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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hakuho Ganbat (ranked 5898 p4p, 5941 weight class) and Dimitri Poloskov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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182 cm 19 270 1 - 2 - 0 |
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201 cm 23 264 0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt Counter fighter Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt Brawler Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hakuho Ganbat! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dimitri Poloskov! The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Poloskov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ganbat avoids it really well and circles away. Poloskov moves in looking to clinch but Ganbat pushes him off. Ganbat appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Poloskov fails with the takedown. Poloskov tries to clinch but Ganbat is having none of it. Ganbat went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Poloskov takes one to the chin there. Ganbat leaves Poloskov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Hakuho Ganbat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimitri Poloskov. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Poloskov is defended easily by Ganbat.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ganbat looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Ganbat controlling from the top position. Poloskov is pulling down on Ganbat's head. It's preventing any offense from Ganbat, at least for the moment. Poloskov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Ganbat with a nice head shot there. Ganbat passes into half guard. Ganbat really is a fat lump. Ganbat lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Poloskov is trying to control but can't.
Ganbat is looking to advance position but Poloskov won't allow it. Ganbat is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Ganbat is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Ganbat takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Ganbat trying to control the action but Poloskov is working from the bottom. Poloskov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Poloskov. Ganbat lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ganbat stopping the sweep attempt from Poloskov. Ganbat postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Poloskov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ganbat. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Ganbat works over Poloskov with some ground and pound from guard. Ganbat cracks Poloskov with a solid left hand. Ganbat working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Poloskov's head. Poloskov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Ganbat is working Poloskov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Ganbat stays in close to Poloskov's body and controls the position. Ganbat landing with the ground and pound. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Poloskov can do anything to dispel that myth. Poloskov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ganbat controls the pace. Ganbat scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ganbat lands a couple of digs. Ganbat with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ganbat is working Poloskov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Poloskov keeping moving, preventing Ganbat from controlling successfully. Ganbat content to stall in guard here. Ganbat content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Ganbat engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Ganbat has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Ganbat makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
It looks like Dimitri Poloskov has been cut. Ganbat landing some decent shots from guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hakuho Ganbat dominated that round. The cut man is working on Dimitri Poloskov's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ganbat pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Poloskov wants to counter with a clinch but Ganbat pushes him away. Dimitri Poloskov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ganbat misses the jab. Poloskov tries for a takedown but Ganbat circles away easily and Ganbat cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Ganbat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Poloskov can do to turn this around? Poloskov avoids a lazy jab quite easily. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Poloskov! But no joy. Poloskov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ganbat lands an overhand right. Ganbat connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ganbat tests Poloskov's chin there with a solid looking shot. A looping hook to the body misses from Ganbat. Poloskov does a little dance to reset his feet. Ganbat swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Poloskov is defended easily by Ganbat.
That's one minute gone in the round. Poloskov shoots in looking for a takedown. Ganbat tries to sprawl out of it but Poloskov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ganbat manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Hakuho Ganbat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimitri Poloskov. Poloskov fails to land the takedown. Ganbat misses with a body shot
and Poloskov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Poloskov clinches. Ganbat gets underhooks to prevent Poloskov's takedown attempt.
Poloskov is breathing heavily. Poloskov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Poloskov is trying to break the clinch but Ganbat is controlling him. Poloskov lands a nice elbow. A bit of stalling here from Ganbat.
Poloskov wants to take the fight to the mat but Ganbat manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Ganbat is struggling to control the position. Poloskov is trying to maintain a safe position but Ganbat gets an underhook and turns Poloskov into the cage. Ganbat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Poloskov defending well as Ganbat loads up on a big left hand. Ganbat misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Poloskov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Ganbat steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Poloskov. That one must have hurt. A momentary lapse in concentration from Poloskov enables Ganbat to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Poloskov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Ganbat is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Poloskov wants to sweep but no luck. Poloskov is trying to push Ganbat off with his feet but Ganbat grabs hold of one of the legs and drops back looking for a submission! He's cranking on one of Poloskov's ankles and Poloskov is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Ankle Lock). Hakuho Ganbat!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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