Polaris returned to Doncaster Dome on February 8, 2025, delivering another night of high-level submission grappling. The event featured the much-anticipated North America vs. Europe squads showdown and an exciting superfight between Helena Crevar and Anabel Lopez Beard. With some of the best grapplers from both continents battling it out, fans were treated to a thrilling display of technique, resilience, and determination.
Event Highlights
- Jozef Chen’s early dominance in the first round, securing back-to-back victories over Chris Wojcik and Mike Perez before being stopped by Devhonte Johnson.
- Mateusz Szczecinski’s submission prowess, claiming victories via armbar and straight ankle lock.
- PJ Barch’s inside heel hook finish against Eoghan O’Flannagan, demonstrating his leg lock expertise.
- Santeri Lilius’ impressive run in the second round, submitting Mike Perez via rear-naked choke and defeating Kieran Kichuk.
- Helena Crevar’s decisive victory over Anabel Lopez Beard in the superfight, winning via decision.
Full Match Results
Squads NA vs. EU – First Round
- Jozef Chen def. Chris Wojcik – Decision
- Jozef Chen def. Mike Perez – Decision
- Devhonte Johnson def. Jozef Chen – Decision
- Paweł Jaworski def. Devhonte Johnson – Decision
- Julian Espinosa def. Paweł Jaworski – Decision
- Eoghan O’Flannagan def. Julian Espinosa – Outside Heel Hook
- PJ Barch def. Eoghan O’Flannagan – Inside Heel Hook
- Mateusz Szczecinski def. PJ Barch – Armbar
- Mateusz Szczecinski def. Kieran Kichuk – Straight Ankle Lock
- Mike Perez def. Mateusz Szczecinski – Decision
- Taylor Pearman def. Mike Perez – Decision
- Devhonte Johnson def. Taylor Pearman – Decision
Squads NA vs. EU – Second Round
- Santeri Lilius def. Mike Perez – Rear-Naked Choke
- Santeri Lilius def. Kieran Kichuk – Decision
- Devhonte Johnson def. Santeri Lilius – Rear-Naked Choke
- Eoghan O’Flannagan def. Devhonte Johnson – Decision
- Chris Wojcik def. Eoghan O’Flannagan – Decision
- Jozef Chen def. Chris Wojcik – Decision
- PJ Barch def. Jozef Chen – Decision
- Paweł Jaworski def. PJ Barch – Decision
- Julian Espinosa def. Paweł Jaworski – Decision
- Mateusz Szczecinski def. Julian Espinosa – Decision
- Mateusz Szczecinski def. Chris Wojcik – Decision
Superfight
- Helena Crevar def. Anabel Lopez Beard – Decision
Polaris Professional: Helena Crevar does it again!
The Polaris 70kg Champion. Despite a multitude of submission attacks from each athlete, Helena took all three rounds to come away as tonight’s dominant victor!
Watch the Replays
If you missed any of the action, replays and highlights from Polaris 31 are available on UFC Fight Pass. Relive every moment and watch the best grapplers in action!
Final Thoughts
Polaris 31 Squads delivered an unforgettable night of elite grappling, with dominant performances and exciting matchups. The rivalry between North America and Europe continues to intensify, setting the stage for future battles. Congratulations to all the competitors, and we look forward to the next Polaris event!
