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Event:
MMMA 45 Boudain vs Jihad
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
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. #TD2#
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. #SU#
Pol gets to his feet - Uk follows without any prompting.
Pol defending well as Uk loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
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.#CL2#
Uk darts in and clinches Pol up against the cage.#TD2#
Uk jumps into guard, dragging Pol to the mat.
#T2#
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. #T3#
Uk keeping moving, preventing Pol from controlling successfully.
Uk lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB2#
Uk drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pol dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Uk working a defensive guard here.
Uk keeping full guard, as Pol tries to pass. #SU#
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.
#CL2#
Uk closes the distance and clinches.
Uk has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
Uk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
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.#CL2#
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. #TD2#
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.
#R2#
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.#ROC2#
Pol is rocked!#CL2#
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.#TD2#
Uk pulls guard. #T1#
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.
#T2#
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.#REF3#
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.#T3#
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.#CL2#
Uk has Pol up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
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. #REVB#
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.#T4#
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!
#R3#
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.#CL2#
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.#T1#
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.#TD2#
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. #SU#
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!#T2#
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.#T3#
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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Event:
BFT-496: Kampmann vs Pol III
Date: Mar 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Kampmann blocks a head kick by Pol.
Kampmann throws an off balance right hand
enabling Pol to counter with a crisp jab.
Pol jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pol cracks Kampmann with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pol tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kampmann misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Kampmann moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Pol's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pol misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kampmann controlling the action here for a moment.
Pol fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2#
Pol pulls guard.
Kampmann wants to pass the guard but Pol is keeping the position.#T1#
Pol looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kampmann is one step ahead there.
Kampmann is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pol is looking to stand up but Kampmann isn't so interested in that idea.
Kampmann wanted to stand there but Pol had control of the position.
Pol is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SU2#
Pol stands up from half guard.
Kampmann throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pol throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Pol throws a head kick but Kampmann moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Pol.
Kampmann takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Pol is looking to land body kicks.
Kampmann throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT#
It looks like Van Pol has been cut.
Pol ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kampmann moves away.
Kampmann checks a low kick from Pol.
Kampmann tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kampmann looks to land a left hand but Pol moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Kampmann misses with a wild combination.
A head kick misses from Kampmann.
Pol feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kampmanns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab from Pol finds it's way through Kampmann's defenses.
Pol has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Pol tries to clinch but Kampmann moves away
and Kampmann counters with a low kick, right behind Pol 's knee.
Kampmann looks to land a combination. Pol sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Pol avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pol swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kampmann blocks a head kick by Pol.
Kampmann cracks Pol with a good jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pol throws a lazy uppercut
and Kampmann counters with a crisp right that sends Pol to the canvas! Kampmann follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Kampmann!
Martin Kampmann retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Martin Kampmann, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
BFT-492: Bondi Beach Brawl 9
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1##KD#
Pol knocks Martin to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?#CUT#
It looks like Dakota Martin has been cut.
Martin struggling a bit here.#SU#
Pol stands up and beckons Martin to his feet.
Pol tries a head kick but it misses.
Pol is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Martin.
Martin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL#
Pol moves into the clinch successfully.
Martin leaning his opponent against the cage.
Pol jumps guard but Martin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Pol escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Martin ducks under a wild hook from Pol.
Martin moves out of range of the strikes.
Martin shoots in and drives through. Pol sprawls well.
Pol throws a head kick but Martin moves out of range.
#T1#
Pol throws a sloppy head kick and Martin moves out of range easily.
Pol throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Martin on the side of the head.
Pol slips under a jab.
Martin moves forwards but Pol connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Pol. That snapped Martin's head back.
#ROC#
Martin is rocked!
Pol seems to be stalking Martin here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Martin drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Van Pol!
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Event:
BFT-487: Po vs Kermode
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Mellia. Those never looked like landing.
Pol doesn't manage to clinch there - Mellia circles away.
Mellia lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pol throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Crunch! Pol slams his shin into Mellia's torso.
Pol misses with a kick to the body
and Mellia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mellia misses with a straight right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mellia darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pol throws a body shot but no joy.
Mellia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pol cracks Mellia with a good jab.
