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Event:
Island scream
Date: Oct 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Pappalardo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Greco.
Pappalardo throwing a counter right hand but Greco manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Greco forces Pappalardo back against the cage and clinches.
Greco lands with a left to the head.
Pappalardo misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Greco.
Pappalardo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Greco looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Greco taking a breather.#BC#
Pappalardo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Greco has closed the distance and engaged Pappalardo in a clinch.
Pappalardo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pappalardo.
Greco working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pappalardo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Greco has a couple of punches blocked by Pappalardo.
Pappalardo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pappalardo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Greco swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Greco takes a shot to the head.
Pappalardo tries to break free but Greco pushes him back against the cage.#T1#
Greco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Greco misses with a hook from the clinch.
Greco misses with the head strike.
Greco blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pappalardo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pappalardo.
A head punch on the inside from Greco fails to land.
A short left from Greco.
Greco has a couple of punches blocked by Pappalardo.
A nice left hand lands by Pappalardo.
Greco softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pappalardo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Greco misses with the head strike.
Pappalardo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pappalardo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Greco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Pappalardo fails to land.
Greco lands with a left to the head.
Greco swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Greco throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greco dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Greco lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Greco working aggressively here.
Greco misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Pappalardo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Greco tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pappalardo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pappalardo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pappalardo counters with a stiff right hand.
Pappalardo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Greco throws a hook but Pappalardo avoids it easily.
Pappalardo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Pappalardo.
Greco misses with a hook. Pappalardo ducked under it nicely.
Greco thuds a left hand into Pappalardo's body.
Pappalardo stuns Greco with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pappalardo missing with a left hand there. Greco was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T3#
Greco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pappalardo manages to avoid it.
Greco misses with a hook
and Pappalardo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Greco drives through and clinches with Pappalardo against the cage.
Greco is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pappalardo is keeping busy.#BC#
Pappalardo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Greco looks to score with a jab to the body but Pappalardo is just out of range.
Pappalardo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Greco.
Greco misses with a straight left.
Greco throws a looping overhand right but Pappalardo ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Greco closes the distance and clinches.
Pappalardo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Greco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Greco stalling in the clinch but Pappalardo improves position.
Pappalardo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Greco or not.
Greco looks winded!
Greco's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Pappalardo pushes Greco back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pappalardo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Greco throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Pappalardo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A shot to the body from Greco misses
letting Pappalardo counter with a right hand.
Pappalardo lands with a shot to the body.
Greco misses with a looping right.
Greco ducks right into an uppercut from Pappalardo.
Nice jab there from Pappalardo.
Greco slips a straight right by Pappalardo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Greco. Pappalardo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Greco swings widly with a right hand
and Pappalardo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Greco connects with a jab.
Greco throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Pappalardo misses the target.
Pappalardo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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 Derek Pappalardo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Greco has closed the distance and engaged Pappalardo in a clinch.
Pappalardo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Greco lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pappalardo lands a hook that snaps the head of Greco backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pappalardo.
Pappalardo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pappalardo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pappalardo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pappalardo misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Greco.
Greco scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pappalardo.
Giovanni Greco seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Greco swings wildly with an uppercut but Pappalardo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pappalardo throws a head punch that misses.
Pappalardo scores with a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Greco swings wildly with an uppercut but Pappalardo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Greco pushes Pappalardo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Greco swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Pappalardo fails to land.
Pappalardo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pappalardo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pappalardo misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Pappalardo.
Pappalardo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Greco swings wildly with an uppercut but Pappalardo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pappalardo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pappalardo pushes Greco back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pappalardo throws a head punch that misses.
Greco misses with the head strike.
Greco misses with a short punch on the inside.
Greco lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pappalardo backwards.
Greco is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pappalardo is keeping busy.
Pappalardo works on Greco's body with a couple of short punches.
Greco lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pappalardo backwards. #T2#
Pappalardo lands with a right to the head.
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!#BC#
Pappalardo breaks from the clinch.
Greco ducks under a wild hook from Pappalardo.
Greco tries to counter by closing the distance.
Pappalardo misses the shot to the body.
Pappalardo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Greco throws out the jab.
Greco throws a right hand that misses
and Pappalardo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Greco is breathing heavily.
Pappalardo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Greco wants to clinch but Pappalardo slips to the side
enabling Pappalardo to counter with a crisp jab.
Greco rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pappalardo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Greco closes the distance but Pappalardo moves to the side
and Pappalardo counters with a nice body shot.
