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Event: DARE ABSOLUTE     
Date:   Dec 10, 2017
#R1#
McDonnell thuds a left hand into Saravakos's body.
McDonnell throws a leg kick but Saravakos moved away.
Saravakos appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McDonnell throws a series of punches but Saravakos moves out of range.
McDonnell swings widly with a right hand
and Saravakos counters with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from McDonnell.
McDonnell staying out of range there.
Saravakos tries to land a front kick but McDonnell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McDonnell scores with a sloppy right hand. Saravakos should have avoided that one.
Saravakos misses with a wild body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Saravakos as McDonnell shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right-left combo lands from McDonnell.
Saravakos shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonnell throws a right hand that misses
and Saravakos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saravakos walks into a straight right hand from McDonnell.
McDonnell lands with a straight right. Saravakos didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Saravakos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McDonnell throws a right hand that misses
and Saravakos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saravakos keeps McDonnell at a distance using the push kick.
McDonnell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saravakos stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Saravakos throws a leg kick
and McDonnell finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
McDonnell connects with a body shot that sends Saravakos's belly button to the back.
Saravakos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saravakos throws a head kick that misses.
Saravakos walks forward, straight into a front kick from McDonnell.
Saravakos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDonnell.
Saravakos feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McDonnell's calf.
Nice jab there from Saravakos. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saravakos misses with a wild body shot.
Saravakos has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McDonnell.
Saravakos connects with a body shot that sends McDonnell's belly button to the back.
A combination from Saravakos does no damage.
And McDonnell tries to counter it with a takedown but Saravakos pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McDonnell misses with an attempted mid kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McDonnell.
Good standup being displayed there by McDonnell as he connects with a hook.
Spiros Saravakos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saravakos lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McDonnell at a distance.
A head kick misses from McDonnell.
Saravakos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Saravakos gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McDonnell throws a looping overhand right but Saravakos ducks down to avoid it.
Saravakos checks a low kick from McDonnell.#T3#
Saravakos throws a head kick that misses.
McDonnell lands a head shot.
McDonnell lands an overhand right.
An inside leg kick lands from McDonnell.
Saravakos looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonnell is just out of range.
McDonnell lands a nice looking kick to the body. Saravakos takes a step back to recover.
Saravakos connects with an inside leg kick.
Saravakos blocks the body kick.
Saravakos throws a low kick, looking for McDonnell's leg but McDonnell calmly moves out of range.
McDonnell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saravakos.
McDonnell unleashes a big counter combination but Saravakos bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Saravakos is looking to wear down McDonnell with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Saravakos moves out of range of the body kick.
Saravakos feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A slow jab from Saravakos misses its intended target. #T4#
McDonnell scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Saravakos checks the leg kick.
McDonnell takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
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!
McDonnell shoots and misses
and Saravakos counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Saravakos swings for the body but McDonnell moves out of range.
Saravakos blocks a leg kick.
Saravakos swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Saravakos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McDonnell throws a hook to the side of Saravakos's head but Saravakos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDonnell fails with a takedown attempt.
Saravakos looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Spiros Saravakos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rory McDonnell.
McDonnell throws a poor cross that misses
letting Saravakos counter with a right hand.
Saravakos misses with a low kick.
And McDonnell responds with a good body kick, but Saravakos manages to step out the way in time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonnell looks for the body kick but Saravakos saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rory McDonnell will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Saravakos misses with the combination.
Saravakos lands a nice hook to McDonnell's body. McDonnell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Saravakos tries to land a leg kick but McDonnell saw it coming and moves away.
Saravakos throws a lazy right hand but McDonnell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McDonnell is looking to land body kicks.
Rory McDonnell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDonnell pivots, looking for a leg kick but Saravakos is out of range and McDonnell settles back down.
Saravakos throws a nice looking combination but McDonnell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
McDonnell closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
McDonnell is taking a breather. Saravakos says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
McDonnell is trying to control the action in half guard but Saravakos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Saravakos controlling the position for now.
Saravakos is looking for a sweep. McDonnell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Saravakos works his way to full guard. Good work.
Saravakos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McDonnell being controlled here momentarily.
McDonnell is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonnell postures up. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Saravakos wants to sweep but no luck.
Saravakos is trying to control the position but McDonnell postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
McDonnell rushes Saravakos and presses him up against the cage.
Saravakos lands a nice shot to the body.
McDonnell misses with a body punch.
McDonnell looking to slow down the pace here.
McDonnell misses with a punch to the body.
Saravakos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saravakos working aggressively here.
McDonnell will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Saravakos up against the cage.
McDonnell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Saravakos is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McDonnell pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
McDonnell breaks the clinch.
Saravakos avoids the body shot from McDonnell. #T3#
McDonnell with a nice cross.
Saravakos has been working on his balance at White Eagle, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by McDonnell.
A good leg kick by Saravakos.
Saravakos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDonnell misses with a looping left.
Saravakos throwing a counter right hand but McDonnell manages to avoid it.
McDonnell listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McDonnell throws a push kick but Saravakos slaps the foot to one side.
Saravakos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McDonnell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McDonnell throws a head kick that misses.
McDonnell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rory McDonnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saravakos throws a good cross that connects.
McDonnell scores with a kick to the body.
McDonnell tries to land a front kick but Saravakos steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T4#
McDonnell misses with a low kick.
McDonnell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saravakos.
Saravakos misses with an uppercut. McDonnell saw that one coming.
Saravakos scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saravakos works McDonnell's body with a nice hook.
McDonnell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD2#
McDonnell shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McDonnell showed some decent athleticism there.
Saravakos trying to control here.
Saravakos gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rory McDonnell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Saravakos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McDonnell circles away quickly and effectively.
Saravakos takes one to the chin there.
Nice shot lands for McDonnell.
McDonnell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDonnell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McDonnell misses with a double jab.
McDonnell fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Saravakos is out of range.
Saravakos moves out of range as McDonnell throws a body kick.
McDonnell misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell has a takedown stuffed.
Saravakos moves out of range as McDonnell strikes.
Saravakos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
McDonnell keeps Saravakos at a distance using the push kick.
McDonnell misses with a hook. Saravakos ducked under it nicely.
Saravakos looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McDonnell misses with a leg kick
and Saravakos counters with a leg kick.
Saravakos scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Saravakos throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and McDonnell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saravakos throws a wild body kick that McDonnell sees coming a mile off.
McDonnell throws a quick inside leg kick.
McDonnell misses with an uppercut.
Saravakos is looking to score with low kicks.
Saravakos misses with a body shot. #T2#
McDonnell misses with an uppercut.
Saravakos appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Saravakos wants to slow McDonnell down by chopping away at his legs.
McDonnell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saravakos.
McDonnell only half commits to the counter leg kick.
McDonnell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saravakos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McDonnell throws out the jab.
McDonnell tries a low kick but Saravakos avoids it.
McDonnell avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McDonnell avoids the body shot from Saravakos.
Saravakos digs a good body shot into McDonnell's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonnell lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Saravakos. Those never looked like landing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McDonnell lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T3#
McDonnell scores with a decent looking hook.
Saravakos throws a low kick, looking for McDonnell's leg but McDonnell calmly moves out of range.
McDonnell fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McDonnell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McDonnell scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for McDonnell.#TD2#
McDonnell shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonnell sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Saravakos's guard.
Saravakos is pressing down on McDonnell's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Spiros Saravakos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDonnell not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McDonnell trying to control but Saravakos is working from the bottom.
Rory McDonnell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Saravakos trying to control the position.
McDonnell's corner is telling him to maintain position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saravakos throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
McDonnell's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
McDonnell wants to pass the guard but Saravakos is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McDonnell misses the shot to the body.
McDonnell shoots in for a takedown but Saravakos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rory McDonnell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McDonnell has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight for Rory McDonnell!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Rory McDonnell!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Rory McDonnell!

Rory McDonnell wins by unanimous decision!