Pol misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mellia swings for the body but Pol moves out of range.
Pol tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A lazy left from Mellia finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pol takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mellia takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pol pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pol scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Pol throws a head kick that misses.
Pol pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pol on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pol shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A combination from Mellia does no damage.
Mellia misses with a looping left.
Pol dodges the punch combination from Mellia.
Mellia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pol.
Pol dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mellia with a jab.
Mellia walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice shot by Mellia.
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!
Mellia clobbers Pol with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mellia misses with a straight left.
Mellia moves forwards but Pol connects with a nice, crisp jab.#ROC#
Mellia is rocked!#T2#
A head kick misses from Pol.
Mellia is still on wobbly legs! Can Pol finish him?
Pol fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Mellia square on the jaw! Damn, Mellia is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Van Pol!
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Event:
BFT-474: Bondi Beach Brawl 7
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Pol scores with a nice body kick.
The Chef connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pol's hands.
The Chef looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pol throws a low kick but The Chef moves out of range easily.
The Chef misses with a hook.
Pol closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The Chef throws a body kick that misses.
The Chef moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The Chef is looking to score with low kicks.
Pol looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The Chef scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A solid body kick from The Chef.
Pol bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The Chef misses with a low kick.
Pol throws a jab but it's blocked by The Chef.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pol takes one to the chin there.
Pol connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed The Chef momentarily.
Pol swings for the body but The Chef moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Pol.
Pol gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pol throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Chef sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Pol misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Raekwon The Chef seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Chef pushes Pol away with a front kick.
Pol throws an off balance right hand
enabling The Chef to counter with a crisp jab.
The Chef misses with a body shot.
The Chef thumps Pol with a low kick.
The Chef looks to land a body kick but Pol moved away.
Pol moves out of range as The Chef throws a body kick.
The Chef ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The Chef definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pol throws a wild body kick that The Chef sees coming a mile off.
The Chef throwing a counter right hand but Pol manages to avoid it.
The Chef is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pol.
Pol misses with a looping left.
The Chef throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pol swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by The Chef.
Pol moves out of range as The Chef throws a body kick.
Pol lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pol.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Chef lands with a nice body punch.
Pol throws a jab but it's blocked by The Chef.
The Chef feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pol's calf.#T2#
The Chef throws a head kick that misses.
The Chef takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The Chef lands a slapping body shot.
The Chef fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pol connects with a solid leg kick.
The Chef misses with a left hand
and Pol counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from The Chef. Pol does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Chef keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pol.
Pol lands with a slapping head kick.
The Chef takes one to the side of the head.
The Chef on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pol takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pol tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pol moves out of range of the body kick from The Chef.
The Chef throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pol counters with a stiff right hand.
The Chef uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pol.
The Chef lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pol scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. The Chef doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Pol keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The Chef clobbers Pol with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pol throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pol.
The Chef swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pol looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The Chef throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pol tries to work over The Chef's front leg with a kick but The Chef checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Chef. Pol does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pol just misses with a punch to the body.
The Chef throwing a counter right hand but Pol manages to avoid it.
The Chef throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The Chef throws a looping overhand right but Pol ducks down to avoid it.
Pol throws a big counter head kick but The Chef avoids it with no problem.
The Chef lands with a nice body punch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from The Chef, right into the meat.
Pol tries a head kick but it misses.
A big left from The Chef misses.
Pol steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Chef throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The Chef defending well as Pol loads up on a big left hand.
Pol takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T4#
Pol fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Chef manages to avoid it.
The Chef's corner calls for a 1-2. The Chef obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pol avoids a punch combination nicely.
The Chef scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pol in his tracks.
Pol darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pol shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The Chef connects with an inside leg kick.
The Chef cracks Pol with an open hand slap.
A punch lands to the side of Pol 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pol looks to land a right hand but The Chef moved out of range.
The Chef scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Chef looks to score with a jab to the body but Pol is just out of range.
Pol throws a hook to the side of The Chef's head but The Chef sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pol fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Chef manages to avoid it.
The Chef misses with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raekwon The Chef dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
The Chef avoids the head kick by Pol.
Pol misses with a straight right.
