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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Van Pol (ranked 2619 p4p, 249 weight class) and Dong Uk (ranked 2414 p4p, 233 weight class). Uk has chosen Bonobo - Prelude & Kiara as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be a great matchup!
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165 lbs
27 - 8 - 1 |
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183 cm
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165 lbs
24 - 25 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
27 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Van Pol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 25 - 1, fighting out of London, Dong Uk!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pol closes the distance and clinches.
Uk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pol backwards.
Pol jumps guard but Uk turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Uk has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pol uses from the top position.
Pol tries to free his leg and advance position but Uk is retaining full guard.
Uk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pol trying to control but Uk is working from the bottom.
Uk pulls Pol in close to prevent any damage.
Uk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pol is one step ahead there.
Pol content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Uk working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pol stopping the sweep attempt from Uk.
Pol stays in close to Uk's body and controls the position.
Pol gets to his feet - Uk follows without any prompting.
Pol defending well as Uk loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Uk there.
Pol tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Uk was well out of range. Poor timing from Pol.
Pol takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pol uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Uk.
Pol connects with a good right hand that stumbles Uk. Uk circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Uk misses with a straight left.
Uk tries to clinch there but Pol circles away.
Uk misses with a straight right.
Uk connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Uk blocks a jab.
Uk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pol swings widly with a right hand
and Uk counters with a nice uppercut.
Pol takes one to the chin there.
Uk lands a nice shot that snaps Pol's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Uk.
Uk darts in and clinches Pol up against the cage.
Uk jumps into guard, dragging Pol to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uk pulls Pol in close to prevent any damage.
Uk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pol wants to control from the top but Uk keeps moving.
Uk looking to control.
Pol pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Uk is keeping the position for now.
Uk wants to sweep here but Pol controlling him for the moment.
Pol looking to pass the guard.
Uk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pol is one step ahead there.
Uk trying to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uk keeping moving, preventing Pol from controlling successfully.
Uk lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Uk drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pol dives on top into guard.
Uk working a defensive guard here.
Uk keeping full guard, as Pol tries to pass.
Uk is working an open guard so Pol takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Uk throws an off balance right hand
and Pol counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Uk throws a hook but Pol avoids it easily.
Pol throws a hook to the side of Uk's head but Uk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Uk, as that shot connected.
Uk closes the distance and clinches.
Uk has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pol breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab from Pol.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pol.
Pol's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Uk connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pol scrambles back to his feet.
Pol uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Uk.
Uk gets a clinch.
Pol fails to pull guard.
Uk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Uk misses with some punches.
Uk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Uk pulls guard effortlessly.
Uk trying to control the position here.
Pol would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Uk wants to sweep here but Pol controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dong Uk dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice defenses there by Uk.
Pol is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pol blocks a jab.
Uk misses with an uppercut.
Uk lands with an uppercut that bounces Pol off the cage and back into range.
Pol uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Uk.
Pol throws a head kick that misses.
Uk loads up on a big right hand but Pol slips the punch.
Uk bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pol's head.
Pol swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Uk finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pol throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Uk scores with a nice strike.
Pol is rocked!
Uk takes the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Uk presses Pol against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Uk pulls guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pol postures up.
Uk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Uk preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Uk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pol scoring with some ground and pound.
Pol is fighting to break Uk's control of his arms but Uk is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Uk trying to control the position.
Uk has a closed guard, preventing Pol from standing up.
Pol stopping the sweep attempt from Uk.
Uk keeping full guard, as Pol tries to pass.
Uk seems keen to control Pol's posture.
Uk working a defensive guard here.
That's two 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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Uk might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pol haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Uk stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Uk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pol paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pol tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Uk blocks a head kick by Pol.
Pol slips a straight right by Uk.
Uk throws a hook to the side of Pol's head but Pol sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Uk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Uk lands a jab to the nose.
Pol moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uk blocks a head kick by Pol.
Pol swats away the attempt to clinch by Uk.
Pol scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Uk has Pol up against the cage in a clinch.
Uk jumps into guard, dragging Pol to the mat.
Uk is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pol tries to get to full guard but Uk has control of the leg.
Uk takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pol tries to roll over but Uk keeps him under control.
Uk is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uk is pressing down on Pol's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pol is holding on for now.
Uk wants to control but Pol is keeping him busy.
Uk is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Uk wants to take a breather but Pol is having none of it.
Dong Uk has got the better of the ground game so far.
Uk is pressing down on Pol's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pol is holding on for now.
Uk is stalling here. Pol is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Uk seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Pol has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pol working away.
Uk tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dong Uk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Pol's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Pol moves out of range as Uk strikes.
Pol looks to land a left hand but Uk moved out of range nicely.
Uk lands with a hook. Pol tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pol swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Uk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Uk's corner calls for a 1-2. Uk obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pol misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pol plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Uk tries to close the distance and clinch but Pol swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Uk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Uk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dong Uk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Uk fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pol, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pol wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short uppercut from Uk.
Uk can't find room to land a body shot as Pol controls the action.
Uk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Uk scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pol working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pol wants a takedown.
Dong Uk seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice left hand lands by Uk.
Uk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Uk misses with the head strike.
Uk is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Uk tries to throw a body punch but Pol avoids it by throwing Uk back against the cage.
Uk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pol tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Van Pol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pol tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Uk just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Uk.
Uk jumps into guard, dragging Pol to the mat.
Pol trying to control the position from guard on top but Uk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uk controlling Pol's posture.
Uk is working an open guard so Pol takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Uk's corner calls for a 1-2. Uk obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Uk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Pol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pol walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Uk checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pol lands a high kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pol.
A little jabbing left from Uk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Uk connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pol's hands.
Uk throws a hook to the side of Pol's head but Pol sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Uk feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pols jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pol throws a head kick but Uk moves out of range.
Pol lands a right hook to the body.
Pol is looking to land body kicks.
Pol tries a head kick but it misses.
Uk cracks Pol with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Uk scores with a hook.
Oh Pol is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Uk lands a glancing blow to the side of Pol's head.
Uk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pol swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little feinted left hand from Pol on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Uk with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pol.
Pol connects with a nice looking jab.
Uk circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Pol to the canvas! Pol doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Uk keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dong Uk!
Dong Uk decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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