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DSC STRIKE 54
Date: May 11, 2019 |
#R1# Nice cross by Pollock. Virtanen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pollock looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Pollock stalks Virtanen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Virtanen's face. Virtanen staggers backwards, shaken. Virtanen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pollock swivels and escapes. Virtanen throws a sloppy head kick and Pollock moves out of range easily. Virtanen just misses with a punch to the body.
Virtanen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pollock. Virtanen looks for a takedown but Pollock sprawls well. Virtanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pollock manages to avoid it. Pollock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Virtanen works over Pollock's head and body with a nice combination. 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! Virtanen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pollock swivels and escapes. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ilmari Virtanen. That's going to take a lot out of him. Pollock slaps away a takedown attempt from Virtanen, before circling back to the center of the mat. Virtanen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Virtanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Virtanen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Pollock tests Virtanen's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1# Pollock throws a series of punches but Virtanen avoids them all with ease. Pollock throws a leg kick which misses Virtanen's front leg but catches the back leg as Virtanen tries to avoid it. Virtanen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Pollock looks like he wants to counter punch here. Pollock throws a leg kick but Virtanen checks it. Virtanen feinted with a counter takedown. Pollock takes a swing at Virtanen's ribcage but misses. Virtanen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Pollock wants to land a leg kick but Virtanen is out of range. Pollock lands a body shot.
Pollock throws a front kick aimed at Virtanen's knee but Virtanen avoids it well. Virtanen misses the shot to the body. Pollock appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Pollock throws a looping overhand right but Virtanen ducks down to avoid it. Virtanen throws a right and a left that Pollock avoids nicely. Virtanen throws a right and a left that Pollock avoids nicely. Virtanen throws a body punch but Pollock moves out of range. Nice body punch from Virtanen. Pollock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Virtanen. Phil Pollock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Pollock throws a big shot that misses. Pollock has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Virtanen is looking to wear down Pollock with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Virtanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pollock manages to avoid it.#T2# Pollock misses with a low kick. Virtanen looks to score with a jab to the body but Pollock is just out of range. As Virtanen backs off Pollock throws a huge counter combo but Virtanen manages to avoid it all. Virtanen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pollock moves out of range as Virtanen throws a body kick.
Pollock on the wrong end of a nice jab. Pollock throws a body punch but Virtanen moves out of range. Virtanen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Virtanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pollock manages to avoid it. Virtanen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pollock tries to avoid it but Virtanen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pollock to the ground. Pollock escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Pollock motions for Virtanen to come forward. Pollock throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Pollock attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Virtanen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Virtanen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Good work by Virtanen as he checks the leg kick. An inside leg kick lands from Pollock. Pollock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Virtanen was well out of range. Poor timing from Pollock. Virtanen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Virtanen has his takedown stuffed and Pollock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3# Pollock dodges the punch combination from Virtanen.
Virtanen shoots in but Pollock avoids the takedown attempt easily. Pollock lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Pollock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Virtanen lands a lovely overhand right. Virtanen connects with a body shot. Pollock lands with a hook. Virtanen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Virtanen scores with a hook to the body. Pollock takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. A solid leg kick lands there for Pollock.
Virtanen takes a shot right to the bread basket. Virtanen misses with a hook. 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 good leg kick by Pollock. Pollock will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T4# Pollock tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#TD# Virtanen shoots in and gets a takedown into Pollock's guard. Virtanen trying to control but Pollock is working from the bottom. We've been hearing that Virtanen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Pollock working a defensive guard here.
Virtanen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Pollock trying to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pollock can do anything to dispel that myth. Pollock manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Virtanen manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Virtanen seems keen to control Pollock's posture.#SUB# Virtanen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pollock is aware though and is defending well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Phil Pollock will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Virtanen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pollock avoids it really well and circles away. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pollock.
Pollock throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pollock looks to land a combination. Virtanen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#TD# Virtanen shoots in and bounces Pollock off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Virtanen trying to control but Pollock is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Virtanen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Virtanen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Virtanen stands up over Pollock, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T1# Virtanen sitting in guard, not really doing much. Virtanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Pollock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Virtanen passes Pollock's left leg - he's now in half guard. Virtanen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Ground and pound from Virtanen. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Pollock wants to control but Virtanen is keeping busy and won't allow it. Virtanen throwing shots but Pollock is blocking nicely. Virtanen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pollock keeps working. #T2# Pollock is trying to stand back up but Virtanen is controlling him
Pollock is positioning himself well to prevent Virtanen advancing to mount. Pollock is staying active underneath Virtanen, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB# Virtanen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pollock tries to roll over but Virtanen keeps him under control. Virtanen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pollock with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Virtanen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T3# Virtanen thows a huge punch but Pollock dodges it nicely.
