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Event:
Medieval Combat 5
Date: Jul 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Craven throws a body punch but Pollock moves out of range.
Craven connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Craven misses with a head kick.
Pollock with the counter takedown but Craven avoids it easily.#CL#
Craven moves into the clinch successfully.
Pollock prevents a body shot from Craven.
Pollock wants to break free but Craven has control.
Craven has Pollock pushed against the cage.
Craven lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craven stalling against the cage.
#BC#
Craven escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Craven is looking to score with low kicks.
Pollock tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Craven tried to score with a low kick but Pollock checks it.
Craven fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pollock checks it well.
Pollock is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Destin Craven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Craven instigates a clinch. #TD#
Craven pulls guard effortlessly.
Craven 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.#SUB#
Craven looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Pollock is defending well. Craven quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Pollock has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Craven celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Destin Craven!
In his post fight interview, Destin Craven started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Medieval Combat 4
Date: Jun 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Takahashi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pollock, pushing him back against the cage.
Takahashi lands a hook that snaps the head of Pollock backwards. #TD#
Takahashi ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Takahashi no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Pollock trying to control the position from guard on top but Takahashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pollock is looking to stand up but Takahashi won't let him. #SUB#
Takahashi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pollock defends well.#SUB#
Takahashi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pollock is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Takahashi is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Pollock frees his head nicely. Oh but Takahashi has switched to an armbar! Pollock is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ryoto Takahashi!
Ryoto Takahashi is the new bantamweight champion!
A very excited looking Ryoto Takahashi 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. |
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Event:
Medieval Combat 2
Date: May 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bruhn misses with a takedown
letting Pollock counter with a right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bruhn.
Bruhn tries for a takedown but Pollock circles away easily
and Pollock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bruhn thinking.
John Pollock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexis Bruhn.
Bruhn shoots in for a takedown but Pollock shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pollock half committed to a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruhn tries for a takedown but Pollock circles away easily
and Pollock counters with a three punch combo that has Bruhn backing up. Bruhn nods at Pollock to acknowledge the strikes.
Alexis Bruhn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bruhn looks winded!
Bruhn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pollock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Bruhn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pollock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bruhn has his takedown stuffed
and Pollock counters with a right hand to the body.
Bruhn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pollock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Bruhn is rocked!
Bruhn doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pollock counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bruhn is still on wobbly legs! Can Pollock finish him?
Bruhn misses with a takedown
and Pollock counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Bruhn off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Pollock follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Bruhn was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). John Pollock! |
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Event:
Medieval Combat 1
Date: May 09, 2020 |
#R1#
The Animal misses the shot to the body.
Pollock doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The Animal lands a jab to the nose.#CL#
The Animal closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pollock is trying to break free.
The Animal is working Pollock over against the cage.
The Animal is working Pollock over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Animal lands with a light punch inside.
The Animal prevents Pollock from breaking the clinch.
The Animal misses with a body punch.
#T1#
Pollock is looking to break free of the clinch but The Animal has double underhooks.
A right hand to the body from The Animal.
Pollock has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. The Animal seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Pollock can turn it around.
The Animal pushes Pollock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Animal works on Pollock's body with a couple of short punches.
The Animal lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pollock backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Pollock's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pollock is trying to break the clinch but The Animal has him pressed against the cage.
The Animal lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pollock.
The Animal lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
A right hook to the body lands for The Animal.
Pollock wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but The Animal has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Animal.
The Animal gets through Pollock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The Animal scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The Animal scores with a shot to the side of Pollock's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice left hand lands by The Animal.
The Animal digs a right hand into Pollock's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pollock's gas tank.
The Animal lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The Animal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
The Animal lands with a left to the head.
The Animal lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pollock or not.
The Animal is leaning against Pollock and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pollock looks winded!
The Animal lands a body punch in the clinch.
The Animal lands a shoulder strike.
The Animal lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pollock working hard to break the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for The Animal.
The Animal lands a hook that snaps the head of Pollock backwards. #T4#
The Animal slowing the pace effectively.
The Animal is leaning against Pollock and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The Animal lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The Animal is struggling to control the position.
Still in the clinch, The Animal scores with a nice short uppercut.
The Animal lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Animal has Pollock pressed against the cage, preventing Pollock from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The Animal tries a body shot but Pollock blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris The Animal dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
The Animal punishes Pollock's body with a nice straight punch.
The Animal sizes up Pollock with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
The Animal closes the distance and clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as The Animal takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Pollock wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Animal misses with a punch to the body.
The Animal lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pollock.
The Animal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
The Animal slows down the pace here.
The Animal leaning his opponent against the cage.
The Animal tries to throw a body punch but Pollock avoids it by throwing The Animal back against the cage.
The Animal lands a left hand.
The Animal is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The Animal presses Pollock against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The Animal lands a nice uppercut.
The Animal avoiding damage.
The Animal is working Pollock over against the cage.
Nice body punch from The Animal.
The Animal stalls.
A short right from The Animal on the inside. #T3##BC2#
Pollock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Animal lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The Animal just misses with a punch to the body.
