele takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Steele scores with a body shot.
Poli scores with a jab to the body.
Poli lands a slapping body shot.
Poli ducks under a wild hook from Steele.
Steele ducks under a wild hook from Poli.
Roli Poli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Poli.
Steele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Poli.
Poli lands a nice looking body shot.
Steele tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Poli misses with a looping left.
Steele was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Poli misses with a body shot.
Steele swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Steele is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Poli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steele.
Poli misses the shot to the body.
Steele blocks a jab.
Steele is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Poli.
Poli throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Steele counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Steele.
Steele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steele using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Steele landing knees to the body.
Poli looks winded!
Steele missing with knees to the body.
Steele lands a left hand.
Steele throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Poli blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steele. #T4#
Poli has a couple of punches blocked by Steele.
Steele using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Poli has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Poli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Poli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steele tries to land knees in the clinch but Poli avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Poli.
Steele has a couple of punches blocked by Poli.
Poli is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Poli misses with some punches.
Steele misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Steele.
A right handed body shot lands from Steele.
A short uppercut from Steele.
Steele lands a right hand that snaps the head of Poli backwards.
Poli has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Steele seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Poli can turn it around.
Poli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Steele manages to pull guard.
Steele 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.
Steele wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T5#
Steele keeping moving, preventing Poli from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Steele has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Poli can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Poli slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Steele 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.#T6#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Poli trying to control but Steele is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Poli misses with a looping left.
Poli misses with a lunging right hand
and Steele connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steele walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Poli misses with a looping right.
As Poli tries to get set, Steele tries to push him back and clinch up but Poli manages to avoid the attempt.
Steele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steele swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Poli connects with a right hand. Steele shakes it off.
Poli throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Steele was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Poli.#T7#
Poli connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Steele tries to move into range but Poli moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Poli throws a jab when Steele was well out of range.
Steele tries to counter by clinching up but Poli breaks away and moves out of range.
A slow jab from Poli misses its intended target.
Steele appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Poli lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Steele at a distance.
A slow jab from Poli misses its intended target.
A jab from Poli finds it's way through Steele's defenses.
Poli misses with a wild body shot.
Steele appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Poli misses the shot to the body.
Steele keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Poli.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poli. Steele does a little dance to reset his feet.#T8#
Poli throws a hook to the side of Steele's head but Steele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Poli misses the body punch
and Steele counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Poli lands the left hand.
Poli misses with an uppercut. Steele saw that one coming.
It looked like Steele was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Poli.
Poli misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot by Poli.
Steele swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Poli counters with a stiff right hand.
Poli swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Steele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steele tries to move into range but Poli moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Steele looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Poli avoids the body shot from Steele.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Poli! But no joy.#T9#
Poli lands a nice shot to the body.
Poli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Poli throws a shot to the body.
Poli misses with a straight left.
A counter left hand to the body from Steele misses its target.
Poli throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Steele stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Poli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A quick step to the side and Steele tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poli is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Poli paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Poli throws a jab but it's blocked by Steele.
Steele tries to counter by clinching up but Poli breaks away and moves out of range.
Poli throws out a loose jab but Steele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poli cracks Steele with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roli Poli dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Poli misses with a jab, cross combination.
Poli dips to his left and cracks Steele with an uppercut!
Poli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steele is looking to counter punch.
Steele just misses with a punch to the body.
Poli throws a series of punches but Steele avoids them all with ease.
Steele is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Poli.
Poli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Poli lands a slapping body shot.
Poli misses the body punch
and Steele counters with a stiff right hand.
Poli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli misses with a body punch
and Steele connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Poli connects with a nice looking jab.
Poli throws a predictable looking body shot
and Steele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Steele takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Steele takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Roli Poli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Poli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steele moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Steele on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Poli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steele.
It looked like Steele wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Poli lands with a shot to the body.
Poli jabs at Steele's body.
Poli throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Steele.
Poli avoids the body shot from Steele.
Poli misses with a body shot.
As Poli tries to get set, Steele tries to push him back and clinch up but Poli manages to avoid the attempt.
Poli throws out a loose jab but Steele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poli throws a jab but it's blocked by Steele.
Steele is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Steele needs to keep his hands up - Poli had a free shot at his head there.
Steele tries to clinch but Poli moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Poli misses.
Poli takes a swing at Steele's ribcage but misses.
Steele has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Poli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steele appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A big left from Poli misses.
A big left from Poli misses.
A little feinted left hand from Steele on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Poli thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Steele on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice jab there from Poli.
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!
Poli fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Steele tries to clinch but Poli moves out of range. #T3#
Poli throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Steele stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Poli just misses with a punch to the body.
Steele is looking to counter the offense by Poli and move into the clinch.
Poli just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Steele on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Poli throws a series of punches but Steele moves out of range.
As Poli tries to get set, Steele tries to push him back and clinch up but Poli manages to avoid the attempt.
Steele keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Poli.
Steele seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Poli ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Steele lands the left hand.
Steele tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Poli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steele manages to avoid it.
Steele takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Poli throws a lazy uppercut
and Steele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Poli throws an off balance right hand
and Steele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Poli throws out a loose jab but Steele uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poli fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Steele on the side of the head.
Poli staying out of range there.
Poli looks to throw the jab but Steele is out of range.
It looked like Steele wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Poli moves out of range of the strikes.
Poli scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Steele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poli was well out of range. Poor timing from Steele.
Steele ducks right into an uppercut from Poli.
Poli lands a jab to the nose.#T5#
Steele slips a jab from Poli.
Poli lands a glancing blow to the side of Steele's head.
Steele slips a straight right by Poli.
Steele throwing a counter right hand but Poli manages to avoid it.
