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Event:
Highland 75
Date: Jul 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Pologe scores with a head kick. Ramirez tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Pologe throws a sloppy head kick and Ramirez moves out of range easily.
Zia Pologe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramirez throws a body shot but no joy.
Pologe lands with a slapping head kick.
Pologe goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Pologe throws a head kick that misses.
We've been hearing reports that Pologe has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ramirez on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Pologe tries a head kick but it misses.
Ramirez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Ramirez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Pologe scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Ramirez manages to mount him!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramirez controlling his opponent.
Ramirez wants to take Pologe's back here but Pologe is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T1##SUB2#
Ramirez is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Ramirez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Richard Ramirez!
Richard Ramirez bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Highland 63
Date: Jun 13, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Hopkins looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Hopkins slows the pace down in half guard.
Hopkins prevents Pologe from standing back up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pologe is trying to stand back up but Hopkins is controlling him
#T1#
Hopkins thows a huge punch but Pologe dodges it nicely.
Hopkins not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pologe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hopkins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hopkins trying to mount his opponent but Pologe defends it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hopkins takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Pologe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zia Pologe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Hopkins shoots in and gets a takedown into Pologe's guard.
Hopkins controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Hopkins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pologe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hopkins engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hopkins lands a couple of elbows.
Hopkins trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pologe's guard.
Pologe wants to stand but Hopkins is controlling the position.
Hopkins controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##TD#
Hopkins shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hopkins looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hopkins wants to stand but Pologe has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hopkins controlling from the top position. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hopkins is standing up over Pologe. Pologe looks to escape but Hopkins dives into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Hopkins decides to take the fight back to the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alfred Hopkins dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hopkins tries to clinch but Pologe moves out of range.
Pologe raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Pologe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hopkins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Hopkins feints and as Pologe raises his hands in defense, Hopkins changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hopkins slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins won't allow Pologe to get back to his feet. #T1##SU#
Hopkins stands up and waves to Pologe to follow him.
Pologe throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT2#It looks like Alfred Hopkins has been cut.
Pologe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pologe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hopkins is fending him off so far but Pologe persists. Nope, Hopkins circles away and we're back to standing.
Hopkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pologe can do to turn this around?
Pologe throws a half hearted mid kick.#TD#
Hopkins shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pologe is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hopkins dives into side control.
Pologe is breathing heavily.#REVB##SUB#
Hopkins working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Alfred Hopkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T2#
Hopkins's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hopkins advances nicely into full mount.
Hopkins landing strikes from the mount.#SUB#
Pologe tries to buck Hopkins off so he can stand up but Hopkins has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Pologe falls backwards, slamming Hopkins to the mat but Hopkins holds on tight! Pologe is forced to tap and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alfred Hopkins!
Alfred Hopkins decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Highland 53
Date: May 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Vercetti throws an overhand right that lands on Pologe's shoulder, as Pologe tries to avoid the shot.
Vercetti avoids the head kick by Pologe.
Pologe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vercetti changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pologe throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A head kick by Pologe misses
and Vercetti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pologe throws a head kick but Vercetti moves out of range.
We've been told by Vercetti's head coaches at Walter J Abramowitz Center for Bigness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zia Pologe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pologe throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and Vercetti counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vercetti leaning against his opponent.
Vercetti holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Vercetti for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
A short uppercut from Vercetti.
Vercetti looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pologe has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Vercetti lands an uppercut.
Vercetti is pushing Pologe up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T1#
Vercetti tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vercetti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vercetti tries to break free but Pologe pushes him back against the cage.
Vercetti gets through Pologe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vercetti tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pologe has Vercetti pressed against the cage, preventing Vercetti from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Pologe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vercetti tried to score with a low kick but Pologe checks it.
A head kick by Pologe misses #CL#
and Vercetti counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vercetti.
A frustrated look appears on Vercetti's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
Vercetti is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short uppercut from Vercetti.
Pologe avoiding damage as Vercetti throws knees to the body.
Vercetti avoiding damage.
Vercetti is trying to break free.
Vercetti lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pologe backwards.
Vercetti has Pologe pressed against the cage, preventing Pologe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vercetti throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pologe blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Vercetti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Vercetti blocks a head kick by Pologe.
Pologe throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Vercetti counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pologe is trying to push Vercetti away but Vercetti has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vercetti with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vercetti tries to break free but Pologe pushes him back against the cage.
Vercetti controlling the action here for a moment.
Vercetti keeps control of Pologe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vercetti wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pologe has him pressed against the cage.
