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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Drew DW (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Polaski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Polaski is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Drew DW!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James Polaski!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Polaski closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Polaski lands in his opponent's guard.
DW keeping moving, preventing Polaski from controlling successfully.
Polaski looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
DW is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Polaski postures up.
Polaski wants to control from the top but DW keeps moving.
Polaski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Polaski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
DW has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Polaski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
DW doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Polaski counters with a two punch combo.
Nice takedown defense from DW. No joy for Polaski on that attempt.
Polaski tries a head kick but it misses.
A slow jab from DW misses its intended target.
A punch combination from Polaski misses.
Polaski lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as DW backs up against the cage.
Polaski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polaski darts in and clinches DW up against the cage.
Polaski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
DW gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Polaski.
Polaski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Drew DW has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Polaski.
DW prevents a takedown attempt there.
DW tries to score a body lock takedown but Polaski shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
DW breaks the clinch.
DW wants to clinch.
Polaski has DW up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DW is pressed up against the cage. Polaski has hold of a leg and is looking to drag DW down to the mat. DW avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Polaski is looking to clinch.
Polaski shoots and misses
and DW counters with a single leg into guard. Polaski didn't expect that.
Polaski looks gassed!
DW makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
DW throwing strikes from guard but Polaski blocks nicely.
Polaski is trying to keep DW in close.
Polaski is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polaski wants to stand but DW is controlling the position.
Polaski keeping moving, preventing DW from controlling successfully.
Polaski working a defensive guard here.
DW working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
DW trying to control the position from guard on top but Polaski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Polaski looks to land a body kick but DW moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Polaski will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Polaski tries to close the distance and clinch but DW swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Polaski tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and DW holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Polaski throws an elbow but it misses.
Polaski pulls guard successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as DW accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
DW stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Polaski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
DW trying to control the position from guard on top but Polaski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DW has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Polaski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from DW.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DW in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Polaski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
DW wants to pass the guard but Polaski is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Polaski tries to clinch up
and DW counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Polaski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from DW.
DW postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DW is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Polaski keeping moving, preventing DW from controlling successfully.
DW postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
DW wants to pass the guard but Polaski is keeping the position.
Polaski looking for a sweep. Not yet Polaski, not yet.
DW is looking to advance position but Polaski has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Polaski prevents DW from getting the reversal.
Polaski looking to secure an arm triangle but DW defends it well.
The referee warns DW that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polaski content just to control the position here.
DW tries to hold on but Polaski postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Polaski fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
DW wants to control but Polaski is having none of it.
Polaski content just to control the position here.
DW is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
DW is looking to improve his position but Polaski isn't that keen on the idea.
DW flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Polaski lands a big shot there that rocks DW but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Polaski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drew DW dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Polaski clinches with his opponent.
Polaski cracks DW with a nice body shot.
Polaski is pushing DW up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
DW is working for takedown but Polaski is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polaski looking for a takedown.
Polaski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from DW.
Polaski drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polaski is working for takedown but DW is calmly controlling the position for now.
Drew DW has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Polaski.
Polaski is looking to break free of the clinch but DW has double underhooks.
Polaski is looking to break free of the clinch but DW has double underhooks.
DW tries to score a body lock takedown but Polaski shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
DW misses with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Polaski can't break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
DW can't get the takedown.
Polaski is pressed up against the cage. DW has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Polaski down to the mat. Polaski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Polaski tries to clinch up.
Polaski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but DW paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Polaski fails with a takedown attempt.
Polaski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but DW swivels and escapes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polaski lands with a nice combination. DW backs away looking to recover.
Polaski tries to bum rush DW with a series of wild strikes but DW uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Polaski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and DW counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Polaski's guard now.
Polaski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. DW doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. DW manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
DW postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
DW throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Polaski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polaski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
DW throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
DW is looking to work some ground and pound but Polaski has wrist control.
DW postures up in Polaski's guard and throws a big left but Polaski blocks it.
Polaski pulls DW in close to his closed guard and prevents DW from doing any damage or advancing position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Polaski throws a series of punches but DW avoids them all with ease.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Polaski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with DW but DW pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drew DW showed his dominance in that final round.
I think DW 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drew DW!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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