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Event:
RISE 167
Date: May 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Polo fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Meno closes the distance and clinches.
Polo has been working on his balance at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Meno.
Polo wants to take the fight to the mat but Meno manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Meno lands a hook that snaps the head of Polo backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Polo.
Polo fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Polo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meno lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Polo scores with a shot to the side of Meno's head.
Meno tries a body shot but Polo blocks it.
Meno working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polo fails to pull guard.
Polo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Meno is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Polo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Meno walks away with a smile on his face. Polo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A punch lands to the side of Polo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Polo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Meno as he avoids it easily.
Polo tries to clinch up.#T1#
Nice shot lands for Meno.
Meno scores with a jab.
Polo closes the distance and clinches up with Meno, looking for a takedown. Polo pushes Meno against the cage but Meno circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Meno rushes Polo and presses him up against the cage.
Good body shot from Meno.
#BC2#
Meno breaks the clinch.
Meno throws a right and a left that both miss.
Meno throws a shot to the body.
Meno fails to land with a series of punches.
Polo tries for a takedown but Meno circles away easily
and Meno counters with a left and a right that stings Polo.
Polo is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Polo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Meno throws a good cross that connects.
Meno throws a good cross that connects.
#T2#
Meno connects with a jab.
Meno connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Polo momentarily.
Polo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Meno.
Nice jab there from Meno.
Meno throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Polo.
Polo shoots in for a takedown but Meno shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Meno has managed to clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Meno stops a takedown attempt from Polo.
Polo tries to pull guard but Meno holds him up against the cage and eventually Polo drops back down to his feet.
Meno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Polo blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Meno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Meno connects with a good right hand that stumbles Polo. Polo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Polo goes for a double leg but Meno avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Meno continues to drive forward.#T3#
Polo fails to pull guard.
Polo blocks an uppercut.
Meno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Meno prevents the takedown attempt.
Polo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Meno to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Meno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Polo misses with a takedown attempt - Meno sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Meno is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Meno is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Polo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Meno swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Meno might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Meno cracks Polo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Meno misses with a two punch combination.
A jab lands there for Meno.
Meno feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Polos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T4#
Polo misses with a takedown attempt
and Meno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Meno 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!
Jab, jab by Meno - just one landing.
Meno has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Meno fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Meno moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Meno smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Polo fails with a takedown attempt.
Meno fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Meno throws a body shot but no joy.
Polo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Meno sprawls and moves away.
Meno cracks Polo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Polo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meno misses with a double jab.
Meno stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Meno wants it to stay on the feet.
Polo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Meno defends well and Polo ends up having to push Meno into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ele Meno dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Meno lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL2#
Meno has closed the distance and engaged Polo in a clinch.
Polo prevents a body shot from Meno.
Meno softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Polo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
Meno breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Meno has taken the fight to the clinch.
Polo is trying to drag Meno to the mat but Meno just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Polo is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Polo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Meno avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Meno scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Polo is trying to pull guard but Meno has him pressed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Meno tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Meno tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Polo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Meno misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Meno breaks from the clinch.
Meno misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Polo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Meno finds it's way round the side to connect with Polo's head.
A big left from Meno misses.
Polo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Meno manages to circle out of the way.
Polo misses with a takedown attempt - Meno sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Marco Polo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Meno.
Meno throws a nice looking combination but Polo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Polo doesn't manage to clinch there - Meno circles away.
A little jabbing left from Meno on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Meno finds it's way through Polo's defenses. #T2#
A punch combination from Meno misses.
Meno getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CL2#
Meno gets a clinch.
Polo wants to stall.
Polo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Polo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Meno is defending well for now.
Polo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Polo is trying to pull guard but Meno has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Meno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Meno connects with a good right hand that stumbles Polo. Polo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Polo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Meno leaves Polo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It seemed like Meno was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Polo slips a jab and a cross from Meno.
Polo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3#
Meno smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Meno scores with a nice strike.
Polo shoots in for a double leg but Meno sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Polo tries to clinch but Meno moves out of range.
Meno connects with a single shot there.
Polo shoots for a takedown but Meno saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Meno appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Meno cracks Polo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Meno works the jab nicely.