Greco takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Greco takes one to the chin there.
Pappalardo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Greco.
Pappalardo moves out of range as Greco strikes.#T3#
Pappalardo digs a good body shot into Greco's ribs.
Pappalardo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Greco throws a series of punches but Pappalardo avoids them all with ease.
Pappalardo is looking to counter punch.
Greco falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pappalardo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pappalardo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Greco takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Greco avoids the body shot from Pappalardo.
Greco tries to clinch but Pappalardo is having none of it.
Greco misses the body punch
and Pappalardo counters with a stiff right hand.
Greco takes a swing at Pappalardo's ribcage but misses.
Pappalardo lands a nice hook to Greco's body. Greco takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Greco tries to move into range but Pappalardo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T4#
Pappalardo looks to land a left hand but Greco moved out of range nicely.
Greco staying out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greco rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Greco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Greco throws a right hand that misses
and Pappalardo counters with a nice body shot.
Pappalardo misses with a straight left.
Greco misses with a right hand
and Pappalardo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Greco on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pappalardo lands a really nice looking cross but Greco seems unphased.
Pappalardo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC#
Greco is rocked!
Greco darts in trying to clinch
and Pappalardo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Greco is still on wobbly legs! Can Pappalardo finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Greco misses with a double jab
and Pappalardo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Pappalardo dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Greco darts in trying to clinch
and Pappalardo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Greco seems to have recovered his senses.
Greco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pappalardo was well out of range. Poor timing from Greco.
Greco misses with a wild body shot.
Greco rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pappalardo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pappalardo misses the jab.
Some wild striking there from Greco.
The crowd cheers as Pappalardo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Greco doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greco tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pappalardo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pappalardo. Greco does a little dance to reset his feet.
Greco misses with a left hand
and Greco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Nice body punch from Pappalardo. #CL2#
Greco moves into the clinch successfully.
Greco is looking to control Pappalardo's arms but Pappalardo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Greco has his back to the cage.
Pappalardo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pappalardo has a couple of punches blocked by Greco.
Greco misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pappalardo misses with some punches.
Pappalardo blocking some punches.
Pappalardo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Greco can do to turn this around?
Greco tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Greco misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pappalardo.
Greco misses with the head strike.
Pappalardo scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Pappalardo breaks the clinch.
Greco throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pappalardo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Greco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Greco swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pappalardo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Greco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Greco rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pappalardo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greco throws a poor cross that misses
and Greco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Greco throws a sloppy body shot
and Pappalardo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Greco closes the distance and pushes Pappalardo back into the cage.
A right hand to the body from Pappalardo.
Greco prevents a body shot from Pappalardo. #BC#
Pappalardo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Greco tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Pappalardo counters with a nice uppercut.
Greco walks straight into a right hand from Pappalardo - that's dropped him! Pappalardo jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Greco from any more punishment! Greco complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Derek Pappalardo!
A victorious Derek Pappalardo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Tidal Wave
Date: Oct 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Greco scores with a hook to the body. Wehmer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Greco connects with a right hand. Wehmer shakes it off.
Giovanni Greco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greco works Wehmer's body with a nice hook.
Wehmer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wehmer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Greco counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Greco. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Greco.
Greco throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wehmer.
Greco sizes up Wehmer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #TD#
Wehmer scores with a takedown into Greco's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wehmer throws a big elbow that misses.
Wehmer tries to free his leg and advance position but Greco is retaining full guard.
Wehmer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Greco avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wehmer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Wehmer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wehmer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wehmer lands a couple of digs.
Greco wants to sweep here but Wehmer controlling him for the moment.
Greco is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wehmer is in close to Greco's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Greco is controlling Wehmer's posture.
Wehmer landing with the ground and pound.
Wehmer postures up in Greco's guard and throws a big left but Greco blocks it. #T2#
Greco working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wehmer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Wehmer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wehmer wants to control from the top but Greco keeps moving.
Greco is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wehmer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wehmer is in close to Greco's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wehmer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wehmer looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wehmer working some strikes from top position.
Wehmer advances position into side control!
Greco is trying to control Wehmer's posture but Wehmer avoids it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Greco can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
I wouldn't like to be where Greco is right now.
Greco sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Wehmer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wehmer working the head and body with strikes.
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. Wehmer connects with a nice short shot to Greco's temple.
Greco on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Wehmer there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greco is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wehmer scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Wehmer is working for a submission of some sort.
