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Event:
AD393: The Red
Date: Nov 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Arvanitidis drops his hands momentarily and Robbery takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Robbery slips a straight right by Arvanitidis.#CL#
Robbery moves into the clinch.
Arvanitidis has Robbery pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Robbery manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Arvanitidis is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Robbery can't fight it off and eventually Arvanitidis manages to take the fight to the floor. Robbery looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Robbery had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Arvanitidis defends it easily.#SUB#
Robbery is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Arvanitidis defends well.
Arvanitidis is in close to Robbery's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Arvanitidis stopping the sweep attempt from Robbery.
Robbery is trying to control the position but Arvanitidis postures up.
Arvanitidis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Robbery works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Robbery looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Robbery looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Arvanitidis trying to control but Robbery is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robbery is looking to sweep but instead, Arvanitidis has passed into half guard.
#SUB#
Robbery actively working from the bottom here.
Arvanitidis drops an elbow to the side of Robbery's head.
Arvanitidis lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Arvanitidis.
Arvanitidis prevents Robbery from improving his position.
Robbery is not content to let Arvanitidis control the position.
Nice strikes from Arvanitidis there.
Robbery is concentrating on defense, preventing Arvanitidis from advancing position. #T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Arvanitidis lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Robbery looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Arvanitidis lands with a punch from half guard.
Arvanitidis slips a nice elbow through Robbery's hands, connecting with Robbery's forehead.
Robbery is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Arvanitidis scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nice strikes from Arvanitidis there. #SUB#
Robbery looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Arvanitidis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arvanitidis prevents Robbery from improving his position.
Robbery taking some punishment here, with Arvanitidis in his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Arvanitidis lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3##SUB#
Robbery is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Arvanitidis pulls his head out easily.
Robbery trying to control here.
#SUB#
Robbery looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Arvanitidis drops an elbow to the side of Robbery's head.
Arvanitidis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Arvanitidis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Arvanitidis is thwarting Robbery's attempts to control the position.
Robbery wants to improve his position but Arvanitidis is controlling well.
Arvanitidis looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Robbery with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Arvanitidis is nestled in close to Robbery, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Arvanitidis thows a huge punch but Robbery dodges it nicely.
Arvanitidis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Robbery is staying active underneath Arvanitidis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Arvanitidis is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Robbery looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Arvanitidis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC2#
Robbery is rocked!
Arvanitidis lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Oh Robbery is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Robbery manages to get to full guard.
Arvanitidis sitting in guard here, content to control.
Arvanitidis working some strikes from top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arvanitidis landing some decent shots from guard.
Arvanitidis trying to control but Robbery is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Robbery working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Arvanitidis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Robbery is tightening it up a little... Arvanitidis has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Arvanitidis reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Arvanitidis taps out! Nice BJJ there by Robbery!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Arjen Franck Robbery!
Arjen Franck Robbery made sure to mention his sponsor, Cartel Elite Supps in his post fight interview.
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Event:
AD387: China's Baby Boom
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Newman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Arvanitidis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A shot to the liver by Arvanitidis. Beautiful body shot.
Arvanitidis fails with the takedown.
Arvanitidis takes one on the button.
Newman checks the leg kick.
Arvanitidis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Newman.
Arvanitidis throws a right hand that misses
and Newman counters with an inside leg kick.
Newman shoots in but Arvanitidis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Arvanitidis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Newman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Arvanitidis's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arvanitidis lands the left hand.
Arvanitidis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Newman.
Newman scores with a nice head shot.
Arvanitidis throws an overhand right that lands on Newman's shoulder, as Newman tries to avoid the shot.
As Arvanitidis backs off Newman throws a huge counter combo but Arvanitidis manages to avoid it all.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arvanitidis pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Newman works Arvanitidis's body with a nice hook.
Arvanitidis tries for a takedown but Newman circles away easily
and Newman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Newman tries to clinch but Arvanitidis is having none of it.
Arvanitidis misses with a body punch
and Newman counters with a good low kick that Arvanitidis was not able to check.
Newman throws a leg kick which misses Arvanitidis's front leg but catches the back leg as Arvanitidis tries to avoid it.
Arvanitidis misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Newman counters with a single leg into guard. Arvanitidis didn't expect that.