Poli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Poli misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little feinted left hand from Steele on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Poli throws a hook to the side of Steele's head but Steele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Poli misses with an uppercut
and Steele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steele takes one to the side of the head.
Steele lands a really nice looking cross but Poli seems unphased.
Poli scores with a hook to the body. Steele takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Poli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T6#
Nice defenses there by Steele.
Steele takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Poli throws a body punch but Steele moves out of range.
Poli misses the body punch
and Steele counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steele wants to clinch up but Poli keeps it at a distance.
Poli looks to land a left hand but Steele moved out of range nicely.
Steele wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Poli just misses with a punch to the body.
Steele ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steele went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Steele looks to score with a jab to the body but Poli is just out of range.
Poli throws a jab but it's blocked by Steele.
Steele swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T7#
Steele moves away from the strike by Poli.
Poli misses with a hook
and Steele connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Poli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Steele misses its target.
Poli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steele appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Poli lands with a good body shot.
Steele connects with a single shot there.
Poli takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Poli lands the left hand.
The fighters circling - Poli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steele is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Poli.
Poli works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T8##CL#
Poli gets tackled into the ropes by Steele. Steele maintains the clinch.
Steele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Poli's elbow.
Poli misses with the head strike.
Steele misses with a punch on the inside.
Poli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steele connects with a knee to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Roli Poli has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steele blocks a body shot from Poli.
Steele tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Poli throws a punch but it's blocked by Steele.
Steele tries to throw a body punch but Poli avoids it by throwing Steele back against the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Poli as the two fighters clinch.
Steele using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Poli has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Steele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Poli.
Steele tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Poli swings wildly with an uppercut but Steele uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Poli.
Poli misses with a punch on the inside. #T9#
Steele struggles to land a body shot inside as Poli controls his hands.
Steele swings wildly with an uppercut but Poli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Poli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Poli lands a body shot.
Poli misses with some punches.
Poli scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Stanley Steele has been cut.
Steele missing with knees to the body.
Poli takes a knee to the side of the body.
Steele blocks an uppercut.
Steele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Poli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Poli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Poli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steele misses with a knee to the head.
Steele misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steele trying to land knees to the body.
Poli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roli Poli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Poli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steele was well out of range. Poor timing from Poli.
Poli lands a jab to the head.
Steele takes one to the chin there.
Poli throws a right hand that misses
and Steele counters with a straight right hand.
Steele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poli lands a jab.
Steele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Poli there.
Some wild striking there from Poli.
Steele was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Steele ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Poli moves forwards but Steele connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Poli paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Poli connects with a right hand. Steele shakes it off.
Steele takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A looping hook to the body misses from Poli. Steele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steele closes the distance but Poli moves to the side
and Poli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Poli fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Poli throws a right hand that misses
and Steele cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
A left lands for Steele.
Steele avoids the body shot from Poli.
Poli throws a poor cross that misses
and Steele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poli lands a jab to Steele's midsection.
Steele misses with a looping right.
Poli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Steele tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steele ducks under a wild hook from Poli.
Steele swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Poli scores with a nice right hand.
Steele jabs at Poli's body.
Poli swats away the attempt to clinch by Steele.
Poli lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T3#
Poli lunges at Steele with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Steele's hand.
Poli misses with a hook.
Poli throws a looping overhand right but Steele ducks down to avoid it.
Steele tries to counter by clinching up but Poli breaks away and moves out of range.
Poli scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Poli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Poli smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Poli connects with the punch.
Steele throws an overhand right that lands on Poli's shoulder, as Poli tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Poli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steele moves away.
Poli lunges at Steele with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Steele's hand.
Poli looks to land a left hand but Steele moved out of range nicely.
Steele appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Poli paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steele is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Poli.
Steele avoids the body shot from Poli.
Poli misses with a looping left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poli misses with a hook
and Steele counters with a straight right hand.
Nice defenses there by Steele.
A counter left hand to the body from Steele misses its target.#T5#
Poli lands an overhand right.
Poli darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Poli throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Poli misses the jab.
Decent striking displayed by Poli there.
Poli throws a lazy uppercut
and Steele counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Poli scores with the left hand. Steele knows he should have avoided that one.
Steele moves forwards but Poli connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Steele on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T6#
Steele swings for the body but Poli moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steele takes a jab right on the kisser.
Steele slips a jab from Poli.
Steele appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Poli.
Steele is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Poli.
Poli stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Poli lands a right hook to the body.
Poli throws a right hand that Steele ducks under and follows up with a left that Steele also avoids with ease.
Steele shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Poli scores with a punch to the head.
Poli misses the shot to the body.
Stanley Steele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T7#
Steele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poli looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Poli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steele moves away.
Steele is looking to counter punch.
Steele uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Poli.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steele. Poli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steele has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Poli finds it's way round the side to connect with Steele's head.
Poli throws an off balance right hand
and Steele counters with a three punch combo that has Poli backing up. Poli nods at Steele to acknowledge the strikes.
Poli scores with a hook.
Poli connects with a body shot.
Poli cracks a nice hook into Steele's ribs.
Poli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steele.
An attempted straight right counter from Steele misses the target.#T8#
Poli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Poli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Poli lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Poli scores with a jab to the jaw.
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!
Poli lands with a nice body punch.
Roli Poli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Poli connects with a single shot there.
Poli bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Steele's head.
Poli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Steele misses its target.
Steele walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A combination from Poli does no damage.
Steele was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T9#
Steele needs to keep his hands up - Poli had a free shot at his head there.
Steele throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Poli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Poli lands with a good body shot.
Poli connects with the punch.
Poli lands with an overhand left.
Poli lands a nice shot to the body.
Steele defending well as Poli loads up on a big left hand.
Poli looks to score with a jab to the body but Steele is just out of range.
Poli misses with an uppercut.
Steele swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roli Poli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Poli 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Roli Poli!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Roli Poli!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Roli Poli!