Pologe is looking to break free of the clinch but Vercetti has double underhooks. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vercetti lands a hook that snaps the head of Pologe backwards.
Vercetti lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vercetti missing with knees to the body.
Vercetti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vercetti tries to land a knee to the head but Pologe blocks with his arms.
Vercetti is looking to break free of the clinch but Pologe has double underhooks.
Vercetti is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pologe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vercetti's efforts to push away.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Vercetti dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Pologe moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Pologe closes the distance but Vercetti moves to the side
letting Vercetti counter with a right hand.
Pologe tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Vercetti counters with a huge left! Pologe is in big trouble! He's backing up but Vercetti isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Pologe from any more damage. A dominating finish by Vercetti!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Vercetti! |
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Event:
Highland 42
Date: May 12, 2021 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Pologe.
Pologe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cobb ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pologe has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL2#
Pologe clinches with his opponent.
Pologe tries to break free but Cobb pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Cobb breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cobb blocks a head kick by Pologe.
A head kick misses from Pologe.
Pologe lands a head kick. Cobb smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nice body punch from Cobb.
Pologe misses with a head kick.
Pologe throws a head kick that misses
and Cobb counters with a nice uppercut.
Pologe looks winded!
Cobb digs a good hook to Pologe's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Cobb gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cobb definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cobb misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pologe.
Cobb lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
A short right from Cobb.
Cobb lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cobb lands a shoulder strike.
Cobb lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pologe backwards. #BC#
Cobb breaks the clinch.
Pologe gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Cobb gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Pologe is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Esmond Cobb! |
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Event:
Highland 28
Date: Apr 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Bishop cracks Pologe with an open hand slap.
Jab from Bishop.
Clint Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pologe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pologe throws a sloppy head kick and Bishop moves out of range easily.
Pologe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pologe throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Bishop counters with a shoot takedown. Pologe fights it but they end up in guard.
Bishop controls from within his opponent's guard.
Let's hope that Bishop 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.
It looks like Bishop 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.
Bishop working some strikes from top position.
Bishop content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bishop lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Bishop content to stall in guard here.
Bishop chips away with some ground and pound.
Bishop 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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bishop cracks Pologe with a solid left hand.
Bishop scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bishop stays in close to Pologe's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Bishop scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Pologe is looking to get back to his feet here but Bishop is keeping cool and he's managed to take Pologe's back.
Bishop has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Pologe's body.
Bishop is landing with strikes. Pologe can't take much more of this.#T3#
Bishop connects with a big shot to the side of Pologe's head.
Bishop controlling from the back.
Bishop is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Pologe up.
Pologe covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Bishop lands shots from the back.
Bishop controls the action.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Bishop.
Pologe is trying to remain composed but Bishop is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.#T4#
Bishop connects with a big shot to the side of Pologe's head.
Pologe is trying to get back to his feet but Bishop has full control of the position and if anything, Pologe has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Pologe is breathing heavily.
Bishop is punishing Pologe with some ground and pound.
Bishop lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Pologe.
Bishop lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Bishop.
Bishop lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Bishop is punishing Pologe with strikes - can he finish him?!
Bishop has good solid back control here.
Pologe takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Bishop looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clint Bishop dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Pologe tries to sprawl but Bishop drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bishop is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bishop is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bishop content to control rather than advance.
Bishop takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Clint Bishop has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yet more stalling tactics from Bishop.#T1#
Pologe wants to get back to his feet.
Bishop drops an elbow to the side of Pologe's head.
Bishop prevents Pologe from standing back up.
Bishop looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bishop with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bishop landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bishop winds up and cracks Pologe with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bishop drops an elbow to the side of Pologe's head.
Pologe taking some punishment here, with Bishop in his half guard.
Pologe is in trouble now - Bishop has advanced to mount! #T2#
Bishop dominating with strikes here.
Bishop lands with some strikes.
Bishop sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bishop fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bishop scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Bishop working away from the top, dropping strikes.
We've been informed that Bishop has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bishop landing strikes from the mount.
Bishop lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#T3#
The referee warns Pologe that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bishop scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Pologe?
Bishop takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pologe in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Bishop lands a big shot there that rocks Pologe but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bishop takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Bishop with good strikes from the mount here!
Bishop breaks from Pologe's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Bishop has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Pologe's face.
Bishop lands a couple of good shots and Pologe has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Pologe covers up after that shot from Bishop.
Bishop has Pologe flattened out and is raining down punches.