Polo shoots in for a takedown but Meno shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Meno looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Meno connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Polo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Polo there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2#
Meno has managed to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meno lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Meno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Polo. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Meno changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Meno has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Polo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2#
Meno clinches.
Polo tries to pull guard but Meno forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Polo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Meno pulls his leg out and moves away.
A shot to the liver by Meno. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Meno darts in and clinches Polo up against the cage.
Meno misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Meno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Meno closes the distance and clinches.
Polo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Meno misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Polo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Meno lands with a light punch inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ele Meno showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Polo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Meno throws a nice looking combination but Polo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Polo rushes Meno and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Meno working aggressively here.
Polo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Meno just stands there and leans against the cage.
Meno working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Meno works on Polo's body with a couple of short punches.
Polo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Meno avoids it.#BC2#
Meno breaks the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Polo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Meno scores with a nice right hand.
#CL2#
Polo tries to keep at a distance but Meno has taken the fight into the clinch.
Polo blocking some punches.
Polo fails to pull guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Meno.
Meno tries to work over Polo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ele Meno seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Meno misses with a hook to the ribs.
Meno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Polo's elbow. #BC2#
Meno manages to break the clinch.
Marco Polo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Meno throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Polo.
Polo throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like Meno was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Meno closes the distance and clinches.
Meno lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Polo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Meno just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Polo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meno struggles to land a body shot inside as Polo controls his hands.
Polo tries to pull guard but Meno won't allow it.
Polo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Meno is defending well.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Polo tries to pull guard but Meno holds him up against the cage and eventually Polo drops back down to his feet.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Polo as Meno tries to tie him up. #T2##BC2#
Meno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Polo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Meno to score with a decent uppercut.#CL2#
Meno moves into the clinch successfully.
Polo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Meno walks away with a smile on his face. Polo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Meno connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Polo's hands.
Polo fails with the takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meno getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
No joy there for Meno, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Polo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Polo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Marco Polo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Meno throws a nice looking combination but Polo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Meno rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Polo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
Meno works Polo's body with a nice hook.
Meno takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Polo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Meno finds it's way round the side to connect with Polo's head. #CL2#
Meno drives through and clinches with Polo against the cage.
Polo is trying to pull guard but Meno turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Meno works on Polo's body with a couple of short punches.
Meno lands with a left to the head.
Polo is trying to pull guard but Meno has him pressed against the cage.
Meno misses with a hook to the ribs.
Polo tries to pull guard but Meno won't allow it.
Polo tries to pull guard but Meno holds him up against the cage and eventually Polo drops back down to his feet.
Polo is trying to pull guard but Meno turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC2#
Meno breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Meno gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T4#
Polo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Meno doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Polo tries to land knees in the clinch but Meno avoids the damage to the body.
A hook to the body from Meno.
Meno scores with a shot to the side of Polo's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Meno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Polo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ele Meno is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Meno scores with a body shot.
Meno scores with a jab.
Meno thuds his right hand into Polo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Meno misses with a two punch combination.
Polo tries a head kick but it misses.
Meno connects with a right hand. Polo shakes it off.
Meno misses with a few strikes there.
Polo attempts a counter takedown but Meno avoids it well and moves away.
Ele Meno is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Polo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ele Meno comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Meno 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 24:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 24:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ele Meno!
Ele Meno thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
RISE 157
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Sterling gets a double leg takedown into Polo's guard.
Polo thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Sterling controls from within his opponent's guard.
Polo can't keep his opponent in guard - Sterling advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sterling in particular looking to stall.
Polo tries to roll over but Sterling keeps him under control.
Sterling controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Sterling'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.
Polo punching from the bottom.
Sterling is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Further stalling from Sterling.#SUB#
Sterling in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Polo tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Sterling!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Adrian Sterling!
Adrian Sterling decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
TD 14
Date: Jan 27, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Breaker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Breaker showed some decent athleticism there.
Breaker is trying to control. Polo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Breaker has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Polo defend it? Breaker steps over the head and cranks it - Polo is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Breaker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ankle Breaker!
Our winner, Ankle Breaker, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
TD 11
Date: Dec 30, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Yamamoto rushes Polo and presses him up against the cage.
