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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maverick Warner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Panagiotis Papadopoulos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Panagiotis Papadopoulos is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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181 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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175 cm
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180 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Prefers standup |
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ADCC Champion
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maverick Warner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Panagiotis Papadopoulos!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warner leaves Papadopoulos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Warner darts in trying to clinch
and Papadopoulos counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Warner!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Papadopoulos goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Warner turns into him and now he's in Papadopoulos's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Papadopoulos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Papadopoulos managing to control the position.
Papadopoulos wants to sweep but no luck.
Warner postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Papadopoulos manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Papadopoulos thowing shots but they're missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Papadopoulos seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Warner is holding on tight.
Papadopoulos thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Papadopoulos has hold of Warner's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Warner manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Papadopoulos controlling from the full mount.
Papadopoulos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Papadopoulos throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warner wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos wants to take his opponent's back but Warner doesn't allow it.
Papadopoulos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Papadopoulos wants to control the pace but Warner is squirming around nicely.
Papadopoulos goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Warner turns into him and now he's in Papadopoulos's guard.
Papadopoulos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Warner defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papadopoulos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Warner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Warner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Papadopoulos has his foot on Warner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Warner works his way back into a safe position though.
Warner trying to control but Papadopoulos is working from the bottom.
Warner slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Papadopoulos regains half guard.
Papadopoulos actively working from the bottom here.
Papadopoulos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Warner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Warner's back!
Papadopoulos is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Warner knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Warner for a finish.
Papadopoulos tightening his grip on Warner, looking for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Papadopoulos is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Well, with Papadopoulos on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Warner is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Papadopoulos has got his arm under Warner's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Warner has spun round into Papadopoulos's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Warner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Papadopoulos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Panagiotis Papadopoulos dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Warner misses with a wild combination.
Papadopoulos dodges the punch combination from Warner.
Papadopoulos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Papadopoulos dives in and scores a takedown into Warner's guard.
Papadopoulos with a nice head shot there.
Papadopoulos passes into half guard.
Papadopoulos is looking to take a break and control but Warner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Papadopoulos is working for a submission of some sort.
Warner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Papadopoulos is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Papadopoulos trying to control the pace.
Papadopoulos is trying to work for a kimura but Warner is defending well.
Papadopoulos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warner is defending against the submission attempts here by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos trying to work for an americana but Warner has managed to regain full guard.
Warner keeping full guard, as Papadopoulos tries to pass.
Panagiotis Papadopoulos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Warner is trying to keep Papadopoulos in close.
Warner keeping moving, preventing Papadopoulos from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papadopoulos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Warner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Warner keeping moving, preventing Papadopoulos from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Panagiotis Papadopoulos.
Warner scores with a hook to the body. Papadopoulos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Warner gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Papadopoulos trying to control but Warner is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Papadopoulos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Warner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Warner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Warner keeping full guard, as Papadopoulos tries to pass.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Warner keeping moving, preventing Papadopoulos from controlling successfully.
Papadopoulos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Panagiotis Papadopoulos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Papadopoulos closes the distance and clinches up with Warner, looking for a takedown. Papadopoulos pushes Warner against the cage but Warner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Warner wants to clinch up but Papadopoulos keeps it at a distance.
Warner leaves Papadopoulos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Papadopoulos.
Maverick Warner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Panagiotis Papadopoulos.
A cross from Warner lands.
Warner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Papadopoulos checks the leg kick.
Warner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Papadopoulos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Warner as he jumps to the side.
Warner tries to clinch there but Papadopoulos circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Papadopoulos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Papadopoulos shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Warner is not content to let Papadopoulos control the position.
Papadopoulos is looking to stall here but Warner recovers full guard.
Papadopoulos trying to control but Warner is working from the bottom.
Papadopoulos advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Papadopoulos looking for a submission but Warner manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Papadopoulos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Warner keeping moving, preventing Papadopoulos from controlling successfully.
Papadopoulos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Warner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Papadopoulos sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papadopoulos being controlled here momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Panagiotis Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos fails to land the takedown.
Papadopoulos looking to score a takedown here. Warner is defending well but Papadopoulos drives through and ends up in Warner's guard.
Papadopoulos is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Warner is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Warner has escaped and now he's on top!
Papadopoulos working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warner lands a couple of digs.