Roli Poli wins by unanimous decision!
Roli Poli is the new welterweight champion!
Roli Poli decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.

Event: BFF 73: Nti vs. Hill 2
Date: May 25, 2019

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Poli.
It seemed like Poli was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boone misses with a hook.
Poli is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Boone with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Boone misses the target.
Boone connects with a looping right hand.
Boone throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Poli to counter with a crisp jab.
Boone takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Poli looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Poli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boone.
Boone misses with a right hand
and Poli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boone throws an overhand right that lands on Poli's shoulder, as Poli tries to avoid the shot.
Boone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Poli slips under a jab from Boone.
Boone takes one on the button.
Nice shot by Boone.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boone swings for the body but Poli moves out of range.
Boone wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab lands there for Poli.
Boone throws a hook but Poli blocks it.
Poli lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #ROC2#
Boone is rocked!#T1#
Poli misses with a body shot.
Oh Boone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Poli just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Boone misses the target.
Poli bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Boone's head.
Poli connects with a jab.
Boone scores with a jab.
A jab from Poli misses.
Poli drops Boone with a straight right hand, right on the button! Poli follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roli Poli!
Roli Poli took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

Event: BFF 66: Grayce vs. Power Jr.
Date: Apr 06, 2019

#R1#
Poli swings for the body but Oscarsson moves out of range.
Oscarsson jabs Poli to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Poli definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Poli looks to score with a jab to the body but Oscarsson is just out of range.
Oscarsson throws out a counter right but Poli avoids it with no problem.
Donk. Poli catches Oscarsson right on the button with a cross.#CUT#
It looks like Oscar Oscarsson has been cut.
Poli jabs Oscarsson right on the nose. Oscarsson blinks but takes it well.
A slow jab from Poli misses its intended target.
Oscarsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Poli misses with a looping left.
Oscarsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli throws a hook to the side of Oscarsson's head but Oscarsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Oscarsson misses.
Oscarsson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Poli's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Oscarsson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Poli scrambles back to his feet.#CUT2#
It looks like Roli Poli has been cut.#T1#
Oscarsson cracks Poli with a right hand to the side of the head.
Poli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oscarsson.
Oscarsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oscarsson misses with a straight left.
Poli swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Poli connects with a body shot that sends Oscarsson's belly button to the back.
Poli loads up on a big right hand but Oscarsson slips the punch.
Oscarsson throws out a counter right but Poli avoids it with no problem.
Oscarsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Poli scores with a nice head shot.
Oscarsson misses with a body shot
letting Poli counter with a right hand.
Poli scores with a body shot. #T2#
Poli lands a jab to the nose.
A jab from Oscarsson misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Oscarsson.
Poli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oscarsson.
Oscarsson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Oscarsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Poli misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Oscarsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oscarsson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Oscarsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oscarsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Poli.
Poli needs to keep his hands up - Oscarsson had a free shot at his head there.
Poli moves out of range of the strikes.
Poli lands a lovely overhand right.#T3#
Poli displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Poli moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Poli connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#ROC#
Oscarsson is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Oscar Oscarsson's cut even more.
Poli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oscarsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Poli finish him?
Oscarsson moves out of range as Poli strikes.
Oscarsson seems to have recovered his senses.
Poli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Poli throws a right hand that misses
and Oscarsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oscarsson looks to land a left hand but Poli moved out of range nicely.
Poli throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Poli takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poli takes a swing at Oscarsson's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Poli misses with a right hand
enabling Oscarsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Poli is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Oscarsson slips under a jab.
Poli misses with a body punch
and Oscarsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oscarsson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Poli jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Poli misses with an uppercut.
Poli throws a hook to the side of Oscarsson's head but Oscarsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Poli takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Oscarsson cracks a nice hook into Poli's ribs.
Poli takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T5#
A looping hook to the body misses from Poli. Oscarsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Poli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oscarsson manages to avoid it.
Oscarsson throws out a counter right but Poli avoids it with no problem.
Roli Poli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oscarsson connects with a body shot.
Poli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oscarsson.
Poli misses with the combination.
Oscarsson throws a lazy right hand but Poli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Poli swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Oscarsson misses with a straight right.
It looked like Poli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Poli avoids a punch combination nicely. #T6#
A big left from Oscarsson misses.
Poli misses with an uppercut.
Poli throws a jab but it's blocked by Oscarsson.
Poli with a hook.#CUT#
The cut above Oscar Oscarsson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Poli comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Oscarsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poli lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Poli lands a jab to Oscarsson's midsection.
Oscarsson staying out of range there.
Oscarsson 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.#T7#
Poli looks to throw the jab but Oscarsson is out of range.
Oscarsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Poli misses with a right hand
and Oscarsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Poli looks to score with a jab to the body but Oscarsson is just out of range.
Oscarsson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Poli with a body shot.
Poli misses with a shot to the body
and Oscarsson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Poli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oscarsson.
Oscarsson misses with a combination
enabling Poli to counter with a crisp jab.
Oscarsson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT#
Oscar Oscarsson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#KD#
Poli lands a left and a right that send Oscarsson crashing to the mat, dazed. Poli thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Oscar Oscarsson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Roli Poli!
A very excited looking Roli Poli made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Oscar Oscarsson was interviewed post fight and said 'He was the better fighter this time. You win lose, and you some some.'.