Polo blocks an elbow strike from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto throws an elbow that misses.
Polo working aggressively here.
Nice elbow from Yamamoto.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Polo misses with some punches.
Yamamoto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Polo misses with the head strike.
Yamamoto can't find room to land a body shot as Polo controls the action.
Polo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Polo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yamamoto pushes off an throws an elbow but Polo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Polo lands a hook that snaps the head of Yamamoto backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Polo fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Polo avoids the elbow strike from Yamamoto, against the cage.
Polo swings wildly with an uppercut but Yamamoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yamamoto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Polo.
Yamamoto is trying to maintain a safe position but Polo gets an underhook and turns Yamamoto into the cage.#T1#
Polo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yamamoto lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#It looks like Marco Polo has been cut.
Yamamoto is stalling here.
Polo misses with some punches.
Polo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yamamoto lands an elbow inside.
Polo misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Polo.
Yamamoto stalling in the clinch but Polo improves position.
Yamamoto blocks an uppercut.
Polo lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Polo fails to land.
Yamamoto blocks an uppercut.
Yamamoto lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Yamamoto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Polo misses with some punches.
Yamamoto tries to throw a body punch but Polo avoids it by throwing Yamamoto back against the cage.
Polo misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yamamoto lands an elbow inside. #CUT#That has opened up Marco Polo's cut even more.#T2#
Yamamoto creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Polo's defenses.
Yamamoto tries to throw a body punch but Polo avoids it by throwing Yamamoto back against the cage.
Polo misses with a punch on the inside.
Polo blocks an elbow strike from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto blocking some punches.
Polo misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto throws an elbow that misses.
Polo's coach down at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Polo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Polo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Polo misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Polo blocks an elbow strike from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yamamoto blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Polo.
Polo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Polo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Polo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yamamotos head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Yamamoto. #T3#
Yamamoto blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Polo fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Polo fails to land.
Yamamoto misses with a body punch.
Yamamoto is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Polo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yamamoto takes a shot to the head.
Polo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yamamoto blocking some punches.
Polo avoids a wild elbow strike from Yamamoto.
Polo misses with a punch on the inside.
Yamamoto misses with a body punch.
Polo lands a shoulder strike.
Yamamoto blocks an uppercut.
Polo working aggressively here.
Yamamoto lands a damaging elbow.
Polo blocks an elbow strike from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto struggles to land a body shot inside as Polo controls his hands.
Yamamoto comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#The cut above Marco Polo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T4#
Polo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yamamoto lands an elbow just above Polo 's eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamamoto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Polo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yamamoto backwards.
Yamamoto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yamamoto struggles to land a body shot inside as Polo controls his hands.
Yamamoto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yamamoto comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Yamamoto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Polo.
Polo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Polo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Polo has a couple of punches blocked by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto pushes off an throws an elbow but Polo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Polo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yamamoto blocking some punches.
Yamamoto misses with an elbow strike.
Polo working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yamamoto.
Yamamoto lands an elbow just above Polo 's eye.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Polo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marco Polo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Yamamoto moves into range and clinches up with Polo.
Yamamoto creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Polo's defenses.
Polo lands a nice uppercut.
Polo misses with a punch on the inside.
Polo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Polo blocks an elbow strike.
Polo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Polo avoids the elbow strike from Yamamoto, against the cage.
Polo has a couple of punches blocked by Yamamoto.
A head punch on the inside from Polo fails to land.
Marco Polo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Yamamoto is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Polo is keeping busy.
Polo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Polo misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polo swings wildly with an uppercut but Yamamoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yamamoto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Polo misses with the head strike.
Yamamoto lands a nice elbow. #CUT#Marco Polo's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Yamamoto lands an elbow inside that Polo shrugs off. #T1#
Yamamoto creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Polo's defenses.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Marco Polo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rogerio Yamamoto! |
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Event:
EMPIRE 18: Riak vs Polo 2
Date: Oct 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Riak tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Polo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Kuol Riak has been cut.
Riak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Polo.
Riak misses with a hook
and Polo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Riak has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Polo.
Riak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Riak throws a lazy uppercut
and Polo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Riak misses with an uppercut
and Polo counters with a straight right hand.
Riak misses with a hook.