Pol with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jab, jab by Pol - just one landing.
The Chef blocks a head kick by Pol.
The Chef throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Chef avoids the head kick by Pol.
Pol takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The Chef jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The Chef does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The Chef uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pol.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts The Chef, as that shot connected.
The Chef tries to work over Pol's front leg with a kick but Pol checks it.
The Chef jabs Pol right on the nose. Pol blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pol takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The Chef throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Pol might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, The Chef has got the better of the exchanges.
The Chef scores with a jab to the jaw.
The Chef throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
The Chef takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pol takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#ROC#
Pol is rocked!
The Chef throws a push kick but Pol slaps the foot to one side.
Despite the aggression on Pol's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pol is still on wobbly legs! Can The Chef finish him?
The Chef throws an overhand right that lands on Pol's shoulder, as Pol tries to avoid the shot.
Pol seems to have recovered his senses.
The Chef fails to land with a series of punches.
Pol throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A jab from The Chef misses.
Pol looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The Chef takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pol throws a head kick but The Chef moves out of range.
The Chef gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The Chef with a nice cross.
The Chef lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Chef lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by The Chef.
The Chef avoids the head kick by Pol.
Pol takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from The Chef! Pol is out on his feet! The Chef rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Pol is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Pol is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raekwon The Chef!
Raekwon The Chef retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Raekwon The Chef, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
BFT-468: Vosne vs Patton
Date: Aug 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Edgar scores with a nice head shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Van Pol has been cut.
Pol tries to clinch but Edgar is having none of it.
Pol is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Edgar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Edgar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pol.
Pol darts in trying to clinch
and Edgar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Pol clinches up with Edgar and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pol.
A right handed body shot lands from Pol.
Pol is stalling here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edgar lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Edgar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Edgar is looking to score with low kicks.
Edgar tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#KD#
Pol lands a big head kick that sends Edgar tumbling to the mat! Pol takes a step backwards and waves Edgar back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Frankie Edgar has been cut.#T1#
Edgar cracks Pol with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pol throws a series of punches but Edgar avoids them all with ease.
Pol checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pol lands a head kick!
#ROC#
Edgar is rocked!
BOOM! Pol lands a beautiful left hook that drops Edgar. Edgar tries to recover but Pol is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Edgar lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Van Pol!
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Event:
BFT-461: Dufva vs Nitschke
Date: Jul 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Aoki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pol counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Aoki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CUT#
It looks like Shinya Aoki has been cut.
Aoki ducks under a wild hook from Pol.
Aoki walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pol.
Aoki cracks Pol with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Aoki moves forwards but Pol connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Aoki tries for a takedown but Pol sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Aoki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pol swivels and escapes.
Van Pol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinya Aoki .
Pol digs a good body shot into Aoki 's ribs.
Pol tries a head kick but it misses.
Pol throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good standup being displayed there by Pol as he connects with a hook.#ROC#
Aoki is rocked!
Pol lands an uppercut, right on the button! Aoki tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Van Pol!
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Event:
BFT-452: PRIDE Never Die! 16
Date: May 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Kampmann connects with a crisp jab. #KD2#
Kampmann lands a left and a right that send Pol crashing to the mat, dazed. Kampmann thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Pol is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Van Pol has been cut.
Kampmann jabs at Pol's body.
Oh Pol is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kampmann walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Pol drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Kampmann swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Pol's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Kampmann!
Martin Kampmann seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
BFT-445: Schooner or Later 6
Date: Apr 02, 2016 |
#R1#
A bone on bone clash there as Pol blocks the leg kick.
The Chef connects with a body shot that sends Pol's belly button to the back.
The Chef keeps Pol at a distance using the push kick.
A telegraphed right hand from The Chef misses the target.
The Chef takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The Chef with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pol to score with a decent uppercut.
Pol misses with a low kick.
Pol takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The Chef does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The Chef wants to land a leg kick but Pol is out of range.
Pol connects with a single shot there.
The Chef lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pol circles away quickly and effectively.
Pol with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling The Chef to score with a decent uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Chef misses with a right hand
and Pol counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The Chef works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The Chef looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The Chef connects with a high kick. #CL#
Pol takes the fight into the clinch.