Rory McDonnell really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KOMBAT KLOTHING logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: Bushido 72: One Last Dance     
Date:   Oct 07, 2017
#R1#
Reborn throws a low kick but Saravakos avoids it.
Reborn misses with a leg kick
letting Saravakos counter with a right hand.
Saravakos throws a nice inside leg kick.
Reborn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Saravakos.
Saravakos throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Saravakos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reborn throws an overhand right that lands on Saravakos's shoulder, as Saravakos tries to avoid the shot.
Reborn with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Reborn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reborn missing with a left hand there. Saravakos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saravakos misses with a body kick.
Reborn tries to counter by clinching up but Saravakos breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Reborn drives through and clinches with Saravakos against the ropes.
Saravakos misses with the head strike.
We've been hearing reports that Reborn has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Reborn lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T1##TD2#
Saravakos gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Saravakos looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Reborn actively working from the bottom here.
Saravakos seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Saravakos is nestled in close to Reborn, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Reborn looking for submissions off his back.
Saravakos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Reborn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Reborn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Reborn.
Saravakos chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Saravakos lands a couple of elbows.
Saravakos stands up over Reborn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T2#
Saravakos postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Reborn controls Saravakos momentarily but Saravakos frees himself.
Saravakos cracks Reborn with a solid left hand.
Saravakos wants to pass the guard but Reborn is keeping the position.
Saravakos postures up and lands a big shot to Reborn's brow. #SUB#
Reborn working for a triangle but Saravakos defends it easily.
Reborn trying to keep a closed guard but Saravakos is proving a slippery customer.
Saravakos slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Reborn wants to improve his position but Saravakos is controlling well. #T3#
Reborn is staying active underneath Saravakos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Saravakos works his way into side control.
Saravakos tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Saravakos advances to full mount.
Reborn is looking to get to half guard.
Saravakos is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Saravakos working Reborn over with strikes here.
Saravakos is landing with some decent strikes but Reborn is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Saravakos controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Reborn taking shots to the head.
Saravakos is landing with some decent strikes but Reborn is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Reborn bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Saravakos keeping moving, preventing Reborn from controlling successfully.
Saravakos wants to sweep here but Reborn controlling him for the moment.
Saravakos pulls Reborn in close to prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Saravakos has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Reborn looking to pass the guard.
Saravakos has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at White Eagle. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Saravakos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Reborn is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Spiros Saravakos dominated that round.
That's time! Reborn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Reborn instigates a clinch.
Reborn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Saravakos blocks the elbow strike.
Saravakos blocks an elbow strike from Reborn.
Saravakos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Saravakos struggles to land a body shot inside as Reborn controls his hands.
Reborn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Reborn misses with a punch on the inside.
Saravakos blocks an elbow strike.#TD2#
Saravakos is trying to trip Reborn. He has hold of a leg but Reborn is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Saravakos persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saravakos trying to control but Reborn is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Reborn is looking for a triangle here but Saravakos uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T1#
Reborn is looking for a sweep.
Reborn is working to avoid the ground and pound but Saravakos connects with a decent elbow.
Reborn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Saravakos trying to control the action but Reborn is working from the bottom.
Reborn taking a bit of punishment here - Saravakos scoring with strikes.
Saravakos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Check out the look on Saravakos's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Reborn tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Reborn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Reborn taking punishment in the form of punches. #T2#
Reborn prevents Saravakos from improving position.
Saravakos scores with a couple of short elbows.
Reborn is looking to regain half guard here but Saravakos keeps moving and retains side control.
Reborn wants to control but Saravakos postures up.
Reborn is looking to reverse the position.
Reborn is working hard here to advance position.
Saravakos lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Reborn down.
Reborn is not content to let Saravakos control the position.
Saravakos working the body and head with strikes.
Saravakos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saravakos lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Reborn down.
Reborn takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #T3#
Saravakos landing strikes.
Reborn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Saravakos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Reborn taking a bit of punishment here - Saravakos scoring with strikes.
Reborn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Saravakos lands an elbow.
Saravakos working the head and body with strikes.
Saravakos wants to control but Reborn is keeping him busy.
Reborn regains half guard.
Saravakos working over Reborn with some ground and pound. Reborn looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Reborn is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Saravakos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Saravakos's back!#SUB#
Reborn is persistently looking for the submission but Saravakos is defending it well.
Reborn doesn't have the hooks in and Saravakos manages to turn into his guard. #T4#
Reborn keeping full guard, as Saravakos tries to pass.
Saravakos is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Saravakos sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Saravakos cracks Reborn with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Reborn looking for a guillotine here but Saravakos defends easily.
Saravakos works over Reborn with some ground and pound from guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saravakos is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Spiros Saravakos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Reborn does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Reborn tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Saravakos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reborn needs to keep his hands up - Saravakos had a free shot at his head there.
Saravakos with a jab.
Saravakos loads up on a big right hand but Reborn slips the punch.
Reborn fires out a quick counter leg kick but Saravakos just manages to avoid it.
Saravakos throws a body punch but Reborn moves out of range.
A big left from Reborn misses.
Reborn throws a low kick but it's checked well by Saravakos.
Saravakos tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Reborn is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reborn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Saravakos on the side of the head.
Saravakos misses with a wild combination.
Saravakos scores with a nice body kick. #T1#
Reborn checks the leg kick nicely there.
Saravakos slips under a jab from Reborn.
Reborn slips a jab and a cross from Saravakos.
Saravakos scores with a kick to the midsection.
Saravakos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reborn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Reborn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reborn wants to clinch but Saravakos slips to the side
and Saravakos counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Saravakos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reborn throws out the jab.
Saravakos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Saravakos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
TheDragon Reborn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spiros Saravakos seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Saravakos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Reborn's head.
Saravakos scores with a shot to the body.
Saravakos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Reborn's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reborn takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Saravakos is looking to slow Reborn down with leg kicks.
Reborn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Reborn pushes Saravakos up against the ropes in a clinch.
Saravakos avoids a wild elbow strike from Reborn.
Reborn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Reborn throws an elbow that misses.
Reborn misses with an elbow over the top.#T3#
Reborn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Saravakos blocks the elbow strike.
Reborn lands with a right to the head.
Reborn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Reborn throws an elbow that misses. #TD2#
Saravakos has Reborn pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Saravakos pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Reborn tumbling to the mat - Saravakos dives into Reborn's guard.
Reborn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Saravakos's guard. #REVR#
Saravakos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Reborn manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Reborn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Saravakos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Spiros Saravakos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Saravakos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saravakos wants to control from the top but Reborn keeps moving. #T4#
Saravakos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Spiros Saravakos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Saravakos content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Saravakos landing some decent shots from guard.
Saravakos lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Reborn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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!
Saravakos wants to pass the guard but Reborn is keeping the position.#SUB#
Reborn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Saravakos defends well.
Saravakos scoring with punches to the head and body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Spiros Saravakos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Saravakos winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Spiros Saravakos!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Spiros Saravakos!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Spiros Saravakos!

Spiros Saravakos wins by unanimous decision!

Our winner, Spiros Saravakos, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated TheDragon Reborn had this to say: 'I can do better'.

 