Virtanen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Ground and pound from Virtanen. Virtanen throwing shots but Pollock is blocking nicely. Virtanen scoring with strikes to the body and head. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Virtanen wants to work for an arm triangle but Pollock is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Virtanen working the head and body with strikes. Virtanen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pollock's head. Pollock wants to improve his position but Virtanen is controlling well.
Virtanen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Pollock wants to control but Virtanen is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4# Virtanen lands strikes from half guard. Virtanen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB# Virtanen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Virtanen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Virtanen working Pollock over with strikes. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Virtanen wants to control but Pollock is keeping him busy. Virtanen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilmari Virtanen dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Virtanen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Virtanen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Pollock throws a leg kick that misses. Virtanen fails with a takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ilmari Virtanen. That's going to take a lot out of him. Virtanen shoots for a takedown but Pollock saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Virtanen misses with a takedown and Pollock counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Virtanen thinking. Virtanen swings for the body but Pollock moves out of range.
Pollock only half commits to the counter leg kick. Virtanen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pollock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Virtanen. That did some damage! Phil Pollock seems to be getting the better of the standup. Pollock with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pollock tests Virtanen's chin there with a solid looking shot. Virtanen scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1# Pollock punishes Virtanen's body with a nice straight punch. Pollock moves away from the strike by Virtanen. Virtanen swings for the body but Pollock moves out of range.
Virtanen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pollock lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Virtanen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Virtanen works over Pollock's head and body with a nice combination. Danga de danga de dang - Pollock scores with a four punch combination! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Pollock tries to work over Virtanen's front leg with a kick but Virtanen checks it. Pollock doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Virtanen just misses with a punch to the body.
Virtanen shoots in but Pollock avoids the takedown attempt easily. Ilmari Virtanen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Virtanen punishes Pollock's body with a nice straight punch. Virtanen throws a shot from downtown. Pollock moves away and avoids it.#T2# Virtanen swings for the body but Pollock moves out of range.
Virtanen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD# Virtanen looking to score a takedown here. Pollock is defending well but Virtanen drives through and ends up in Pollock's guard. Pollock is adopting a defensive guard. Virtanen with a flurry of punches that miss. Virtanen lands a couple of digs. Virtanen throwing strikes from guard but Pollock blocks nicely. Pollock trying to control the position.
Pollock really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Virtanen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3# Virtanen trying to control but Pollock is working from the bottom. Virtanen is in close to Pollock's body, working some short punches and elbows. Virtanen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Virtanen throwing strikes but missing. Virtanen connects with a couple of short punches. Pollock pulls Virtanen in close to his closed guard and prevents Virtanen from doing any damage or advancing position. Pollock is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4# 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. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Virtanen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Virtanen working some strikes from top position. Virtanen passes into half guard. Virtanen is nestled in close to Pollock, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Ilmari Virtanen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Virtanen throwing shots but Pollock is blocking nicely. #SUB# Virtanen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pollock is just riding it out for now. Virtanen eventually gives up the hold. Pollock looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ilmari Virtanen. I think Virtanen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29 Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28 Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ilmari Virtanen!
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DSC STRIKE 50
Date: Apr 20, 2019 |
#R1# A jab from Wojcik finds it's way through Pollock's defenses. Pollock throws a nice inside leg kick. Pollock lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wojcik's sensitive parts. Pollock misses with a looping right. Wojcik scores with a jab. A shot to the liver by Pollock. Beautiful body shot. Pollock tries to score with a low kick but Wojcik moves his leg out of the way. Pollock misses the shot to the body. Wojcik checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Wojcik scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Pollock throws a body shot but no joy. Wojcik is looking to counter the offense by Pollock and move into the clinch.#CL# Wojcik moves into the clinch. Pollock lands a hook that snaps the head of Wojcik backwards. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Wojcik lands on the inside with an uppercut. Pollock wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wojcik lands on the inside with an uppercut. Wojcik digs a right hand underneath Pollock's ribcage. Pollock let out a lung full of air as it connected. A short right from Wojcik on the inside. Pollock lands a body punch. Wojcik can't find room to land a body shot as Pollock controls the action.
#T1# Wojcik lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Pollock is trying to push Wojcik away but Wojcik has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Wojcik digs a right hand underneath Pollock's ribcage. Pollock let out a lung full of air as it connected. A short body shot lands from Wojcik as the two fighters clinch.