The Animal 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.
The Animal scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pollock in his tracks. #CL#
The Animal clinches with his opponent.
Pollock is looking to break free of the clinch but The Animal has double underhooks. #T4#
The Animal lands with a right to the head.
Pollock is trying to push The Animal away but The Animal has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The Animal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pollock backwards.
Pollock wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pollock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A bit of stalling here from The Animal.
The Animal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A right hand to the body from The Animal.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Animal has Pollock pressed against the cage, preventing Pollock from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris The Animal dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
The Animal moves into the clinch successfully.
The referee calls for The Animal to work.
Pollock has had enough of the clinch but The Animal keeps him there for the moment.
The Animal keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pollock's efforts to push away.
The Animal lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pollock backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Animal scores with a hook to the body.
Pollock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
The Animal digs a right hand underneath Pollock's ribcage. Pollock let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Animal.
The Animal scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from The Animal.
Good body shot from The Animal.
The Animal lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pollock or not.
The Animal taking a breather.
The Animal avoiding damage.
Boris The Animal has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
The Animal has Pollock pressed against the cage, preventing Pollock from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The Animal lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The Animal lands a nice shot to the body.
The Animal is leaning against Pollock and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The Animal is struggling to control the position.
Pollock has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pollock being controlled against the cage.
Boris The Animal is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Pollock tries to circle away but The Animal has him pinned against the cage.
The Animal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The Animal is working Pollock over against the cage.
The Animal lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pollock backwards.
Pollock looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pollock wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T4#
The Animal is stalling here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from The Animal.
Good body shot from The Animal.
Pollock wants to break free but The Animal has control.
John Pollock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Animal leaning his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from The Animal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boris The Animal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well The Animal 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:24
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:24
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris The Animal!
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Event:
Rural Champion 3
Date: Mar 14, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Bruhn feints and as Pollock raises his hands in defense, Bruhn changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bruhn has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Pollock wants to stand up but Bruhn is controlling him.
Bruhn pushing down on Pollock's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pollock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pollock trying to hold on to Bruhn's head to control him but Bruhn postures up.
Pollock is trying to stand up here but Bruhn is controlling him well.
Bruhn looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pollock is trying to stand back up but Bruhn is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruhn looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bruhn seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pollock for as long as he can get away with.
Pollock is trying to maintain the position but Bruhn is very close to passing his half guard.
Pollock wants to improve his position but Bruhn is controlling well.
#T1#
Bruhn is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pollock has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Bruhn is thwarting Pollock's attempts to control the position.
Bruhn is trying to control. Pollock wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bruhn tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pollock knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pollock is not content to let Bruhn control the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bruhn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pollock as he avoids it easily.
And Pollock tries to counter it with a takedown but Bruhn pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pollock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bruhn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice takedown defense from Pollock. No joy for Bruhn on that attempt. #T2#
Pollock lands a slapping body shot.
Pollock jabs at Bruhn's body.
Bruhn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pollock can pounce on him.
Bruhn dives in and grabs Pollock's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pollock pushes down on Bruhn's head and hops out.
Pollock tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexis Bruhn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pollock displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bruhn.
John Pollock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Pollock - that will leave a mark!
Bruhn tries for a takedown but Pollock sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bruhn has a takedown stuffed.
Pollock connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bruhn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pollock scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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!
Bruhn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pollock defends it nicely.#T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Pollock.
Pollock scores with a hook to the body. Bruhn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bruhn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pollock tries to avoid it but Bruhn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pollock to the ground. Pollock escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pollock with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pollock throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pollock digs a good hook to Bruhn's body.
No luck for Bruhn with that takedown attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Pollock there.
A punch combination from Pollock misses. #T4#
Bruhn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pollock pinned against the cage. Pollock gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bruhn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
No joy there for Pollock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bruhn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bruhn shoots in for a double leg but Pollock sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pollock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bruhn drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pollock sprawls and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pollock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pollock looks winded!
Pollock throws a shot to the body.
Pollock fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bruhn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Pollock 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#
Pollock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bruhn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bruhn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pollock scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pollock jabs at Bruhn's body.
Bruhn dives in and grabs Pollock's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pollock pushes down on Bruhn's head and hops out.
Alexis Bruhn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pollock punishes Bruhn's body with a nice straight punch.
Pollock slaps away a takedown attempt from Bruhn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bruhn or perhaps it was just good defense by Pollock, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexis Bruhn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pollock lands a body shot.
Pollock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pollock scores with a leg kick.
Pollock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Pollock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bruhn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pollock lands a jab to Bruhn's midsection.
Pollock lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bruhn at a distance.
Pollock is breathing heavily.
Pollock changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bruhn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pollock swivels and escapes.
Pollock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bruhn. That did some damage!
Pollock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pollock digs a good body shot into Bruhn's ribs.
Bruhn tries for a takedown but Pollock sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pollock tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pollock scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pollock scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pollock is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bruhn rather than just go for the knockout.
Bruhn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pollock sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bruhn somewhat.
Pollock scoring well with a low kick there.
