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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xydorn Xanthopoulous Xvii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ola Afolabi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xanthopoulous Xvii comes into the arena with Grimlock - Bring The Pain blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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208 lbs
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216 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Xydorn Xanthopoulous Xvii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ola Afolabi!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xanthopoulous Xvii tries to score a power double leg takedown but Afolabi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Xanthopoulous Xvii somewhat.
Afolabi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Xanthopoulous Xvii is out of range and Afolabi settles back down.
Afolabi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Afolabi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Xydorn Xanthopoulous Xvii has been cut.
Xanthopoulous Xvii tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Afolabi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Xanthopoulous Xvii closes this distance looking for a takedown but Afolabi circles away.
Afolabi avoids a punch combination nicely.
A solid body kick from Afolabi.
Afolabi fails to land with a series of punches.
A leg kick checked by Afolabi.
Afolabi lands with a right hand.
Afolabi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Afolabi moves out of range of the body kick from Xanthopoulous Xvii.
Xanthopoulous Xvii throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xanthopoulous Xvii connects with a solid leg kick.
Xanthopoulous Xvii moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Afolabi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Xanthopoulous Xvii throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Xanthopoulous Xvii lunges at Afolabi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Afolabi's hand.
Afolabi drops his hands momentarily and Xanthopoulous Xvii takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Xanthopoulous Xvii.
Afolabi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Afolabi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Xanthopoulous Xvii takes a step back to recover.
Xanthopoulous Xvii throws a quick inside leg kick.
Xanthopoulous Xvii closes the distance and pushes Afolabi back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xanthopoulous Xvii.
Afolabi managing to block the knees to the body from Xanthopoulous Xvii.
A frustrated look appears on Afolabi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xanthopoulous Xvii is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Afolabi to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xydorn Xanthopoulous Xvii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Afolabi gets underhooks to prevent Xanthopoulous Xvii's takedown attempt.
Xanthopoulous Xvii lands a right hand.
Xanthopoulous Xvii goes for a takedown attempt but Afolabi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Afolabi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Xanthopoulous Xvii throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Afolabi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Xanthopoulous Xvii finds it's way round the side to connect with Afolabi's head.
Afolabi looks to land a combination but Xanthopoulous Xvii avoids it well.
Xanthopoulous Xvii checks the leg kick nicely there.
Afolabi tries to bum rush Xanthopoulous Xvii with a series of wild strikes but Xanthopoulous Xvii uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Xanthopoulous Xvii lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Xanthopoulous Xvii throws a wild body kick that Afolabi sees coming a mile off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xanthopoulous Xvii is looking to clinch but Afolabi is avoiding it.
Xanthopoulous Xvii just misses with a punch to the body.
Xanthopoulous Xvii misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Xanthopoulous Xvii has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Afolabi.
Xanthopoulous Xvii misses with a two punch combination.
Xanthopoulous Xvii scoring well with a low kick there.
Xanthopoulous Xvii misses with an attempted mid kick.
Xanthopoulous Xvii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Afolabi moves away.
Xanthopoulous Xvii misses with a body kick.
Xanthopoulous Xvii connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Afolabi. That's going to slow Xanthopoulous Xvii down.
Xanthopoulous Xvii walks forward, straight into a front kick from Afolabi.
Afolabi misses with a body shot.
Ola Afolabi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Afolabi scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xanthopoulous Xvii thuds his right hand into Afolabi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
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!
Xanthopoulous Xvii throws the kick towards the body but Afolabi avoids it.
Afolabi blocks a leg kick.
Afolabi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xanthopoulous Xvii.
Xanthopoulous Xvii ducks right into an uppercut from Afolabi.
Xanthopoulous Xvii is looking to score with low kicks.
Afolabi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A big right from Xanthopoulous Xvii misses.
A head kick misses from Xanthopoulous Xvii.
Xanthopoulous Xvii takes one to the chin there.
Xanthopoulous Xvii fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Xanthopoulous Xvii throws the kick towards the body but Afolabi avoids it.
Afolabi throws a sloppy head kick and Xanthopoulous Xvii moves out of range easily.
Afolabi scores with a head kick.
Afolabi moves out of range of the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xydorn Xanthopoulous Xvii dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Xydorn Xanthopoulous Xvii's cut.
That's time! Xanthopoulous Xvii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Xanthopoulous Xvii tries to land a front kick but Afolabi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Xanthopoulous Xvii misses with a takedown attempt - Afolabi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Afolabi checks the leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Xanthopoulous Xvii.
Xydorn Xanthopoulous Xvii is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Afolabi.
Afolabi misses with a body shot.
Xanthopoulous Xvii tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Xanthopoulous Xvii slips under a jab.
Afolabi ducks under a wild hook from Xanthopoulous Xvii.
Xanthopoulous Xvii gets a takedown into half guard.
Afolabi is refusing to be controlled, as Xanthopoulous Xvii sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Afolabi is trying is best to control the position here.
Afolabi wants to get back to his feet.