Event: Bushido 70: Yurmommy vs. Penn     
Date:   Sep 23, 2017
#R1#
Wesson misses with a wild body shot.
Wesson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wesson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saravakos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wesson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A swing and a miss from Saravakos.
Wesson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saravakos was well out of range. Poor timing from Wesson.
Wesson lands with a shot to the body.
Saravakos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wesson moves away.
Wesson thuds a left hand into Saravakos's body.
Saravakos's coach down at White Eagle was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Saravakos's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Saravakos tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wesson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saravakos.
Saravakos flicks out a counter leg kick but Wesson steps away.
Wesson throws a low kick but Saravakos avoids it.
Saravakos cracks Wesson with an open hand slap.
Saravakos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Saravakos looks to move away, Wesson throws a big counter combo but Saravakos just gets out of the way.
Wesson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Saravakos's calf.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saravakos pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wesson is out of range and Saravakos settles back down. #T1#
Saravakos scores with a hook.
Saravakos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wesson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Saravakos lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Wesson.
Saravakos throws a leg kick but Wesson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Saravakos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wesson lands a nice shot to the body.
Saravakos takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wesson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Saravakos throws out a counter right but Wesson avoids it with no problem.
Wesson throws a front kick that sends Saravakos stumbling back into the ropes.
Wesson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saravakos was well out of range. Poor timing from Wesson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wesson throws a leg kick that misses.
Wesson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheers as Saravakos lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wesson doesn't seem phased though.
Saravakos connects with a solid leg kick.
Good work by Saravakos as he checks the leg kick.#T2#
Wesson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saravakos.
Saravakos misses with a hook.
Saravakos dodges the punch combination from Wesson.
Wesson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wesson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Saravakos's sensitive parts.
Saravakos throws a right hand that misses
and Wesson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dean Wesson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wesson misses with a jab to the body
and Saravakos counters with a straight right hand.
Wesson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wesson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saravakos moves away.
Saravakos keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wesson. Saravakos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saravakos flicks out a counter leg kick but Wesson steps away.
Saravakos moves out of range as Wesson strikes.
Saravakos swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Saravakos blocks a head kick by Wesson. #T3#
Wesson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice uppercut lands for Wesson. That snapped Saravakos's head back.
Saravakos wants to clinch up but Wesson keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wesson enables Saravakos to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wesson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wesson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Saravakos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wesson's guard.
Saravakos wants to take a breather but Wesson is having none of it.
Wesson is looking for a sweep. Saravakos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wesson is not content to let Saravakos control the position.#T4##SUB#
Wesson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Saravakos pulls his head out easily.
Saravakos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wesson keeps working.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wesson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Saravakos lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Saravakos trying to control but Wesson is working from the bottom.
Saravakos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wesson's guard.
Saravakos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wesson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wesson tries to roll over but Saravakos keeps him under control.
Saravakos scoring with strikes to the body and head.
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 Dean Wesson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Saravakos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wesson.
A punch lands to the side of Wesson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Saravakos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wesson was well out of range. Poor timing from Saravakos.
Wesson blocks a jab.
Saravakos throws a solid leg kick but Wesson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Saravakos.
Saravakos throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wesson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Saravakos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Saravakos moves out of range of the body kick from Wesson.
Saravakos throws a looping overhand right but Wesson ducks down to avoid it.
Wesson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saravakos misses with an uppercut.
Wesson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Saravakos motions for Wesson to come forward. Saravakos throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Saravakos lands a right hook to the body.
Saravakos scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saravakos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wesson throws a counter high kick but Saravakos was just alert enough to avoid it.#T1#
A thudding body kick lands there by Wesson!
Saravakos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wesson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wesson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Saravakos doesn't seem bothered though.
Saravakos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saravakos pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wesson is out of range and Saravakos settles back down.
Saravakos tries to land a front kick but Wesson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Saravakos misses with a head kick.
Saravakos lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wesson throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Saravakos counters with a single leg into guard. Wesson didn't expect that.
Wesson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Saravakos trying to control the position from guard on top but Wesson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Saravakos stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Wesson throws up his legs and catches Saravakos in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Saravakos tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Wesson! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dean Wesson!
A relieved looking Dean Wesson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Aug 15, 2017
#R1#
Saravakos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Miller.
Miller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miller walks into a jab.
Miller throws a hook but Saravakos blocks it.#CL#
Saravakos takes the fight into the clinch.
Saravakos lands with a short shot to the head.
Miller is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Saravakos pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Miller wants a takedown but no success here.
Spiros Saravakos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larry Miller.
Miller changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Saravakos fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Saravakos has taken the fight to the clinch.
Miller fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Miller tries for a takedown but Saravakos manages to get underhooks.
Miller tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Saravakos smiles and moves away. #T1#
Miller takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but Saravakos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Saravakos.
Miller shoots and misses
and Saravakos counters with an outside leg kick.
A head kick by Miller misses
and Saravakos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saravakos scores with a hook to the body. Miller takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A nice inside leg kick there by Saravakos. That's going to slow Miller down.
Spiros Saravakos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Saravakos sprawls well. Saravakos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Miller gets slowly back to his feet.
Saravakos stuns Miller with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
Saravakos scoring well with a low kick there.
Miller takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#TD#
Saravakos bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Miller wants to get back to his feet but Saravakos is dominant here and he's now got Miller's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saravakos lands with a hammerfist to the side of Miller's head.
Saravakos connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Miller to escape the position.
Saravakos is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Miller up.
Saravakos controls the position.
Saravakos lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Miller.
Saravakos is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Saravakos is hanging on to Miller's back as he tries to escape. #T3#
Miller keeps trying to improve his position.
Miller covers up after that shot from Saravakos.
Saravakos lands a shot to the head.
Saravakos scores with punches and elbows.
Saravakos biding his time, controlling Miller.
Miller is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Saravakos off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Saravakos lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Saravakos.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Saravakos.
Miller tries to roll but Saravakos sticks to his back. #T4#
Saravakos lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Saravakos.
Saravakos is landing with strikes from the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller is trying to break free.
Saravakos lands strikes from the back and Miller isn't doing enough to escape the position. The referee steps in to end the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Spiros Saravakos!
Spiros Saravakos seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jul 08, 2017
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Saravakos. #CL2#
Saravakos instigates a clinch.
Grimey pushes off an throws an elbow but Saravakos leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Saravakos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saravakos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saravakos is leaning against Grimey and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Saravakos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saravakos lands with a short punch from the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Carl Grimey has been cut.
We've been informed that Saravakos has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A shot in the inside from Saravakos.
Grimey misses with the head strike.
Saravakos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Grimey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Saravakos.
Saravakos lands a left hand.
Grimey swings wildly with an uppercut but Saravakos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saravakos scores with a shot to the side of Grimey's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saravakos lands a left hand. #T1#
Grimey misses with an elbow strike.
Saravakos can't find room to land a body shot as Grimey controls the action. #TD2#
Saravakos gets a trip takedown into half guard.
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. Saravakos connects with a nice short shot to Grimey's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saravakos content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Grimey is in trouble now - Saravakos has advanced to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saravakos controlling his opponent.
Saravakos lands a heavy elbow.
Saravakos punishing his opponent with strikes.
Saravakos with shots to the head and body - Grimey looks very uncomfortable down there.
Saravakos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Saravakos working the ground and pound effectively. #T2#
Saravakos dominating with strikes here.
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!
Saravakos pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Grimey tries to hold on but Saravakos postures up.
Saravakos raining down shots from the mount!
Saravakos lands a big shot there that rocks Grimey but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Saravakos unloading with bombs!
Saravakos landing strikes, looking to finish!
Saravakos lands with some strikes.#ROC2#
Grimey is rocked!
Saravakos controlling from mount.
Grimey is looking to improve his position but Saravakos isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Saravakos controlling his opponent.
Grimey is working to get back to half guard.
Saravakos controlling his opponent.
Grimey working to try and regain half guard.
Saravakos postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Grimey looks a forlorn figure. #CUT2#
Carl Grimey's cut is getting worse.
Saravakos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Saravakos punishing his opponent with strikes. #CUT2#
Carl Grimey's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Carl Grimey's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Spiros Saravakos!
Our winner, Spiros Saravakos, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jun 21, 2017
#R1##CL2#
Saravakos rushes Rodriguez and presses him up against the cage.
Saravakos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rodriguez's elbow.
Saravakos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Saravakos lands a body punch in the clinch.
Saravakos prevents Rodriguez from breaking the clinch.
Saravakos scores with a shot to the side of Rodriguez's head. #TD2#
Saravakos lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rodriguez tries to kick Saravakos off in order to stand up. Saravakos Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Rodriguez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Saravakos on the ground.
Saravakos working the head and body with strikes.
Saravakos lands a few punches from side control.
Rodriguez has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saravakos lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rodriguez down.
Rodriguez is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Saravakos is controlling him well.
Saravakos scores with a couple of short elbows.
Saravakos creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Rodriguez is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Saravakos has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriguez on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Saravakos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rodriguez takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Rodriguez taking a bit of punishment here - Saravakos scoring with strikes. #T1#
Saravakos working the ground and pound.
Saravakos is working Rodriguez over with some ground and pound from side control.
Saravakos landing strikes.
Saravakos controls the position.
Saravakos working the body and head with strikes.
Check out the look on Saravakos's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #ROC2#
Rodriguez is rocked!
Saravakos cracks Rodriguez with a big elbow.
Oh Rodriguez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saravakos working the ground and pound.
A big shot lands for Saravakos! That's hurt Rodriguez! Will he recover? Saravakos fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Spiros Saravakos!
Our winner, Spiros Saravakos, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   May 26, 2017
#R1#
Haynes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saravakos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Saravakos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haynes.
Haynes checks a leg kick nicely.
Haynes takes one on the button.
Saravakos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haynes.
Saravakos attempts a counter takedown but Haynes avoids it well and moves away.#CL#
Saravakos clinches up against the cage.
Saravakos working aggressively here.
Saravakos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Haynes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Saravakos after a bit of a struggle.
Saravakos misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Haynes wants to take the fight to the mat but Saravakos manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Saravakos lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Saravakos lands a nice uppercut.
Saravakos digs a right hand underneath Haynes's ribcage. Haynes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Saravakos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Haynes is looking for a takedown.
Spiros Saravakos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Herman Haynes.
Saravakos lands a left hand.
Saravakos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Haynes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saravakos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saravakos swings wildly with an uppercut but Haynes uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haynes.
Saravakos tries for a takedown but Haynes manages to get underhooks.
Saravakos tries to work over Haynes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saravakos drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Haynes gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T2#
Haynes blocks a body shot from Saravakos.
Haynes can't get the takedown.
Haynes blocks an uppercut.
Haynes looking to stall.
Saravakos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saravakos blocking some punches.
Saravakos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Haynes backwards.
The referee calls for Haynes to work.
Haynes taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #T3#
Saravakos swings wildly with an uppercut but Haynes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Saravakos.
Haynes looking for a takedown.
Saravakos blocks an uppercut.
Saravakos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saravakos has a couple of punches blocked by Haynes.
Haynes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Saravakos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Haynes backwards.
Saravakos is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Saravakos gets through Haynes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4##TD#
Haynes is fighting off a takedown attempt but Saravakos is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Haynes to the mat. Haynes regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Saravakos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Haynes's head.
Haynes being controlled here, momentarily.
Saravakos throwing strikes but missing.
Saravakos postures up in Haynes's guard and throws a big left but Haynes blocks it.
Saravakos throws a big right hand that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saravakos throws a big right hand that misses.
Saravakos is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Saravakos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Spiros Saravakos dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Haynes avoids the body shot from Saravakos.
A swing and a miss from Haynes.
Haynes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
No luck for Saravakos with that takedown attempt.
Haynes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Saravakos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The fighters circling - Saravakos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saravakos swings for the body but Haynes moves out of range.
Saravakos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Saravakos gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Haynes has a couple of punches blocked by Saravakos.
Haynes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Saravakos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haynes's elbow. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Saravakos.
Haynes is pressed up against the cage. Saravakos has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Haynes down to the mat. Haynes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Haynes lands a body shot.
Haynes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Saravakos tries to land a leg kick but Haynes saw it coming and moves away.
Haynes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saravakos.
Saravakos misses with a lunging right hand
and Haynes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice body punch from Haynes.
Saravakos misses with a low kick.
Haynes lands with a shot to the body.
Saravakos is looking to wear down Haynes with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Haynes throws a right hand that Saravakos ducks under and follows up with a left that Saravakos also avoids with ease.
Saravakos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Haynes can do to turn this around?
Haynes scores with a hook to the body. Saravakos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Horrible takedown attempt by Saravakos or perhaps it was just good defense by Haynes, which made it look bad.
Haynes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spiros Saravakos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haynes looks to score with a jab to the body but Saravakos is just out of range.#T2#
Saravakos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haynes.
Haynes lands a nice looking body shot.
Saravakos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Haynes counters with a nice body shot.
Haynes lands a jab to Saravakos's midsection.
Haynes misses with a body shot.
Haynes stuns Saravakos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Haynes scores with a shot to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Saravakos!
Saravakos misses with a body kick.
Saravakos feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Haynes's calf.
A good leg kick by Saravakos. #CL#
Saravakos moves into the clinch.
Saravakos tries to throw a body punch but Haynes avoids it by throwing Saravakos back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Haynes. #T3#
Haynes trying to stall but Saravakos improves his position.
Saravakos tries to work over Haynes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spiros Saravakos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Saravakos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saravakos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Saravakos throws a punch but it's blocked by Haynes.
Saravakos changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Haynes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Haynes misses with a body shot.
Haynes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saravakos.
Saravakos punishes Haynes's body with a nice straight punch.
Haynes scores with a hook to the body. Saravakos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Haynes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saravakos.
Haynes swings for the body but Saravakos moves out of range.
Haynes scores with a decent looking hook.#T4#
Saravakos scoring well with a low kick there.
Herman Haynes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haynes misses with an uppercut. Saravakos saw that one coming.#TD#
Haynes tries to sprawl but Saravakos drives through with a takedown into half guard.
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!
Saravakos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Saravakos wants to pass the guard but Haynes is defending well.
Saravakos trying to control from half guard but Haynes is working away.
Haynes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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. Saravakos connects with a nice short shot to Haynes's temple.
Saravakos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Haynes keeps working.
Saravakos keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Herman Haynes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Saravakos cracks the inside of Haynes's front leg.
Haynes takes a swing at Saravakos's ribcage but misses.
Saravakos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Haynes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Haynes takes a swing at Saravakos's ribcage but misses.
Saravakos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Haynes throws a body punch but Saravakos moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Saravakos misses the target.
Haynes ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Saravakos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Haynes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Saravakos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saravakos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Saravakos moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Haynes tries to bum rush Saravakos with a series of wild strikes but Saravakos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Saravakos misses with a wild body shot.
Saravakos wants to clinch.#T1#
Saravakos scores with a punch to the head.
Saravakos lands a nice looking body kick.
Haynes misses the body punch #TD#
so Saravakos counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Saravakos's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Haynes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Saravakos sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Saravakos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Saravakos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Haynes controls Saravakos momentarily but Saravakos frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saravakos cracks Haynes with a solid left hand.
Saravakos working some strikes from top position.
Saravakos makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Haynes keeping moving, preventing Saravakos from controlling successfully.
Saravakos passes Haynes's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Saravakos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Saravakos takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Haynes wants to control but Saravakos is keeping busy.
Saravakos working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Saravakos is nestled in close to Haynes, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Haynes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Saravakos.
Saravakos wants to control but Haynes is keeping him busy.
Saravakos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Haynes's head.
Saravakos is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Haynes reverses the position - he's now on top in Saravakos's guard.
Haynes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Saravakos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Saravakos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Haynes manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T4#
Saravakos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Saravakos 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.
Haynes can't keep his opponent in guard - Saravakos advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Haynes has hold of Saravakos's hands but Saravakos slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Saravakos lands strikes from half guard.
Saravakos with the ground and pound but Haynes uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Saravakos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Haynes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Saravakos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Saravakos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Saravakos is looking to work some ground and pound but Haynes has wrist control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Spiros Saravakos showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Saravakos 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spiros Saravakos!

