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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Giovanni Greco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dimi Karalopolous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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160 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Giovanni Greco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dimi Karalopolous!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Dirk Anderson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greco misses with a hook.
Karalopolous uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Greco.
Karalopolous fails with a takedown attempt.
Greco defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Karalopolous.
Karalopolous pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Greco is looking to clinch but Karalopolous is avoiding it.
Karalopolous has a takedown stuffed.
Giovanni Greco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimi Karalopolous.
Greco defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Karalopolous.
The fight stays on the outside here - Greco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Karalopolous shoots in for a double leg but Greco sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greco rushes Karalopolous and presses him up against the cage.
Greco lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Greco takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Greco is stalling here.
Karalopolous tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karalopolous swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Greco tries to land knees in the clinch but Karalopolous avoids the damage to the body.
Greco lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Karalopolous backwards.
Karalopolous fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Greco to work.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Karalopolous creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Karalopolous wants to take the fight to the mat but Greco manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Karalopolous wants to get back to striking at distance but Greco won't allow it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Greco takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Karalopolous tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Greco's elbow.
A short right from Greco on the inside.
It looks like Dimi Karalopolous has been cut.
Greco lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Greco is stalling here.
Karalopolous has had enough of the clinch but Greco keeps him there for the moment.
Greco lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Greco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greco swings wildly with an uppercut but Karalopolous uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Greco creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Karalopolous struggles to land a body shot inside as Greco controls his hands.
Karalopolous blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Greco stops a takedown attempt from Karalopolous.
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!
Greco is pushing Karalopolous up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Karalopolous misses with a knee strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Karalopolous misses with some punches.
Greco keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Karalopolous's efforts to push away.
Greco looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Karalopolous goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Greco.
Greco lands with a left to the head.
Karalopolous misses with the head strike.
Karalopolous tries to work over Greco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Greco misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karalopolous misses with a body punch.
Greco takes a shot to the head.
Karalopolous changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Greco fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Greco gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Karalopolous loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Karalopolous throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Karalopolous missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Karalopolous throws a big elbow that misses.
Karalopolous working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Karalopolous preventing the sweep.
Karalopolous in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Karalopolous throws a big elbow that misses.
Greco on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Greco tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greco preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karalopolous is looking to work some ground and pound but Greco has wrist control.
Karalopolous working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Karalopolous with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karalopolous throws a big right hand that misses.
Greco is breathing heavily.
Greco controls Karalopolous momentarily but Karalopolous frees himself.
Karalopolous has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Karalopolous wants to control from the top but Greco keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Karalopolous keeps the fight on the outside.
Greco gets caught flat footed, as Karalopolous shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Greco knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Karalopolous on the ground.
Karalopolous missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karalopolous is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Karalopolous stands and throws Greco's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Karalopolous misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
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 Giovanni Greco will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dimi Karalopolous's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Karalopolous feints and as Greco raises his hands in defense, Karalopolous changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Karalopolous lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Karalopolous's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Greco preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Karalopolous accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Karalopolous postures up.
Karalopolous throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Greco works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Karalopolous loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Karalopolous trying to control but Greco is working from the bottom.
Greco controls Karalopolous momentarily but Karalopolous frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karalopolous throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Greco works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Karalopolous is looking to work some ground and pound but Greco has wrist control.
Karalopolous throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greco avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Karalopolous throwing strikes from guard but Greco blocks nicely.
Karalopolous works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Karalopolous lands strikes from half guard.
Greco is not content to let Karalopolous control the position.
Karalopolous thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Greco's head.
Greco is trying to control but can't.
Karalopolous sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Greco defending well though.
Greco keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Karalopolous lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karalopolous working the head and body with strikes.
Karalopolous throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Karalopolous looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Greco with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Karalopolous thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Karalopolous perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Karalopolous slips a nice elbow through Greco's hands, connecting with Greco's forehead.
Karalopolous throwing shots but Greco is blocking nicely.
Karalopolous is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Karalopolous is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Greco sees it coming and defends easily.
Karalopolous is looking to take a break and control but Greco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Greco is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Karalopolous scores with a couple of nice shots.
Karalopolous thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karalopolous seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Greco does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Greco avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Karalopolous.
Karalopolous thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Karalopolous working the head and body with strikes.
Karalopolous is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Karalopolous wants to control but Greco is keeping him busy.
Karalopolous missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Karalopolous not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Karalopolous thows a huge punch but Greco dodges it nicely.
Karalopolous is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Karalopolous with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karalopolous drops an elbow to the side of Greco's head.
Greco is not content to let Karalopolous control the position.
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. Karalopolous connects with a nice short shot to Greco's temple.
Karalopolous throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Karalopolous thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Greco's head.
Karalopolous throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Karalopolous works his foot free and advances to mount.
Karalopolous lands a couple of good shots and Greco has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karalopolous is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Greco has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimi Karalopolous showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dimi Karalopolous's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Karalopolous scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Greco keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Karalopolous not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Karalopolous has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Karalopolous is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Karalopolous throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Greco keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Karalopolous throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Karalopolous not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karalopolous thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Greco's head.
Dimi Karalopolous has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Karalopolous not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Karalopolous lands strikes from half guard.
Karalopolous winds up and cracks Greco with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karalopolous sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Greco defending well though.
Karalopolous thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Karalopolous not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Karalopolous looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Greco with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Karalopolous scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Karalopolous not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Greco keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Karalopolous is looking to take a break and control but Greco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Karalopolous thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Greco's head.
Karalopolous seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Greco does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Karalopolous looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Karalopolous throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karalopolous is controlling the pace.
Karalopolous thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Greco's head.
Karalopolous looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Karalopolous throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Karalopolous is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Karalopolous sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Greco defending well though.
Greco blocking the ground and pound attempt from Karalopolous.
Karalopolous missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Karalopolous missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greco avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Karalopolous.
Karalopolous is looking to take a break and control but Greco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Karalopolous clinches up with Greco and pushes him back against the cage.
Karalopolous goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karalopolous lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Karalopolous struggles to land a body shot inside as Greco controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Karalopolous - that landed with a thud.
Karalopolous tries to work over Greco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karalopolous pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karalopolous shoots in for a double leg but Greco sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Greco tries to clinch up but Karalopolous circles away and keeps his distance.
Karalopolous swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Karalopolous closes this distance looking for a takedown but Greco circles away.
Karalopolous closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Greco did well to prevent Karalopolous getting side control.
Karalopolous thows a huge punch but Greco dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karalopolous is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Greco has hold of Karalopolous's hands but Karalopolous slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Greco blocking the ground and pound attempt from Karalopolous.
Karalopolous not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Karalopolous throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Karalopolous throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Well, if Karalopolous is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Karalopolous looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ground and pound from Karalopolous.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dimi Karalopolous comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Karalopolous 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 26:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 26:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dimi Karalopolous!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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