Pollock looks winded! Wojcik pushes Pollock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Wojcik tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pollock's elbow. Wojcik lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pollock backwards. Pollock tries to break the clinch but Wojcik is controlling the position. Wojcik scores with a shot to the side of Pollock's head. Wojcik tries to work over Pollock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Wojcik lands a hook that snaps the head of Pollock backwards. Wojcik lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pollock backwards. Nice body punch from Wojcik - that landed with a thud.
Wojcik pushes Pollock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Wojcik unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Pollock! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Wojcik is unloading with more strikes now! Pollock drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryszard Wojcik!
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JBL Friday Night Fights III
Date: Mar 29, 2019 |
#R1# Hall Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice uppercut lands for Pollock. That snapped Hall Jr's head back.
Pollock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pollock misses with a series of wild punches.
Pollock throws a chopping leg kick but Hall Jr manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Hall Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Hall Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pollock. Pollock tries to bum rush Hall Jr with a series of wild strikes but Hall Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Hall Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pollock. Hall Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
We've been informed that Pollock has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Pollock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Pollock lands a nice hook to Hall Jr's body. Hall Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Hall Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. 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! Hall Jr throws a head kick that misses. Pollock unleashes a big counter combination but Hall Jr bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Pollock connects with a body shot. Pollock misses with a body shot.
Hall Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1# Hall Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hall Jr lands a two punch combo.
Hall Jr throws a nice looking combination but Pollock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Pollock swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Pollock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. A punch combination from Pollock misses. Pollock lands a right hook to the body.
Pollock misses with a low kick as Hall Jr jumps back. Hall Jr throws a body kick that misses. Hall Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pollock cracks Hall Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Pollock scores with a decent looking hook. Hall Jr misses with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Hall Jr. Those never looked like landing. As Hall Jr backs off Pollock throws a huge counter combo but Hall Jr manages to avoid it all. Hall Jr throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Pollock misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hall Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pollock.
#T2# Hall Jr throws a series of punches but Pollock moves out of range. Pollock appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Hall Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pollock. Nice body kick there by Hall Jr. Pollock throws a leg kick but Hall Jr sees it coming and moves out of range. Hall Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pollock was well out of range. Poor timing from Hall Jr. A right-left combo lands from Pollock. Pollock misses with a wild combination.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pollock.
Donk. Pollock catches Hall Jr right on the button with a cross. Pollock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hall Jr manages to avoid it. Hall Jr checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hall Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pollock.
#T3# Hall Jr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pollock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pollock gets in close and tags Hall Jr with a short punch that almost sends Hall Jr to the mat! Oh Hall Jr is in big trouble! He turns his back on Pollock, trying to create some distance but Pollock rushes him, striking wildly and Hall Jr goes down! The referee tackles Pollock into the cage to end the fight! Pollock is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil Pollock! Our winner, Phil Pollock, 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. Urijah Hall Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'I lost the battle, but won the war. Fuck that guy and his whole team, bunch of chumps...'.
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JBL Friday Nights 1
Date: Feb 01, 2019 |
#R1# Pollock jabbing away but nothing is landing. Grady tries to clinch up but Pollock circles away and keeps his distance. Pollock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Grady stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Pollock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grady sees it coming and avoids it easily. Pollock tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Grady is able to avoid easily. Grady throws a head kick but Pollock moves out of range.
Grady lands a jab to the head.
Grady displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Grady keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pollock throws a right hand that Grady ducks under and follows up with a left that Grady also avoids with ease. Grady lands with a straight right. Pollock didn't see that one coming. Pollock looks to land a left hand but Grady moved out of range nicely. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Grady lands with a right hand. Grady tries to clinch but Pollock is having none of it. Grady defending well as Pollock loads up on a big left hand. Grady fails to land with a series of punches.
Grady lands a glancing blow to the side of Pollock's head. Pollock throws a leg kick but Grady checks it. Pollock misses with a hook.#T1# Grady loads up on a big right hand but Pollock slips the punch. Grady lands a right hook to the body.
Grady fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pollock looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL# Grady rushes Pollock and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2# Pollock breaks the clinch.
Grady throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Pollock gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pollock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grady.
Pollock cracks Grady with a right hand to the side of the head. Pollock tries to bum rush Grady with a series of wild strikes but Grady uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Pollock looks to land a left hand but Grady moved out of range nicely. Pollock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grady throws a nice looking combination but Pollock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Pollock tries to bum rush Grady with a series of wild strikes but Grady uses good footwork to avoid the assault. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Grady takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Pollock has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pollock there as he acknowledges the shot. Pollock throws a leg kick but Grady moved away.#T2# Pollock throws a jab when Grady was well out of range. Grady attempts a counter takedown but Pollock avoids it well and moves away. Grady throws a head kick that misses. Despite the aggression on Pollock's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. An inside leg kick from Pollock misses. Pollock takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Grady misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Pollock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grady throws a head kick but Pollock moves out of range.