What can Pologe do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The referee is taking a good look at Pologe as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Bishop!
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!
Bishop lands punches and elbows.
Bishop scores with punches from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clint Bishop showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Pologe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Pologe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pologe seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#TD2#
Pologe tries to sprawl but Bishop drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bishop is pressing down on Pologe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pologe is holding on for now.
Bishop perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bishop has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop lands strikes from half guard.
Bishop wants to pass the guard but Pologe is defending well.
Bishop has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Bishop seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pologe taking some punishment here, with Bishop in his half guard.
Bishop is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bishop seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bishop slips a nice elbow through Pologe's hands, connecting with Pologe's forehead.
Bishop keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bishop connects with a nice short shot to Pologe's temple.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pologe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bishop scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bishop scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bishop trying to mount his opponent but Pologe defends it.
Bishop moves into full mount! Pologe won't be happy about that!
Bishop landing punches. #T3#
Bishop raining down shots from the mount!
Pologe takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
A nice elbow there by Bishop.
Bishop is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bishop is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Bishop is landing with some decent strikes but Pologe is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bishop scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Pologe?
Bishop working Pologe over with strikes here.
Bishop punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bishop looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bishop pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T4#
Bishop lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bishop connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bishop landing shots from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bishop unloading with bombs!
Bishop landing strikes, looking to finish!
Clint Bishop is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bishop controlling from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zia Pologe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bishop's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clint Bishop comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bishop has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 25:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 25:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clint Bishop! |
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Event:
Highland 19
Date: Apr 07, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Murphy instigates a clinch.
Pologe is trying to break the clinch but Murphy is controlling him.
Murphy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pologe just stands there and leans against the cage.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Pologe blocks a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murphy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pologe just stands there and leans against the cage.
Murphy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zia Pologe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam Murphy.
Murphy tries to pull guard but Pologe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Pologe avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Pologe's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Murphy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Murphy misses with some punches.
#T1#
Murphy misses with some punches.
Murphy tries to pull guard but Pologe holds him up against the cage and eventually Murphy drops back down to his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Pologe blocking some punches.
Pologe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Pologe misses with a knee strike.
#T2##TD2#
Murphy drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2#
Murphy looking for a guillotine here but Pologe defends easily.
Murphy is trying to control the position but Pologe postures up.
Pologe stopping the sweep attempt from Murphy.
Murphy is pulling down on Pologe's head to control his posture.
Murphy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pologe manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T3#
Murphy trying to control but Pologe is working from the bottom.
Pologe is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Murphy pushes down on Pologe's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pologe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Murphy on the ground.
Murphy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Murphy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Murphy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#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.#SUB2#
Murphy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Murphy looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murphy uses his free foot to push down on Pologe's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pologe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Murphy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Murphy gets a clinch.
Murphy tries to work over Pologe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pologe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
Pologe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pologe looking to throw knees to the head but Murphy is blocking nicely.
Murphy tries to pull guard but Pologe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Zia Pologe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam Murphy.
Pologe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Pologe controls his hands.
Murphy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pologe to keep the fight standing.
Pologe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy tries a body shot but Pologe blocks it.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Murphy jumps guard but Pologe stands there with Murphy around his waist. Murphy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Pologe landing knees to the head.
#TD2#
Murphy has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pologe uses from the top position.
Murphy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2##SUB2#
Murphy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Murphy is looking for a triangle but Pologe pushes his legs off easily.
Pologe trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU#
Pologe decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A good leg kick by Pologe. #T3##TD#
Pologe shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Murphy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Murphy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pologe passes into side control.
Murphy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Murphy is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
Murphy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pologe haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Murphy looking for submissions off his back.
Murphy wants to control but Pologe is keeping busy.
Murphy gets back to full guard.
Murphy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Pologe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Murphy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pologe has managed to get both his arms back between Murphy's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Murphy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A head kick by Pologe misses #CL2#
and Murphy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Murphy is trying to pull guard but Pologe has him pressed against the cage.
Murphy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pologe walks away with a smile on his face. Murphy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Pologe gets tackled into the cage by Murphy. Murphy maintains the clinch.
Murphy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pologe just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zia Pologe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam Murphy.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pologe can't break the clinch.
#TD2#
Murphy drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Pologe from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Murphy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Murphy trying to keep a closed guard but Pologe is proving a slippery customer.
#T1##SUB2#
Murphy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Liam Murphy has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Murphy is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Pologe frees his head nicely. Oh but Murphy has switched to an armbar! Pologe is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Liam Murphy! |
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Event:
Highland 7
Date: Mar 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Pologe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dabeast displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pologe. #CL2#
Pologe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dabeast, pushing him back against the cage.