An out of breath Spiros Saravakos thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 19, 2017
#R1#
Daily is looking to slow Saravakos down with leg kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saravakos. Daily does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saravakos throws a body shot but no joy.
Daily lands a high kick!
Saravakos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Daily was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Saravakos misses with a hook
and Daily counters with a nice uppercut.
Daily slaps away a takedown attempt from Saravakos, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Despite the aggression on Daily's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Saravakos moves to clinch but Daily breaks away
enabling Daily to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daily lands a head kick. Saravakos smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Daily lands a jab to the head.
Daily tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Saravakos misses. #T1#
Saravakos dives in for a single leg takedown but Daily sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Saravakos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Daily sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Saravakos somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spiros Saravakos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daily cracks Saravakos with a right hand to the side of the head.
Saravakos misses the body punch
and Daily counters with a nice uppercut.
Saravakos throws a hook to the side of Daily's head but Daily sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saravakos tries for a takedown but Daily sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Daily slips a straight right by Saravakos.
Saravakos misses with a body shot
and Daily counters with a straight right hand.
Daily takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T2#
Saravakos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daily.
Saravakos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Daily sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saravakos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saravakos throws an off balance right hand
and Daily counters with a nice uppercut.
Daily works Saravakos's body with a nice hook.
Daily misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Saravakos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Daily is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saravakos looks to land a combination but Daily avoids it well.
Saravakos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Daily circles away quickly and effectively.
Saravakos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saravakos looks for the body kick but Daily saw that one coming.
Daily wants to counter the offense by Saravakos and move into the clinch position.
Daily misses with a body shot. #CL#
Saravakos moves into range and clinches up with Daily.#T3#
Saravakos struggles to land a body shot inside as Daily controls his hands.
Saravakos avoiding damage as Daily throws knees to the body.
Daily looking to stall.
Saravakos is leaning against Daily and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Daily works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Saravakos.
Knees to the body from Daily.
Saravakos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saravakos managing to block the knees to the body from Daily.
A head punch on the inside from Saravakos fails to land.
Saravakos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daily's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Saravakos.
Daily misses with an elbow over the top.
Daily scores with a hook to the body.
Daily digs a right hand into Saravakos's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Saravakos's gas tank.
Daily stops a takedown attempt from Saravakos.
Daily lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Saravakos.
Saravakos is breathing heavily.#T4#
Saravakos can't find room to land a body shot as Daily controls the action.
Daily lands a hook that snaps the head of Saravakos backwards.
Saravakos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saravakos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saravakos lands a left hand.
Daily with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Daily misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Daily lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Saravakos misses with a body punch.
Saravakos is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Daily gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Daily prevents a body shot from Saravakos.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Daily.
A right hand to the body from Saravakos.
Daily tries a body shot but Saravakos blocks it.
Saravakos lands a shoulder strike.
Daily landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Saravakos prevents a body shot from Daily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