Event: BFF 55: Schaub vs. Badass
Date: Jan 26, 2019

#R1#
Poli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nickal.
Nickal feints the counter takedown.
Poli throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nickal on the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nickal.
Nickal moves out of range as Poli strikes.
Nickal misses with a left hand
and Poli counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A swing and a miss from Nickal.
Poli takes a swing at Nickal's ribcage but misses.
Nickal looks to land a left hand but Poli moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nickal was well out of range. Poor timing from Poli.
Nickal shoots and misses
and Nickal takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nickal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Poli.
Poli throwing a counter right hand but Nickal manages to avoid it.
Nickal misses with a looping right.
Poli is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Poli throws a hook to the side of Nickal's head but Nickal sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD2#
Nickal throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Poli tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nickal is in Poli's guard.
Nickal looking to sit in guard and control but Poli gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Nickal is trying to control the position but Poli postures up.
Nickal manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Poli manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Nickal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Poli is keeping the position for now.
Nickal throws a big right hand that misses.
Nickal wants to pass the guard but Poli is keeping the position.
Nickal in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Poli avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nickal works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nickal thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nickal not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nickal not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Nickal winds up and cracks Poli with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Nickal wants to work for an arm triangle but Poli is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Poli keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nickal trying to pass the guard but Poli defending well.
Poli avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nickal. #T3#
Nickal throwing shots but Poli is blocking nicely.
Poli wants to control but Nickal is keeping busy.
Poli avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nickal.
Poli trying to hold on to Nickal's head to control him but Nickal postures up.
Nickal sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Poli defending well though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Nickal is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nickal missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nickal has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nickal wants to pass to mount but Poli is defending the position.
Nickal is keen to just control but Poli is a slippery customer.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nickal winds up and cracks Poli with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nickal is trying to control the action in half guard but Poli is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Poli is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Blake Phoenix's Champion Factory, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Poli is trying to control but can't.
Nickal throwing shots but Poli is blocking nicely.
Poli won't allow Nickal to pass to mount.
Nickal lands with a punch from half guard.
Ground and pound from Nickal.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Nickal working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Nice strikes from Nickal there.
Ground and pound from Nickal.
Poli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Poli is staying active underneath Nickal, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T5#
Nickal wants to pass the guard but Poli is defending well.
Nickal wants to control but Poli is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Nickal is looking for a kimura but Poli is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nickal to get the leverage.
Poli keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nickal tries to pass to full mount but Poli defends it.
Poli keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nickal thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Nickal is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Nickal wants to work for an arm triangle but Poli is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T6##SUB2#
Nickal is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Poli sees it coming and defends easily.
Nickal looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nickal missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nickal thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nickal 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.
Nickal wants to pass the guard but Poli is defending well.
Nickal throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T7#
Nickal with the ground and pound but Poli uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Nickal is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Poli working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nickal.
Nickal tries to free his leg and advance position but Poli is retaining full guard.
Nickal with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nickal looking to pass the guard.
Nickal wants to control from the top but Poli keeps moving.
Nickal lands a couple of elbows.
Nickal throwing strikes but missing.
Nickal throwing strikes but missing. #T8#
Poli utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nickal advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Nickal is trying to work for a kimura but Poli is defending well. #SUB2#
Nickal seems to be looking for submissions.
Poli avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nickal.
Nickal not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Poli wants to improve his position but Nickal is controlling well.
Nickal stalling. #T9#
Nickal sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Poli defending well though.
Poli wants to improve his position but Nickal is controlling well.
Poli keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nickal throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Poli to regain full guard.
Nickal trying to control but Poli is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nickal wants to pass the guard but Poli is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bo Nickal dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Poli misses the shot to the body.
Nickal doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Poli counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice body punch from Poli.
Nickal misses with a left hand
and Poli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Nickal misses.
A big right from Nickal misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Poli finds it's way through Nickal's defenses.
Poli misses with an uppercut. Nickal saw that one coming.
Nickal blocks a jab.#T1#
Poli misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Nickal counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nickal wants to control from the top but Poli keeps moving.
Nickal postures up in Poli's guard and throws a big left but Poli blocks it. #SUB2#
Nickal postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Poli is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nickal, into his guard. #REVR#
Nickal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Poli is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Nickal looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Poli passes into half guard.
Poli trying to control from half guard but Nickal is working away. #T2#
Nickal gets full guard.#SUB2#
Nickal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nickal is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Nickal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Poli gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Nickal has an active guard here but Poli has managed to pass into half guard. #T3#
Nickal works his way to full guard. Good work.
Nickal keeping moving, preventing Poli from controlling successfully.
Nickal 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.
Nickal is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Nickal looking for subs off his back but Poli has passed one foot through into half guard. #SUB2#
Nickal looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Poli pushes past his half guard into mount! #T4#
Poli trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nickal wants to control but Poli is having none of it.
Nickal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nickal tries to reverse the position but Poli maintains control.
Bo Nickal has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nickal gets back to half guard.
Nickal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
Nickal is trying to control but can't.
Nickal manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Nickal is looking for a triangle but Poli pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Poli got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nickal has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Poli has managed to get both his arms back between Nickal's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Nickal is looking for a triangle but Poli pushes his legs off easily.
Nickal wants to sweep but no luck. #T6#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Poli postures up.
Nickal wants to sweep but no luck.
Nickal bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Poli's guard. #REVB#
Nickal trying to control but Poli is working from the bottom.
Poli working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nickal.
Nickal throwing strikes from guard but Poli blocks nicely.
Poli working a defensive guard here.
Poli has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T7#
Nickal is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nickal working some strikes from top position.
Nickal postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nickal pushing down on Poli's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nickal seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Poli does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Nickal is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nickal trying to control from half guard but Poli is working away.
Poli is looking to control Nickal's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Poli avoid being mounted?#T8#
Poli is staying active underneath Nickal, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Nickal is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Nickal is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Poli has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nickal takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T9#
Nickal not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Poli is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nickal scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nickal wants to pass the guard but Poli is defending well.
Nickal thows a huge punch but Poli dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Nickal is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Poli is just riding it out for now. Nickal eventually gives up the hold.
Poli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nickal throwing shots but Poli is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bo Nickal will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Poli staying out of range there.
Poli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Poli walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nickal 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.
Nickal thows a leg kick but Poli checks it
and Poli counters with a nice uppercut.
Nickal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Poli is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Poli scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Poli scores with the left hand. Nickal knows he should have avoided that one.
Poli throws a hook but Nickal blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickal with a poor takedown
and Poli counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nickal thinking.
Nice defenses there by Poli.
Nickal scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Poli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Poli scores with a punch to the head.
Nickal throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Roli Poli is winning the standup battle so far.
Nickal throws a lazy right hand but Poli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A quick step to the side and Poli tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nickal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poli manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Poli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Poli throws a series of punches but Nickal moves out of range.
Nickal looks to throw the jab but Poli is out of range.
Poli defending well as Nickal loads up on a big left hand.
Nickal throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Poli misses with a hook.
Nickal uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Poli has time to react.
Nickal on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Poli throws a body punch but Nickal moves out of range.
Poli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nickal feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Nickal shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nickal thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Poli's head.
Nickal thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Poli's head. #T3#
Nickal frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nickal throwing strikes but Poli uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Nickal is looking for a kimura but Poli is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nickal to get the leverage.
Poli is looking for a sweep. Nickal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Nickal trying to work for an americana but Poli has managed to regain full guard.
Nickal postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nickal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Poli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nickal slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T4#
Poli tries to bench press Nickal off him but Nickal keeps the position.
Nickal throwing strikes but Poli manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Nickal is looking to reverse the position.
Nickal is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nickal keeps trying to improve his position.#T5#
Poli wants to stand but Nickal is controlling his arm.
Poli is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Nickal will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Nickal is looking for a sweep.
Nickal sneaks back into half guard.
Nickal is trying to get back to full guard.
Nickal wants to control but Poli is keeping busy. #T6#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Nickal actively working from the bottom here.
Nickal tries to get to full guard but Poli has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Poli moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Nickal.
Nickal gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Roli Poli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T7#
Nickal manages to get to full guard.
Nickal working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Nickal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Poli defends well.#SUB2#
Poli is posturing up here but Nickal has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Poli tries to roll out but it's too tight and Poli has to tap! Slick submission there by Nickal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bo Nickal!
Bo Nickal is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Bo Nickal thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: BUDOKAI DENSETSU 2018!
Date: Dec 29, 2018

