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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chika Haruka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pol Polite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chika Haruka has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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169 cm
25
198 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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185 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chika Haruka! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pol Polite! The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Sosuke Kotani and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Haruka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Polite. Polite fails with a takedown attempt. Haruka looks to land a combination but Polite avoids it well. Polite doesn't succeed with the takedown and Haruka counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Pol Polite has been cut. Chika Haruka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pol Polite. Polite shoots in and drives through. Haruka sprawls well. Polite has his takedown stuffed and Haruka counters with a three punch combo that has Polite backing up. Polite nods at Haruka to acknowledge the strikes. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Polite with a poor takedown and Haruka counters with a left and a right that stings Polite. Haruka closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Polite to the mat! Polite manages to get full guard. Polite looks gassed! Haruka slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Haruka landing with the ground and pound. Polite trying to strike off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round. Haruka controlling from the top position. Haruka seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Polite for as long as he can get away with. Polite is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Haruka working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Haruka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Haruka passes into half guard. Polite is trying to stand back up but Haruka is controlling him
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. Haruka connects with a nice short shot to Polite's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Haruka with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Polite can do anything to dispel that myth. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Haruka lands with a punch from half guard. Haruka keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Chika Haruka has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet. Haruka scores with a one two! Polite had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Polite gets tackled into the ropes by Haruka. Haruka maintains the clinch. A short right from Haruka on the inside. Haruka has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Polite regains guard immediately.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Haruka content to stall in guard here. Haruka has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Haruka is in close to Polite's body, working some short punches and elbows. Haruka sitting in guard here, content to control. Haruka throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Haruka controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Haruka'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. Haruka 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 ref stands the fighters back up because Chika Haruka just wasn't active enough. Haruka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Polite paws at him with a jab and circles away. Haruka lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Polite backs up against the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Polite shoots and misses and Haruka counters with a straight right hand.
That has opened up Pol Polite's cut even more. Haruka forces Polite back against the ropes and clinches. Haruka has hold of one of Polite's legs. Polite is fighting the takedown attempt but Haruka gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Haruka content to stall in guard here. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Haruka passes Polite's right leg, so he's now in half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chika Haruka dominated that round. The cut man is working on Pol Polite's cut. That's time! Back to the action!
Haruka moves into range and clinches up with Polite. Haruka lands a takedown into guard.
Haruka controlling from the top position. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Polite is looking for a triangle here but Haruka uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Haruka takes a little break here. Polite wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. Polite wants to get back to his feet but Haruka is dominant here and he's now got Polite's back! Haruka gets his hands free as Polite looks to control. Haruka just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Haruka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Polite can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round. Polite is trying to break free.
Polite is breathing heavily. Haruka lands strikes to the head. Haruka really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Polite. Haruka is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Polite. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped. Polite really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Haruka. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Polite trying to control the hands but Haruka won't let him. Polite covers up after that shot from Haruka.
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! Haruka is riding his opponent, not letting Polite buck him off. Polite is taking damage to the body and head. Polite holding both Haruka 's hands and preventing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Haruka is riding his opponent, not letting Polite buck him off. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Haruka is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Polite is defending well though. Haruka let's go of the attempt for now. Haruka lands strikes to the head. Haruka loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Polite hold on?
Haruka lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Haruka biding his time, looking for the opening.
Haruka is landing with strikes. Polite can't take much more of this.
The cut above Pol Polite's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Haruka keeps control of the position easily here as Polite tries to buck him off.
Haruka lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Polite.
Polite is rocked!
Pol Polite's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Pol Polite's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Chika Haruka!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
49% |
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