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Event:
A&E's MARQUEE 2
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Polen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Queel napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SU#
Polen has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Polen misses with a low kick.
Queel changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD#
Polen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Queel is trying is best to control the position here.
Queel should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Queel manages to get to full guard.
Queel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Queel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Queel stopping the sweep attempt from Polen.
Queel wants to control from the top but Polen keeps moving.
Queel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Polen is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Polen keeping moving, preventing Queel from controlling successfully.
Queel won't allow Polen to sweep him here.
Queel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Polen is looking to improve his position.
Queel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Polen wants to get back to his feet.
Queel has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Tokyo. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Queel not doing much here.
Polen won't allow Queel to pass to mount.
Queel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Queel throwing shots but Polen is blocking nicely. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Queel is looking to advance position but Polen won't allow it.
Queel is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Queel tries to pass to full mount but Polen defends it.
Queel performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Polen pushes Queel up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Polen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from Polen does no damage.
Queel with the counter takedown but Polen avoids it easily.#T3##CL#
Polen moves into the clinch.
Queel tries to score a body lock takedown but Polen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Polen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Polen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD#
Polen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Queel quickly recovers to half guard.
Queel gets back to full guard.
Polen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Queel looks winded!
Queel is pulling down on Polen's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Polen tries to stand but Queel is controlling from the bottom. #T4#
Queel pulls Polen in close to prevent any damage.
Queel wants to sweep here but Polen controlling him for the moment.
Polen wanted to stand there but Queel had control of the position.
Queel trying to control the position.
Polen being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Polen swinging wildly here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Polen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Polen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikica Polen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Polen misses with a head kick.
Queel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Polen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Queel to the mat! Queel manages to get full guard.
Queel trying to strike off his back.
Polen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Queel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Polen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Queel looking to control.
Queel looking for a sweep. Not yet Queel, not yet.
Queel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Queel is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Polen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Queel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Polen has managed to get both his arms back between Queel's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Queel is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Queel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Queel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SU#
Polen gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL#
Polen rushes Queel and presses him up against the cage.
Polen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Queel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Queel goes for a takedown attempt but Polen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Polen throws a leg kick but Queel checks it.
Polen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Queel can do to turn this around?
Danga de danga de dang - Polen scores with a four punch combination!
Polen fails to land with a series of punches.
#T2#
Queel avoids the head kick by Polen.
#TD#
Polen gets a takedown into half guard.
Queel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Queel is looking to control Polen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Queel avoid being mounted?
Polen tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Queel is trying to maintain the position but Polen is very close to passing his half guard.
Polen wants to stand but Queel has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T3#
Queel is looking to improve his position.
Polen tries to stand but can't do so whilst Queel controls his leg.
Queel trying to control from the bottom.
It looks like Polen is going to stand back up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Polen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Polen is looking to stand up but Queel won't let him. #SU#
Polen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Queel, up you get!
Polen throws a series of strikes that have Queel backpedaling.
#T4#
Polen throws a looping overhand right but Queel ducks down to avoid it.
Queel with the counter takedown but Polen avoids it easily.#CL#
Polen has closed the distance and engaged Queel in a clinch.
#BC#
Polen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Polen clinches up with Queel and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Polen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Polen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Polen pushes Queel up against the cage in a clinch.
Queel is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Polen is defending well.
Queel tries to score a body lock takedown but Polen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nikica Polen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of YaDaruis Queel.#BC#
Polen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Polen instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikica Polen dominated that second round.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Queel avoids the head kick by Polen.
Polen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Polen throws a series of punches but Queel avoids them all with ease.
Polen tries a head kick but it misses.
Queel feints the counter takedown.
Polen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Polen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Polen clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Queel lands a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Queel wants to pass the guard but Polen is keeping the position.
Queel forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Queel prevents Polen from standing back up.
Queel sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nikica Polen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Queel trying to advance position but Polen counters by regaining guard. #SUB#
Queel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Queel is stalling in the full guard.
Queel's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Polen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Queel is one step ahead there.
Polen keeping moving, preventing Queel from controlling successfully.
