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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kostas Papadakis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruben Albarran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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184 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kostas Papadakis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ruben Albarran !
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Albarran scores with a takedown into Papadakis's guard.
Papadakis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Albarran must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Albarran drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Papadakis dives on top into guard.
Papadakis slips nicely into half guard.
Papadakis tries to pass to full mount but Albarran defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papadakis is keen to just control but Albarran is a slippery customer.
Papadakis perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Papadakis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Papadakis controlling the pace.
Papadakis is looking to pass Albarran 's guard but actually Albarran recovers to full guard.
Albarran not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Albarran keeping moving, preventing Papadakis from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Papadakis looking to sit in guard and control but Albarran gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Papadakis wants to sweep here but Albarran controlling him for the moment.
Albarran drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Papadakis manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Albarran has Papadakis in his guard.
Albarran is trying to control the position but Papadakis postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papadakis looking to sit in guard and control but Albarran gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Albarran stopping the sweep attempt from Papadakis.
Papadakis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Albarran drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Papadakis dives on top into guard.
Papadakis wants to control from the top but Albarran keeps moving.
Papadakis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Albarran swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Albarran is trying to control the position but Papadakis postures up.
Albarran tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Papadakis wants to control from the top but Albarran keeps moving.
Papadakis drops back, looking for a kneebar! Albarran looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Albarran looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Albarran !
Papadakis sneaks back into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Albarran seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ruben Albarran will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Albarran with a lazy takedown attempt
and Papadakis counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Papadakis controls from within his opponent's guard.
Papadakis tries to free his leg and advance position but Albarran is retaining full guard.
Papadakis wants to control from the top but Albarran keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papadakis preventing the sweep.
Papadakis advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Papadakis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Papadakis wants to control but Albarran is keeping him busy.
Papadakis tries to advance to mount but Albarran denies him.
Kostas Papadakis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Albarran is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Albarran trying to remain calm as Papadakis controls from the top position.
Papadakis trying to control the action but Albarran is working from the bottom.
Papadakis tries to move to mount but Albarran blocks the move with his legs.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Albarran closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albarran is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Papadakis has escaped the position, nice work there.
Albarran goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Papadakis has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Albarran but great work by Papadakis.
Albarran prevents Papadakis from improving position.
Papadakis trying to control the action but Albarran is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Papadakis tries for a kimura but Albarran is defending well.
Papadakis takes a little break here. Albarran wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Albarran struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kostas Papadakis dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Papadakis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Papadakis slaps away a takedown attempt from Albarran , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Albarran tries to score a power double leg takedown but Papadakis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Albarran somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albarran tries for a takedown but Papadakis circles away easily
and Papadakis counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kostas Papadakis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ruben Albarran .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Papadakis looking to pass the guard.
Papadakis pushing down on Albarran 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Albarran regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Papadakis.
Papadakis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Albarran can do to turn this around?
Papadakis postures up in Albarran 's guard and throws a big left but Albarran blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Albarran keeping moving, preventing Papadakis from controlling successfully.
Papadakis slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Papadakis works his way into full mount!
Papadakis goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Albarran is on top in guard.
Papadakis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Albarran manages to get himself to full guard.
Papadakis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papadakis slips nicely into half guard.
Papadakis is pressing down on Albarran 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Albarran is holding on for now.
Papadakis is working hard here to advance position.
Papadakis seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Papadakis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Albarran defends it well.
Papadakis moves into full mount! Albarran won't be happy about that!
Papadakis looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Albarran can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kostas Papadakis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Papadakis 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kostas Papadakis!
Kostas Papadakis took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, 155q/145q Recovery, 140 Bulk/Stam for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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