#T2#
Pollock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bruhn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bruhn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pollock sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bruhn somewhat.
Pollock works Bruhn's body with a nice hook.
A jab from Pollock does it's job there.
Pollock misses with the combination.
Bruhn feinted with a counter takedown.
Pollock connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bruhn's hands.
Good shot there by Pollock.#T3#
Pollock leaves Bruhn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bruhn fails with the takedown.
Pollock works Bruhn's body with a nice hook.
Bruhn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pollock circles away.
Bruhn fails to land the takedown.
Pollock lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pollock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bruhn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bruhn dives in for a single leg takedown but Pollock sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pollock tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pollock scoring well with a low kick there.
Pollock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
Pollock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bruhn.
Bruhn tries for a takedown but Pollock sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
John Pollock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bruhn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pollock. Pollock obviously looking to wear him down.
Bruhn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pollock stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pollock wants it to stay on the feet.
Bruhn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pollock lands a two punch combo.
Pollock throws a right hand that Bruhn ducks under and follows up with a left that Bruhn also avoids with ease.
Bruhn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bruhn darts in looking for a takedown but Pollock gets double underhooks and turns Bruhn into the cage.
Pollock jabs Bruhn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pollock sizes up Bruhn with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pollock thuds his shin into the meat of Bruhn's side.
Bruhn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pollock pinned against the cage. Pollock gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Pollock 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Pollock slaps away a takedown attempt from Bruhn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pollock tries to bum rush Bruhn with a series of wild strikes but Bruhn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bruhn changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Decent striking displayed by Pollock there.
No luck for Bruhn with that takedown attempt.
Bruhn is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pollock.
Pollock thumps Bruhn with a low kick.
Pollock throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pollock scores with a jab to the body.
Bruhn shoots in but no luck this time.
Pollock feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexis Bruhn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bruhn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Pollock misses.
Pollock throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pollock.
Bruhn walks into a jab.
Bruhn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pollock circles away.
Pollock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pollock lands with a good body shot.
Pollock lands with a nice combination. Bruhn backs away looking to recover.
Pollock's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bruhn under the eye.
Pollock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bruhn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bruhn checks a low kick from Pollock.
Bruhn shoots in but Pollock avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bruhn shoots in for a takedown but Pollock shows good takedown defense.
Bruhn dives in and grabs Pollock's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pollock pushes down on Bruhn's head and hops out.
Pollock lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pollock. Bruhn shrugs it off though.
Pollock stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pollock scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bruhn fails with a takedown attempt.
Pollock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pollock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pollock scores with a jab to the body.
Bruhn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pollock displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bruhn.
Nice cross by Pollock.#T3#
Pollock misses with a few strikes there.
Pollock displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bruhn.
Pollock digs a good hook to Bruhn's body.
Bruhn has a takedown stuffed.
Pollock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pollock fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pollock stuns Bruhn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bruhn tries for a takedown but Pollock sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bruhn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Pollock - just one landing. #T4#
Good work by Bruhn as he checks the leg kick.
Pollock with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pollock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bruhn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bruhn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bruhn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pollock lands a leg kick that knocks Bruhn off balance momentarily.
Pollock lands with a nice body punch.
Pollock throws a right hand that Bruhn ducks under and follows up with a left that Bruhn also avoids with ease.
Bruhn tries to counter with a takedown but Pollock is quick to defend against it.
Bruhn shoots in looking for a takedown. Pollock tries to sprawl out of it but Bruhn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pollock manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Pollock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pollock 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 25:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 25:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Pollock!
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Event:
Rural Champion 1
Date: Feb 22, 2020 |
#R1#
Pollock stalks Mcgrath and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mcgrath's face. Mcgrath staggers backwards, shaken.
Pollock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pollock has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mcgrath is landing a low percentage of strikes.#TD#
Mcgrath darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Pollock really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mcgrath. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Mcgrath seems to be looking for submissions.
Mcgrath definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mcgrath really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mcgrath tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pollock knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Mcgrath seems to be working for a kimura but Pollock defends the submission attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Mcgrath is working for a kimura but Pollock is defending it quite comfortably.
Pollock is trying to stand back up but Mcgrath is controlling him
Pollock tries to roll over but Mcgrath keeps him under control.
Mcgrath frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mcgrath is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Pollock can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#T1##SUB#
Mcgrath is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Mcgrath extends the arm and Pollock is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eoin Mcgrath!
Eoin Mcgrath took some time post fight to say the following; 'these are my streets fam, fuck yall immigrants get out my country'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 13, 2020 |
#R1#
Pollock scores with a three punch combo!
#TD2#
Pollock gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Mcgrath drops back looking for a leg! Pollock is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pollock manages to kick Mcgrath off! Mcgrath jumps back into Pollock's guard.
Pollock knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mcgrath on the ground.#SUB2#
Mcgrath is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mcgrath pushing down on Pollock's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Mcgrath 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. Pollock tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Mcgrath!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eoin Mcgrath!
Eoin Mcgrath made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'these are my streets fam, fuck yall immigrants get out my country'.
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