2025 Polaris 32

Superfight Spotlight

A marquee result from Polaris 32 was the superfight between Eoghan O’flanagan and Mohammad Avtarhanov. O’flanagan secured a decisive victory via Leg Lock submission, once again demonstrating his expertise in lower limb attacks. His technical precision and ability to isolate the leg created a clear path to the finish, reinforcing his reputation as a leg lock specialist.

Main Card Breakdown

The main card featured a series of clashes among top female grapplers, many of whom met more than once throughout the event. Helena Crevar delivered a standout campaign, submitting Margot Ciccarelli with an Arm in Guillotine and earning a decision win over Nia Blackman. Crevar’s aggressive front headlock attacks and tactical awareness were on full display. However, she was narrowly defeated by Sula-Mae Lowenthal in a closely contested points decision, highlighting the competitive parity on the card.

Margot Ciccarelli played a central role, collecting decision victories over Brianna Ste-Marie, Alanis Santiago, and Taylor Hishaw. Despite her loss to Crevar by submission, Ciccarelli’s strategic guard work and ability to control the tempo allowed her to edge out several tough opponents. Taylor Hishaw also impressed, securing decision wins against Selma Vik and Sula Mae-Loewenthal, showcasing her consistency and adaptability across multiple matches.

Other notable performances included Ane Svendson’s decision victories over Alanis Santiago and Elizabeth Katherine Mitrović, as well as Brianna Ste-Marie’s win against Svendson. Alanis Santiago added to the event’s submission tally with a notable finish, detailed in the next section.

The event’s format encouraged rematches and recurring encounters, emphasizing the depth of talent and the tactical adjustments made by the female athletes throughout the main card.

Technical Finishes

Submission victories were a defining feature of Polaris 32, with several matches ending before the final bell. In the superfight, Eoghan O’flanagan’s leg lock finish against Mohammad Avtarhanov showcased his mastery of lower body submissions, utilizing precise control and timing to secure the tap.

On the main card, Helena Crevar submitted Margot Ciccarelli with an Arm in Guillotine, capitalizing on front headlock opportunities and demonstrating her ability to transition fluidly between attacks. Alanis Santiago also delivered a technical submission, defeating Josefine Modig by Kimura, which highlighted her proficiency in isolating and attacking the shoulder joint.

These submission finishes underscored the technical diversity present at Polaris 32, with leg locks, guillotines, and kimuras all featured prominently. The event served as a showcase for both positional strategy and submission-oriented grappling, reinforcing Polaris’s reputation for delivering high-level, action-driven matchups.