PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Manucci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ghiorghos Papadopoulos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dominic Manucci has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Manucci
vs
Papadopoulos

194 cm
19
285 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
33
266 lbs
13 - 18 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dominic Manucci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ghiorghos Papadopoulos!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Steve Montenegro and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manucci attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Papadopoulos checks a low kick from Manucci.
Manucci has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Papadopoulos shoots in for a takedown but Manucci shows good takedown defense.

Papadopoulos shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Papadopoulos showed some decent athleticism there.
Papadopoulos is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Papadopoulos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Manucci defending well though.
Papadopoulos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Manucci defending well though.
Manucci taking some punishment here, with Papadopoulos in his half guard.
Papadopoulos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Papadopoulos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Papadopoulos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Papadopoulos connects with a nice short shot to Manucci's temple.
Papadopoulos wants to pass to mount but Manucci is defending the position.
Papadopoulos takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Papadopoulos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Manucci blocking the ground and pound attempt from Papadopoulos.
Manucci avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Papadopoulos landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Papadopoulos misses with a head shot. Manucci uses the momentum to regain guard.
Manucci looking for a sweep. Not yet Manucci, not yet.
Papadopoulos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Manucci works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Manucci utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Manucci avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Papadopoulos throws a strike but Manucci rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Papadopoulos manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Papadopoulos landing shots from mount.
Papadopoulos is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Manucci can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Papadopoulos drops a big elbow. That's hurt Manucci! More shots from Papadopoulos and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ghiorghos Papadopoulos!
A very excited looking Ghiorghos Papadopoulos made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.