I.P. Daily 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#
Saravakos misses with a looping left.
Saravakos lands a nice shot to the body.
Saravakos pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A nice side step and Daily releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Spiros Saravakos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daily defending well as Saravakos loads up on a big left hand.
Daily has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Daily throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Saravakos on the side of the head.
Daily feints a jab promting Saravakos to slip. Daily then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Saravakos slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Saravakos throws a leg kick but Daily moved away.
Daily is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Saravakos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saravakos tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Daily counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saravakos throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Daily counter with a right hand.
Saravakos is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Daily's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T1##CL#
Saravakos moves into the clinch.#BC#
Saravakos manages to break the clinch.
Saravakos misses with a wild body shot.
Daily scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Saravakos doesn't seem bothered though.
Daily showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Saravakos.
Saravakos misses with a hook.
Daily feints a counter leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Daily blocks the low kick.
Saravakos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Daily lands a front kick.
Jab, jab by Daily - just one landing.
Daily connects with a body shot that sends Saravakos's belly button to the back.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Saravakos lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Daily has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Daily and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
I.P. Daily seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
A right-left combo lands from Daily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daily misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saravakos fails to land with a series of punches.
Daily now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Saravakos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Saravakos is looking to land body kicks.
Daily counters with a body kick.
Saravakos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Saravakos has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Saravakos wants to land a leg kick but Daily is out of range.
Daily steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Saravakos.
Saravakos delivers a nice body kick.
Daily works over Saravakos's head and body with a nice combination.
Saravakos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daily. #T3#
Saravakos throws a left and a right that both miss
and Daily counters with a good low kick that Saravakos was not able to check.
Daily throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daily misses with a series of wild punches.
Saravakos connects with a body shot that sends Daily's belly button to the back.
A low kick from Saravakos misses
and Saravakos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Daily, right into the meat.
Saravakos scores with a jab. Daily acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Saravakos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Saravakos misses the body punch
enabling Daily to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Saravakos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daily manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Saravakos.
A cross from Daily lands.
A head kick misses from Daily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saravakos throws an off balance right hand
and Daily counters with a stiff right hand.
I.P. Daily is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Daily's jab looks to have found its range, popping Saravakos under the eye.
Saravakos misses with a jab to the body
and Daily counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Saravakos attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Saravakos is looking to wear down Daily with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Daily moves out of range as Saravakos throws a body kick.
Daily throws a nice looking combination but Saravakos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Daily fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Saravakos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

I.P. Daily showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Daily checks a leg kick nicely.
Daily swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slow jab from Saravakos misses its intended target. #TD#
Saravakos shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Daily is trying to defend but Saravakos finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Daily looks like he's trying to stand up.
Daily really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Saravakos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Daily is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saravakos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Daily looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've been hearing that Saravakos has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Saravakos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Daily keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Daily taking some punishment here, with Saravakos in his half guard.
Saravakos prevents Daily from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saravakos drops an elbow to the side of Daily's head.
Saravakos is looking to take a break and control but Daily is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Daily can do anything to dispel that myth.
Saravakos prevents Daily from standing back up.
Saravakos is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Daily looks like he's trying to stand up. #ES2#
Daily manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Daily slips under a jab from Saravakos.
Daily looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Saravakos misses with a few strikes there.
Saravakos misses with a body shot.
Saravakos throws a wild body kick that Daily sees coming a mile off.
I.P. Daily is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Saravakos lunges at Daily with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Daily's hand.
Saravakos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daily was well out of range. Poor timing from Saravakos.
Daily takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Saravakos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Daily but Daily pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A jab from Daily does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Daily.
Daily pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saravakos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Daily circles away.
Saravakos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Daily is trying to counter with his kicks.#T3#
Daily takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Daily scores with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Saravakos is defended easily by Daily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spiros Saravakos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saravakos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Daily counters with a nice body kick.
Saravakos has a takedown stuffed.
Spiros Saravakos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daily cracks Saravakos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A low kick from Saravakos is predictable there
and Daily counters with a left to the body. #T4#
Saravakos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saravakos attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Daily scores with a nice head shot.
Daily stuns Saravakos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Saravakos rushes Daily and presses him up against the cage.
Saravakos tries a body shot but Daily blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Saravakos fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daily working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Saravakos can't break the clinch.
Daily lands an elbow just above Saravakos 's eye.
I.P. Daily seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Saravakos scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Saravakos.
Saravakos misses with some punches.
Saravakos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saravakos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Spiros Saravakos.
I think Daily 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... I.P. Daily!

An out of breath I.P. Daily thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: BRFC 58     
Date:   Feb 04, 2017
#R1#
Saravakos walks into a straight right hand from Hyperion.
Hyperion throws a nice looking combination but Saravakos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've been told by Hyperion's head coaches at Bonsai Club MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Saravakos does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hyperion looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Saravakos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Saravakos 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.
Hyperion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saravakos connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hyperion's hands.
Hyperion throws a front kick aimed at Saravakos's knee but Saravakos avoids it well.
Saravakos slips a jab and a cross from Hyperion.
Hyperion throws a hook but Saravakos avoids it easily.
Saravakos changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Saravakos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hyperion.
Saravakos tries a quick counter leg kick but Hyperion is wise to it.
Hyperion takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hyperion throws a lazy right hand but Saravakos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hyperion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hyperion misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Saravakos counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T1#
Hyperion keeping full guard, as Saravakos tries to pass.
Hyperion keeping moving, preventing Saravakos from controlling successfully.
Saravakos lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Saravakos tries to free his leg and advance position but Hyperion is retaining full guard.
Saravakos throws a strike but Hyperion rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Hyperion controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hyperion wants to get up but he can't break Saravakos's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Saravakos looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Hyperion is fighting to break Saravakos's control of his arms but Saravakos is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Saravakos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hyperion is one step ahead there.
Saravakos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hyperion's guard. #REVB#
Saravakos throwing strikes from guard but Hyperion blocks nicely.
Saravakos is looking to work some ground and pound but Hyperion has wrist control.
Saravakos works over Hyperion with some ground and pound from guard.
Hyperion controls Saravakos momentarily but Saravakos frees himself.
Saravakos postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Saravakos scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Saravakos passes Hyperion's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hyperion avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Saravakos.
Saravakos is keen to just control but Hyperion is a slippery customer.
Saravakos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Saravakos lands a nice short elbow.
Saravakos working Hyperion over with strikes.
Hyperion avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Saravakos.
Saravakos perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Saravakos scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Saravakos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Saravakos lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
Hyperion taking some punishment here, with Saravakos in his half guard.
Hyperion tries to roll over but Saravakos keeps him under control.
Saravakos is looking to advance position but Hyperion won't allow it.
Hyperion looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hyperion wants to get back to full guard.
Saravakos is trying to control the action in half guard but Hyperion is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saravakos scores with a jab to the head.
Saravakos scores with a decent looking hook.
A big left from Hyperion misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Spiros Saravakos dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hyperion scores with a jab to the head.
Saravakos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hyperion misses with a lunging right hand
and Hyperion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saravakos on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hyperion moves into range and connects with a jab.
Alexander Hyperion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Saravakos crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hyperion - the referee stops the clock and Saravakos gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hyperion. Saravakos manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Hyperion tries to clinch but Saravakos is having none of it.
Saravakos avoids the head kick by Hyperion.
Saravakos throws a fast counter high kick but Hyperion manages to duck under it in time.
Hyperion looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hyperion jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Saravakos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hyperion looks to land a combination but Saravakos avoids it well.
Hyperion throws a leg kick but Saravakos moved away.
Saravakos with the counter takedown but Hyperion avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hyperion misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Saravakos takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hyperion blocks a jab.
Saravakos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hyperion sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saravakos throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Hyperion as he connects with a hook.
Hyperion throws a hook to the side of Saravakos's head but Saravakos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice leg kick lands there from Saravakos.
Saravakos moves out of range of the body kick.
Hyperion lands with a hook. Saravakos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Good work by Hyperion as he checks the leg kick.
Saravakos swinging wildly here.
Hyperion appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Saravakos. Hyperion does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hyperion lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hyperion swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saravakos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hyperion scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hyperion misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hyperion fails to land with a series of punches.
A swing and a miss from Hyperion.
Saravakos dodges the punch combination from Hyperion.
Saravakos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hyperion takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3#
Saravakos scores with a body shot.
Saravakos lands a really nice looking cross but Hyperion seems unphased.
Saravakos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hyperion.
Hyperion throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saravakos drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hyperion defends it well.
Hyperion throws a looping overhand right but Saravakos ducks down to avoid it.
Hyperion lands a nice shot to the body.
Hyperion looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hyperion looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Saravakos changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hyperion misses with a wild combination.
Saravakos misses with a wild body shot.
Saravakos tries to work over Hyperion's front leg with a kick but Hyperion checks it. #T4#
Hyperion connects with an inside leg kick.
Saravakos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hyperion.
Hyperion waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saravakos.
Saravakos catches Hyperion with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hyperion throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Saravakos's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hyperion tries to clinch
enabling Saravakos to counter with a crisp jab.
Saravakos connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice body punch from Hyperion.
That kick from Hyperion tenderised Saravakos's leg. Saravakos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Saravakos lands a nice looking body shot.
Hyperion stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hyperion wants it to stay on the feet.
Hyperion with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Hyperion dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hyperion scores with a nice head shot.
Hyperion slips a jab from Saravakos.
Hyperion rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saravakos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hyperion tries to clinch up but Saravakos circles away and keeps his distance.
Hyperion throws a leg kick but Saravakos checks it.
Hyperion lands the left hand.
Hyperion is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hyperion throws a one two combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Hyperion.
A head kick misses from Hyperion.
Saravakos checks a low kick from Hyperion.
Saravakos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hyperion.#T1#
Saravakos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hyperion.
And Saravakos tries to counter it with a takedown but Hyperion pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hyperion scores with a nice right hand.
Hyperion throws a shot from downtown. Saravakos moves away and avoids it.
Saravakos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Saravakos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hyperion throws a leg kick but Saravakos moved away.
Saravakos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Saravakos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hyperion.
Hyperion throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saravakos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hyperion throws a body kick that misses.
Hyperion stuns Saravakos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Saravakos.
Hyperion throws a low kick, looking for Saravakos's leg but Saravakos calmly moves out of range. #T2#
Hyperion lands a really nice looking cross but Saravakos seems unphased.
Hyperion throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hyperion misses with a hook. Saravakos ducked under it nicely.
Saravakos scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saravakos throws a poor cross that misses
and Hyperion connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saravakos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hyperion looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Saravakos misses with a looping left.
Hyperion buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Hyperion misses #TD2#
so Saravakos counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES#
Hyperion kicks Saravakos off and gets to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saravakos misses with a straight right.
Saravakos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Saravakos looks to score with a jab to the body but Hyperion is just out of range.
Hyperion lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A solid body kick from Hyperion.
Hyperion throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Saravakos decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hyperion's guard.
Saravakos trying to control the position from guard on top but Hyperion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saravakos throws a big elbow that misses.
Saravakos postures up and lands a big shot to Hyperion's brow.
Saravakos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hyperion knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Saravakos on the ground.
Saravakos pushes down on Hyperion's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Saravakos working Hyperion over with strikes. #T4#
Saravakos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hyperion's head.
Saravakos looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Spiros Saravakos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Saravakos working the head and body with strikes.
Saravakos looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hyperion is looking to improve his position.
Saravakos looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hyperion with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Saravakos trying to control from half guard but Hyperion is working away.
Saravakos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hyperion avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Saravakos.
Saravakos thows a huge punch but Hyperion dodges it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Hyperion showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hyperion 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Hyperion!

