PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dimi Karalopolous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Grayson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Karalopolous
vs
Grayson

170 cm
25
165 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dimi Karalopolous!
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, Richard Grayson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Sandra Marshall and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grayson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Karalopolous. Karalopolous circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

It looks like Dimi Karalopolous has been cut.
Grayson misses with a straight right.
It looked like Karalopolous was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Grayson.

Karalopolous closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Karalopolous working the ground and pound but Grayson is defending the strikes.
Grayson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Karalopolous. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Karalopolous controlling the position.
Grayson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Grayson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Karalopolous.
Karalopolous working the head with strikes.
Karalopolous sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Grayson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The ground and pound from Karalopolous seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Karalopolous throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Karalopolous is looking to take a break and control but Grayson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grayson defending against the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grayson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

Karalopolous is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Grayson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The strikes coming from Karalopolous are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Karalopolous cracks Grayson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Karalopolous is looking to take a break and control but Grayson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Karalopolous is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Grayson has escaped the position, nice work there.
The strikes coming from Karalopolous are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karalopolous throws a strike aimed at the side of Grayson's head but Grayson avoids it well.
Karalopolous lands an elbow.
Karalopolous throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Karalopolous is looking to take a break and control but Grayson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grayson dodges the ground and pound from Karalopolous.
Karalopolous is looking to take a break and control but Grayson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Karalopolous working the ground and pound.
Karalopolous tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Karalopolous throwing shots but missing, from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karalopolous connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Grayson some visible discomfort.
Grayson dodges the ground and pound from Karalopolous.
Karalopolous looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The strikes coming from Karalopolous are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Karalopolous connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Grayson some visible discomfort.
Karalopolous trying to control the action but Grayson is working from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Karalopolous seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Karalopolous landing a few strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Grayson can do anything to dispel that myth.

Karalopolous thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Karalopolous scores with punches from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grayson dodges the ground and pound from Karalopolous.

Karalopolous working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Karalopolous working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Karalopolous is working Grayson over with some ground and pound from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grayson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Karalopolous lands a few punches from side control.
Karalopolous in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Karalopolous trying to control the position but Grayson is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dimi Karalopolous dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dimi Karalopolous's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Karalopolous uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grayson.
Karalopolous misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Richard Grayson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grayson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Karalopolous.

Grayson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Karalopolous keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Grayson's head.
Karalopolous throwing strikes from guard but Grayson blocks nicely.
Karalopolous throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grayson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karalopolous throws a big right hand that misses.
Karalopolous trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Karalopolous missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grayson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Karalopolous stands up over Grayson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Karalopolous lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Karalopolous's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Karalopolous throws a big right hand that misses.
Karalopolous has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Karalopolous accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Karalopolous trying to control the position from guard on top but Grayson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karalopolous is looking to work some ground and pound but Grayson has wrist control.
Karalopolous is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Karalopolous trying to control the position from guard on top but Grayson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Karalopolous thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karalopolous throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grayson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Karalopolous throwing strikes from guard but Grayson blocks nicely.
Karalopolous is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grayson can do to turn this around?
Karalopolous trying to control the position from guard on top but Grayson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grayson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Karalopolous trying to control the position from guard on top but Grayson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A combination from Grayson does no damage.
Grayson is breathing heavily.
Karalopolous scores with a hook.
Karalopolous shoots in but Grayson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dimi Karalopolous. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karalopolous shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Grayson pinned against the cage. Grayson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grayson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Karalopolouss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Grayson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Grayson wants it to stay on the feet.
Grayson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Karalopolous tries for a takedown but Grayson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Grayson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Karalopolous scores with a takedown into Grayson's guard.
Grayson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Karalopolous is looking to work some ground and pound but Grayson has wrist control.
Karalopolous missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Karalopolous engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grayson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Karalopolous with a nice head shot there.
Dimi Karalopolous overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Karalopolous postures up in Grayson's guard and throws a big left but Grayson blocks it.
Karalopolous stands and throws Grayson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Karalopolous tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Karalopolous misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grayson can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dimi Karalopolous dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dimi Karalopolous's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Karalopolous is trying hard to land a takedown here. Grayson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Grayson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jab, jab by Grayson - just one landing.
Good exchange - Grayson coming out on top.
Karalopolous throws a leg kick but Grayson sees it coming and moves out of range.

Grayson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Karalopolous throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grayson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Karalopolous.
Karalopolous in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Karalopolous trying to control the position from guard on top but Grayson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Karalopolous missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karalopolous trying to control but Grayson is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Karalopolous preventing the sweep.
Karalopolous throws a big right hand that misses.
Karalopolous works over Grayson with some ground and pound from guard.
Karalopolous cracks Grayson with a solid left hand.
Grayson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Karalopolous accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Karalopolous distracts Grayson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Grayson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Karalopolous.
Karalopolous throwing strikes but missing.
Grayson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Richard Grayson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karalopolous throwing strikes from guard but Grayson blocks nicely.
Karalopolous content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Karalopolous is working Grayson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Karalopolous working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Karalopolous trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Karalopolous is looking to work some ground and pound but Grayson has wrist control.
Karalopolous with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Karalopolous is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Karalopolous postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karalopolous slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Grayson keeping moving, preventing Karalopolous from controlling successfully.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A swing and a miss from Grayson.
Grayson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Grayson wants it to stay on the feet.
Grayson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Karalopolous.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dimi Karalopolous. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grayson throws a hook to the side of Karalopolous's head but Karalopolous sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Karalopolous shoots for a double leg takedown but Grayson sprawls well. He's pushed Karalopolous's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Grayson lands with a cross.
Grayson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nice takedown defense from Grayson. No joy for Karalopolous on that attempt.
Richard Grayson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karalopolous shoots in for a double leg but Grayson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Karalopolous avoids a punch combination nicely.
Karalopolous is looking to counter with a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grayson looks to land a right hand but Karalopolous moved out of range.
Grayson throws the left hand but Karalopolous avoids the punch easily.
Grayson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Grayson leaves Karalopolous with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Karalopolous takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Grayson throws a series of punches but Karalopolous avoids them all with ease.
Karalopolous tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Grayson is able to avoid easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Karalopolous decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karalopolous scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dimi Karalopolous is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Grayson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Karalopolous.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Richard Grayson.
I think Karalopolous 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dimi Karalopolous!