Rafael Lovato Jr. Set To Duke it out with Jake Shields At Polaris 9

Feb 16, 2019BJJEEArticles

Polaris 9 has just stepped up in a big way. They managed to match two seasoned proven grapplers and two American veterans of jiu jitsu on their Polaris 9 card.

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We are incredibly excited to welcome Rafael Lovato Jr. to the Polaris stage, where he will be taking on fellow American Jiu Jitsu pioneer, Jake Shields. Lovato is an undefeated MMA fighter and a very accomplished grappler. Jake Shields is one of the most famous American exponents of submission grappling both in pro jiu jitsu and in MMA. This should be an epic clash of styles! Friday March 15 Doors open: 18:00 In-venue only matches: 18:30 Preliminary Card: 19:00 Main Card: 21:00 Venue: Indigo at the O2, Greenwich, London. Live and exclusive on UFC Fight Pass TICKETS We have made the bottom floor standing room only, giving an excellent view of the stage compared to seating on the bottom floor. For those who want to sit, the balcony is available. The top tier of tickets gets you access to the private bar, where there will also be a brief after party where you can relax with the show producers and athletes. Standing tickets: £20* Seated balcony tickets: £40* Kings Row VIP tickets: £80* *Plus booking fees. http://bit.ly/Polaris9Tickets

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This is in addition to previously announced match ups:

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Tickets for Polaris 9 are ON SALE NOW!⠀ ⠀ MATCH ANNOUNCEMENT⠀ Finally, one of the most anticipated matches in Polaris history. The first ever female -55kg belt is on the line: The legendary Gezary Matuda, a multiple time world champion and owner of the fastest submission in Polaris history, takes on Ffion Davies, a world champion in her own right famous for her pace, strength and technique. ⠀ ⠀ Both fighters are non-stop submission hunters and we can’t wait to host the match on the Polaris stage. ⠀ ⠀ Friday March 15⠀ Doors open: 18:00⠀ In-venue only matches: 18:30⠀ Preliminary Card: 19:00⠀ Main Card: 21:00 ⠀ Venue: Indigo at the O2, Greenwich, London.⠀ Live and exclusive on @ufcfightpass⠀ ⠀ TICKETS⠀ We have made the bottom floor standing room only, giving an excellent view of the stage compared to seating on the bottom floor. For those who want to sit, the balcony is available. The top tier of tickets gets you access to the private bar, where there will also be a brief after party where you can relax with the show producers and athletes.⠀ ⠀ Standing tickets: £20*⠀ Seated balcony tickets: £40*⠀ Kings Row VIP tickets: £80*⠀ ⠀ *Plus booking fees.⠀ ⠀ https://goo.gl/5YgJcu⠀ ⠀ ⠀ @gezarymatuda⠀ @ffioneira3

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Tickets for Polaris 9 go on sale tomorrow!⠀ ⠀ MATCH ANNOUNCEMENT⠀ Vagner Rocha, fresh off a stunning last-minute victory over Benson Henderson, faces one of the absolute best on the European pro jiujitsu circuit, Ross Nicholls. ⠀ ⠀ This will be Ross’ toughest test to date, and will determine the next in line for a title shot against our welterweight title holder, Mansher Khera. ⠀ ⠀ Friday March 15⠀ Doors open: 18:00⠀ In-venue only matches: 18:30⠀ Preliminary Card: 19:00⠀ Main Card: 21:00 ⠀ Venue: Indigo at the O2, Greenwich, London.⠀ Live and exclusive on @ufcfightpass⠀ ⠀ TICKETS⠀ We have made the bottom floor standing room only, giving an excellent view of the stage compared to seating on the bottom floor. For those who want to sit, the balcony is available. The top tier of tickets gets you access to the private bar, where there will also be a brief after party where you can relax with the show producers and athletes.⠀ ⠀ Standing tickets: £20*⠀ Seated balcony tickets: £40*⠀ Kings Row VIP tickets: £80*⠀ ⠀ *Plus booking fees.⠀ ⠀ https://goo.gl/PqBxNf

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FIGHT ANNOUNCEMENT! Teta Rios vs Santeri Lilius! This is set to be an unbelievable match up with both Fighters looking to bring the their very best to the Polaris stage! Friday March 15th Doors open: 18:00 In-venue only matches: 18:30 Preliminary Card: 19:00 Main Card: 21:00 Venue: Indigo at the O2, Greenwich, London. Live and exclusive on @ufcfightpass TICKETS We have made the bottom floor standing room only, giving an excellent view of the stage compared to seating on the bottom floor. For those who want to sit, the balcony is available. The top tier of tickets gets you access to the private bar, where there will also be a brief after party where you can relax with the show producers and athletes. Standing tickets: £20* Seated balcony tickets: £40* Kings Row VIP tickets: £80* *Plus booking fees. CLICK THE LINK IN OUR BIO! #polaris9

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MATCH ANNOUNCEMENT!!! @tomhalpinbjj is 2 for 2 in Polaris with two quick and decisive wins by submission. @ethancrelinsten is one of the next generation of grapplers, comfortable everywhere and drawing on his experience training at Tri Star MMA in Canada, and the famous blue basement in NYC. Friday March 15 Doors open: 18:00 In-venue only matches: 18:30 Preliminary Card: 19:00 Main Card: 21:00 Venue: Indigo at the O2, Greenwich, London. Live and exclusive on UFC Fight Pass CLICK THE LINK IN OUR BIO! #polaris9 TICKETS We have made the bottom floor standing room only, giving an excellent view of the stage compared to seating on the bottom floor. For those who want to sit, the balcony is available. The top tier of tickets gets you access to the private bar, where there will also be a brief after party where you can relax with the show producers and athletes. Standing tickets: £20* Seated balcony tickets: £40* Kings Row VIP tickets: £80* *Plus booking fees.

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FIGHT ANNOUNCEMENT! Eoghan O’Flanagan is one of the most dynamic young grapplers in the UK. Coming off a submission win in previous showing, he has his work cut out for him when he comes up against Norweigan powerhouse and European champion Tarik Hopstock. Friday March 15 Doors open: 18:00 In-venue only matches: 18:30 Preliminary Card: 19:00 Main Card: 21:00 Venue: Indigo at the O2, Greenwich, London. Live and exclusive on UFC Fight Pass TICKETS We have made the bottom floor standing room only, giving an excellent view of the stage compared to seating on the bottom floor. For those who want to sit, the balcony is available. The top tier of tickets gets you access to the private bar, where there will also be a brief after party where you can relax with the show producers and athletes. Standing tickets: £20* Seated balcony tickets: £40* Kings Row VIP tickets: £80* *Plus booking fees. http://bit.ly/Polaris9Tickets

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