Dabeast is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dabeast tries to pull guard but Pologe won't allow it.
#BC#
Dabeast's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pologe lands with a nice combination. Dabeast backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#It looks like Ajay Dabeast has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pologe throws a right hand that Dabeast ducks under and follows up with a left that Dabeast also avoids with ease.
Pologe misses with a series of wild punches.
Dabeast changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pologe tries to avoid it but Dabeast manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pologe to the ground. Pologe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ajay Dabeast. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Pologe misses with a kick to the body.
Pologe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Dabeast shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dabeast is pushing down on Pologe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pologe is fighting to maintain full guard but Dabeast has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pologe manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Dabeast slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pologe tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Dabeast thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dabeast stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pologe swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Dabeast in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dabeast passes into half guard.
Dabeast prevents Pologe from improving his position.
Dabeast keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dabeast wants to control but Pologe is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Dabeast seems to be looking for submissions.
Dabeast not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Pologe manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pologe looks winded!
Pologe wants to stand but Dabeast is controlling the position.
Pologe can't keep his opponent in guard - Dabeast advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pologe pushes Dabeast off looking to stand but Dabeast dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
Dabeast is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pologe has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dabeast passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pologe!
Dabeast avoids the attempt from Pologe to control.#T4#
Dabeast controlling from the full mount.
Pologe taking shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dabeast lands a nice shot to the head.
Pologe is looking to get to half guard.
Dabeast landing shots from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ajay Dabeast dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ajay Dabeast's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Pologe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dabeast avoids it really well and circles away.
Pologe throws a head kick that Dabeast semi-blocks.
#CL2#
Pologe pushes Dabeast up against the cage in a clinch.
Dabeast is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pologe to keep the fight standing.
Pologe fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dabeast tries to pull guard but Pologe holds him up against the cage and eventually Dabeast drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
Pologe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Dabeast scores with a hook to the body. Pologe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A head kick from Pologe lands but Dabeast takes it in his stride.
Pologe is breathing heavily.
Dabeast does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Pologe looks to clinch #TD#
and Dabeast counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Dabeast controlling from the top position. #SU#
Dabeast stands up from Pologe's guard - Dabeast perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
Dabeast has Pologe up against the cage in a clinch.
Pologe tries to pull guard but Dabeast forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ajay Dabeast has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zia Pologe.#T2#
Pologe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dabeast just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dabeast jumps guard but Pologe stands there with Dabeast around his waist. Dabeast gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dabeast is stalling here.
Dabeast is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pologe to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Pologe has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dabeast uses from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dabeast passes Pologe's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Dabeast is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pologe doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dabeast.
Dabeast moves nicely into side control. #T3#
Pologe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pologe is not content to let Dabeast control the position.
Dabeast is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Pologe's shoulder. That is not cool. #T4#
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.
Dabeast passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Pologe! #SUB#
Dabeast is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Pologe has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Pologe!
Pologe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dabeast is on top in guard.
#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dabeast slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dabeast controls the position.
Dabeast tries to move to mount but Pologe blocks the move with his legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ajay Dabeast dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ajay Dabeast's cut.
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. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Dabeast closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pologe to the mat! Pologe manages to get full guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Pologe manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Pologe is looking to control Dabeast's arms but Dabeast gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pologe has his back to the cage.
Dabeast can't break the clinch.
Dabeast tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pologe just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pologe stops a takedown attempt from Dabeast.
Dabeast avoids a wild elbow strike from Pologe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dabeast tries to land a knee to the head but Pologe blocks with his arms.
Dabeast is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pologe pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ajay Dabeast. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Dabeast is fighting off a takedown attempt but Pologe is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Dabeast to the mat. Dabeast regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Dabeast pushes Pologe off and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Dabeast tries to clinch
and Pologe counters with a one-two to the body.
Pologe goes for a double leg but Dabeast avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dabeast continues to drive forward.
Pologe tries for a takedown but Dabeast sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dabeast tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pologe paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Dabeast looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dabeast passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pologe!
Dabeast lands a big elbow. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dabeast dominating with strikes here.
Dabeast controlling from mount.
Pologe is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dabeast takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pologe is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Pologe is trying to stand.
Dabeast trying to control but Pologe is having none of it.
Dabeast is really struggling to control Pologe but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Pologe is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Dabeast locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Pologe is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ajay Dabeast! |
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