Newman pushing down on Arvanitidis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Arvanitidis looking for submissions off his back.
Newman is thwarting Arvanitidis's attempts to control the position.
Newman trying to control from half guard but Arvanitidis is working away. #SUB#
Arvanitidis actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Arvanitidis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Newman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Newman working over Arvanitidis with some ground and pound. Arvanitidis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Newman working over Arvanitidis with some ground and pound. Arvanitidis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Newman is looking for a kimura but Arvanitidis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Newman to get the leverage.
Arvanitidis wants to improve his position but Newman is controlling well.
#SUB#
Arvanitidis actively working from the bottom here.
Arvanitidis throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Arvanitidis is trying to maintain the position but Newman is very close to passing his half guard.
Newman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Arvanitidis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Arvanitidis is trying to get back to full guard.
Newman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arvanitidis keeps working.
Newman working over Arvanitidis with some ground and pound. Arvanitidis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Arvanitidis is refusing to be controlled, as Newman sits in half guard.
Arvanitidis is trying to get back to full guard.
Arvanitidis is looking to control Newman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Arvanitidis avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Arvanitidis has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Newman escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Newman!
Newman trying to control the position but Arvanitidis is working away. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Arvanitidis is looking for a sweep.
Arvanitidis trying to remain calm as Newman controls from the top position.
Newman cracks Arvanitidis with a big right hand but Arvanitidis just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Arvanitidis gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Arvanitidis works his way to full guard. Good work.
Newman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Arvanitidis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Newman throws a big elbow that misses.
Newman landing some decent shots from guard.
Arvanitidis looking for a sweep. Not yet Arvanitidis, not yet. #SUB#
Newman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Arvanitidis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Newman has managed to get both his arms back between Arvanitidis's legs - danger averted.
Newman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Arvanitidis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Newman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Newman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Newman is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Newman dominated that round.
That's time! Arvanitidis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Arvanitidis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Newman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jannis Arvanitidis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arvanitidis moves out of range of the strikes.
Newman avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little jabbing left from Newman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Arvanitidis.
Arvanitidis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Arvanitidis swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arvanitidis loads up on a big right hand but Newman slips the punch.
Newman takes one on the button.
Arvanitidis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Newman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Newman cracks a nice hook into Arvanitidis's ribs.
Newman scores with a leg kick.
#T1#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Newman. Arvanitidis shrugs it off though.
Arvanitidis throws a looping overhand right but Newman ducks down to avoid it.
Newman connects with a jab.#ROC2#
Arvanitidis is rocked!
Newman lets loose with a powerful body kick. Arvanitidis will feel that in the morning.
Oh Arvanitidis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Arvanitidis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Arvanitidis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Newman as he avoids it easily.
Newman scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL2#
Newman has Arvanitidis up against the cage in a clinch.
Newman unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Arvanitidis! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Newman is unloading with more strikes now! Arvanitidis drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Newman!
An out of breath Paul Newman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
AD381: The Winds of Winter
Date: Oct 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Arvanitidis avoids the body shot from Pietrzak.
Arvanitidis went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pietrzak darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pietrzak throws the left hand but Arvanitidis avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Pietrzak gets the takedown into side control.
Arvanitidis struggling a bit here.
Arvanitidis is trying to get back to half guard.
Pietrzak lands a decent elbow from side control.
Arvanitidis wants to control but Pietrzak postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arvanitidis is working to avoid the ground and pound but Pietrzak connects with a decent elbow. #SUB2#
Pietrzak is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Arvanitidis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Arvanitidis is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Pietrzak is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Arvanitidis has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pietrzak lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T1#
Arvanitidis is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Arvanitidis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pietrzak cracks Arvanitidis with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Arvanitidis is not content to let Pietrzak control the position.
Arvanitidis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Arvanitidis is not content to let Pietrzak control the position.
Arvanitidis gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pietrzak trying to mount his opponent but Arvanitidis defends it. #T2#
Nice strikes from Pietrzak there.
Arvanitidis works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pietrzak postures up.
Pietrzak wants to control from the top but Arvanitidis keeps moving.
Pietrzak scoring with punches to the head and body.
Arvanitidis keeping moving, preventing Pietrzak from controlling successfully.
Arvanitidis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pietrzak manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Arvanitidis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pietrzak is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Arvanitidis scoring with punches to the head and body.