The Chef blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pol gets through The Chef's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Pol lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Chef backwards.
Pol lands a left hand.
The Chef blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Chef lands with a light punch inside.
The Chef has a couple of punches blocked by Pol.
Pol leaning his opponent against the cage.
The Chef stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short right from Pol on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pol lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from The Chef.
The Chef presses Pol against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The Chef can't find room to land a body shot as Pol controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by The Chef.
Pol misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
The Chef tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Chef prevents a body shot from Pol.
Pol lands a left hand.
Pol tries a body shot but The Chef blocks it.
Pol throws a punch but it's blocked by The Chef.
The Chef swings wildly with an uppercut but Pol uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pol misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for The Chef.
Pol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Chef goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Chef.
Pol blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Come on The Chef - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pol working aggressively here.
Pol has a couple of punches blocked by The Chef.
#T3#
The Chef's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pol throws a head punch that misses.
The referee calls for The Chef to work.
The Chef lands a right hand.
Pol doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, The Chef scores with a nice short uppercut.
The Chef can't find room to land a body shot as Pol controls the action.
The Chef lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pol backwards.
Pol misses with the head strike.
The Chef blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pol misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Pol scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pol lands with a light punch inside.
Pol blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Chef is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pol throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Pol tries a body shot but The Chef blocks it.
Pol blocks a body shot from The Chef. #BC2#
The Chef breaks from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pol tries to score with a low kick but The Chef moves his leg out of the way.
The Chef tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pol paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pol scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pol looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The Chef fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pol on the side of the head.
Pol misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pol jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pol ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Chef moves away.
It seemed like The Chef was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The Chef throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pol.
Pol takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good leg kick by Pol there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The Chef looks for the body kick but Pol saw that one coming.
The Chef misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The Chef throws a chopping leg kick but Pol manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pol fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt The Chef.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Van Pol will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A shot to the liver by The Chef. Beautiful body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pol.
The Chef stalks Pol and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pol's face. Pol staggers backwards, shaken.
Pol scores with a nice right hand.
A lazy left from Pol finds it's target.
Good work by The Chef as he checks the leg kick.
The Chef works Pol's body with a nice hook.
Pol lands a jab to the head.
The Chef buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Chef pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The Chef with a jab.
Pol keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pol moves in looking to clinch but The Chef pushes him off.
The Chef connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pol. Pol circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pol throws a shot from downtown. The Chef moves away and avoids it.
The Chef misses with a combination
and Pol counters with a nice uppercut.
Pol throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Raekwon The Chef seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Chef closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've been told by Pol's head coaches at Sydney Shootfighting that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pol jabs at The Chef's body.#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts The Chef, as that shot connected.
The Chef throws a hook but Pol blocks it.
The Chef lunges at Pol with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pol's hand.
Pol throws a body shot but no joy.
Pol moves away from the strike by The Chef.
The Chef finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pol thinks about countering with a head kick.
The Chef scores with a sloppy right hand. Pol should have avoided that one.
The Chef throws a hook but Pol blocks it.
The Chef loads up on a big right hand but Pol slips the punch.
The Chef throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pol throws a hook but The Chef avoids it easily.
As Pol backs off The Chef throws a huge counter combo but Pol manages to avoid it all.
Pol throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jab, jab by The Chef - just one landing.
The Chef digs a good body shot into Pol's ribs.
Pol is looking to slow The Chef down with leg kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pol lands with a nice body kick.
Donk. The Chef catches Pol right on the button with a cross.
The Chef throws a series of punches but Pol avoids them all with ease. #T2#
The Chef with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pol to score with a decent uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from The Chef.
Pol avoids a kick to the body.
Pol avoids the head kick by The Chef.
The Chef connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pol's hands.
The Chef is looking to clinch.
Pol was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pol tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Chef paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Pol backs off The Chef throws a huge counter combo but Pol manages to avoid it all.
The Chef wants to clinch but Pol slips to the side
and Pol counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pol throws a low kick but The Chef avoids it.
The Chef throws a body punch but Pol moves out of range.
The Chef tests Pol's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Pol has closed the distance and engaged The Chef in a clinch.
Pol looking to slow down the pace here.