Greco is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Wehmer jumps into side control!#T4#
Wehmer throws an elbow but Greco slips to the side and avoids it well.
Wehmer landing strikes.
Wehmer working the ground and pound.
Wehmer cracks Greco with a big right hand but Greco just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
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!
Wehmer cracks Greco with a big elbow.
Greco is looking to reverse the position.
Wehmer works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Wehmer working the ground and pound.
Wehmer connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Greco some visible discomfort.
Greco really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wehmer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Wehmer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wehmer working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barney Wehmer 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#
Greco lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CL2#
Greco drives through and clinches with Wehmer against the cage.
Greco lands an uppercut.
A short right from Greco on the inside.
Greco missing with knees to the body.
Greco is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wehmer is defending well for now.
Greco lands a body punch in the clinch. #TD#
Greco is fighting off a takedown attempt but Wehmer is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Greco to the mat. Greco regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Wehmer landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wehmer throwing strikes from guard but Greco blocks nicely.
Greco seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Greco looking for a sweep. Not yet Greco, not yet. #T1#
Wehmer lands a couple of elbows.
Wehmer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wehmer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wehmer is in close to Greco's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Wehmer drops back looking for a leg! Greco is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Greco manages to kick Wehmer off! Wehmer jumps back into Greco's guard.
Greco is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wehmer scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've been informed that Greco has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Wehmer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wehmer throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Wehmer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wehmer is in close to Greco's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Greco keeping moving, preventing Wehmer from controlling successfully.
Wehmer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Wehmer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wehmer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wehmer wants to control from the top but Greco keeps moving.
Wehmer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wehmer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wehmer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Greco can do to turn this around?
Wehmer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Greco trying to control the position.
#T3##SUB#
Wehmer is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Greco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wehmer is one step ahead there.
Wehmer wants to control from the top but Greco keeps moving.
Greco is trying to hold Wehmer in close to prevent damage but Wehmer has managed to pass into half guard.
Wehmer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Greco does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Greco wants to control but Wehmer is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wehmer winds up and cracks Greco with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Greco is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barney Wehmer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wehmer looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Greco with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wehmer seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wehmer is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wehmer lands with a punch from half guard.
Wehmer lands strikes from half guard.
Greco is breathing heavily.
Greco is refusing to be controlled, as Wehmer sits in half guard.
Wehmer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wehmer looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Greco with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wehmer lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC#
Greco is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barney Wehmer dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Greco's corner calls for a 1-2. Greco obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wehmer shoots in but Greco avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Greco paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wehmer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Greco's waist but Greco gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wehmer off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Greco takes the fight into the clinch.
Greco lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Greco stalling against the cage.
Greco scores with a shot to the side of Wehmer's head. #T1#
The referee is keeping an eye on Greco - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short body shot lands from Greco as the two fighters clinch.
Greco lands a shoulder strike.
Wehmer has Greco pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Greco manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barney Wehmer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greco throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wehmers head.
Wehmer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wehmer throws a punch but it's blocked by Greco.
Greco lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Greco is struggling to control the position.
Greco lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Wehmer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Greco gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Giovanni Greco seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Greco lands a nice shot to the body.
Greco lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wehmer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Greco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wehmer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Greco stalling in the clinch.
Greco stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wehmer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Greco prevents it.
Greco manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T3#
Greco stalls.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Greco.
Greco lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wehmer backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Greco.
Greco scores a nice knee to the body.
Wehmer avoiding damage as Greco throws knees to the body.
Greco will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wehmer up against the cage.
Wehmer letting Greco take a breather here.#T4#
Wehmer goes for a takedown attempt but Greco pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Greco.
Greco closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Greco stuffs the takedown attempt from Wehmer. Wehmer gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Wehmer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Greco tries to get to full guard but Wehmer has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giovanni Greco really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4##CL2#
Greco moves into the clinch.
A short right from Greco on the inside.
Wehmer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wehmer is looking for a takedown.
Greco lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wehmer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Greco pulls his leg out and moves away.
Greco swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wehmer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Greco rushes Wehmer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wehmer being controlled against the cage.
Greco lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T1#
Wehmer wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barney Wehmer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wehmer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Greco pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Greco closes the distance and clinches.
Greco lands a shoulder strike.
Greco lands a good knee to the midsection. Wehmer won't want to take too many of those.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Wehmer managing to block the knees to the body from Greco.