Kuol Riak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Polo scores with a body shot.
Riak throws a poor cross that misses
and Polo counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riak misses with a takedown attempt
and Riak takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Donk. Polo catches Riak right on the button with a cross.#ROC2#Riak is rocked!
Riak definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Polo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Polo's coach down at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Polo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Riak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Polo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Polo misses with an uppercut. Riak saw that one coming.
Good exchange - Riak coming out on top.
Polo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Riak throws a right hand that misses
and Polo counters with a right hand to the body.
Polo throws out a loose jab but Riak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Polo throws an overhand right that lands on Riak's shoulder, as Riak tries to avoid the shot.
Riak slips a jab from Polo.
Riak throws a right hand that misses
and Polo counters with a nice uppercut.
A big right from Polo misses.
Polo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Riak throws out the jab.
Polo throws out a counter right but Riak avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Polo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Riak in his tracks.
Polo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Riak.
Polo throws out a counter right but Riak avoids it with no problem.
Riak throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Polo counter with a right hand.
Oh Riak is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Kuol Riak's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riak misses with an uppercut
and Polo counters with a nice body shot.
Riak throws a right hand that misses
and Polo counters with a huge left! Riak is in big trouble! He's backing up but Polo isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Riak from any more damage. A dominating finish by Polo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marco Polo!
Marco Polo is the new featherweight champion! |
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Event:
EMPIRE 16: Kaca vs Battah
Date: Oct 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Leung looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Leung fails with a takedown attempt.
Leung fails with the takedown.
Marco Polo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvin Leung.
Polo tests Leung's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leung shoots for a double leg takedown but Polo sprawls well. He's pushed Leung's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Leung rushes Polo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Polo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Polo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Polo.
Polo stalling the fight.
Polo has a couple of punches blocked by Leung.
Leung is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Leung is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Polo to keep the fight standing.#T1#
Polo misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Polo on the inside.
Polo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leung looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Leung is trying to pull guard but Polo has him pressed against the cage.
Leung is trying to pull guard but Polo has him pressed against the cage.
Polo misses with some punches.
Polo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Polo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Leung tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Polo smiles and moves away.
Leung slips a jab from Polo.
Leung chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Polo can pounce on him.
Leung tries for a takedown but Polo circles away easily
and Polo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Polo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice jab there from Polo.
Alvin Leung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Leung shoots in for a takedown but Polo shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Polo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Leung.
Polo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leung gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Polo counter with a right hand. #ROC#Leung is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Polo engages and cracks Leung with a massive lead left hook - Leung tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Polo is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marco Polo! |
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Event:
EMPIRE 12: Kaca vs Bellington
Date: Sep 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Spade misses with a hook to the body
and Polo counters with a straight right hand.
Spade slips a jab from Polo.
Polo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spade was well out of range. Poor timing from Polo.
It seemed like Spade was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Spade scores with a jab. Polo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Polo throws a lazy right hand but Spade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spade slips under a jab from Polo.
Spade throws out a counter right but Polo avoids it with no problem.
Polo tries to score with a low kick but Spade moves his leg out of the way.
Spade throws out a counter right but Polo avoids it with no problem.
Polo slips a jab from Spade.
Polo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spade manages to avoid it.
Polo misses with a hook
and Spade counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spade has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Spade there as he acknowledges the shot.
Polo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Spade connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Polo scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Spade blocks a jab.
Nice shot by Spade.
Spade uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Spade misses the jab.
Polo throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spade! But no joy.
Spade throws an off balance right hand
enabling Polo to counter with a crisp jab.
Spade feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Polos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Spade keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Polo.
Polo loads up on a big right hand but Spade slips the punch.
Spade lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Polo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spade.
Polo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Polo misses with a looping right.
Spade has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#T2#
Spade throws the left hand but Polo avoids the punch easily.
Spade swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Polo.#CUT2#It looks like Marco Polo has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spade takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Spade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Polo.
Spade looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Polo throws a body punch but Spade moves out of range.
Spade throws a shot from downtown. Polo moves away and avoids it.
Polo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spade was well out of range. Poor timing from Polo.
Spade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Polo.
Polo defending well as Spade loads up on a big left hand.