Arvanitidis wants to control from the top but Pietrzak keeps moving.
Pietrzak pulls Arvanitidis in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Pietrzak looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arvanitidis is one step ahead there.
Pietrzak keeping moving, preventing Arvanitidis from controlling successfully.
Pietrzak controlling Arvanitidis's posture.
Pietrzak preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Arvanitidis throwing strikes from guard but Pietrzak blocks nicely.
Arvanitidis working some strikes from top position.
Arvanitidis trying to control but Pietrzak is working from the bottom. #T4#
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.
Pietrzak looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pietrzak holds on and takes a little breather.
Arvanitidis with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Pietrzak has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Arvanitidis doesn't defend quickly enough and Pietrzak has managed to lock this one up! Can Arvanitidis escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Pietrzak on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bartek Pietrzak!
A very excited looking Bartek Pietrzak made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
AD377: Breaker of Chains
Date: Sep 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Krum lands with an uppercut that bounces Arvanitidis off the cage and back into range.
Krum works the jab nicely.
Arvanitidis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Krum. Arvanitidis shrugs it off though.
Krum keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A quick step to the side and Krum tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krum takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Arvanitidis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Krum.
A thudding body kick lands there by Krum!
Arvanitidis takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Krum lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#ROC#
Arvanitidis is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arvanitidis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Arvanitidis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krum sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Arvanitidis takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Krum slips under a jab from Arvanitidis.
Krum throwing a counter right hand but Arvanitidis manages to avoid it.
Krum throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Krum lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Arvanitidis is still on wobbly legs! Can Krum finish him?
Arvanitidis tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Krum defends well and Arvanitidis ends up having to push Krum into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Krum cracks Arvanitidis with a left hook right on the temple and Arvanitidis goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Krum lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Arvanitidis is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Viktor Krum!
A victorious Viktor Krum thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
CEC 456
Date: Jul 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Tillman scores with a spinning back kick!
Tillman scores with a push kick.
Tillman cracks Arvanitidis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jab by Arvanitidis.
Arvanitidis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Arvanitidis throws a hook but Tillman avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Arvanitidis.
Tillman throwing a counter right hand but Arvanitidis manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Arvanitidis drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tillman looking for a sweep. Not yet Tillman, not yet. #SUB#
Tillman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tillman trying to keep a closed guard but Arvanitidis is proving a slippery customer.
Arvanitidis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Tillman had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Arvanitidis defends it easily.
Arvanitidis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Arvanitidis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Arvanitidis throwing strikes from guard but Tillman blocks nicely. #SUB#
Arvanitidis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tillman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Arvanitidis has managed to get both his arms back between Tillman's legs - danger averted.
Arvanitidis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Arvanitidis trying to control but Tillman is working from the bottom.
Arvanitidis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Arvanitidis won't allow Tillman to sweep him here.
Arvanitidis postures up and lands a big shot to Tillman's brow.
Arvanitidis trying to control the position from guard on top but Tillman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arvanitidis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tillman works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Arvanitidis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arvanitidis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tillman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Arvanitidis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tillman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Arvanitidis has momentary wrist control but Tillman slips an elbow through the middle.
Tillman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tillman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Arvanitidis's head.#SUB2#
Arvanitidis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tillman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tillman chips away with some ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Tillman's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T3##SUB2#
Arvanitidis is looking for a triangle here but Tillman uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Tillman in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB#
Tillman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tillman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Tillman is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Arvanitidis knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tillman tries to move into full mount but can't pass Arvanitidis's legs.
Arvanitidis is trying to improve his position.
Arvanitidis on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T4#
Arvanitidis sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Arvanitidis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tillman pulls his head out easily.
Tillman sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Arvanitidis on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tillman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tillman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Arvanitidis is looking to control Tillman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Arvanitidis avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Arvanitidis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tillman pulls his head out easily.
Tillman prevents Arvanitidis from improving his position.
Tillman 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pat Tillman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Arvanitidis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Arvanitidis looks to land a right hand but Tillman moved out of range.
Tillman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tillman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A lazy left from Tillman finds it's target.
Arvanitidis misses with the combination.
Arvanitidis throws an overhand right that lands on Tillman's shoulder, as Tillman tries to avoid the shot.