Papadopoulos 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.
Warner postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Warner stopping the sweep attempt from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Warner is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Papadopoulos.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Warner is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Papadopoulos can't do much from the bottom here.
Papadopoulos is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Panagiotis Papadopoulos really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Warner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Papadopoulos shoots in for a double leg but Warner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Papadopoulos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Warner shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Papadopoulos eats them both and turns towards Warner to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Warner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Papadopoulos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Warner's waist but Warner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Papadopoulos off to one side.
Maverick Warner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Panagiotis Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos misses with a takedown
and Warner counters with a head kick. That will keep Papadopoulos thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Papadopoulos looks to clinch
and Papadopoulos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Papadopoulos has managed to clinch.
Warner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Warner scores with a jab. Papadopoulos acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Panagiotis Papadopoulos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Papadopoulos shoots for a double leg takedown but Warner sprawls well. He's pushed Papadopoulos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Papadopoulos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A combination from Warner does no damage.
Maverick Warner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Papadopoulos is defended easily by Warner.
Papadopoulos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Papadopoulos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Warner defends it nicely.
Maverick Warner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Warner throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warner lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Papadopoulos has his takedown stuffed
and Warner counters with a three punch combo that has Papadopoulos backing up. Papadopoulos nods at Warner to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice takedown defense from Warner. No joy for Papadopoulos on that attempt.
Warner misses with a few strikes there.
Papadopoulos shoots in and drives through. Warner sprawls well.
Papadopoulos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Papadopoulos looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Papadopoulos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Papadopoulos throwing shots but Warner is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papadopoulos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Warner defends it well.
Warner makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Warner.
Papadopoulos trying to control but Warner is working from the bottom.
Papadopoulos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Papadopoulos trying to control the position from guard on top but Warner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Panagiotis Papadopoulos wasn't active enough on the ground.
Nice takedown defense from Warner. No joy for Papadopoulos on that attempt.
Warner lands a really nice looking cross but Papadopoulos seems unphased.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Warner throws a head kick that Papadopoulos semi-blocks.
Maverick Warner is winning the standup battle so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Papadopoulos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Warner's waist but Warner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Papadopoulos off to one side.
Warner throws a nice looking combination but Papadopoulos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maverick Warner had his way with Panagiotis Papadopoulos in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Papadopoulos shoots in for a takedown but Warner shows good takedown defense.
Papadopoulos shoots in but Warner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Papadopoulos slips a jab and a cross from Warner.
Papadopoulos missing with a left hand there. Warner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Papadopoulos shoots for a double leg takedown but Warner sprawls well. He's pushed Papadopoulos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Maverick Warner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Panagiotis Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Warner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Papadopoulos somewhat.
Warner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Papadopoulos is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A punch combination from Warner misses.
Papadopoulos shoots in and bounces Warner off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Papadopoulos looking to sit in guard and control but Warner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Papadopoulos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Warner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Warner trying to control but Papadopoulos is working from the bottom.
Papadopoulos working for a triangle but Warner defends it easily.
Papadopoulos working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Papadopoulos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Warner defends well.
Papadopoulos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Papadopoulos working for a triangle but Warner defends it easily.
Warner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Papadopoulos wants to hit a switch here but Warner passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Papadopoulos there!
Warner breaks from Papadopoulos's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Papadopoulos slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Papadopoulos is looking to control Warner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Papadopoulos avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warner not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Papadopoulos gets full guard.
Warner trying to control but Papadopoulos is working from the bottom.
Warner is really struggling to control Papadopoulos but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Papadopoulos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Papadopoulos isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Warner stacks Papadopoulos on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Warner!
Papadopoulos manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Papadopoulos actively working from the bottom here.
Warner is thwarting Papadopoulos's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Papadopoulos is trying to get back to full guard.
Papadopoulos looking for submissions off his back.
Papadopoulos tries to roll over but Warner keeps him under control.
Warner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Papadopoulos is not content to let Warner control the position.
Papadopoulos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Papadopoulos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Warner is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Panagiotis Papadopoulos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Papadopoulos has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Panagiotis Papadopoulos!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Panagiotis Papadopoulos!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Panagiotis Papadopoulos!
Panagiotis Papadopoulos wins by unanimous decision!
Panagiotis Papadopoulos decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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