Spade takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Polo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Polo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Spade throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Polo on the side of the head. #T3#
Spade misses with a left hand
and Polo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Polo looks to land a right hand but Spade moved out of range.
Polo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Spade has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Spade catches Polo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Polo scores with a body shot.
Spade throws a poor cross that misses
and Polo counters with a stiff right hand.
Spade looks to throw the jab but Polo is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Polo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Polo blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Polo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Spade is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Polo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Spade swings widly with a right hand
and Polo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spade looks to land a left hand but Polo moved out of range nicely.
Polo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A punch combination from Spade misses.
Polo feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T4#
Spade misses with an uppercut. Polo saw that one coming.
Spade tries to clinch up but Polo circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Polo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Spade.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spade throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Spade takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spade might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Polo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Polo with a nice cross.#ROC#Spade is rocked!
Polo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spade is still on wobbly legs! Can Polo finish him?
Spade pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spade seems to have recovered his senses.
Spade throws a looping overhand right but Polo ducks down to avoid it.
Spade throws a right and a left that both miss.
Spade looks to land a left hand but Polo moved out of range nicely.
Polo cracks a nice hook into Spade's ribs.
Polo thumps Spade with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Polo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marco Polo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Polo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spade throws out the jab.
Polo misses with an uppercut. Spade saw that one coming.
Polo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spade throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Polo slips a straight right by Spade.
Polo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Spade throws a right and a left that Polo avoids nicely.
Polo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Spade throws an off balance right hand
and Polo counters with a nice uppercut.
Polo tests Spade's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spade moves into range and connects with a jab.
Polo is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Polo walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Spade drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Polo swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Spade's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marco Polo! |
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Event:
EMPIRE FN6
Date: Aug 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Riggs takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Riggs misses the shot to the body.
Riggs slips a straight right by Polo.
Riggs lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Polo lands with a cross.
Polo misses with a hook
and Riggs counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Polo with a jab.
A left lands for Polo.
Polo just misses with a punch to the body.
Riggs moves in looking to clinch but Polo pushes him off.
Riggs is looking to clinch.
A big right from Riggs misses.
Polo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Polo swings widly with a right hand
and Riggs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Polo lands with a shot to the body.
Riggs misses with a left hand
and Polo counters with a right hand to the body.
Good shot there by Riggs.
Riggs misses with a hook to the body
and Polo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Riggs has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Riggs misses with a looping right.
Polo misses with an uppercut. Riggs saw that one coming.
Riggs throws a hook to the side of Polo's head but Polo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good standup being displayed there by Riggs as he connects with a hook.
Polo lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Riggs falls backwards - clearly groggy! Polo dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marco Polo!
The defeated Clayton Riggs had this to say: 'I ain't got time for this shit'. |
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Event:
EMPIRE 7: Polo vs Dangerfield
Date: Jul 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Dangerfield shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Polo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dangerfield to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dangerfield working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dangerfield passes Polo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Polo is positioning himself well to prevent Dangerfield advancing to mount.
Polo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dangerfield. #SUB2#
Dangerfield seems to be working for a kimura but Polo defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dangerfield is pressing down on Polo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Polo is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Polo wants to get back to full guard.
Polo is in trouble now - Dangerfield has advanced to mount! #SUB2#
Dangerfield with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Dangerfield controlling from the full mount.
Polo is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Dangerfield is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Polo to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Polo shrugs it off. #T2##SUB2#
Dangerfield swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kody Dangerfield!
Kody Dangerfield is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, Kody Dangerfield 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:
EMPIRE 5: Riak vs Polo
Date: Jun 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Riak gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Polo counters with a left to the body.
Riak pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Riak shoots and misses
and Polo counters with a right hand to the body.
Polo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Riak dives in for a single leg takedown but Polo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kuol Riak. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Polo manages to break the clinch.
Polo jabs at Riak's body.
Riak walks into a straight right hand from Polo.
Riak misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Riak moves in looking to clinch but Polo pushes him off.
A jab from Polo misses.
Riak doesn't manage to clinch there - Polo circles away.
Kuol Riak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Polo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Polo with a nice cross.#CUT2#It looks like Kuol Riak has been cut.