Queel sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Polen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Queel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Polen lands a nice shot that snaps Queel's head back.
Queel avoids a punch combination nicely.
And Queel tries to counter it with a takedown but Polen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Polen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Polen darts in and clinches Queel up against the cage.
Queel tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T4#
Queel goes for a takedown attempt but Polen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Polen moves into the clinch.#BC#
Polen breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Polen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Polen is pressed up against the cage. Queel has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Polen down to the mat. Polen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nikica Polen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of YaDaruis Queel.#CL#
Polen closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Polen is trying to force a seperation but Queel has the dominant position.
Queel drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
YaDaruis Queel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nikica Polen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC#
Polen breaks from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikica Polen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Polen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikica Polen!
Nikica Polen was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 984 Round 2
Date: May 23, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pyke throws a right and a left that Polen avoids nicely. #TD2#
Polen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Pyke drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Polen dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Pyke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Polen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Pyke kicks Polen off and gets to his feet.
Pyke shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Pyke takes the fight into the clinch.
Pyke can't get the takedown.
#BC#
Polen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Polen clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Pyke is trying to drag Polen to the mat but Polen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nikica Polen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monty Pyke.
Pyke tries to pull guard but Polen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Polen gets underhooks to prevent Pyke's takedown attempt.
Polen tries to break the clinch but Pyke is controlling the position.
Pyke tries to score a body lock takedown but Polen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pyke drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pyke is working for takedown but Polen is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pyke looks winded!
Pyke stops a takedown attempt from Polen.
Polen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Polen taking a breather.#T2##BC#
Polen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Polen closes the distance and clinches up with Pyke, looking for a takedown. Polen pushes Pyke against the cage but Pyke circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pyke fails with a takedown attempt.
Pyke looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pyke tries to clinch there but Polen circles away.
Polen swats away the attempt to clinch by Pyke.
Polen throwing a counter right hand but Pyke manages to avoid it.#CL#
Polen clinches with his opponent.
Pyke goes for a takedown in the clinch but Polen prevents it.
Polen tries to break free but Pyke pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Pyke drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pyke takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Pyke tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC#
Polen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Polen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pyke sprawls well initially but Polen persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SU#
Polen postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Pyke to stand up.
Pyke shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Polen as he jumps to the side.
Polen with the inside leg kick.
Pyke closes the distance looking to clinch
and Polen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Polen scores with a nice body kick.
#CL#
Polen closes the distance and pushes Pyke back into the cage.#BC#
Polen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Polen scores with a three punch combo!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Pyke closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Polen prevents a body shot from Pyke.
Polen is trying to break the clinch but Pyke has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Polen breaks the clinch.
Pyke tries to clinch up.
Polen quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Polen throws a sloppy head kick and Pyke moves out of range easily.
Polen throws a series of punches but Pyke avoids them all with ease.
Polen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Polen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#CL#
Pyke gets tackled into the cage by Polen. Polen maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikica Polen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Pyke darts in looking for a takedown but Polen gets double underhooks and turns Pyke into the cage.
Polen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pyke can do to turn this around?
Pyke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Polen.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Polen here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Polen catches Pyke with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Polen throws a head kick that misses.
Polen lands a really nice looking cross but Pyke seems unphased.
#TD2#
Pyke closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Polen quickly recovers to half guard.
Pyke seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Polen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Pyke is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Polen is looking for a sweep. Pyke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pyke controlling the action here.
Polen is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Polen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pyke controlling the action here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pyke lands a nice short elbow.
Polen wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Pyke is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Polen is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Monty Pyke!
A victorious Monty Pyke thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Nikica Polen had this to say: 'I lost and I will come back stronger.'. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 984 Round 1
Date: May 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Polen is fending him off so far but Ferguson persists. Nope, Polen circles away and we're back to standing.
Ferguson tries to clinch up but Polen circles away and keeps his distance.
Ferguson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Polen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Polen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A head kick misses from Ferguson.
Ferguson shoots in for a double leg but Polen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Polen shapes to counter with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Ferguson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferguson throws a looping overhand right but Polen ducks down to avoid it.