Pol working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from The Chef.
The Chef misses with a punch to the body.
#T3##BC2#
The Chef breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Chef tries to clinch but Pol is having none of it.
Pol lands with a cross.
The Chef looks to land a right hand but Pol moved out of range.
The Chef blocks a jab.
The Chef misses with a head kick.
Pol lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as The Chef backs up against the cage.
Pol pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pol scores with a nice body kick.
The Chef tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pol has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Pol blocks the body kick.
The Chef lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pol's sensitive parts.
The Chef is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pol takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Pol gets tackled into the cage by The Chef. The Chef maintains the clinch.
The Chef tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
The Chef prevents a body shot from Pol.
The Chef swings wildly with an uppercut but Pol uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Pol scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pol is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but The Chef is keeping busy.
Van Pol has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Chef.
The Chef tries to work over Pol's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Chef misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pol taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The Chef stalling the fight.
Pol misses with the head strike.
Pol blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Pol fails to land.
Pol lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt The Chef or not.
Pol doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Raekwon The Chef will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Pol looks to land a left hand but The Chef moved out of range nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Pol 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The Chef with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The Chef keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pol takes a kick to the side of the head.
The Chef looks to land a right hand but Pol moved out of range.
The Chef feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pol's calf.
Pol connects with a single shot there.
The Chef throws a leg kick but Pol sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The Chef avoids the body shot from Pol.
The Chef wants to counter the offense by Pol and move into the clinch position.
Pol misses with a hook. The Chef ducked under it nicely.
The Chef throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A nice leg kick lands there from The Chef.
Pol on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
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!
Pol misses with a head kick.
Pol displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Chef throws out the jab.
The Chef connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pol. Pol circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pol moves out of range of the body kick.
The Chef throws a body punch but Pol moves out of range. #T1#
Pol throws a hook but The Chef avoids it easily.
The Chef tries to land a leg kick but Pol saw it coming and moves away.
The Chef misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pol throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Chef sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pol fails to land with a series of punches.
The Chef throws out a loose jab but Pol uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Chef tries to clinch up.
The Chef digs a good body shot into Pol's ribs.
The Chef dips to his left and cracks Pol with an uppercut!
Pol throws a head kick that misses.
The Chef scoring well with a low kick there.
The Chef throws a right and a left that Pol avoids nicely.
It looked like Pol wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The Chef tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The Chef lands a glancing blow to the side of Pol's head.
Pol slips under a jab from The Chef.
The Chef darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The Chef throws a leg kick but Pol moved away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Chef throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
The Chef looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice defenses there by Pol.
Pol throws a quick head kick that skims the top of The Chef's head.
The Chef looks to clinch
and Pol counters with a big head kick but The Chef shrugs it off.
Pol missing with a left hand there. The Chef was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Chef misses with the body kick
and Pol counters with a good low kick that The Chef was not able to check.
The Chef throws a wild body kick that Pol sees coming a mile off.
Pol rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Chef moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice straight punches there by Pol. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pol.
The Chef moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Pol drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pol moves out of range as The Chef throws a body kick.
A jab from Pol does it's job there.
The Chef scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The Chef throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CL#
Pol moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from The Chef. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pol.
A head punch on the inside from Pol fails to land.
Pol has a couple of punches blocked by The Chef.
The Chef lands a hook that snaps the head of Pol backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pol.
Pol lands a shoulder strike.
The Chef is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pol lands an uppercut.
Pol blocking some punches.
The Chef looking to slow down the pace here.
Pol lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pol scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pol looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A short right from Pol.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Chef. #T4#
The Chef blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Pol.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pol wants to stall.
Pol scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pol is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The Chef throws a punch but it's blocked by Pol.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pol.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pol.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pol.
Pol misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Chef prevents a body shot from Pol.
Pol misses with a punch on the inside.
The Chef swings wildly with an uppercut but Pol uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Chef tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pol's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Raekwon The Chef just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
The Chef pushes Pol away with a front kick.
Pol fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and The Chef has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The Chef walks into a stiff left hand from Pol.
The Chef scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CL#
Pol clinches.
Pol struggles to land a body shot inside as The Chef controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Pol fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pol.