#R1#
Boone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Poli.
Poli misses with a left hand
enabling Boone to counter with a crisp jab.
Boone is looking to clinch but Poli is avoiding it.
Poli lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Boone takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Poli throws a shot from downtown. Boone moves away and avoids it.
Boone appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Poli.
Poli lands a nice hook to Boone's body. Boone takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boone loads up on a big right hand but Poli slips the punch.#T1#
Poli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roli Poli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Poli.
Boone seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Poli lands a nice hook to Boone's body. Boone takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Poli misses with an uppercut.
As Poli looks to move away, Boone throws a big counter combo but Poli just gets out of the way.
Boone walks into a jab.
Poli misses with a left hand
letting Boone counter with a right hand.
Poli throws a lazy uppercut
and Boone counters with a straight right hand.
Boone takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T2#
Poli misses with a hook
and Boone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Poli looks to score with a jab to the body but Boone is just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poli clobbers Boone with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Boone misses with a looping right.
Poli is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Boone with a body shot.
Poli scores with the left hand. Boone knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC2#
Boone is rocked!
Boone throws a lazy uppercut
and Poli counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Boone thinking.
Poli cracks Boone with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Oh Boone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Poli has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Poli fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Boone to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Boone looks to clinch but Poli throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Boone taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Roli Poli!
Roli Poli is the new welterweight champion!
Roli Poli decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: BFF 46: Bull vs. El Toro Jr.
Date: Nov 10, 2018

