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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Greek Gyros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Smithson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gyros comes into the arena with Greek Gyros blaring out of the sound system. Smithson has chosen Creator of Worlds as his entrance music. Greek Gyros has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 29 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Greek Gyros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Greg Smithson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smithson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gyros was covering up waiting for the punch and Smithson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gyros is on top in guard.
Smithson is trying to keep Gyros in close.
Smithson is looking to stand up but Gyros isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smithson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gyros defends it easily.
Smithson looking for a guillotine here but Gyros defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gyros looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gyros trying to control but Smithson is working from the bottom.
Smithson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
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 starting to boo a lack of action.
Smithson wants to control but Gyros passes easily into half guard.
Gyros sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Gyros has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gyros thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gyros in particular looking to stall.
Smithson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gyros avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gyros is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gyros trying to control the position from guard on top but Smithson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gyros displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smithson.
Gyros shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smithson sprawls well. Smithson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gyros gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Gyros as Smithson shoots in.
Smithson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Smithson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gyros is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Smithson off and has taken his back!
Gyros has the hooks in. Smithson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smithson staying busy and making it hard for Gyros to control.
Gyros is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Smithson is trying to break free.
Gyros will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gyros slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Gyros keeps control of the position as Smithson tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gyros trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gyros has the hooks in. Smithson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Greek Gyros will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Smithson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gyros sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smithson somewhat.
Gyros shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gyros misses with the combination.
Gyros fails with the takedown.
Smithson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gyros defends it well.
Smithson rushes Gyros and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Smithson looking for a takedown.
Smithson prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greek Gyros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gyros prevents a takedown attempt there.
Smithson has Gyros pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Smithson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gyros tumbling to the mat - Smithson dives into Gyros's guard.
Greg Smithson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gyros had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smithson defends it easily.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Smithson working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smithson trying to control but Gyros is working from the bottom.
Gyros is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gyros is looking to stand back up but Smithson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Gyros.
Gyros gets full guard.
Smithson looking to pass the guard.
Smithson trying to control but Gyros is working from the bottom.
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.
Smithson wants to pass the guard but Gyros is keeping the position.
Smithson wants to control from the top but Gyros keeps moving.
Gyros 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.
Gyros wants to stand up but Smithson is controlling him.
Gyros is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smithson.
Gyros dives in for a single leg takedown but Smithson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gyros has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gyros has a takedown stuffed.
Smithson throws a counter combo.
Gyros shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smithson pinned against the cage. Smithson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gyros goes for a double leg but Smithson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Smithson continues to drive forward.
Gyros shoots in looking for a takedown. Smithson tries to sprawl out of it but Gyros keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smithson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smithson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gyros prevents it.
Smithson has Gyros pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gyros manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Smithson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smithson is working for takedown but Gyros is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smithson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gyros after a bit of a struggle.
Gyros fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gyros looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smithson tries for a takedown but Gyros manages to get underhooks.
Smithson looking for a takedown.
Smithson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gyros is trying to break the clinch but Smithson has him pressed against the cage.
Smithson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gyros is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smithson is controlling him.
Smithson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gyros swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gyros is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smithson is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Smithson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Smithson shoots in for a takedown but Gyros shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gyros gets a clinch.
Smithson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Smithson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gyros gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Greek Gyros has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Smithson.
Gyros jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smithson walks away with a smile on his face. Gyros gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Smithson keeps the fight on the outside.
Smithson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gyros as he avoids it easily.
Gyros misses with a low kick.
Smithson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gyros tries to avoid it but Smithson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gyros to the ground. Gyros escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gyros shoots for a double leg takedown but Smithson sprawls well. He's pushed Gyros's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gyros drives through with a takedown into Smithson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Gyros thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smithson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smithson wants to sweep here but Gyros controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smithson trying to control the position.
Gyros won't allow Smithson to get back to his feet.
Smithson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gyros tries to kick Smithson off but Smithson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Smithson is looking to take a break and control but Gyros is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gyros trying to control here.
Gyros looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gyros is looking to control Smithson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gyros avoid being mounted?
Gyros wants to get back to his feet.
Smithson seems to be looking for submissions.
Smithson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gyros is just riding it out for now. Smithson eventually gives up the hold.
Smithson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smithson is thwarting Gyros's attempts to control the position.
Smithson wants to work for an arm triangle but Gyros is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Smithson wants to work for an arm triangle but Gyros is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Smithson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Smithson fails to land the takedown.
Gyros fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Smithson to the ground. Gyros is now in Smithson's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gyros not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Smithson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gyros defends it easily.
Gyros's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gyros wants to control from the top but Smithson keeps moving.
Gyros slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smithson is looking to regain half guard here but Gyros keeps moving and retains side control.
Smithson can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greek Gyros clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Smithson leaves Gyros with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gyros shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smithson pinned against the cage. Smithson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Smithson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gyros is defending well.
Gyros goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smithson prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Greek Gyros. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gyros is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Smithson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gyros has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smithson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gyros looking for a takedown.
Smithson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Gyros tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smithson slows the pace down.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gyros is not content to let Smithson control the position.
Gyros is working to avoid the ground and pound but Smithson connects with a decent elbow.
Smithson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gyros has escaped the position, nice work there.
What's Gyros going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Smithson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gyros is working to get back to half guard.
Smithson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Gyros can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Smithson looking for a guillotine from mount but Gyros is having none of it.
Gyros tries to hold on but Smithson postures up.
Smithson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gyros manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Gyros tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gyros sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Smithson is working for a submission of some sort.
Gyros pushes Smithson off and gets back to his feet.
Smithson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gyros's waist but Gyros gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smithson off to one side.
Gyros displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smithson.
Gyros shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gyros's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Smithson keeping moving, preventing Gyros from controlling successfully.
Smithson 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.
Smithson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Gyros trying to control the position from guard on top but Smithson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gyros controlling from the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gyros wants to control from the top but Smithson keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Greg Smithson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Smithson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gyros did well to prevent Smithson getting side control.
Gyros is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smithson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smithson's back!
Gyros is hanging on to Smithson's back as he tries to escape.
Gyros is riding his opponent, not letting Smithson buck him off.
Gyros is not going to allow Smithson to sit and survive in this position.
Gyros has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Smithson's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smithson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smithson trying to control the hands but Gyros breaks the grip.
Smithson is covering up but some of the strikes from Gyros are getting through and doing damage.
Smithson trying to control the hands but Gyros breaks the grip.
Smithson tries to break free.
Smithson is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Gyros.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gyros's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smithson trying to control the hands but Gyros won't let him.
Gyros just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
I really don't envy Smithson right now.
Smithson is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in a bad position, Smithson is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Gyros really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Smithson.
A lull in the action here.
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.
Smithson is trying to get back to his feet but Gyros has full control of the position and if anything, Smithson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Gyros's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Gyros just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gyros keeps control of the position as Smithson tries to break free.
Gyros misses with an elbow to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Greek Gyros showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gyros has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Greek Gyros!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Greek Gyros!
Greek Gyros wins by majority decision!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Greek Gyros waved his t-shirt featuring Das Labor's logo in front of the cameras.
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