Pol blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Chef trying to control the position but instead, Pol has worked for underhooks and has pushed The Chef into the cage.
Pol swings wildly with an uppercut but The Chef uses good head movement to avoid it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The Chef blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Pol working aggressively here.
Pol is trying to stall.
Pol lands a left hand that snaps the head of The Chef backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Pol.
Pol blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
The Chef escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pol lands a nice hook to The Chef's body. The Chef takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A thudding body kick lands there by The Chef!
Pol tries to work over The Chef's front leg with a kick but The Chef checks it.
The Chef moves out of range as Pol strikes.
Nice body kick there by The Chef.
The Chef connects with a body shot that sends Pol's belly button to the back.
The Chef misses with the body kick
and Pol counters with a nice kick to the body.
Pol scores with a nice strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
The Chef closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pol gets through The Chef's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pol.
Pol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pol gets through The Chef's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The Chef leaning against his opponent.
The Chef blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pol misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Chef blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Chef lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pol backwards.
Pol can't find room to land a body shot as The Chef controls the action.
The Chef misses with a punch to the body.
Pol has The Chef pushed against the cage.
The Chef just leaning against Pol, taking a breather.
The Chef blocking some punches.
Pol stalling in the clinch but The Chef improves position. #T3#
The Chef misses with some punches.
The Chef blocking some punches.
Pol just leaning against The Chef, taking a breather.
The Chef prevents a body shot from Pol.
The Chef blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pol will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The Chef prevents a body shot from Pol.
The Chef can't find room to land a body shot as Pol controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Chef.
The Chef misses with a body punch.
The Chef tries to throw a body punch but Pol avoids it by throwing The Chef back against the cage.
The Chef throws a head punch that misses.
Pol lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Pol.
Pol misses with a punch to the body.
The Chef misses with the head strike.
Pol lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
The Chef stalling in the clinch.
The Chef lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pol lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The Chef pushes Pol back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pol prevents a body shot from The Chef.
Pol stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pol misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pol.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Chef working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The Chef lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pol backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pol. #BC2#
The Chef escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from The Chef. Pol shrugs it off though.
Nice uppercut there from Pol.
The Chef lands with a slapping head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Van Pol had his way with Raekwon The Chef in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
The Chef moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The Chef blocks a jab.
The Chef wants to counter with a clinch but Pol pushes him away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pol. That's going to slow The Chef down.
The Chef lands a body shot.
Pol scores with a punch to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Pol misses the target.
The Chef moves out of range of the strikes.
Raekwon The Chef seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Chef displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The Chef takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The Chef lands with a kick to the temple. Pol shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #ROC2#
Pol is rocked!
The Chef misses with the combination.
Oh Pol is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Pol moves into range and clinches up with The Chef.
The Chef swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Chef lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pol misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pol.#T1#
Pol misses with a body punch.
Pol seems to have got his legs back now.
The Chef blocking some punches.
#BC2#
The Chef manages to break the clinch.
The Chef takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pol moves away from the strike by The Chef.
The Chef's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Pol throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good shot there by The Chef.
The Chef lands a jab to the nose.
Pol uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Chef.
The Chef takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice uppercut there from Pol.
Good leg kick by Pol there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pol takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The Chef fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pol is out of range.
Pol throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Chef throws a low kick but Pol moves out of range easily.
Pol tried to counter with a leg kick but The Chef avoided it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
The Chef closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Pol throws a punch but it's blocked by The Chef.
Pol throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Chef.
The Chef misses with a punch on the inside.
Pol is trying to maintain a safe position but The Chef gets an underhook and turns Pol into the cage.
The Chef blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pol has a couple of punches blocked by The Chef.
The Chef stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pol tries to work over The Chef's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The Chef lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pol backwards.
The Chef tries to work over Pol's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The Chef misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
Pol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Chef's elbow.
Pol misses with a punch on the inside.
The Chef tries a body shot but Pol blocks it.
Pol misses with a punch on the inside.
The Chef lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pol backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from The Chef.
Pol misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
The Chef escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Chef thuds his shin into the meat of Pol's side.
The Chef lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pol circles away quickly and effectively.
The Chef looks to land a body kick but Pol moved away.