Tillman fails to land the takedown.
Arvanitidis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tillman with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Arvanitidis to score with a decent uppercut.
A slow jab from Arvanitidis misses its intended target.
Tillman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arvanitidis on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tillman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Arvanitidis under the eye.#TD#
Arvanitidis gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tillman to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tillman preventing the sweep. #T1##SUB2#
Arvanitidis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tillman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tillman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Arvanitidis keeping moving, preventing Tillman from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Arvanitidis working for a triangle but Tillman defends it easily.
Tillman trying to control the position from guard on top but Arvanitidis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arvanitidis controls Tillman momentarily but Tillman frees himself. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Arvanitidis keeping moving, preventing Tillman from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Arvanitidis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tillman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Arvanitidis wants to sweep here but Tillman controlling him for the moment.
Pat Tillman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Arvanitidis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Arvanitidis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tillman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Arvanitidis isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Tillman stacks Arvanitidis on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Tillman!#T3#
Tillman scores with a couple of short elbows.
Arvanitidis is looking to regain half guard here but Tillman keeps moving and retains side control.
Arvanitidis is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Tillman trying to control the position but Arvanitidis is working away.
Tillman lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Arvanitidis down.
Tillman landing strikes.
Tillman trying to control the position but Arvanitidis is working away.
Tillman lands a decent elbow from side control.
Arvanitidis manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Tillman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Arvanitidis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tillman. #T4#
Tillman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Arvanitidis with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nice strikes from Tillman there.
Arvanitidis wants to control but Tillman is keeping busy.
Arvanitidis has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Tillman is nestled in close to Arvanitidis, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tillman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tillman is nestled in close to Arvanitidis, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tillman is trying to control. Arvanitidis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tillman is thwarting Arvanitidis's attempts to control the position.
Tillman wants to control but Arvanitidis is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pat Tillman dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tillman misses with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Arvanitidis. Those never looked like landing.
Tillman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tillman takes a swing at Arvanitidis's ribcage but misses.
Tillman is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Arvanitidis throws a hook to the side of Tillman's head but Tillman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tillman throws a leg kick which misses Arvanitidis's front leg but catches the back leg as Arvanitidis tries to avoid it.
Tillman lands a nice shot to the body.
Tillman misses with a straight left.
Tillman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A telegraphed right hand from Arvanitidis misses the target.
Arvanitidis might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Tillman moves out of range of the strikes.
Arvanitidis throws a looping overhand right but Tillman ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tillman shoots in for a double leg but Arvanitidis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tillman slips a straight right by Arvanitidis.
Arvanitidis lands with a hook. Tillman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tillman staying out of range there.
Jannis Arvanitidis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Arvanitidis swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Tillman counter with a right hand. #T1#
Arvanitidis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tillman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tillman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tillman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Arvanitidis.
Arvanitidis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Arvanitidis avoids the head kick by Tillman.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Arvanitidis! But no joy.
Arvanitidis throws a big shot that misses.
An inside leg kick from Arvanitidis misses.
Tillman throws a head kick that misses.
Tillman digs a good body shot into Arvanitidis's ribs.
Arvanitidis misses with a left hand
and Tillman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Arvanitidis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Arvanitidis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Arvanitidis jabs Tillman to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tillman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arvanitidis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice combination there by Arvanitidis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tillman connects with a nice looking jab.
Pat Tillman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A head kick misses from Tillman.
Tillman scores with a hook to the body. Arvanitidis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD2#
Arvanitidis gets a double leg takedown into Tillman's guard.
Arvanitidis won't allow Tillman to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tillman working a defensive guard here.
Arvanitidis won't allow Tillman to sweep him here.
Arvanitidis being controlled here momentarily.
Arvanitidis is working Tillman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Tillman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Arvanitidis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Arvanitidis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Arvanitidis trying to control but Tillman is working from the bottom.
Tillman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Arvanitidis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Arvanitidis throws a big elbow that misses.
Arvanitidis is fighting to break Tillman's control of his arms but Tillman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tillman is trying to control the position but Arvanitidis postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Arvanitidis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Arvanitidis throws a hook to the side of Tillman's head but Tillman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
The fighters circling - Arvanitidis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arvanitidis throws a nice looking combination but Tillman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Arvanitidis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tillman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tillman slips a jab from Arvanitidis.