Alexander Hyperion gave a mention to KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

 

Event: BRFC 56     
Date:   Jan 07, 2017
#R1#
Bickle throws a shot to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bickle.
Bickle fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Saravakos throws a hook but Bickle blocks it.
Bickle dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Saravakos. That did some damage!
Saravakos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No luck for Bickle with that takedown attempt.
Saravakos changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd cheers as Bickle lands an impressive looking overhand right. Saravakos doesn't seem phased though.
Bickle misses with a few strikes there.
Bickle moves away from the strike by Saravakos.
Bickle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saravakos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bickle chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bickle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saravakos lands a nice hook to Bickle's body. Bickle takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A combination from Saravakos does no damage.
Bickle scores with a jab. Saravakos acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Travis Bickle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Bickle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Saravakos tries to avoid it but Bickle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Saravakos to the ground. Saravakos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bickle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Saravakos walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bickle checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bickle works the jab nicely.
Bickle fails to land with a series of punches.
Saravakos feints the counter takedown.
Saravakos digs a good hook to Bickle's body.
Saravakos scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Travis Bickle has been cut.
Saravakos misses with a wild body shot.
Bickle looks to land a left hand but Saravakos moved out of range nicely.
Saravakos connects with the punch.
Some bone on bone action there as Saravakos checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Saravakos thows a leg kick but Bickle checks it
and Bickle counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice cross by Bickle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bickle throws a head kick that misses.
Good work by Bickle as he checks the leg kick.
Bickle half committed to a counter leg kick.#TD2#
Saravakos looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T2#
Saravakos with a nice head shot there.
Bickle is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bickle is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Liverpools Red Tri-Angle MMA & Fitness that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bickle keeping moving, preventing Saravakos from controlling successfully.
Saravakos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bickle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saravakos.
Bickle wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Saravakos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bickle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Saravakos is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bickle tries a low kick but Saravakos avoids it.
Saravakos lands with a straight right. Bickle didn't see that one coming.
Saravakos misses with an uppercut. Bickle saw that one coming.
Saravakos thumps Bickle with a low kick.
Saravakos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bickle has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Saravakos throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bickle.
Saravakos throws a shot to the body.
Saravakos looks to land a right hand but Bickle moved out of range.#TD#
Bickle decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bickle trying to control the pace.
Saravakos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bickle's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bickle's back!#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bickle is trapped and Saravakos is scoring with shots to the head and body.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
You can see the frustration on Bickle's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Bickle is working hard here to advance position.
Bickle is keeping busy.
Saravakos is landing with strikes from the back.
Saravakos trying to control momentarily.
Saravakos is punishing Bickle with some ground and pound.
Saravakos keeps control of the position as Bickle tries to break free.
Saravakos not allowing Bickle to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Spiros Saravakos will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Travis Bickle's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Bickle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Saravakos changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Saravakos shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A swing and a miss from Saravakos.
Bickle throws a nice looking combination but Saravakos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Saravakos checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Saravakos throws a low kick, looking for Bickle's leg but Bickle calmly moves out of range.
Saravakos will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Saravakos lands with a straight right. Bickle didn't see that one coming.
Bickle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Travis Bickle is winning the standup battle so far.
Bickle ducks under a wild hook from Saravakos.
Saravakos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Bickle blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saravakos cracks a nice hook into Bickle's ribs.
Bickle misses the jab.
Saravakos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bickle moves away.
Bickle throwing a counter right hand but Saravakos manages to avoid it.
Saravakos throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Saravakos chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Bickle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saravakos.
Saravakos on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bickle scores with a nice strike.
Saravakos avoids the body shot from Bickle. #TD#
Bickle shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Saravakos napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Spiros Saravakos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bickle wants to control but Saravakos is keeping him busy.
The ground and pound from Bickle seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Saravakos sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bickle is keen to just control but Saravakos is a slippery customer.
Saravakos is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bickle scores with a couple of nice shots.
Saravakos wants to improve his position but Bickle is controlling well. #T2#
Bickle perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Saravakos keeping hold of Bickle's head, controlling as best he can.
Bickle seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Saravakos wants to control but Bickle is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bickle stalling. #SUB#
Bickle wants to work for an arm triangle but Saravakos is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T3#
Saravakos trying to control here.
Bickle thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Saravakos's head.
Saravakos wants to control but Bickle is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Saravakos thuds his right hand into Bickle's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bickle throws a good cross that connects.
Saravakos lands a jab to Bickle's midsection.
Saravakos connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bickle's hands.
Saravakos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bickle connects with a right hand. Saravakos shakes it off.
Saravakos looks to score with a jab to the body but Bickle is just out of range.
Bickle scores with a nice body kick.
Saravakos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Bickle throws a jab but it's blocked by Saravakos.
A little jabbing left from Saravakos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saravakos tries to land a leg kick but Bickle saw it coming and moves away.
Bickle changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Saravakos throws a right hand that misses
and Bickle counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bickle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saravakos.
Saravakos lands an overhand right.#CL#
Bickle moves into the clinch.
Saravakos can't find room to land a body shot as Bickle controls the action.
Bickle gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bickle goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Saravakos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A swing and a miss from Saravakos.
Saravakos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saravakos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Saravakos throws a low kick, looking for Bickle's leg but Bickle calmly moves out of range.
Bickle missing with a left hand there. Saravakos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saravakos with the counter takedown but Bickle avoids it easily.
Bickle throws a sloppy head kick and Saravakos moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Travis Bickle will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Travis Bickle's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Saravakos throws a looping overhand right but Bickle ducks down to avoid it.
Bickle ducks right into an uppercut from Saravakos.
Saravakos throws a big shot that misses.
Bickle throws a quick counter kick to the body but Saravakos avoids it.
Bickle with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Saravakos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bickle was well out of range. Poor timing from Saravakos.
Bickle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Bickle changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Saravakos looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Bickle wants to control but Saravakos is keeping him busy.
Bickle connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Saravakos some visible discomfort.
Bickle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saravakos keeps working.
Saravakos struggling a bit here.#T1#
Bickle taking a breather here.
Saravakos is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bickle not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bickle prevents Saravakos from improving his position.#SUB#
Bickle seems to be working for a kimura but Saravakos defends the submission attempt.
Saravakos keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bickle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saravakos keeps working.
Saravakos has his hands clasped together around Bickle's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Bickle seems to be looking for submissions.
Bickle is pressing down on Saravakos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Saravakos is holding on for now.
Bickle wants to control but Saravakos is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Saravakos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bickle moves away.
Bickle does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Saravakos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jab by Saravakos.
Saravakos fails with the takedown.
Saravakos closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A clash of legs there as Bickle blocks the low kick.#TD#
Bickle dives in and scores a takedown into Saravakos's guard.
Bickle preventing the sweep.
Saravakos has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bickle trying to control the position from guard on top but Saravakos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Bickle won't allow Saravakos to sweep him here.
Bickle seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Saravakos looking to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bickle is fighting to break Saravakos's control of his arms but Saravakos is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
Travis Bickle showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bickle 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Travis Bickle!