Riak tries for a takedown but Polo circles away easily
and Polo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Polo's coach down at Iron Sharpens Iron was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Polo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Riak shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Polo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Riak throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Polo to counter with a crisp jab.
Riak looks to land a left hand but Polo moved out of range nicely.
Polo scores with a hook.
Riak slips a straight right by Polo.
Marco Polo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD2#
Polo feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Riak sprawling to the canvas! Riak rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Polo finish him?!
#ROC2#Riak is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Polo cracks Riak with a hook to the temple - Riak is on wobbly legs here! Polo swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Riak falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Polo wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Marco Polo!
Marco Polo is the new featherweight champion! |
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Event:
EMPIRE 4
Date: May 21, 2022 |
#R1#
Alot fails with the takedown
and Polo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alot misses with a hook to the body
and Polo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alot fails with the takedown
and Polo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alot misses with a body punch
and Alot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alot tries to clinch
and Polo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alot misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Polo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iwin Alot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alot gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Polo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Polo misses with a looping left.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Polo checks a leg kick.
Polo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Alot with a lazy takedown attempt
and Polo counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Alot shoots and misses
and Polo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alot thinking.
Alot definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Alot misses with a takedown
and Polo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Alot has his takedown stuffed
and Polo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alot has his takedown stuffed
and Polo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alot thinking.
Alot is breathing heavily.
Alot gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Polo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alot misses with a takedown attempt
and Polo counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Alot is rocked!
Polo is stalking Alot. Alot circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Polo, and it's lights out! Alot really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marco Polo! |
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Event:
EMPIRE 2
Date: May 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Mason tries to score a power double leg takedown but Polo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mason somewhat.
Polo 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.
Mason shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Polo pinned against the cage. Polo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Polo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Polo counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mason fails with the takedown.
Marco Polo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Mason gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mason takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mason misses with a takedown
and Polo counters with a nice uppercut.
Mason looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mason shoots for a double leg takedown but Polo sprawls well. He's pushed Mason's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Polo lands an overhand right.
Mason misses with a body punch
and Mason takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mason gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Polo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mason misses with a takedown attempt
and Polo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#Mason is rocked!
Mason is breathing heavily.
Polo lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Mason head around and knocks him out cold! Polo hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marco Polo! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1092 Round 3
Date: Apr 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Polo lands with a hook. Dangerfield tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A jab lands there for Polo.
Polo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dangerfield on the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Polo. No joy for Dangerfield on that attempt.
Polo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dangerfield uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Polo.
The crowd cheers as Polo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dangerfield doesn't seem phased though.
Polo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dangerfield.
Polo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#TD#
Dangerfield shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Polo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Polo pulls Dangerfield in close to prevent any damage.
Polo trying to control the position.
#T1##SUB#
Dangerfield drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dangerfield jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dangerfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dangerfield trying to control but Polo is working from the bottom.
Dangerfield is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Polo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dangerfield looking to pass the guard.
Polo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Polo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dangerfield trying to control but Polo is working from the bottom.
Polo has his hands on Dangerfield's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Polo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marco Polo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Polo throws out a powerful jab.#TD#
Dangerfield shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Polo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dangerfield is looking to work some ground and pound but Polo has wrist control.
Polo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dangerfield trying to control but Polo is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Dangerfield drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dangerfield jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Polo 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.#SUB#
Dangerfield is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Dangerfield thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Dangerfield drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dangerfield jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dangerfield trying to control but Polo is working from the bottom. #T4#
Dangerfield is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Dangerfield thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Polo wants to stand and escape but Dangerfield is having none of it.
Polo looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Polo can't keep his opponent in guard - Dangerfield advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Polo is defending against the submission attempts here by Dangerfield.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marco Polo 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#
Dangerfield fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Polo! But no joy.
Polo connects with a crisp jab.
Polo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Polo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dangerfield at a distance.
Polo scores with a punch to the head.
A jab lands there for Polo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dangerfield tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Polo swivels and escapes.
Dangerfield shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Polo defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kody Dangerfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Dangerfield drops his hands momentarily and Polo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kody Dangerfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dangerfield closes the distance and clinches up with Polo, looking for a takedown. Dangerfield pushes Polo against the cage but Polo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dangerfield shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Polo as he jumps to the side.