#R1#
Manaloto lands a lovely overhand right.
A big left from Manaloto misses.
Poli lands a jab to Manaloto's midsection.
Poli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manaloto moves away.
Poli misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Poli misses.
Manaloto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Poli.
Manaloto misses with an uppercut.
Nice cross by Poli.
Manaloto misses the shot to the body.
Manaloto wants to clinch up but Poli keeps it at a distance.
Poli scores with a sloppy right hand. Manaloto should have avoided that one.
Poli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Poli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Poli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manaloto throws out a loose jab but Poli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manaloto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Poli looks to land a right hand but Manaloto moved out of range.#T1#
Manaloto throws a lazy right hand but Poli sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Poli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Poli misses with a wild body shot.
Poli has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Poli throws an off balance right hand
and Poli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Poli moves out of range of the strikes.
Manaloto ducks under a wild hook from Poli.
Manaloto darts in trying to clinch
and Poli counters with a straight right hand.
Manaloto throws an overhand right that lands on Poli's shoulder, as Poli tries to avoid the shot.
Poli takes a swing at Manaloto's ribcage but misses.
Poli takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Manaloto gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Poli.
Poli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Manaloto.
Poli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manaloto manages to avoid it.
Manaloto avoids the body shot from Poli. #T2#
Poli throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Manaloto stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Poli misses with a looping left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manaloto looks to land a left hand but Poli moved out of range nicely.
Manaloto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jab, jab by Poli - just one landing.
Poli throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Manaloto on the side of the head.
Poli throws a shot from downtown. Manaloto moves away and avoids it.
Poli looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Manaloto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poli moves away.
Manaloto just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Manaloto.
A jab lands there for Poli.
Manaloto moves away from the strike by Poli.
Manaloto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Poli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Poli lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Manaloto takes one to the side of the head.
Manaloto blocks a jab.
Poli swings widly with a right hand
and Manaloto counters with a right hand to the body. #T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Poli. That snapped Manaloto's head back.
Manaloto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Poli misses with a hook. Manaloto ducked under it nicely.
Manaloto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Poli misses with a hook
and Manaloto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Manaloto misses with an uppercut.
Poli fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Poli with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Manaloto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Poli.
Poli listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Poli takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manaloto slips under a jab.
Poli lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Poli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Manaloto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Poli throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Poli scores with a jab. Manaloto acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Manaloto blocks a jab.
Poli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Manaloto.
Manaloto tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Poli manages to circle out of the way.
Poli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Poli jabs Manaloto right on the nose. Manaloto blinks but takes it well.
Manaloto is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Manaloto slips under a jab.
Poli fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Manaloto lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Manaloto misses with a straight left.
Manaloto throws an overhand right that lands on Poli's shoulder, as Poli tries to avoid the shot.
Poli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Manaloto throws an overhand right that lands on Poli's shoulder, as Poli tries to avoid the shot.
Poli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A quick step to the side and Manaloto tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manaloto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poli moves away.
Poli throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T5#
Manaloto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Poli let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Manaloto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Manaloto lands with a good body shot.
Manaloto avoids the body shot from Poli.
Poli just misses with a punch to the body.
Poli takes a swing at Manaloto's ribcage but misses.
Manaloto cracks a nice hook into Poli's ribs.
Poli rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Manaloto moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Manaloto missing with a left hand there. Poli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Manaloto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice defenses there by Poli.
It seemed like Poli was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Manaloto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Poli.
Poli lands a body shot.
Manaloto misses with a looping right.#T6#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Manaloto rushes Poli and presses him up against the ropes.
Poli misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Poli.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Poli.
Manaloto misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Poli.
Poli misses with a hook to the ribs.
Poli lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Manaloto backwards. #BC#
Manaloto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Poli throws a jab when Manaloto was well out of range.
Poli misses with a looping left.
Poli swings for the body but Manaloto moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Manaloto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Poli scores with a jab to the body.
Manaloto looks to land a left hand but Poli moved out of range nicely.
Poli looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Manaloto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Poli misses with a left hand
and Manaloto counters with a two punch combo. #T7#
Poli misses with a hook. Manaloto ducked under it nicely.
A lazy left from Manaloto finds it's target.
Poli throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Manaloto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poli manages to avoid it.
Manaloto avoids the body shot from Poli.
Poli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Poli lands a nice hook to Manaloto's body. Manaloto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Poli keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Poli misses with a looping right.
Poli scores with a body shot. #CL#
Manaloto closes the distance and clinches.
Manaloto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Poli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Poli.
Manaloto scores with a shoulder strike. #T8#
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!#BC#
Manaloto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Manaloto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Poli.
Manaloto slips under a jab.
Poli lands with a straight right. Manaloto didn't see that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Manaloto.
Manaloto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice shot lands for Poli.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manaloto. Poli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Manaloto sizes up Poli with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Manaloto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Poli lands a nice shot to the body.
Manaloto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Poli.
Manaloto just misses with a punch to the body.
Manaloto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T9#
Manaloto on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Manaloto misses with a looping right.
Poli is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Manaloto with a body shot.
Manaloto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Poli throws the left hand but Manaloto avoids the punch easily.
Manaloto throws a looping overhand right but Poli ducks down to avoid it.
Poli swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Manaloto to counter with a crisp jab.
Poli fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Manaloto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Manaloto misses the jab.
Poli misses the shot to the body.
A punch combination from Poli misses.
Poli lands with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poli moves out of range as Manaloto strikes.
Manaloto misses with a straight left.
Manaloto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Manaloto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Poli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roli Poli dominated that 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!
#R2#
Poli scores with a shot to the body.
Manaloto looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Poli uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Manaloto.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Poli in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A slow jab from Poli misses its intended target.
Manaloto seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Manaloto misses the jab.
Poli unleashes a big counter combination but Manaloto bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Manaloto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Manaloto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A shot to the liver by Poli. Beautiful body shot.
Poli lunges at Manaloto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Manaloto's hand.
Manaloto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poli.
Poli with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manaloto misses with a hook
and Poli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Roli Poli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Manaloto throws a body shot but no joy.
Poli connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poli's corner calls for a 1-2. Poli obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Poli thuds a left hand into Manaloto's body.#T1#
Jab from Poli.
Poli misses with a looping right.
Manaloto scores with a nice head shot.
Manaloto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Poli.
Manaloto throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Poli stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Poli looks to score with a jab to the body but Manaloto is just out of range.
Poli misses the shot to the body.
Manaloto scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Manaloto connects with a nice looking jab.
The fighters circling - Poli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Manaloto looks to land a left hand but Poli moved out of range nicely.
Manaloto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Poli lands with a shot to the body.
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!
Poli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Manaloto throws a body punch but Poli moves out of range.
Poli swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Poli jabs Manaloto right on the nose. Manaloto blinks but takes it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manaloto. Poli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Poli throws a hook but Manaloto avoids it easily.
Manaloto was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Poli paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Manaloto slips under a jab from Poli.
Poli takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manaloto. Poli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Manaloto throws a looping overhand right but Poli ducks down to avoid it.
Manaloto moves out of range as Poli strikes.
Manaloto tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Poli manages to circle out of the way.
Poli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Manaloto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Poli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manaloto. #T3#
Manaloto lands a jab to Poli's midsection.
Poli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manaloto.
Poli throws out a counter right but Manaloto avoids it with no problem.
Poli scores with a body shot.
Manaloto avoids the body shot from Poli.
Manaloto gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Manaloto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Poli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manaloto.
A big left from Poli misses.
Manaloto looks to score with a jab to the body but Poli is just out of range.
Jab, jab by Manaloto - just one landing.
Poli connects with the punch.
Poli lunges at Manaloto with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Manaloto's hand.
A punch combination from Manaloto misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poli looks to score with a jab to the body but Manaloto is just out of range.#T4#
Poli lands a head shot.
A jab from Manaloto misses.
Manaloto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poli moves away.
Poli slips a straight right by Manaloto.
Poli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Manaloto avoids the body shot from Poli.
Poli tests Manaloto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Manaloto walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Manaloto tests Poli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Manaloto scores with a jab to the head.
Manaloto getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Manaloto looks to clinch
and Poli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T5#
Poli moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Poli scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Poli throws a body punch but Manaloto moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Poli. Those never looked like landing.
Manaloto connects with the punch.
Nice body punch from Manaloto.
Poli looks to land a right hand but Manaloto moved out of range.
Manaloto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Manaloto misses its intended target.
Poli throws a lazy uppercut
and Poli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Manaloto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Manaloto loads up on a big right hand but Poli slips the punch.
Manaloto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from Poli misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Poli misses the target. #T6#
Manaloto ducks under a wild hook from Poli.
Poli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manaloto manages to avoid it.
Manaloto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
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!
Poli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Poli throws a right hand that misses
and Manaloto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Poli is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Manaloto.
Manaloto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poli was well out of range. Poor timing from Manaloto.
Manaloto throws a hook but Poli avoids it easily.
Poli lands a nice shot that snaps Manaloto's head back.
Manaloto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Poli misses with a double jab.
Manaloto throws a lazy uppercut
and Poli counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Manaloto thinking.
Manaloto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Poli at a distance.
Poli misses with a wild body shot. #T7#
Manaloto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Poli misses with a wild body shot.
Manaloto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Poli circles away quickly and effectively.
Poli misses with a body shot.
Poli throws a lazy uppercut
letting Manaloto counter with a right hand. #CL#
Manaloto moves into the clinch.
Manaloto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Poli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Manaloto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Manaloto.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Poli.
Manaloto has a couple of punches blocked by Poli.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Manaloto.
Poli lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Manaloto working aggressively here.
Manaloto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roli Poli seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T8#
Manaloto working aggressively here.
Poli lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Poli tries to throw a body punch but Manaloto avoids it by throwing Poli back against the ropes.
Poli misses with a punch on the inside.
Manaloto struggles to land a body shot inside as Poli controls his hands.
Manaloto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Manaloto throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Poli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joyce Manaloto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roli Poli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Poli throws a hook to the side of Manaloto's head but Manaloto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Poli scores with a shot to the body.
Poli catches Manaloto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Poli walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Manaloto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Poli makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Poli lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Manaloto misses with a looping right.#T9#
Manaloto throws a hook but Poli blocks it.
Nice body punch from Manaloto.
Manaloto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The fighters circling - Manaloto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Manaloto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Poli fails to land with a series of punches.
Poli lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Manaloto at a distance.
Poli lands a nice shot to the body.
Poli lands a body shot.
Poli ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Manaloto misses with a right hand
and Poli counters with a nice body shot.
Poli lands with a good body shot.
Manaloto loads up on a big right hand but Poli slips the punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roli Poli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Poli 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Roli Poli!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Roli Poli!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Roli Poli!