Arvanitidis lands a jab to the head.
Tillman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD2#
Arvanitidis closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tillman to the mat! Tillman manages to get full guard.
Jannis Arvanitidis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tillman trying to control the position.
Arvanitidis postures up and lands a big shot to Tillman's brow.
Tillman wants to sweep but no luck.
Tillman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Arvanitidis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jannis Arvanitidis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tillman 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pat Tillman!
Pat Tillman took some time post fight to say the following; 'I'm coming down to 145 and going after Neymar Jr. I'm coming for you, buddy!'.
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Event:
CEC 451
Date: Jun 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Arvanitidis avoids a kick to the body.
Arvanitidis sizes up La Plegua with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Arvanitidis throws a jab when La Plegua was well out of range.
La Plegua misses with a jab, cross combination.
La Plegua with a hook.
La Plegua doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Arvanitidis blocks a leg kick.
La Plegua takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Arvanitidis has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Donk. Arvanitidis catches La Plegua right on the button with a cross.#TD2#
Arvanitidis feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arvanitidis keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of La Plegua's head.
Arvanitidis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Arvanitidis throwing strikes but missing.
La Plegua wants to sweep but no luck.
Arvanitidis trying to control the position from guard on top but La Plegua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arvanitidis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
La Plegua is pulling down on Arvanitidis's head to control his posture. #T1#
La Plegua tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Arvanitidis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Arvanitidis working some strikes from top position.
Arvanitidis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Arvanitidis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. La Plegua swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arvanitidis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
La Plegua trying to control the position.
La Plegua looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Arvanitidis is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
La Plegua looking for a sweep. Not yet La Plegua, not yet.
Arvanitidis looking to sit in guard and control but La Plegua gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
La Plegua trying to control but Arvanitidis is working from the bottom. #T2#
Arvanitidis trying to strike off his back.
Arvanitidis is trying to control the position but La Plegua postures up. #SU#
La Plegua stands up and waves to Arvanitidis to follow him.
La Plegua moves out of range as Arvanitidis strikes.
La Plegua throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
La Plegua darts in and clinches Arvanitidis up against the cage.#BC2#
Arvanitidis manages to break the clinch.
La Plegua is looking to clinch but Arvanitidis is avoiding it.
La Plegua walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD2#
Arvanitidis shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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!
Arvanitidis is nestled in close to La Plegua, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Arvanitidis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
La Plegua makes his way to full guard. A much better position for La Plegua.
Arvanitidis is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Arvanitidis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Arvanitidis works over La Plegua with some ground and pound from guard.
Arvanitidis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
La Plegua keeping moving, preventing Arvanitidis from controlling successfully.
Arvanitidis preventing the sweep.
Arvanitidis is working La Plegua over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Arvanitidis throwing strikes but missing.
Arvanitidis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as La Plegua works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
La Plegua keeping moving, preventing Arvanitidis from controlling successfully.
Arvanitidis connects with a couple of short punches.
Arvanitidis scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Arvanitidis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Arvanitidis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Arvanitidis throwing strikes but missing.
Arvanitidis throwing strikes from guard but La Plegua blocks nicely.
Arvanitidis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Check out the look on Arvanitidis's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#ROC2#
La Plegua is rocked!
La Plegua takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Oh La Plegua is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Arvanitidis connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused La Plegua some visible discomfort.
Arvanitidis lands a nice forearm strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arvanitidis trying to control the action but La Plegua is working from the bottom.
Arvanitidis cracks La Plegua with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Arvanitidis immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! La Plegua is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Arvanitidis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jannis Arvanitidis!
Jannis Arvanitidis made sure to mention his sponsor, My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`) in his post fight interview.
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Event:
CEC 436
Date: Mar 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Machina slips a straight right by Arvanitidis.
Arvanitidis throws a hook but Machina blocks it.
Arvanitidis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Machina.
Arvanitidis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Machina slips under a jab from Arvanitidis.
Arvanitidis misses the jab.
Arvanitidis swings widly with a right hand
and Machina counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Machina moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Machina wants to clinch.
Machina with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Machina looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arvanitidis throws a shot from downtown. Machina moves away and avoids it.
Arvanitidis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machina.
