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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Ganbat drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2#It looks like Hakuho Ganbat has been cut.
Greene tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ganbat throwing a counter right hand but Greene manages to avoid it.
Ganbat misses with a hook. Greene ducked under it nicely.
Greene shapes to counter with a head kick.
Greene throws a head kick but Ganbat moves out of range.
Ganbat was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD2#
Greene drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee asks Greene politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Greene prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ganbat really is a fat lump.#SUB2#
Greene is trying to get an arm triangle but Ganbat is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ganbat is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Ganbat manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Greene wants to control but Ganbat is keeping busy.
Ganbat working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ganbat is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Greene doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ganbat.
Ganbat winds up and cracks Greene with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Ganbat is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ganbat seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ganbat not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ganbat throwing shots but Greene is blocking nicely.
Ganbat looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Greene missing with punches from the bottom.
Ganbat wants to take a breather but Greene is having none of it.
Greene blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ganbat.
Ganbat seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Greene does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ganbat working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Greene wants to get back to his feet.
Ganbat wants to free his trapped foot but Greene is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3##SUB2#
Greene looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ganbat winds up and cracks Greene with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ganbat is nestled in close to Greene, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Greene can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ganbat wants to take a breather but Greene is having none of it.
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.
Ganbat stops Greene from getting back to his feet.
Ganbat with the ground and pound but Greene uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Greene 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 won't allow Greene to sweep him here.
Ganbat postures up and lands a big shot to Greene's brow.
Greene has momentary wrist control but Ganbat slips an elbow through the middle.
Greene has momentary wrist control but Ganbat slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
Ganbat throwing strikes but missing.
Greene avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ganbat lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Greene is looking to stand up but Ganbat isn't so interested in that idea.
Ganbat is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ganbat might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Greene preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ganbat throwing strikes from guard but Greene blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Greene utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ganbat connects with a couple of short punches.
Ganbat scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
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 Hakuho Ganbat's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Greene.
Greene tries to clinch
and Ganbat counters with a left to the body.
Ganbat tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ganbat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Greene can do to turn this around?
Ganbat dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Trent Greene seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greene fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Greene darts in and clinches Ganbat up against the cage.#TD2#
Greene has Ganbat pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Greene pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ganbat tumbling to the mat - Greene dives into Ganbat's guard.
Greene seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene wants to stand and escape but instead Ganbat has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T1#
Ganbat forces his way into half guard.
Greene wants to control but Ganbat is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Greene is trying to get back to full guard.
Ganbat is trying to control the action in half guard but Greene is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Greene trying to control but Ganbat postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ganbat lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Greene on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ganbat lands with a punch from half guard.
Ganbat thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Greene is trying to control but can't.
Greene is breathing heavily.
Ganbat is trying to control. Greene wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ganbat lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ganbat lands strikes from half guard.
Ganbat is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Greene!
Greene is squirming around, avoiding Ganbat's attempts to control the action.
Hakuho Ganbat overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ganbat lands with some strikes.#T3##SUB#
Ganbat looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ganbat lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ganbat trying to control but Greene is having none of it.
Greene is wriggling around trying to escape.
Greene is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Ganbat wants to finish this one by submission but Greene is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ganbat.
Greene is looking to improve his position but Ganbat isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Ganbat is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Greene can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ganbat lands a heavy elbow.
Ganbat fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ganbat with the ground and pound from mount.
Ganbat lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Greene tries to hold on but Ganbat postures up.
Greene is looking to get to half guard.
Ganbat working Greene over with strikes here.
Ganbat working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Greene wants to try and get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hakuho Ganbat dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hakuho Ganbat's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ganbat cracks Greene with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Greene tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Greene takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Greene tries to clinch up
letting Ganbat counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Greene rushes Ganbat and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ganbat's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Greene tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T1##TD2#
Greene pulls guard.
Ganbat slips nicely into half guard.
Ganbat is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Greene is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ganbat scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ganbat thows a huge punch but Greene dodges it nicely.