Roli Poli wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Roli Poli thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Joyce Manaloto spoke after the fight, saying 'I will be back.'.

Event: BFF 42: Bull vs. Boone
Date: Oct 13, 2018

#R1#
Sitta's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Poli connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sitta scrambles back to his feet.
Poli slips a straight right by Sitta.
It looked like Poli was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Poli avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sitta blocks a jab.
Sitta swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Poli throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sitta tries to close the distance and clinch but Poli swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Poli takes a swing at Sitta's ribcage but misses.
Sloppy strikes from Sitta. Those never looked like landing.
Poli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sitta throws a hook to the side of Poli's head but Poli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitta throws an overhand right that lands on Poli's shoulder, as Poli tries to avoid the shot.
Sitta has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Poli finds it's way round the side to connect with Sitta's head.
Poli misses with a body shot.
Poli takes a swing at Sitta's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poli moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sitta misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Poli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitta tries to bum rush Poli with a series of wild strikes but Poli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sitta misses with a body shot.
Sitta's coach down at Grind Time [ *Double Elite Coaches] was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sitta's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sitta loads up on a big right hand but Poli slips the punch.#T1#
Poli scores with a jab to the head.
Poli misses with a jab, cross combination.
Poli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitta.
Sitta slips under a jab from Poli.
Nice body punch from Poli.
Poli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Poli scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sitta doesn't seem bothered though.
Sitta rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Poli moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sitta swinging wildly here.
Sitta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poli.
Sitta looks to score with a jab to the body but Poli is just out of range.
Poli scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sitta doesn't seem bothered though.
Poli changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitta looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Poli works over Sitta's head and body with a nice combination.
Poli sizes up Sitta with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Poli throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T2#
Poli moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sitta walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice defenses there by Poli.
Poli scores with a sloppy right hand. Sitta should have avoided that one.
Sitta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poli.
Poli feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sittas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#ROC#
Sitta is rocked!
Poli scores with a jab to the head.
Sitta is still on wobbly legs! Can Poli finish him?
Sitta takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sitta tries to clinch but Poli moves out of range.
Poli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitta.
Poli throws out a powerful jab.
Sitta with a jab.
Sitta seems to have recovered his senses.
Poli scores with the left hand. Sitta knows he should have avoided that one. #KD#
Poli lands a big right hand that sends Sitta crashing to the mat! Poli stays standing though and waves Sitta back to his feet!#T3#
Poli looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitta is just out of range.
Sitta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Poli.
Sitta looks to land a left hand but Poli moved out of range nicely.
Poli swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Poli is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sitta gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Poli has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Poli takes a swing at Sitta's ribcage but misses.
Sitta is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Sitta takes one to the side of the head. #KD#
Poli lands a big shot that drops Sitta! Can he finish him?
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!
Poli slips nicely into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sitta can do anything to dispel that myth.
Poli is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T4#
Poli continues to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T5#
Poli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A shot to the liver by Poli. Beautiful body shot.
Nice defenses there by Sitta.
Poli looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitta is just out of range.
Sitta looks to throw the jab but Poli is out of range.
Sitta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Poli lands a jab to the head.
Poli throws a body punch but Sitta moves out of range. #T6#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Poli.
Poli has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Poli there as he acknowledges the shot.
Poli throws a body punch but Sitta moves out of range.
Sitta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sitta is looking to clinch but Poli is avoiding it.
Sitta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Poli makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
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!
Poli dips to his left and cracks Sitta with an uppercut!
Sitta takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#KD#
Poli lands a big right hand that sends Sitta crashing to the mat! Poli stays standing though and waves Sitta back to his feet!
Nice defenses there by Poli.
Sitta scores with a hook to the body. Poli takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #KD#
Poli lands a big uppercut and Sitta crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Sitta looks OK. Poli waves Sitta back to his feet!
Sitta misses with a wild body shot.
Poli throws a series of punches but Sitta avoids them all with ease.
Sitta looks to land a right hand but Poli moved out of range.#T7#
Sitta has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Poli finds it's way round the side to connect with Sitta's head.
Sitta throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Poli sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sitta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitta connects with a looping right hand.
Sitta misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Poli misses the target.
Sitta misses with a body shot
and Poli counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sitta thinking.
Sitta takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Poli tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitta was well out of range. Poor timing from Poli.
Poli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Poli misses the target.
Poli cracks Sitta with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sitta has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sitta there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice straight punches there by Poli. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Poli.
Poli scores with the left hand. Sitta knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitta misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Poli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sitta moves forwards but Poli connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sitta throws an overhand right that lands on Poli's shoulder, as Poli tries to avoid the shot. #T8#
Poli lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitta takes a swing at Poli's ribcage but misses.
Sitta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sitta takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Poli fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Poli scores with a jab to the jaw.
Poli throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Sitta crashing down! Sitta tries to stagger back to his feet but Poli just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Sitta asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roli Poli!
A very excited looking Roli Poli made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: BFF 37: Cain vs. Fei
Date: Sep 08, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Poli gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Poli lands a nice shot to the body.
Eriksson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Poli lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Eriksson backwards.
Poli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Poli lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Poli scores with a nice hook to the head.
Poli working aggressively here.
Poli misses with the head strike.
Poli pushes Eriksson back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Eriksson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Poli swings wildly with an uppercut but Eriksson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eriksson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Poli lands with a right to the head.
Eriksson 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.
Eriksson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Poli displaying some good clinch control by pressing Eriksson up against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Eriksson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poli lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Eriksson backwards.
Eriksson is trying to break the clinch but Poli has him pressed against the ropes. #T1#
Poli misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Eriksson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Roli Poli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poli wants to clinch up but Eriksson keeps it at a distance.
Poli stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Eriksson connects with a right hand. Poli shakes it off.
Eriksson looks to throw the jab but Poli is out of range.
Eriksson sets himself, and Poli steps forward looking for the clinch! Eriksson avoids it this time.
Eriksson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Poli scores with a jab to the body.
Poli cracks Eriksson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Eriksson throws an off balance right hand
and Poli counters with a stiff right hand.
A left lands for Eriksson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Poli bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Eriksson's head backwards.
Poli cracks Eriksson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Eriksson throws a shot from downtown. Poli moves away and avoids it.
Poli swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Poli thuds a left hand into Eriksson's body.
Poli scores with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Poli pushes Eriksson up against the ropes in a clinch.
Poli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Poli lands a left hand that snaps the head of Eriksson backwards.
Poli lands a shoulder strike.
Poli misses with a punch on the inside.
Eriksson tries a body shot but Poli blocks it.
Poli lands with a left to the head.
Eriksson misses with the head strike.
Eriksson tries to circle away but Poli has him pinned against the ropes.
Poli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Poli lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Poli throws a punch but it's blocked by Eriksson.
Eriksson swings wildly with an uppercut but Poli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eriksson blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Poli fails to land. #T3##BC#
Eriksson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Poli wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Poli lands a body shot.
Eriksson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Eriksson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Poli throws a poor cross that misses
and Eriksson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Poli scores with a crisp jab that stopped Eriksson in his tracks.
Eriksson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Poli moves out of range as Eriksson strikes.#CL2#
Poli moves into range and clinches up with Eriksson.
Eriksson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Poli lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Eriksson breaks the clinch.
Poli has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Poli lands with a straight right. Eriksson didn't see that one coming.#T4##KD2#
Poli cracks Eriksson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Eriksson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Poli finish him? #ROC2#
Eriksson is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poli cracks Eriksson on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Eriksson falls backwards against the ropes. Poli follows up with more strikes that drop Eriksson to his knees. Poli keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Eriksson! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roli Poli!
After winning the bout, Roli Poli thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Erik Eriksson stepped up to the mic, saying 'He was the better fighter this time. You win lose, and you some some.'.

