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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Willie Herenton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ollie Polliver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ollie Polliver told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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220 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Willie Herenton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ollie Polliver!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Polliver moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Willie Herenton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Polliver has Herenton up against the cage in a clinch.
Polliver can't break the clinch.
Polliver drags the fight down to the ground.
Herenton trying to control but Polliver is working from the bottom.
Polliver is trying to keep Herenton in close.
Herenton trying to control but Polliver is working from the bottom.
Polliver pulls Herenton in to control the position.
Polliver trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herenton would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herenton is fighting to break Polliver's control of his arms but Polliver is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Polliver keeping moving, preventing Herenton from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Herenton closes the distance looking to clinch
and Polliver holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Herenton tries a knee to the head but Polliver blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Polliver tries to break free but Herenton pushes him back against the cage.
Polliver pulls Herenton into guard.
Herenton looking to pass the guard.
Polliver pulls Herenton in close to prevent any damage.
Herenton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Polliver trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Herenton tries to stand but Polliver is controlling from the bottom.
Herenton is breathing heavily.
Polliver seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polliver striking off his back but it's not causing Herenton any problems.
Herenton is fighting to break Polliver's control of his arms but Polliver is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Polliver is trying to control the position but Herenton postures up.
Herenton stays in close to Polliver's body and controls the position.
Polliver is adopting a defensive guard.
Herenton postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Polliver is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Herenton, into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Polliver trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Polliver loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Polliver postures up in Herenton's guard and throws a big left but Herenton blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ollie Polliver dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Herenton wants to clinch but Polliver slips to the side
and Polliver counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Polliver throws a sloppy head kick and Herenton moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Polliver is defended easily by Herenton.
Polliver defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Herenton.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polliver lands a head kick!
Polliver lands a head kick. Herenton smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herenton fails with a takedown attempt.
Polliver is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Herenton has his takedown stuffed
and Polliver counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willie Herenton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Polliver, right into the meat.
Polliver throws a head kick that half lands.
Polliver clinches but Herenton breaks the clinch
and Herenton counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Polliver is trying to stand back up but Herenton is controlling him
Polliver wants to control but Herenton is keeping busy.
Herenton tries to stand and escape but Polliver actually recovers to full guard.
Polliver seems keen to control Herenton's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polliver working a defensive guard here.
Herenton postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Polliver is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Herenton, into his guard.
Polliver trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Polliver is looking to work some ground and pound but Herenton has wrist control.
Polliver sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Herenton's guard.
Polliver stands up and beckons Herenton to join him on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ollie Polliver 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. 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.
Polliver fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Herenton throws a body kick the misses
and Polliver counters with a nice low kick that buckles Herenton's knee momentarily.
Polliver lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Polliver looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Herenton is fending him off so far but Polliver persists. Nope, Herenton circles away and we're back to standing.
Herenton looks to clinch
and Polliver counters with a slapping leg kick.
Herenton could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Polliver shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Herenton but Herenton pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Willie Herenton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ollie Polliver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Polliver.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Herenton throws a sloppy head kick
and Polliver counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Herenton trying to control from the bottom.
Polliver is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Polliver looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polliver throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Herenton is trying to maintain the position but Polliver is very close to passing his half guard.
Herenton throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Polliver is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Herenton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Polliver.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herenton is trying is best to control the position here.
Herenton trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Polliver wants to take a breather but Herenton is having none of it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Polliver tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Willie Herenton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Polliver misses with a takedown attempt - Herenton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Herenton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Polliver counters with an inside leg kick.
Willie Herenton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ollie Polliver is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Polliver throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ollie Polliver comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Polliver 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ollie Polliver!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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