Greene is not content to let Ganbat control the position.
Greene has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ganbat is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Greene is defending against the submission attempts here by Ganbat.
#T2#
Greene pushes Ganbat off looking to stand but Ganbat dives back in and keeps control.
Ganbat trying to control from half guard but Greene is working away.
Greene is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Greene takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ganbat moves into full mount! Greene won't be happy about that!
Greene in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ganbat scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Greene?
Ganbat working the ground and pound effectively.
#T3#
Ganbat pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ganbat with the ground and pound from mount. #ROC#Greene is rocked!
Ganbat drops a big elbow. That's hurt Greene! More shots from Ganbat and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hakuho Ganbat! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 08, 2023 |
#R1#
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.#T1##TD#
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. #T2#
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.#T3#
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. #T4#
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.#CUT#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!#R2#
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.#T1#
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.#CL2#
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.
#T2#
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.#BC#
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.
#T3#
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.#TD#
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. #SUB#
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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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Veto misses with an uppercut. #TD2#
Ganbat closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Veto's guard.
Ganbat chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ganbat pushes down on Veto's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ganbat looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Veto with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ganbat has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ganbat looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Veto with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ganbat uses his free foot to push down on Veto's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Veto.
Ganbat landing shots from mount. #ROC2#Veto is rocked!
Ganbat drops a big elbow. That's hurt Veto! More shots from Ganbat and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hakuho Ganbat! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Petrov shoots in for a takedown but Ganbat shows good takedown defense.
Petrov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ganbat.
Petrov misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Ganbat to counter with a crisp jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ganbat, as that shot connected.
#CL#
Ganbat forces Petrov back against the cage and clinches.
Petrov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ganbat gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Ganbat has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hakuho Ganbat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitriy Petrov.#TD#
Ganbat has picked Petrov up - he's going for a ride! Ganbat dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Ganbat throwing shots but Petrov is blocking nicely.
Petrov holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Petrov has hold of Ganbat's hands but Ganbat slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Petrov gets full guard.
Petrov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ganbat really is a fat lump.
Ganbat working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ganbat loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ganbat throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Ganbat postures up in Petrov's guard and throws a big left but Petrov blocks it.
Petrov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Petrov controlling the position.
Petrov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Ganbat throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Petrov distracts Ganbat with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Petrov stopping the sweep attempt from Ganbat.
Petrov landing with the ground and pound. #CUT2#It looks like Hakuho Ganbat has been cut.
Petrov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Petrov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Petrov's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #CUT2#Hakuho Ganbat's cut is getting worse.
Petrov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ganbat is keeping the position for now.
Petrov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Petrov postures up and lands a big shot to Ganbat's brow. #T2#
Ganbat can't keep his opponent in guard - Petrov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ganbat is breathing heavily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Petrov lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrov passes to full mount!
Ganbat knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Petrov on the ground.
Petrov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ganbat's face.
#CUT2#Hakuho Ganbat's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hakuho Ganbat's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dmitriy Petrov! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 05, 2023 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dellorusso.
Dellorusso misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ganbat is looking to slow Dellorusso down with leg kicks.
Ganbat connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dellorusso. Dellorusso circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#TD#
Dellorusso scores with a takedown into Ganbat's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dellorusso would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ganbat can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ganbat trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Ganbat wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Dellorusso working some strikes from top position.
Ganbat working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Ganbat is looking for a triangle but Dellorusso pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Ganbat is looking for a triangle but Dellorusso pushes his legs off easily.
Dellorusso loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dellorusso wants to get up but he can't break Ganbat's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Ganbat has eaten all the pies!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Dellorusso darts in and clinches Ganbat up against the cage.
Ganbat is struggling to control the position.
Dellorusso drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ganbat pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brendan Dellorusso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dellorusso doesn't manage to clinch there - Ganbat circles away.
#TD#
Dellorusso shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ganbat manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dellorusso is breathing heavily.