Pol staying out of range there.
It looked like Pol wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The Chef will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The Chef misses with a jab, cross combination.
The Chef throws out a powerful jab.
The Chef bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pol's head backwards.
The Chef lands a jab to the head.
#T4#
The Chef bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pol's head backwards.
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!
A looping hook to the body misses from Pol. The Chef does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Chef blocks a head kick by Pol.
Pol misses with a straight right.
Pol misses with a straight left.
A decent looking body kick lands there for The Chef.
The Chef connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pol's hands.
The Chef misses with a straight left.
Pol throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The Chef goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pol fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Chef manages to avoid it.
The Chef misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pol.
Good exchange - The Chef coming out on top.
Pol checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The Chef is looking to slow Pol down with leg kicks.
Pol waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Chef.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pol, right into the meat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raekwon The Chef comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think The Chef has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 47:48
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 47:48
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 48:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Raekwon The Chef!
Raekwon The Chef is the new lightweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Raekwon The Chef started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
BFT-441: Pol vs Sturtsil
Date: Mar 12, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Sturtsil throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pol was covering up waiting for the punch and Sturtsil finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Pol has control of Sturtsil's left arm, preventing Sturtsil from doing any damage.
Sturtsil wants to control from the top but Pol keeps moving.
Pol is looking to stand up but Sturtsil isn't so interested in that idea.
Sturtsil postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturtsil throws an elbow that misses. Pol uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sturtsil's guard. Nice move by Pol!#REVR#
Pol pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sturtsil is keeping the position for now.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.#T1#
Pol pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sturtsil is keeping the position for now.
Pol is working hard here to advance position.
Pol's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Sturtsil is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SU#
Pol decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sturtsil shoots in looking for a takedown. Pol tries to sprawl out of it but Sturtsil keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pol manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pol keeps Sturtsil at a distance using the push kick.
Pol throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sturtsil on the side of the head.
Pol tries to close the distance and clinch but Sturtsil swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sturtsil fails with a takedown attempt. #T2#
Sturtsil doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pol counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Pol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deangelo Sturtsil.
That kick from Pol tenderised Sturtsil's leg. Sturtsil is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pol dips to his left and cracks Sturtsil with an uppercut!
Sturtsil shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pol defends it nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Pol. That snapped Sturtsil's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pol misses with an uppercut. Sturtsil saw that one coming.
Pol keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Sturtsil scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Pol manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sturtsil has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sturtsil trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pol looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sturtsil is one step ahead there.
Sturtsil wants to control from the top but Pol keeps moving.
Sturtsil throws an elbow that misses. Pol uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sturtsil's guard. Nice move by Pol!#REVR#
Pol looking to pass the guard.
Pol not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pol preventing the sweep.
Pol pushes down on Sturtsil's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
Pol lands with a punch from half guard.
Sturtsil punching from the bottom.
Sturtsil tries to get to full guard but Pol has control of the leg.
Sturtsil wants to control but Pol is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pol tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Pol is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Sturtsil reverses the position - he's now on top in Pol's guard.
Sturtsil throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pol works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pol seems keen to control Sturtsil's posture.#SUB2#
Sturtsil drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pol manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sturtsil has Pol in his guard.#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Van Pol dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A right-left combo lands from Pol.
Pol keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pol connects with a body shot.
Pol throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sturtsil on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pol. Pol obviously looking to wear him down.
Sturtsil dives in and grabs Pol's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pol pushes down on Sturtsil's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sturtsil takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pol keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sturtsil closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pol circles away.
Van Pol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deangelo Sturtsil.
Sturtsil closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pol circles away.
Sturtsil will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Pol fails to land.
Pol manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sturtsil is working for takedown but Pol is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sturtsil blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pol gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sturtsil.
Sturtsil is looking for a takedown.
Pol lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sturtsil is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pol gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pol is pressed up against the cage. Sturtsil has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pol down to the mat. Pol avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pol feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sturtsil's calf.#T2#
Pol dips to his left and cracks Sturtsil with an uppercut!#ROC#
Sturtsil is rocked!
Pol ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Sturtsil out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Van Pol!
Van Pol retains his lightweight title!
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