Pollock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pollock takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Grady stuns Pollock with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Pollock throws a leg kick but Grady sees it coming and moves out of range. Nice defenses there by Grady. Grady lands with a nice body punch. Pollock throws a body punch but Grady moves out of range. Grady throws the kick towards the body but Pollock avoids it. Grady connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pollock momentarily.
Grady throws a shot from downtown. Pollock moves away and avoids it.#T3# Grady throws a body punch but Pollock moves out of range. Grady ducks under a wild hook from Pollock. Pollock tried to score with a low kick but Grady checks it. Grady throwing a counter right hand but Pollock manages to avoid it. Pollock throws a leg kick but Grady checks it. Grady digs a good body shot into Pollock's ribs. Pollock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pollock dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A combination from Grady does no damage. Grady swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pollock flicks out a counter leg kick but Grady steps away. Pollock pivots, looking for a leg kick but Grady is out of range and Pollock settles back down. Grady uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pollock.
Pollock takes one on the button. Grady is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Pollock misses with an uppercut
#TD# and Grady decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pollock's guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Grady throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pollock works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Grady passes Pollock's left leg - he's now in half guard. Grady sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4# Grady tries to pass to full mount but Pollock defends it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Grady wants to take a breather but Pollock is having none of it. Grady is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Pollock reverses the position - he's now on top in Grady's guard. Pollock won't allow Grady to sweep him here. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Grady wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Grady dominated that round. That's time! Grady's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Pollock misses with the combination.
Grady throws a quick counter head kick but Pollock was just out of range. The fighters circling - Grady throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pollock.
Pollock looks to land a left hand but Grady moved out of range nicely. Pollock scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Grady slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pollock, right into the meat.
Pollock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grady. Grady throws a sloppy head kick and Pollock moves out of range easily. Pollock attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Tom Grady is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Grady comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pollock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grady.
Pollock throws a right and a left that both miss. Pollock misses with a few strikes there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pollock. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Pollock misses with the combination.
#T1# Pollock avoids the body shot from Grady.
Pollock walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Grady checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Pollock throws a hook to the side of Grady's head but Grady sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Some wild striking there from Grady.
A nice side step and Pollock releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Pollock tries to bum rush Grady with a series of wild strikes but Grady uses good footwork to avoid the assault. An attempted straight right counter from Grady misses the target. Tom Grady seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Grady scores with a jab to the jaw. Grady moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Grady throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pollock. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Grady checks a leg kick. Grady throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Pollock misses with a looping left. Pollock avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pollock is looking to chop away at Grady's legs. Grady avoids the body shot from Pollock.
Tom Grady is winning the standup battle so far. Grady moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Grady is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pollock can do to turn this around?#T2# 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 jab lands there for Grady. Grady moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Grady darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Grady misses with a looping left. Pollock lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Pollock slips under a jab from Grady. Pollock comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Grady connects with a jab. Pollock misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pollock misses with a double jab
and Grady counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. A decent looking body kick lands there for Grady. Grady scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Pollock avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pollock attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Grady is looking to counter punch.#T3# Grady checks a leg kick nicely. Grady swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pollock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grady. Grady feinted with a counter takedown. Pollock swings for the body but Grady moves out of range.
Grady misses the jab. Grady dodges the punch combination from Pollock.
Grady tries to bum rush Pollock with a series of wild strikes but Pollock uses good footwork to avoid the assault. A little jabbing left from Pollock on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Pollock feints a jab promting Grady to slip. Pollock then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Grady slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Grady moves out of range of the leg kick from Pollock. Pollock throws a right hand that Grady ducks under and follows up with a left that Grady also avoids with ease. Grady displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pollock throws out the jab. Grady thuds his right hand into Pollock's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Grady misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pollock.
Pollock has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. A left and a right from Grady both land. Nice combination. 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! Grady lands an overhand right. That kick from Pollock tenderised Grady's leg. Grady is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4# Grady is looking to take this fight into the clinch. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pollock! But no joy. Pollock misses with a looping right. Grady slips a straight right by Pollock. Pollock avoids the body shot from Grady.
Grady pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL# Grady moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC# Grady breaks the clinch.
Pollock misses with the combination.
Pollock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pollock misses with a jab, cross combination.
Grady appears to be looking for a big counter. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Grady misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Grady lands a glancing blow to the side of Pollock's head. The fighters circling - Grady throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Pollock appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Grady connects with the punch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Grady dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# Pollock avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Grady slips under a jab. Grady throws a body punch but Pollock moves out of range. Pollock lands with a thumping leg kick.