A very excited looking Travis Bickle rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: BRFC 53     
Date:   Nov 12, 2016
#R1#
Grant moves away from the strike by Saravakos.
Grant punishes Saravakos's body with a nice straight punch.
Grant misses the jab.#CL2#
Grant closes the distance and pushes Saravakos back into the cage.
Grant throws a punch but it's blocked by Saravakos.
Grant misses with a punch to the body.
Grant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Grant.
Grant lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grant creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Saravakos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Saravakos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Saravakos can't break the clinch. #TD#
Saravakos tightens his grip and picks Grant up, before dumping him to the ground. Grant manages to land in guard. #ES2#
Grant has his feet on Saravakos's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
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!
Saravakos tries for a takedown but Grant sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Saravakos connects with a body shot that sends Grant's belly button to the back.
Saravakos misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Grant counters with a left and a right that stings Saravakos. #T1#
Saravakos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grant moves away.
Saravakos throws a leg kick
and Grant connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saravakos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Saravakos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD#
Saravakos shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Grant is trying to defend but Saravakos finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Saravakos takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Grant wants to get back to full guard.
Grant missing with punches from the bottom.
Grant tries to get to full guard but Saravakos has control of the leg. #T2#
Saravakos trying to control the action but Grant is working from the bottom.
Saravakos not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Grant is looking to control Saravakos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grant avoid being mounted?
Grant is looking for a sweep. Saravakos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Grant is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Saravakos scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saravakos landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Saravakos in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grant keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Saravakos not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Saravakos not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Saravakos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Saravakos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Grant does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Grant is looking for a sweep. Saravakos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've been hearing that Saravakos has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Grant is looking to control Saravakos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grant avoid being mounted?
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Grant manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Grant has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Saravakos lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T4#
Saravakos showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Saravakos is working Grant over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Grant wants to stand and escape but Saravakos is having none of it.
Saravakos wants to control from the top but Grant keeps moving.
Saravakos has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Saravakos looking to sit in guard and control but Grant gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Grant stopping the sweep attempt from Saravakos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hunter Grant will probably get the nod.
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#
Grant ducks under a wild hook from Saravakos.
Grant darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Saravakos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Grant on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Saravakos goes for a double leg but Grant avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Grant continues to drive forward.
Grant throws a hook but Saravakos avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Saravakos. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Saravakos.
Saravakos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saravakos looks to score with a jab to the body but Grant is just out of range.
Saravakos swings for the body but Grant moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant throws a lazy right hand but Saravakos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saravakos ducks under a wild hook from Grant.
Saravakos attempts a counter takedown but Grant avoids it well and moves away.
Spiros Saravakos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saravakos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grant sprawls well. Grant wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Saravakos gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Saravakos misses the shot to the body.
A nice side step and Grant releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A left and a right from Grant both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Spiros Saravakos has been cut.
Grant ducks under a wild hook from Saravakos.
Grant is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Saravakos with a body shot.
Saravakos scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grant. Saravakos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saravakos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Grant was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Saravakos is looking to wear down Grant with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Saravakos lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grant at a distance.
Grant has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Saravakos.
Saravakos looks for a takedown but Grant sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spiros Saravakos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grant swinging wildly here.
Saravakos throws a hook but Grant blocks it.#T2#
A jab from Grant does it's job there.
Some wild striking there from Saravakos.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grant fails to land the takedown.
Saravakos slips a jab and a cross from Grant.
Grant lands a head shot.
An inside leg kick from Saravakos misses.
Grant swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Saravakos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Grant ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grant misses the jab.
Grant misses with a wild body shot.
Saravakos misses with a low kick.
Grant now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3##TD#
Saravakos gets a double leg takedown into Grant's guard.
Spiros Saravakos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Grant working for a triangle but Saravakos defends it easily.
Saravakos cracks Grant with a solid left hand.
Saravakos trying to control the position from guard on top but Grant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saravakos looking to pass the guard.
Saravakos wants to control from the top but Grant keeps moving. #T4##SUB2#
Saravakos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Grant is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Saravakos trying to control but Grant is working from the bottom.
Grant preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Saravakos is stalling in the full guard.
Grant trying to keep a closed guard but Saravakos is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Spiros Saravakos will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Spiros Saravakos's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Saravakos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Grant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saravakos.
Saravakos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Grant enables Saravakos to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Grant manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Saravakos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grant is keeping the position for now.
Saravakos makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Saravakos scoring with some ground and pound.
Saravakos throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant keeping moving, preventing Saravakos from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at O'Brannigans MMA inform us that Grant has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Saravakos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Grant looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saravakos works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Grant is looking to control Saravakos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grant avoid being mounted?
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. Saravakos connects with a nice short shot to Grant's temple.
Saravakos seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Saravakos landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Grant is staying active underneath Saravakos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Saravakos is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Grant is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Saravakos seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T2#
Saravakos is looking to take a break and control but Grant is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saravakos keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Grant is trying to control but can't.
Saravakos has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Grant working to try and regain half guard.
Saravakos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Saravakos raining down hammerfists from mount.
Grant is trying desperately to improve position.
Saravakos landing strikes, looking to finish!
Saravakos landing strikes from the mount and Grant is in trouble!
Saravakos scoring with strikes but Grant is staying in there.
Spiros Saravakos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Saravakos controlling from the full mount.
Grant is squirming around, avoiding Saravakos's attempts to control the action.
Hunter Grant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Saravakos wants to control the action but instead Grant gets a body lock and reverses into Saravakos's guard! Nice work!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grant preventing the sweep.
Saravakos controls Grant momentarily but Grant frees himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Spiros Saravakos showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Saravakos 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Spiros Saravakos!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Spiros Saravakos!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Spiros Saravakos!

Spiros Saravakos wins by unanimous decision!

 