A lazy left from Polo finds it's target.
Dangerfield throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Polo's waist but Polo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dangerfield off to one side. #TD#
Dangerfield darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Polo can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Dangerfield is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Polo sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
Dangerfield sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Polo is looking to improve his position.
Dangerfield not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dangerfield tries to pass the half guard into mount. Polo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dangerfield not doing much here.
#T3#
Dangerfield trying to pass the guard but Polo defending well.
Dangerfield is trying to control. Polo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Polo desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Dangerfield is looking to take a break and control but Polo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dangerfield works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB#
Polo tries to improve his position but Dangerfield has taken his back! Dangerfield has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Polo tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Dangerfield pushes Polo away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kody Dangerfield!
Kody Dangerfield tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1092 Round 2
Date: Apr 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Polo looks to land a left hand but Jaccobi moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Polo gets tackled into the cage by Jaccobi. Jaccobi maintains the clinch.
Jaccobi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jaccobi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Polo manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jaccobi throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jaccobi.
Polo misses with some punches.
Polo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jaccobi misses with a body punch.
Polo misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaccobi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Polo lands a nice uppercut.
Polo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Polo has had enough of the clinch but Jaccobi keeps him there for the moment.
Polo blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Polo gets underhooks to prevent Jaccobi's takedown attempt.
#T1#
Polo lands with a right to the head.
Polo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Polo misses with the head strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Jaccobi.
A short uppercut from Polo.
A head punch on the inside from Jaccobi fails to land.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jaccobi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jaccobi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Polo breaks from the clinch.
Jaccobi wants to clinch but Polo slips to the side
letting Polo counter with a right hand.
Jaccobi walks into a left hand. #ROC2#Jaccobi is rocked!
Jaccobi looks up at the clock. Bad move! Polo lands a right hand from hell, dropping Jaccobi. Polo pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marco Polo!
In defeat, Tye Jaccobi stepped up to the mic, saying 'The Jazz Never Dies!'. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1092 Round 1
Date: Apr 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Polo throws a lazy uppercut
and Polo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Riggs takes a jab right on the kisser.
Polo throws an off balance right hand
and Riggs counters with a left to the body.
Polo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Polo.
Riggs misses with a two punch combination.
Polo walks into a left hand.
Polo throws a leg kick but Riggs sees it coming and moves out of range.
Donk. Polo catches Riggs right on the button with a cross.
Polo tries a low kick but Riggs avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riggs works the jab nicely.
Riggs fails to land with a series of punches.
Riggs blocks a jab.
Marco Polo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Polo throws a hook but Riggs blocks it.
Riggs was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jab by Polo.
Polo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Riggs under the eye.
Polo avoids the body shot from Riggs.
Polo throws out a counter right but Riggs avoids it with no problem.
Polo misses with a hook.
Riggs seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Polo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Riggs ducks under a wild hook from Polo.
Riggs lands a jab-cross combination.
Polo connects with a crisp jab.
Polo slips a jab and a cross from Riggs.
Polo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Polo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Riggs to counter with a crisp jab.
Riggs tries to clinch up but Polo circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Riggs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Polo.
A quick step to the side and Riggs tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Riggs lands with a right hand.
Riggs tries to clinch up but Polo circles away and keeps his distance.
Polo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Riggs had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Polo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Polo throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Riggs counter with a right hand.
Polo punishes Riggs's body with a nice straight punch.
Riggs digs a good body shot into Polo's ribs.
Riggs throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Polo throws a lazy uppercut
and Polo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A decent looking cross lands there for Riggs.
Polo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Polo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Riggs seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T3#
Polo throws a lazy right hand but Riggs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Polo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Polo.
Riggs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Polo swings widly with a right hand
and Riggs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Polo lands a lovely overhand right.
Riggs wants to clinch up but Polo keeps it at a distance.
Polo throws a lazy right hand but Riggs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Polo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Riggs.
Polo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Riggs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Polo.
Riggs swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Polo counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Riggs is rocked!
Polo throws a pinpoint strike between Riggs's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Riggs crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Polo scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marco Polo! |
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