Xanthopoulous Xvii is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Afolabi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Xanthopoulous Xvii has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Afolabi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Xanthopoulous Xvii looking for a guillotine here but Afolabi defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Afolabi controlling from the top position.
Xanthopoulous Xvii is looking for a triangle but Afolabi pushes his legs off easily.
Xanthopoulous Xvii escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Afolabi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Xanthopoulous Xvii wants to sweep here but Afolabi controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Afolabi trying to control the position from guard on top but Xanthopoulous Xvii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Afolabi postures up.
Xanthopoulous Xvii keeping moving, preventing Afolabi from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ola Afolabi was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A clash of legs there as Xanthopoulous Xvii blocks the low kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Afolabi.
Xanthopoulous Xvii takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Xanthopoulous Xvii avoids the head kick by Afolabi.
Xanthopoulous Xvii throws a series of punches but Afolabi moves out of range.
Afolabi misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Afolabi blocks the body kick.
Xydorn Xanthopoulous Xvii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Afolabi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xanthopoulous Xvii.
Good exchange - Afolabi coming out on top.
Xanthopoulous Xvii throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Afolabi counters with a good low kick that Xanthopoulous Xvii was not able to check.
Afolabi jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Afolabi is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Afolabi stops a takedown attempt from Xanthopoulous Xvii.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xydorn Xanthopoulous Xvii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Xanthopoulous Xvii has clasped his hands together around Afolabi's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Xydorn Xanthopoulous Xvii will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Xydorn Xanthopoulous Xvii's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Afolabi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Xanthopoulous Xvii.
Xanthopoulous Xvii misses with a body kick.
Afolabi thows a body kick. Xanthopoulous Xvii tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Xanthopoulous Xvii keeps Afolabi at a distance using the push kick.
Afolabi throws the left hand but Xanthopoulous Xvii avoids the punch easily.
No luck for Xanthopoulous Xvii with that takedown attempt.
Xanthopoulous Xvii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Afolabi throws out the jab.
Xanthopoulous Xvii on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Afolabi avoids the body shot from Xanthopoulous Xvii.
Afolabi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xanthopoulous Xvii tries to clinch but Afolabi is having none of it.
Xanthopoulous Xvii avoids the head kick by Afolabi.
Afolabi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xanthopoulous Xvii with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Xanthopoulous Xvii avoids the head kick by Afolabi.
Afolabi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Xanthopoulous Xvii.
Xanthopoulous Xvii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xanthopoulous Xvii shoots in for a takedown but Afolabi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Xanthopoulous Xvii is looking to chop away at Afolabi's legs.
Xanthopoulous Xvii tries to clinch but Afolabi is having none of it.
Afolabi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Xanthopoulous Xvii.
Xanthopoulous Xvii throws a leg kick that is checked
and Afolabi counters with a nice body kick.
Xanthopoulous Xvii stalks Afolabi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Afolabi's face. Afolabi staggers backwards, shaken.
Xanthopoulous Xvii misses with a low kick.
Afolabi cracks Xanthopoulous Xvii with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Afolabi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xanthopoulous Xvii moves away.
Ola Afolabi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Afolabi lands a body shot.
Afolabi is looking to score with low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Afolabi thows a leg kick but Xanthopoulous Xvii checks it
and Xanthopoulous Xvii counters with a good low kick that Afolabi was not able to check.
A combination from Afolabi does no damage.
Afolabi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Afolabi keeps the fight on the outside.
Xanthopoulous Xvii tries to close the distance and clinch but Afolabi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Afolabi wants to land a leg kick but Xanthopoulous Xvii is out of range.
Afolabi takes a swing at Xanthopoulous Xvii's ribcage but misses.
Xanthopoulous Xvii bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Afolabi slaps away a takedown attempt from Xanthopoulous Xvii, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xydorn Xanthopoulous Xvii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Afolabi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Afolabi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Xanthopoulous Xvii scores with a nice body kick.
Xanthopoulous Xvii will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Afolabi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Xanthopoulous Xvii connects with a body shot.
Afolabi tries to land a front kick but Xanthopoulous Xvii steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Afolabi misses with a low kick.
Good work by Afolabi as he checks the leg kick.
Nice shot by Xanthopoulous Xvii.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Xanthopoulous Xvii, right into the meat.
Afolabi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Afolabi, right into the meat.
Xanthopoulous Xvii buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Afolabi.
Xanthopoulous Xvii is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Afolabi throws a head kick that misses
and Xanthopoulous Xvii counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xanthopoulous Xvii stops Afolabi from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xanthopoulous Xvii wants to control from the top but Afolabi keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xanthopoulous Xvii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Afolabi is keeping the position for now.
Xanthopoulous Xvii is fighting to break Afolabi's control of his arms but Afolabi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Afolabi looking for a sweep. Not yet Afolabi, not yet.
Afolabi keeping moving, preventing Xanthopoulous Xvii from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Afolabi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Afolabi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xydorn Xanthopoulous Xvii showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Xanthopoulous Xvii has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xydorn Xanthopoulous Xvii!
Xydorn Xanthopoulous Xvii thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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