Grady jabs Pollock to the body, keeping him at a distance. A looping hook to the body misses from Pollock. Grady does a little dance to reset his feet. Grady thows a left - swing and a miss! Pollock throws a series of punches but Grady avoids them all with ease. A lazy left from Grady finds it's target. Pollock staying out of range there. Pollock throws a body punch but Grady moves out of range. Grady changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Grady throws a one two combo.
Grady thuds a left hand into Pollock's body. Pollock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Grady changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Pollock throws a looping overhand right but Grady ducks down to avoid it. Nice cross by Grady.#T1# Grady throws a nice looking combination but Pollock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Pollock lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Grady works the jab nicely. Pollock swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grady darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Grady looks for the body kick but Pollock saw that one coming. Grady is looking to clinch but Pollock is avoiding it.
Grady tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Grady scores with a three punch combo!
#ROC# Pollock is rocked! Grady slips under a jab from Pollock. Pollock is still on wobbly legs! Can Grady finish him? Pollock finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pollock needs to keep his hands up - Grady had a free shot at his head there. Grady circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Pollock drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Grady follows Pollock to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Grady!
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Event:
JBL 13 Point vs Bagueirau
Date: Jan 12, 2019 |
#R1# Aziovich throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Nice straight punches there by Pollock. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pollock. Pollock misses with a lunging right hand
and Aziovich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Pollock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aziovich. Pollock throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Aziovich's head. Pollock doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Aziovich throws a body punch but Pollock moves out of range. Aziovich throws a good cross that connects.
Aziovich digs a good body shot into Pollock's ribs. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Pollock misses with a straight right. Kazan Aziovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nice uppercut there from Aziovich. Aziovich cracks Pollock with a hook to the temple - Pollock is on wobbly legs here! Aziovich swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Pollock falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Aziovich wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kazan Aziovich!
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Event:
JBL 12 Laperierre vs Storm
Date: Dec 22, 2018 |
#R1# Pollock swinging wildly here.
Pollock misses with a head kick.
Kuklinski tries to counter with a takedown but Pollock is quick to defend against it. Pollock throws a head kick that misses. A low kick from Pollock misses #TD# and Kuklinski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pollock's guard. Kuklinski scoring with some ground and pound. Pollock really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kuklinski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Kuklinski lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Pollock working a defensive guard but Kuklinski passes into half guard.
Pollock felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pollock can do anything to dispel that myth. Kuklinski working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Kuklinski is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Kuklinski lands with a punch from half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kuklinski drops an elbow to the side of Pollock's head. Kuklinski has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1# Kuklinski seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ROC# Pollock is rocked! Kuklinski frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Pollock is still in real trouble! Can Kuklinski finish him? Kuklinski softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Pollock is out cold! Kuklinski jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Kuklinski! After winning the bout, Richard Kuklinski thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Colossal
Date: Dec 01, 2018 |
#R1# Pollock wants to clinch. Pollock tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2# Pollock clinches up with Hickings and pushes him back against the cage. Hickings is working Pollock over against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Pollock fails to land. Hickings lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Pollock misses with a punch on the inside.
Hickings lands an uppercut. Hickings lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Hickings prevents a body shot from Pollock. #BC2# Pollock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hickings misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pollock.
Pollock avoids the head kick by Hickings.
Pollock ducks right into an uppercut from Hickings. Hickings checks the leg kick. Hickings lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Pollock fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T1# A big right from Pollock misses. Pollock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hickings swats him away and circles back towards the center. Pollock is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A lazy left from Hickings finds it's target. A left lands for Hickings. Pollock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Pollock looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hickings swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Pollock takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CL# Hickings closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Pollock trying to stall but Hickings improves his position.
Hickings scores with an uppercut up the middle. Pollock prevents a body shot from Hickings. Good body shot from Hickings.
Hickings lands a hook to the side of the head. 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! Pollock wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hickings. Pollock tries to break the clinch but Hickings is controlling the position. Pollock has a couple of punches blocked by Hickings.
#T2# A right handed body shot lands from Hickings.
Pollock is trying to break free. Hickings scores with a hook to the body. Pollock looks winded! A short right from Hickings. Hickings lands on the inside with an uppercut. Hickings lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pollock backwards. Hickings lands with a right to the head. Hickings lands a nice shot to the body. A short uppercut from Hickings. Hickings lands with a left to the head. Hickings prevents a body shot from Pollock. Pollock lands with a right to the head. Hickings scores with a hook to the body. Hickings lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A short uppercut from Hickings. A frustrated look appears on Pollock's face as he tries to break the clinch. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hickings creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC# Pollock is rocked!#T3# Hickings lands a big right hand that drops Pollock! The killer instinct kicks in and Hickings finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Hickings!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charlie Hickings! After winning the bout, Charlie Hickings thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Unfinished Business
Date: Nov 17, 2018 |
#R1# Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pollock.
