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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yonaz Obsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Graham Polliver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Obsen comes to the cage accompanied by Black Eyed Peas - I Gotta Feeling. Yonaz Obsen had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Yonaz Obsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Graham Polliver!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Polliver.
Polliver misses with a looping right.
Polliver throws out a loose jab but Obsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Polliver thumps Obsen with a low kick.
Polliver lands with a shot to the body.
A lazy left from Polliver finds it's target.
It looks like Yonaz Obsen has been cut.
Polliver scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Polliver lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Obsen at a distance.
Polliver is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obsen tries to clinch but Polliver moves out of range.
Obsen gets the takedown into side control.
Obsen trying to control the position but Polliver is working away.
Obsen tries to move to mount but Polliver blocks the move with his legs.
Polliver throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Polliver forces Obsen back against the cage and clinches.
Polliver's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polliver throws a right and a left that Obsen avoids nicely.
Polliver catches Obsen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Some wild striking there from Polliver.
A punch combination from Polliver misses.
Polliver lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Polliver throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Polliver is looking to clinch but Obsen is avoiding it.
Obsen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Polliver drops Obsen with a nice combination! Polliver dives into Obsen's guard, looking to finish!
Obsen is rocked!
Obsen wants to sweep but no luck.
Oh Obsen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Polliver looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Polliver trying to stand up but can't free himself from Obsen's guard.
Obsen seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polliver must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Obsen looking for a sweep. Not yet Obsen, not yet.
Polliver wants to stand but Obsen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Obsen wants to hit a switch here but Polliver passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Obsen there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obsen is working to get back to half guard.
Polliver raining down shots from the mount!
Polliver is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Obsen has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polliver trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Obsen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Obsen is working hard here to advance position.
Polliver is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Obsen is surviving well by controlling Polliver's body position as best he can.
Obsen regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Polliver sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Obsen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Polliver accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Polliver is looking to stand up but Obsen won't let him.
Obsen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Obsen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Polliver's guard.
Polliver looks gassed!
Obsen prevents Polliver from getting back to his feet.
Obsen passes Polliver's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Obsen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Polliver defends it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Obsen moves into full mount! Polliver won't be happy about that!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Graham Polliver dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yonaz Obsen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Polliver lands a with a good body shot.
Graham Polliver is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown by Obsen or perhaps it was just good defense by Polliver which made him look bad.
Polliver connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Polliver takes the fight into the clinch.
Polliver breaks from the clinch.
Obsen walks into a stiff left hand from Polliver.
Graham Polliver seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Polliver darts in and clinches Obsen up against the cage.
Obsen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Polliver breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Obsen fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yonaz Obsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Polliver scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Polliver.
Polliver listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Obsen takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Obsen dodges the punch combination from Polliver.
Obsen shoots in for a takedown but Polliver shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Polliver has managed to clinch.
Polliver lands a body shot.
Polliver just leaning against Obsen, taking a breather.
Obsen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Polliver pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Polliver's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Graham Polliver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Polliver throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Yonaz Obsen's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Polliver scores with a jab.
Obsen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Polliver sprawls well. Polliver wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Obsen gets slowly back to his feet.
Polliver fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obsen slips a jab and a cross from Polliver.
Polliver lands a nice looking body shot.
Polliver connects with a single shot there.
Polliver misses with a two punch combination.
Polliver lands a lovely overhand right.
A head kick from Polliver lands but Obsen takes it in his stride.
Polliver gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Polliver.
Polliver scores with a nice hook to the head.
Polliver breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Obsen dodges the punch combination from Polliver.
Obsen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Polliver finds it's way round the side to connect with Obsen's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polliver works over Obsen's head and body with a nice combination.
Polliver slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Obsen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Polliver, as that shot connected.
Polliver paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Yonaz Obsen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Polliver lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Obsen at a distance.
Polliver punishes Obsen's body with a nice straight punch.
Polliver stuns Obsen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Polliver has Obsen up against the cage in a clinch.
Polliver breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Polliver throws a series of punches but Obsen moves out of range.
Polliver has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polliver has managed to clinch.
Obsen wants a takedown but no success here.
Obsen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Polliver lands with a left to the head.
Obsen looking for a takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Polliver scores with a shot to the side of Obsen's head.
Polliver lands with a left to the head.
Polliver manages to break the clinch.
Obsen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Polliver throws a series of punches but Obsen avoids them all with ease.
Polliver lands a front kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Polliver darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
No joy there for Polliver, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Polliver fakes the leg kick and cracks Obsen in the body.
Polliver with a jab.
Polliver works Obsen's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Graham Polliver showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yonaz Obsen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Polliver bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Polliver.
Polliver misses with a double jab.
Polliver throws a quick inside leg kick.
Polliver clobbers Obsen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Polliver fails to land with a series of punches.
Polliver throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Obsen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Polliver swivels and escapes.
Obsen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Polliver avoids it really well and circles away.
Polliver lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Polliver connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polliver tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Obsen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab-cross combination lands for Polliver and sends Obsen crashing to the mat! Polliver follows him down to the mat - Obsen regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Polliver seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Polliver prevents Obsen from improving his position.
Polliver controlling the pace.
Polliver stands up and beckons Obsen to join him on the feet.
Obsen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Polliver moves into range and connects with a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Obsen is defended easily by Polliver.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yonaz Obsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Polliver thows a body kick. Obsen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Yonaz Obsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polliver gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Obsen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Polliver avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Polliver pushes Obsen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Obsen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Polliver pulls his leg out and moves away.
Polliver drops Obsen with a right and a left! Polliver comes rushing in but Obsen regains his composure and manages to keep Polliver in 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!
Obsen 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.
Polliver slips nicely into half guard.
Graham Polliver is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Polliver decides to stand and escape the position.
Polliver scores with a nice strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polliver lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Obsen backs up against the cage.
Obsen looks for a takedown but Polliver sprawls well.
Polliver scoring well with a low kick there.
Obsen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Polliver fails with an attempt to clinch.
Polliver misses with a double jab.
Obsen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A right-left combo lands from Polliver.
Polliver changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Polliver dips to his left and cracks Obsen with an uppercut!
A head kick from Polliver lands but Obsen takes it in his stride.
Nice shot lands for Polliver.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polliver lands a nice shot to the body.
Polliver fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Obsen, pushing him back against the cage.
Polliver avoiding damage.
Polliver stops a takedown attempt from Obsen.
Polliver softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Obsen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Polliver prevents it.
Polliver is working Obsen over against the cage.
Polliver pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Polliver lands a with a good body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut lands for Polliver. That snapped Obsen's head back.
Nice shot lands for Polliver.
Polliver dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Obsen. That did some damage!
And that's the end of the fight!
Graham Polliver comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Polliver 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight for Graham Polliver!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Graham Polliver!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Graham Polliver!
Graham Polliver wins by unanimous decision!
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