Event: BFF 32: Kemp vs. Chong Po II
Date: Aug 11, 2018

#R1#
Poli darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Poli lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith misses with a jab to the body
and Poli makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Poli's head but Poli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Poli lands with a nice body punch.
Poli lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Poli throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Poli counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poli digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
Poli moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Poli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Poli lunges at Smith with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smith's hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Smith 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.
Poli cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Poli scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Poli cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Poli fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Poli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Poli scores with a jab.
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poli uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react.#T2#
Poli cracks Smith with an open hand slap.
Poli is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Smith throws a predictable looking body shot
and Poli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Poli, as that shot connected.
Poli scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab by Poli.
Poli connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Poli works Smith's body with a nice hook.
Poli ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Poli fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Poli lands an overhand right.
Poli paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Poli scores with a shot to the body.
Poli sizes up Smith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Smith has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Poli ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Poli lands with an overhand left.
A nice combination there by Poli.
Poli scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith misses with a body punch
and Poli counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking. #T4#
Poli lands a nice shot to the body.
Poli connects with the punch.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Poli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Poli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Poli scores with a body shot.
Poli works Smith's body with a nice hook.
Poli scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Poli connects with a right hand. Smith shakes it off.
Poli clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Poli scores with a one two! Smith had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T5#
Poli tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Poli lands a jab-cross combination.
Poli scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jab from Poli.
Poli lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mark Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poli with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Roli Poli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Poli ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Poli is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T6#
Smith on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd cheers as Poli lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
Poli lands with a nice body punch.
Poli connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Poli connects with a body shot that sends Smith's belly button to the back.
A cross from Poli lands.
Poli lands a head shot.
Smith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A left lands for Poli.#T7#
Poli lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice shot lands for Poli.
Poli stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smith moves forwards but Poli connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Poli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith looks winded!
Poli scores with a one two! Smith had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Poli lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
Poli lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #ROC#
Smith is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Danga de danga de dang - Poli scores with a four punch combination!
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Poli finish him?
Poli cracks Smith with a hook to the temple - Smith is on wobbly legs here! Poli swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Smith falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Poli wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Roli Poli!
Our winner, Roli Poli, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2018

#R1#
Poli lands with a shot to the body.
Rowlands really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rowlands moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Poli darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Rowlands counters with a shoot takedown. Poli fights it but they end up in guard.
Poli can't keep his opponent in guard - Rowlands advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Poli is looking to improve his position.
Rowlands landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rowlands stalling.
Rowlands tries to pass the half guard into mount. Poli knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Rowlands works his foot free and advances to mount.
Rowlands takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#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.
Rowlands seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Poli for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Rowlands working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Poli looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Rowlands! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Thomas Rowlands!

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