Polen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ferguson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Polen drives through and clinches with Ferguson against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Ferguson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Ferguson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Polen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Polen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Polen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ferguson can't keep his opponent in guard - Polen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Polen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Polen wants to pass to mount but Ferguson is defending the position.
Polen is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Let's hope that Polen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Polen prevents Ferguson from standing back up.
Ferguson tries to roll over but Polen keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Polen seems content to control.
It looks like Polen might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ferguson wants to improve his position but Polen is controlling well.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL#
Ferguson clinches up against the cage.
Ferguson struggles to land a body shot inside as Polen controls his hands.
Ferguson gets through Polen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Polen is trying to pull guard but Ferguson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Ferguson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Polen is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ferguson to the mat. Ferguson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Polen distracts Ferguson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ferguson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Polen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ferguson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Polen on the ground.
Polen won't allow Ferguson to get back to his feet. #T4#
Polen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ferguson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ferguson wants to sweep but no luck.
Polen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Ferguson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nikica Polen will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Ferguson shoots for a double leg takedown but Polen sprawls well. He's pushed Ferguson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Polen but Polen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Polen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ferguson.
Anthony Ferguson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Ferguson gets caught flat footed, as Polen shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Polen preventing the sweep.
Polen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Polen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ferguson trying to control the position.
#T1#
Polen advances to half guard. #SU2#
Polen postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Ferguson to stand up. #CL#
Ferguson closes the distance and pushes Polen back into the cage.
Ferguson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Polen to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Ferguson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Polen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Polen scores with a takedown into Ferguson's guard.
Nikica Polen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ferguson is trying to control the position but Polen postures up.
Polen trying to control but Ferguson is working from the bottom. #T2#
Polen pushes down on Ferguson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ferguson is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferguson won't allow Polen to pass to mount.
Ferguson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
Polen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ferguson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T3#
Polen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ferguson wants to improve his position but Polen is controlling well.
Polen trying to control the pace.
Ferguson gets back to full guard.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Polen drops back looking for a leg! Ferguson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ferguson manages to kick Polen off! Polen jumps back into Ferguson's guard.
Ferguson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Polen controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Polen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ferguson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Polen is in Ferguson's guard.
Ferguson is controlling Polen's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikica Polen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ferguson fails with the takedown.
Ferguson dives in and grabs Polen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Polen pushes down on Ferguson's head and hops out.#TD2#
Polen feints and as Ferguson raises his hands in defense, Polen changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Ferguson has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Polen is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#TD#
Polen is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ferguson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Polen to the mat. Polen regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferguson preventing the sweep.
Polen is controlling Ferguson's posture.
Polen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Polen has Ferguson pulled in close to control his posture.
Polen thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T1#
Polen seems keen to control Ferguson's posture.#SUB2#
Ferguson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Polen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ferguson has managed to get both his arms back between Polen's legs - danger averted.
Polen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ferguson is one step ahead there.
Ferguson trying to control the position from guard on top but Polen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Polen is trying to control the position but Ferguson postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Polen lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Polen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL#
Ferguson clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Polen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ferguson with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Polen counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Ferguson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferguson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Polen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ferguson sprawls well. Ferguson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Polen gets slowly back to his feet.
Polen shoots for a double leg takedown but Ferguson sprawls well. He's pushed Polen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ferguson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Polen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3#
Polen tries to clinch up.
Polen avoids the head kick by Ferguson.
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Polen as he jumps to the side.
Ferguson tries to clinch but Polen is having none of it.
Polen fails to land the takedown.
Ferguson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A clash of legs there as Polen blocks the low kick.#TD#
Ferguson drives through with a takedown into guard. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Polen manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T4#
Polen looking for a takedown.
Ferguson wants a takedown but no success here.
Come on Polen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Polen wants to take the fight to the mat but Ferguson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ferguson misses with a punch 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!
Ferguson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Polen smiles and moves away.
Polen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ferguson avoids it really well and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nikica Polen.
I've got Polen 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight for Nikica Polen!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Nikica Polen!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Nikica Polen!
Nikica Polen wins by unanimous decision!
Nikica Polen bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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