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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kostas Papadakis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown comes to the cage accompanied by Rob Zombie - Dragula . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
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184 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matt Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kostas Papadakis!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown lands with a right hand.
Brown scores with a one two! Papadakis had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Brown.
Papadakis moves out of range as Brown throws a body kick.
Papadakis goes for a double leg but Brown avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Brown continues to drive forward.
Papadakis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brown counters with a left and a right that stings Papadakis.
It looks like Kostas Papadakis has been cut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Papadakis shoots in for a double leg but Brown sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Matt Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kostas Papadakis.
Brown attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Papadakis is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown throws a series of punches but Papadakis avoids them all with ease.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Papadakis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brown can pounce on him.
Brown closes the distance and clinches.
Papadakis just leaning against Brown, taking a breather.
Papadakis wants to take the fight to the mat but Brown manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Brown is pushing Papadakis up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Brown is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown trying to control the position but instead, Papadakis has worked for underhooks and has pushed Brown into the cage.
Brown taking a breather.
Brown misses with an elbow strike.
Brown tries to stall but Papadakis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Papadakis is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Brown can't fight it off and eventually Papadakis manages to take the fight to the floor. Brown looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Brown wants to stand up but Papadakis is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papadakis stands and throws Brown's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Papadakis is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Papadakis is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brown has escaped the position, nice work there.
Papadakis has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Brown!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Papadakis has taken his back!
Papadakis throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Papadakis is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Brown knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Brown for a finish.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Papadakis's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Papadakis is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Brown defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Brown dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kostas Papadakis's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Brown misses with a body kick.
Papadakis drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Brown defends it well.
Matt Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Papadakis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Brown throws a big counter combination but Papadakis scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Brown, right into the meat.
Papadakis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brown.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brown throws a series of punches but Papadakis avoids them all with ease.
Papadakis with the counter takedown but Brown avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Brown.
Matt Brown is winning the standup battle so far.
Brown throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A head kick misses from Brown.
Papadakis dives in and grabs Brown's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brown pushes down on Papadakis's head and hops out.
Papadakis walks into a left hand.
Brown throws out a leg kick but Papadakis moves out of range and Brown only half commits.
And Papadakis tries to counter it with a takedown but Brown pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Papadakis.
Brown appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Matt Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kostas Papadakis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Papadakis.
Brown lands with a nice combination. Papadakis backs away looking to recover.
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!
Papadakis blocks a head kick by Brown.
Papadakis takes a jab right on the kisser.
Papadakis is rocked!
Papadakis blocks a head kick by Brown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papadakis blocks a leg kick.
Papadakis with the counter takedown but Brown avoids it easily.
Papadakis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brown sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Papadakis on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brown. That's going to slow Papadakis down.
Papadakis looks for a takedown but Brown sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Papadakis or perhaps it was just good defense by Brown, which made it look bad.
Brown appears to be looking for a big counter.
Brown is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Brown drops Papadakis with a left and a right! Oh, Papadakis is hurt - Brown dives into side control looking to finish!
Papadakis is still in real trouble! Can Brown finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Papadakis tries to bench press Brown off him but Brown keeps the position.
Papadakis seems to have recovered his senses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Brown dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kostas Papadakis's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Brown throws a head kick that misses
and Papadakis counters with a single leg into guard. Brown didn't expect that.
Kostas Papadakis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Papadakis stays in close to Brown's body and controls the position.
Papadakis tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
Papadakis postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Brown is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Papadakis, into his guard.
Papadakis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papadakis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Brown is trying to stand up here but Papadakis is controlling him well.
Papadakis controlling the action here.
Papadakis stops Brown from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Papadakis is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Brown is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kostas Papadakis!
Kostas Papadakis made sure to mention his sponsor, 155q/145q Recovery, 140 Bulk/Stam in his post fight interview.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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