Dellorusso looking to sit in guard and control but Ganbat gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Ganbat is fighting to break Dellorusso's control of his arms but Dellorusso is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Ganbat lands a couple of elbows.
Ganbat looking to pass the guard.
Ganbat throws a strike but Dellorusso rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dellorusso trying to control but Ganbat is working from the bottom.
Dellorusso forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Dellorusso is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
Ganbat is not content to let Dellorusso control the position.
Dellorusso is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dellorusso wants to pass to mount but Ganbat is defending the position.
Ganbat has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dellorusso is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brendan Dellorusso dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ganbat throws a series of punches but Dellorusso avoids them all with ease.
Ganbat comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dellorusso fails with the takedown.
Dellorusso moves away from the strike by Ganbat. #CL2#
Ganbat clinches up against the cage.
Ganbat blocks a body shot from Dellorusso.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dellorusso has Ganbat pressed against the cage, preventing Ganbat from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Dellorusso decides to pull guard.
Dellorusso wants to get back to his feet but Ganbat is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ganbat loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Ganbat trying to control but Dellorusso is working from the bottom.
Ganbat throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ganbat wants to control from the top but Dellorusso keeps moving.
Ganbat working some strikes from top position.
Ganbat throws a big elbow that misses.
Dellorusso controlling Ganbat's posture.
Dellorusso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dellorusso wants to get back to his feet but Ganbat is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ganbat with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dellorusso wants to clinch but Ganbat slips to the side
and Ganbat counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dellorusso fails with the takedown.
A jab lands there for Ganbat.
Brendan Dellorusso is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dellorusso throws a body punch but Ganbat moves out of range.
Dellorusso has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ganbat lands a jab to the head.
#T3#
Ganbat misses with an uppercut. Dellorusso saw that one coming.
Dellorusso closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ganbat circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brendan Dellorusso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dellorusso doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ganbat counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Ganbat - just one landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ganbat.
We've been told by Dellorusso's head coaches at Cozad MMA New York that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A bit of stalling here from Dellorusso.
Dellorusso is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ganbat stops a takedown attempt from Dellorusso.
Ganbat has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
Ganbat has Dellorusso pressed against the cage.
Ganbat stalling the fight.
Ganbat continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Dellorusso tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ganbat smiles and moves away.
Ganbat lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ganbat goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dellorusso tries to close the distance and clinch but Ganbat swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ganbat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hakuho Ganbat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Dellorusso gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ganbat.
Ganbat scores with a decent looking hook.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dellorusso or perhaps it was just good defense by Ganbat, which made it look bad.
Ganbat swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dellorusso fails with the takedown.
It seemed like Ganbat was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dellorusso uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ganbat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ganbat pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dellorusso back to the cage. Ganbat follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ganbat lunges at Dellorusso with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dellorusso's hand.
Ganbat loads up on a big right hand but Dellorusso slips the punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ganbat lands a head shot.#T1#
Dellorusso circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dellorusso tries to clinch up.
A big left from Ganbat misses.
Ganbat wants to clinch up but Dellorusso keeps it at a distance.
Ganbat slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#TD#
Dellorusso shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ganbat manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ganbat 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.#T2##SUB#
Dellorusso drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dellorusso jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dellorusso looking to pass the guard.
Ganbat not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dellorusso advances to half guard.
Brendan Dellorusso overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nice strikes from Dellorusso there.
Ganbat really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dellorusso. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dellorusso in particular looking to stall.
Ganbat is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Dellorusso is trying to control the action in half guard but Ganbat is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ganbat striking from half guard on the bottom.
Dellorusso working the head and body with strikes.
Ganbat has hold of Dellorusso's hands but Dellorusso slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dellorusso has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dellorusso wants to control the pace but Ganbat is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Dellorusso is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ganbat can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ganbat really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dellorusso tries to control but Ganbat wriggling away.
Ganbat keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dellorusso controlling from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Dellorusso looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Brendan Dellorusso.
I think Dellorusso has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brendan Dellorusso! |
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