Pollock scores with the left hand. Cohle knows he should have avoided that one. Cohle fails with a takedown attempt. Pollock looks like he wants to counter punch here. Cohle is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CL2# Pollock moves into range and clinches up with Cohle. Pollock controlling the action here for a moment.
Pollock holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# Pollock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Nice straight punches there by Pollock. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pollock. Pollock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cohle stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1# Pollock throws a sloppy head kick and Cohle moves out of range easily. An attempted straight right counter from Cohle misses the target. Pollock throws a head kick but Cohle moves out of range.
#TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Cohle. An elbow from Cohle crashes against the mat.
You can see the frustration on Pollock's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Pollock tries to escape but Cohle is in control. Pollock is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Pollock tries to get to full guard but Cohle has control of the leg. Cohle thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pollock's head. #SU# Cohle decides to stand and escape the position. Pollock has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cohle is landing a low percentage of strikes.#T2# Pollock lands with an uppercut that bounces Cohle off the cage and back into range. Pollock misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd cheers as Pollock lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cohle doesn't seem phased though. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Pollock throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cohle fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Pollock lands with a straight right. Cohle didn't see that one coming. Cohle goes for a double leg but Pollock avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pollock continues to drive forward. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruston Cohle. That's going to take a lot out of him. Cohle is breathing heavily. Pollock lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Pollock moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL2# Pollock pushes Cohle up against the cage in a clinch. Pollock gets underhooks to prevent Cohle's takedown attempt.
Pollock tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cohle's elbow. Pollock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3# Pollock lands a hook that snaps the head of Cohle backwards. Our sources have told us that Cohle has been working on his elbows in the gym. Pollock stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC2# Pollock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pollock is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cohle had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Pollock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Phil Pollock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Pollock cracks Cohle with an open hand slap. Cohle doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Cohle avoids the head kick by Pollock.
Cohle gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Pollock counters with a right hand to the body. Pollock scores with a one two! Cohle had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Pollock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cohle circles away quickly and effectively. Pollock keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T4# Pollock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. 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! Pollock connects with a leg kick. Cohle looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Cohle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pollock is fending him off so far but Cohle persists. Nope, Pollock circles away and we're back to standing. Pollock looks like he wants to counter punch here. Pollock lands with a nice body punch. Pollock misses with a head kick.
Pollock scores with a jab. Pollock lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cohle will feel that in the morning. Pollock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Pollock just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCohle. Cohle on the wrong end of a nice jab. Pollock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Pollock uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Pollock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cohle doesn't seem bothered though. A slapping leg kick lands for Pollock.
Pollock scores with a push kick.#CL2# Pollock moves into range and clinches up with Cohle. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Pollock dominated that round. That's time! Cohle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Pollock scores with a jab to the head.
Cohle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pollock tries to avoid it but Cohle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pollock to the ground. Pollock escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Pollock scores with a spinning back kick! Pollock thuds his right hand into Cohle's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2# Pollock moves into the clinch successfully.
Pollock avoiding damage.
Pollock gets through Cohle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Cohle being controlled against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cohle tries to score a body lock takedown but Pollock shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2# Pollock manages to break the clinch.
#T1# Pollock looks to land a combination but Cohle avoids it well. Cohle takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Pollock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cohle slips a jab and a cross from Pollock.
Phil Pollock seems to be getting the better of the standup. Pollock lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. A head kick from Pollock lands but Cohle takes it in his stride. Pollock misses with a series of wild punches.
Cohle dives in and grabs Pollock's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pollock pushes down on Cohle's head and hops out. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruston Cohle. That's going to take a lot out of him. Pollock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cohle.
Pollock scores with a jab to the head.
#CL2# Pollock has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Pollock.
Pollock misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2# Pollock is stalling here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Pollock is pressed up against the cage. Cohle has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pollock down to the mat. Pollock avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Phil Pollock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Pollock pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cohle back to the cage. Pollock follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Cohle walks into a stiff left hand from Pollock. Pollock throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2# Cohle gets tackled into the cage by Pollock. Pollock maintains the clinch. Pollock is stalling here.
Pollock working aggressively here.
Cohle is trying to pull guard but Pollock turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Pollock has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Pollock blocking some punches.
#T3# Pollock prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC2# Pollock breaks the clinch.
Pollock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pollock misses with a wild combination.