Event: BRFC 48     
Date:   Sep 03, 2016
#R1#
Saravakos misses with a hook
and Saravakos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hooj looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hooj cracks Saravakos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Saravakos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hooj.
Hooj walks into a stiff left hand from Saravakos.
Saravakos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hooj misses with a hook.
Hooj steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saravakos.
Spiros Saravakos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Saravakos.
Horrible takedown attempt by Saravakos or perhaps it was just good defense by Hooj, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Saravakos changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hooj looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
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!
Saravakos trying to control the position but Hooj is working away.
Hooj is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Saravakos tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Hooj sneaks back into half guard.
Saravakos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Saravakos trying to control from half guard but Hooj is working away.
Saravakos trying to pass the guard but Hooj defending well.
Hooj regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Saravakos. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Saravakos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hooj works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Saravakos looking to sit in guard and control but Hooj gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Saravakos looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hooj trying to control but Saravakos is working from the bottom.
Saravakos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hooj trying to control the position from guard on top but Saravakos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Saravakos wants to sweep here but Hooj controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hooj engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hooj wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hooj ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saravakos moves away.
Hooj lands a right hook to the body.
Saravakos throws a series of strikes that have Hooj backpedaling. #T4#
Hooj lands with a hook. Saravakos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD2#
Saravakos closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hooj did well to prevent Saravakos getting side control.
Saravakos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hooj defending well though.
Saravakos with the ground and pound but Hooj uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hooj wants to sweep here but Saravakos controlling him for the moment.
Saravakos throws a strike but Hooj rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Hooj looking to pass the guard.
Hooj seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hooj trying to control but Saravakos is working from the bottom.
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 Sjaardsen Hooj will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Hooj takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Saravakos lands an overhand right.
Jab from Saravakos.
Hooj throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saravakos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saravakos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saravakos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hooj.
Hooj misses with a straight left.
Hooj takes one on the button.
Saravakos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saravakos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saravakos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Saravakos throws a sloppy body shot
and Hooj counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Hooj lands with a shot to the body.
Sjaardsen Hooj is winning the standup battle so far.
Saravakos throws a shot from downtown. Hooj moves away and avoids it.
Hooj appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Saravakos misses the body punch
enabling Hooj to counter with a crisp jab.
Saravakos slips a jab from Hooj.
Saravakos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hooj.
Saravakos with the counter takedown but Hooj avoids it easily.
Saravakos stuns Hooj with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Saravakos defending well as Hooj loads up on a big left hand.
Saravakos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hooj jabs Saravakos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sjaardsen Hooj is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saravakos scores with a shot to the body.
Saravakos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hooj counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hooj.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Hooj misses. #T2#
Saravakos throws a sloppy head kick and Hooj moves out of range easily.
Hooj lands with a hook. Saravakos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Saravakos scores with a nice right hand.
Hooj looks to throw the jab but Saravakos is out of range.
Saravakos changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hooj throws out a loose jab but Saravakos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saravakos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
Saravakos has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hooj fails to land.
Hooj misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saravakos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saravakos has a couple of punches blocked by Hooj.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saravakos.
Saravakos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saravakos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hooj.
Hooj swings wildly with an uppercut but Saravakos uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Saravakos struggles to land a body shot inside as Hooj controls his hands.
Hooj swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hooj tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hooj lands a nice uppercut.
Saravakos throws a punch but it's blocked by Hooj.
Hooj misses with some punches.
Saravakos throws a head punch that misses.
Hooj throws a punch but it's blocked by Saravakos.
Hooj lands a shoulder strike.
Saravakos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saravakos tries to score a body lock takedown but Hooj shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Sjaardsen Hooj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spiros Saravakos.
Saravakos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Hooj.
Saravakos blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Saravakos as the two fighters clinch.
Hooj lands a right hand that snaps the head of Saravakos backwards. #TD2#
Saravakos has clasped his hands together around Hooj's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hooj regains half guard.
Saravakos wants to free his trapped foot but Hooj is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Saravakos trying to control from Hooj's half guard. Hooj has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hooj is on top in guard. #REVR#
Saravakos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hooj controls from within his opponent's guard.
Saravakos keeping full guard, as Hooj tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sjaardsen Hooj dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Saravakos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saravakos changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hooj throws a jab when Saravakos was well out of range.
Saravakos moves forwards but Hooj connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Saravakos shoots in and drives through. Hooj sprawls well.
Hooj swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hooj lands a body shot.
The fighters circling - Hooj throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saravakos throws a leg kick but Hooj sees it coming and moves out of range.
Saravakos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Hooj counter with a right hand.
Saravakos looks to throw the jab but Hooj is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooj changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hooj swats away the attempt to clinch by Saravakos.
Hooj slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Hooj is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saravakos.
Saravakos misses with the combination.
Nice straight punches there by Hooj. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hooj.
Saravakos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hooj misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saravakos.
The fighters circling - Hooj throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hooj sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Saravakos has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hooj fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saravakos manages to avoid it.
Saravakos misses with a right hand
and Hooj counters with a straight right hand.
Saravakos lands with an overhand left.
Saravakos darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
Hooj ducks under a wild hook from Saravakos.
Hooj lands with an uppercut that bounces Saravakos off the ropes and back into range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hooj misses with a hook.
Hooj listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hooj misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Saravakos counters with a shoot takedown. Hooj fights it but they end up in guard.
Saravakos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hooj is keeping the position for now.
Hooj preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Saravakos trying to control but Hooj is working from the bottom.
Hooj bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Saravakos's guard. #REVR#
Hooj trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Saravakos trying to keep a closed guard but Hooj is proving a slippery customer.
Saravakos controlling Hooj's posture.
Saravakos keeping moving, preventing Hooj from controlling successfully.
Saravakos can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hooj controls the pace.
Spiros Saravakos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Saravakos wants to sweep here but Hooj controlling him for the moment.
Spiros Saravakos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hooj tries to free his leg and advance position but Saravakos is retaining full guard.
Saravakos looking to control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hooj wants to get up but he can't break Saravakos's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Saravakos lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hooj has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hooj and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Saravakos misses with a lunging right hand
and Hooj connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saravakos misses with a right hand
letting Hooj counter with a right hand.
Hooj lands with a right hand.
Saravakos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hooj.
Hooj cracks a nice hook into Saravakos's ribs.
Saravakos moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hooj cracks a nice hook into Saravakos's ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sjaardsen Hooj showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hooj, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Sjaardsen Hooj!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Sjaardsen Hooj!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Sjaardsen Hooj!

Sjaardsen Hooj wins by unanimous decision!

Sjaardsen Hooj tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   May 01, 2016
#R1#
Saravakos throws a half hearted mid kick.#TD2#
Saravakos drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Saravakos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Saravakos has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.
Saravakos throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Saravakos postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Saravakos is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jones is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Saravakos defends well.
Saravakos working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Saravakos chips away with some ground and pound.
Jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Saravakos slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Saravakos has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice jab there from Saravakos.
Jones avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Saravakos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Saravakos pinned against the cage. Saravakos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jones is breathing heavily.#CL#
Jones closes the distance and pushes Saravakos back into the cage.#T3#
Jones is trying to pull guard but Saravakos has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saravakos has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jones really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Saravakos lands a left hand.
Jones is trying to drag Saravakos to the mat but Saravakos just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jones prevents Saravakos from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
Saravakos gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Jones regains guard.
Saravakos forces his way into half guard.
Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.
Saravakos is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Saravakos working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T4#
Saravakos not doing much here.
Saravakos seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Saravakos is nestled in close to Jones, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Saravakos lands a big elbow - Jones is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Saravakos!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Spiros Saravakos!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 09, 2016
#R1#
Henley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Henley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Henley is looking to clinch.
Saravakos defending well as Henley loads up on a big left hand.
An inside leg kick from Saravakos misses.
Henley misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Saravakos counters with a shoot takedown. Henley fights it but they end up in guard.
Henley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Saravakos throws an elbow that misses. Henley uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Saravakos's guard. Nice move by Henley!#REVR#
Saravakos controlling Henley's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Henley preventing the sweep.
Saravakos managing to control the position.
Saravakos looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Henley puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Saravakos tries to roll over but Henley keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saravakos controlling the position for now.
Saravakos is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Saravakos keeps trying to improve his position.
Henley wants to stand up but Saravakos is controlling the position.
Saravakos wants to get back to full guard.
Saravakos is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Henley jumps into side control!
Henley in the domination position with Saravakos hanging on.
Henley advances to mount. #T3#
Henley tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Henley trying to control but Saravakos is having none of it.
Saravakos tries to hold on but Henley postures up.
Saravakos is desperately trying to improve his position but Henley has a good base and remains in mount.
Henley tries to control but Saravakos wriggling away. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Saravakos is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Saravakos keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Saravakos tries to improve his position but instead Henley has taken his back!
Henley wants to control but Saravakos is keeping busy.
Saravakos is in bad spot here.
Henley trying to control momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

MIchael Henley 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#
Saravakos tries a low kick but Henley avoids it.
Henley tries to clinch #TD2#
and Saravakos counters with a shoot takedown. Henley fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saravakos wants to control from the top but Henley keeps moving.
Saravakos looking to sit in guard and control but Henley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Saravakos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Henley is one step ahead there.
Saravakos has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Henley has passed into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henley trying to control the position but Saravakos is working away. #T1#
Saravakos is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Saravakos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Saravakos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Saravakos looks to move to half guard but instead Henley has passed into mount! Damn!
Henley trying to control but Saravakos is having none of it.
Saravakos wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#T2#
Saravakos is really stuck here.
Saravakos is breathing heavily.
I would not like to be Saravakos right now.
Henley tries to get the hooks in deep but Saravakos pushed the leg off.
Saravakos trying to control the hands but Henley won't let him.
MIchael Henley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
What can Saravakos do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Saravakos staying busy and making it hard for Henley to control.
Saravakos is trying to break free.
Henley trying to control.
Henley is not going to allow Saravakos to sit and survive in this position.
Henley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saravakos can do to turn this around?#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Henley is hanging on to Saravakos's back as he tries to escape.
Henley trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Saravakos just trying to survive but Henley is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Saravakos tries to roll but Henley sticks to his back.
Saravakos looking very determined here, making life difficult for Henley.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henley is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

MIchael Henley dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Henley wants to clinch.
Henley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saravakos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saravakos throws a body punch but Henley moves out of range.
Henley is looking to clinch but Saravakos is avoiding it.
Saravakos is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab from Saravakos misses.
Henley is looking to clinch but Saravakos is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henley is looking to clinch but Saravakos is avoiding it.
Henley tries to clinch up but Saravakos circles away and keeps his distance.
Saravakos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Henley.
Saravakos is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Henley tries to clinch up.#T1#
Henley tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Saravakos counters with a shoot takedown. Henley fights it but they end up in guard.
Henley is trying to control the position but Saravakos postures up.
Saravakos looking to sit in guard and control but Henley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Saravakos is trying to keep Henley in close.
Saravakos wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Henley would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2#
Saravakos is pulling down on Henley's head to control his posture.
Saravakos has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Henley has passed into side control.
Henley wants to stand but Saravakos is controlling his arm.
MIchael Henley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Henley is looking to take a break and control but Saravakos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saravakos is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Saravakos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Saravakos wants to control but Henley postures up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Saravakos blocks a head kick by Henley.
Henley darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Saravakos decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Henley's guard.
Spiros Saravakos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Henley is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Saravakos stopping the sweep attempt from Henley.
Henley controls Saravakos momentarily but Saravakos frees himself.
Henley wants to stand but Saravakos is controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saravakos throws an elbow that misses. Henley uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Saravakos's guard. Nice move by Henley!#REVR#

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Spiros Saravakos.
I think Henley 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... MIchael Henley!

 

 
 
 
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