A big left from Arvanitidis misses.
A slow jab from Arvanitidis misses its intended target.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Arvanitidis has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#T1#
Machina staying out of range there.
Machina moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Machina slips a straight right by Arvanitidis.
Machina on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A slow jab from Arvanitidis misses its intended target.
A combination from Arvanitidis does no damage.
Arvanitidis scores with a jab to the head.
Jab, jab by Arvanitidis - just one landing.
Arvanitidis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Arvanitidis misses with a hook to the body
and Machina counters with a thumping low kick.
Arvanitidis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Arvanitidis misses with a looping left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machina feints and then cracks Arvanitidis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Arvanitidis down. #TD2#
Arvanitidis closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Arvanitidis lands strikes from half guard.
Arvanitidis is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Machina trying to hold on to Arvanitidis's head to control him but Arvanitidis postures up.
Arvanitidis prevents Machina from improving his position.#T2#
Arvanitidis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Machina does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Arvanitidis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Arvanitidis is nestled in close to Machina, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Machina tries to roll over but Arvanitidis keeps him under control.
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. Arvanitidis connects with a nice short shot to Machina's temple.
Arvanitidis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Machina does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Arvanitidis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Machina defending well though.
Machina is positioning himself well to prevent Arvanitidis advancing to mount.
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. Arvanitidis connects with a nice short shot to Machina's temple.
Machina tries to get to full guard but Arvanitidis has control of the leg.
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. Arvanitidis connects with a nice short shot to Machina's temple. #T3#
Machina is looking for a sweep. Arvanitidis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Machina works his way to full guard. Good work.
Machina utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Arvanitidis's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Arvanitidis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Machina being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Arvanitidis trying to control but Machina is working from the bottom.
Arvanitidis prevents Machina from getting back to his feet. #T4#
Arvanitidis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Arvanitidis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Machina not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Arvanitidis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Arvanitidis keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Machina's head.
Machina is trying to control the position but Arvanitidis postures up.
Machina pulls Arvanitidis in to control the position.
Arvanitidis postures up in Machina's guard and throws a big left but Machina blocks it. #SUB#
Machina looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Machina is pulling down on Arvanitidis's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Decent striking displayed by Machina there.
Arvanitidis looks to score with a jab to the body but Machina is just out of range.
Machina throws a head kick but Arvanitidis moves out of range.
Arvanitidis looks to land a right hand but Machina moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jannis Arvanitidis dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Machina steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arvanitidis.
Machina is looking for a counter combo.
Arvanitidis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Arvanitidis throws a jab but it's blocked by Machina.
A jab from Machina does it's job there.
Machina leaves Arvanitidis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Arvanitidis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Arvanitidis misses with a left hand
and Machina counters with a body kick that stops Arvanitidis in his tracks momentarily.
Arvanitidis loads up on a big right hand but Machina slips the punch.
Machina swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Arvanitidis throws a leg kick that misses.
Arvanitidis looks to land a left hand but Machina moved out of range nicely.
Machina swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Arvanitidis might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Arvanitidis throws a lazy uppercut
and Arvanitidis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Machina uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Arvanitidis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Machina.
Arvanitidis throws a lazy right hand but Machina sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jannis Arvanitidis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Machina as Arvanitidis shoots in.
Machina moves away from the strike by Arvanitidis.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arvanitidis lands a head shot.#T1#
Arvanitidis misses with a takedown attempt
and Machina counters with a slapping leg kick.
Judge Machina has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jannis Arvanitidis.
Machina connects with a body shot that sends Arvanitidis's belly button to the back.
Arvanitidis is breathing heavily.
Machina connects with a body shot that sends Arvanitidis's belly button to the back.
Machina scores with a leg kick.
Arvanitidis misses with a combination
and Machina counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
Arvanitidis is rocked!
Arvanitidis sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Arvanitidis is still on wobbly legs! Can Machina finish him?#CL#
Machina gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Arvanitidis has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Machina after a bit of a struggle.
Machina scores with a shoulder strike.
Machina lands a body punch.
Machina digs a right hand underneath Arvanitidis's ribcage. Arvanitidis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Machina lands a big right hand that drops Arvanitidis! The killer instinct kicks in and Machina finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Machina!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Judge Machina!
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