#CL2# Pollock closes the distance and pushes Cohle back into the cage. Pollock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cohle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Cohle takes a shot to the head. A short right from Pollock on the inside. Pollock tries to throw a body punch but Cohle avoids it by throwing Pollock back against the cage. #T4##BC2# Pollock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Cohle dives in and grabs Pollock's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pollock pushes down on Cohle's head and hops out. Pollock is looking for the big counter here. Cohle misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Cohle tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2# Pollock fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cohle, pushing him back against the cage. Pollock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2# Pollock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Cohle fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Pollock throws a right and a left that both miss. Pollock scores with a hook.#CL# Cohle moves into the clinch.#BC2# Pollock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Pollock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round! #R3# Pollock throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pollock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cohle circles away quickly and effectively. Horrible takedown attempt by Cohle or perhaps it was just good defense by Pollock, which made it look bad. Pollock throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Jab from Pollock. Pollock is looking to slow Cohle down with leg kicks. Cohle looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Pollock throws a head kick but Cohle moves out of range.
Pollock lands with a nice body punch. Pollock throws a series of punches but Cohle moves out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cohle doesn't manage to clinch there - Pollock circles away.
Pollock misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cohle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pollock paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2# Pollock forces Cohle back against the cage and clinches. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Cohle looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T1# The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pollock takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Cohle misses with an elbow strike.
Pollock blocks the elbow strike.
Pollock stalling in the clinch.
#BC2# Pollock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cohle tries to clinch up. Cohle on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pollock. Pollock obviously looking to wear him down.
Cohle shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pollock sprawls well. Pollock wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cohle gets slowly back to his feet. Pollock throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T2# Cohle tries to clinch but Pollock moves out of range. Pollock throws out a counter right but Cohle avoids it with no problem.#CL2# Cohle tries to keep at a distance but Pollock has taken the fight into the clinch. Cohle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Come on Pollock - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pollock struggles to land a body shot inside as Cohle controls his hands.
Pollock dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC2# Pollock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3# Pollock fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL2# Pollock closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2# Pollock manages to break the clinch.
Pollock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cohle. That did some damage! Cohle fails with the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruston Cohle. That's going to take a lot out of him. Pollock tests Cohle's chin there with a solid looking shot. Pollock fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cohle on the side of the head. Sloppy strikes from Pollock. Those never looked like landing. Cohle shoots and misses and Pollock counters with a slapping leg kick. Pollock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Pollock lands with a nice body punch. #T4# Pollock misses with a few strikes there.
Pollock goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A shot to the liver by Pollock. Beautiful body shot. Pollock is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Pollock tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Cohle wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Ruston Cohle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL2# Pollock forces Cohle back against the cage and clinches. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Pollock struggles to land a body shot inside as Cohle controls his hands.
#BC2# Pollock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Pollock pushes Cohle up against the cage in a clinch. Pollock avoids a wild elbow strike from Cohle.
And that's the end of the fight! Phil Pollock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Pollock winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 24:30 Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 24:30 Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Pollock! Our winner, Phil Pollock, 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. Ruston Cohle spoke after the fight, saying 'What can ya do.'.
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Event:
Unstoppable II
Date: Oct 13, 2018 |
#R1# Left hook, right uppercut from Bardamont. Pollock throws a looping overhand right but Bardamont ducks down to avoid it. #CL# Bardamont clinches. Bardamont lands with a light punch inside. Pollock misses with a hook from the clinch. Pollock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Bardamont misses with some punches.
Bardamont lands a right hand. Pollock misses with a hook from the clinch. We've been informed that Pollock has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#BC2# Pollock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Pollock misses with a hook. Pollock connects with a solid leg kick. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Pollock takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Danga de danga de dang - Bardamont scores with a four punch combination!#CL2# Bardamont gets tackled into the cage by Pollock. Pollock maintains the clinch. Bardamont blocks an uppercut.
Pollock tries to throw a body punch but Bardamont avoids it by throwing Pollock back against the cage. Pollock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pollock. #T1# Bardamont makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Bardamont creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC# Bardamont's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Bardamont is looking to clinch. Good work by Bardamont as he checks the leg kick. Pollock throws a series of punches but Bardamont moves out of range. Pollock lands a leg kick that knocks Bardamont off balance momentarily. Bardamont checks a leg kick nicely. Pollock throws a half hearted mid kick. Pollock throws a body punch but Bardamont moves out of range. Bardamont moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Bardamont's corner calls for a 1-2. Bardamont obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Bardamont darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC# Pollock is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bardamont connects with a superb combination that knocks Pollock out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Bardamont before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Pollock!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nejuis Bardamont!
