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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hakuho Ganbat (ranked 5129 p4p, 4344 weight class) and Trent Greene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hakuho Ganbat could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Trent Greene's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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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 2 - 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trent Greene!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ganbat drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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.
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
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.
Greene darts in and clinches Ganbat up against the cage.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
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.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
Greene is defending against the submission attempts here by Ganbat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
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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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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