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Event:
NJMMA XS 12
Date: Sep 16, 2018 |
#R1# Javier takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Javier lands with a kick to the temple. Pollock shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Pollock scores with a spinning back kick! Pollock throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Javier swings for the body but Pollock moves out of range.
Javier looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Javier feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pollocks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Javier takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pollock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Javier circles away quickly and effectively. Javier throws a big shot that misses. Pollock has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Touch Of Death Combat Academy in the buildup to the fight. Pollock tries to score with a low kick but Javier moves his leg out of the way. As Pollock backs off Javier throws a huge counter combo but Pollock manages to avoid it all. Javier tries a head kick but it misses.
Javier looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Pollock slips under a jab. Javier throws a lazy right hand but Pollock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Pollock connects with a jab. Javier throws a head kick that half lands.
Pollock misses with a leg kick. Francisco Javier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Javier throws a right and a left that Pollock avoids nicely. Pollock looks to score with a jab to the body but Javier is just out of range. Javier lands with a slapping head kick. Javier throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pollock's head. Pollock misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T1# Pollock throws out a powerful jab. Pollock walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Javier keeps the fight on the outside. Pollock misses the jab. Javier shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Javier throws a low kick but Pollock moves out of range easily. It looked like Pollock was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Javier throws a hook but Pollock avoids it easily. Pollock misses with a wild combination.
Pollock moves out of range of the body kick from Javier.
Pollock slips a jab from Javier. Pollock has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Javier. Javier swings and misses with a shot to the body and Pollock counters with a stiff right hand. Javier swinging wildly here.
Javier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pollock moves away. Pollock misses with a hook. Javier misses with a double jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Pollock lands a jab.#T2# Pollock fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Javier has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. That kick from Javier tenderised Pollock's leg. Pollock is trying to keep his angry face on. Pollock fails with an attempt to clinch.
Javier misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pollock lands a lovely overhand right. Javier gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sloppy strikes from Pollock. Those never looked like landing. It's a brutal combination of punches from Pollock! Javier is backing up but he can't get away as Pollock lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Javier and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Phil Pollock! Phil Pollock decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
NJMMA XS 8
Date: Aug 11, 2018 |
#R1# Pollock connects with a jab. Javier throws a series of strikes that have Pollock backpedaling.
Javier misses with a straight left. Javier tries a head kick but it misses.
Pollock lands a nice looking kick to the body. Javier takes a step back to recover. Pollock just misses with a punch to the body.
Pollock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Javier moves away. A little jabbing left from Javier on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Javier tries to clinch but Pollock is having none of it. Javier slips a jab and a cross from Pollock.
A nice side step and Javier releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Pollock tries to work over Javier's front leg with a kick but Javier checks it. A combination from Pollock does no damage. Javier dodges the punch combination from Pollock.
Good shot there by Javier. This has been an exciting period of action! Javier lands with a nice combination. Pollock backs away looking to recover. Pollock loads up on a big right hand but Javier slips the punch. Pollock tries to bum rush Javier with a series of wild strikes but Javier uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Javier falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pollock counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1# Pollock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Javier sees it coming and avoids it easily. Some bone on bone action there as Javier checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Javier showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pollock.
Pollock throws a hook but Javier avoids it easily. Javier takes a shot right to the bread basket. Pollock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Javier moves away. Left hook, right uppercut from Javier. Pollock gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Javier. Pollock ducks under a wild hook from Javier. Pollock throws a head kick that misses. Javier misses with a two punch combination.
Pollock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Pollock throws a looping overhand right but Javier ducks down to avoid it. Pollock moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJavier. Pollock scores with a jab. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Javier lands with an uppercut that bounces Pollock off the cage and back into range.#T2# Pollock lands a right hook to the body.
Javier throws a head kick that misses. Javier looks to land a right hand but Pollock moved out of range. Pollock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Javier slips a jab and a cross from Pollock.
Pollock misses with a lunging right hand
and Javier counters with a head kick. That will keep Pollock thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Pollock throws a hook but Javier blocks it. Javier throws a hook to the side of Pollock's head but Pollock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Pollock tries to land a leg kick but Javier saw it coming and moves away.
Javier is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Javier checks a low kick from Pollock. Pollock misses with a series of wild punches.
A big left from Javier misses. Nice shot by Pollock. Pollock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Javier. Javier misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T3# Pollock throws a leg kick that is checked and Javier counters with a slapping leg kick. Pollock scores with a hook. Javier throws a body shot but no joy. Pollock seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Pollock! Javier is out on his feet! Pollock rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Javier is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Javier is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil Pollock! A relieved looking Phil Pollock thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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