Wehmer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Greco to keep the fight standing.
Greco presses Wehmer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wehmer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T2#
Greco makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Greco stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Greco lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Greco lands a knee to the body.
The referee calls for Greco to work.
Greco tries to land knees in the clinch but Wehmer avoids the damage to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Greco.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Greco.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greco lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wehmer has Greco pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Greco manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Greco landing knees to the body.
Greco is leaning against Wehmer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3#
Greco missing with knees to the body.
Greco lands a body punch.
Greco softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Greco pushes Wehmer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Greco.
A nice left hand lands by Greco.
Greco scores with a shoulder strike.
Greco lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wehmer or not.
Greco lands a hook that snaps the head of Wehmer backwards. #ROC2#
Wehmer is rocked!
A short body shot lands from Greco as the two fighters clinch.
Wehmer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oh Wehmer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Greco leaning his opponent against the cage.
Greco lands a body shot in the clinch.
Greco lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wehmer backwards. #T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Greco.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short body shot lands from Greco as the two fighters clinch.
Wehmer takes a knee to the side of the body.
Greco lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Greco.
Greco works on Wehmer's body with a couple of short punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Greco.
Greco softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Greco.
Greco crunches a lovely knee into Wehmer's ribcage.
Greco lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wehmer backwards.
A short right from Greco on the inside.
A short right from Greco.
Greco lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wehmer or not.
Greco is struggling to control the position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Greco gets through Wehmer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Greco lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Greco lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wehmer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Greco gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Greco lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Greco stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Greco working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Greco throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wehmers head.
Greco will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wehmer up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Greco.
Greco lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giovanni Greco dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Wehmer shoots in for a double leg but Greco sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wehmer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wehmer seems to have got his legs back now.
Wehmer dives in and grabs Greco's left leg, looking for a takedown. Greco pushes down on Wehmer's head and hops out.
Greco getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Greco scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#TD#
Wehmer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wehmer scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Greco is looking to improve his position.
Wehmer working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Greco is trying to maintain the position but Wehmer is very close to passing his half guard.
Greco is in trouble now - Wehmer has advanced to mount!
Greco is trying desperately to improve position.
Wehmer putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#SUB#
Wehmer looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Wehmer with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T2#
Wehmer working Greco over with strikes here. #SUB#
Wehmer is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Greco is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Greco flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Wehmer anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Greco and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Wehmer slips an arm under Greco chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Wehmer has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Wehmer is squeezing on Greco like an anaconda would it's prey. Greco fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Barney Wehmer!
A less than humble Barney Wehmer misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Revolution Time to Fight
Date: Sep 25, 2016 |
#R1##KD#
Greco drops Kong with a left and a right! Oh, Kong is hurt - Greco dives into side control looking to finish!
#ROC#
Kong is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like CM Kong has been cut.
Kong tries to bench press Greco off him but Greco keeps the position.
Kong is still in real trouble! Can Greco finish him?
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Greco wants to stand but Kong has his arm trapped.
You can see the frustration on Kong's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kong seems to have recovered his senses.
Kong manages to work his way to half guard, despite Greco's best efforts.
Greco throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greco trying to control the pace.
Kong gets full guard.
Greco is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Kong controls Greco momentarily but Greco frees himself.
Kong is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Kong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Greco is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Kong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Greco can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Greco throws a big elbow that misses.
Kong is trying to control the position but Greco postures up.
Kong has a closed guard, preventing Greco from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Greco clinches up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Greco.
A nice right hand lands inside from Greco.
Kong tries to throw a body punch but Greco avoids it by throwing Kong back against the cage. #T3#
Greco throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kongs head.
Greco scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Greco scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Greco trying to land knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Greco.
Greco lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Greco stalls.
Kong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Greco's elbow.
Kong throws a head punch that misses.
Kong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Greco.
The referee calls for Greco to work.
Greco lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Greco stalling in the clinch.
Greco working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Greco blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Greco blocks a body shot from Kong.
Greco scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Kong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Greco's elbow.
Kong throws a head punch that misses.
Kong misses with a punch on the inside.
Greco digs a right hand into Kong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kong's gas tank.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kong looks winded!
Greco tries to land knees in the clinch but Kong avoids the damage to the body.
Kong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Greco holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Greco lands with a light punch inside.
Greco lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Greco lands an uppercut.
Greco softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Greco lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kong or not.
Greco lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kong backwards.
Kong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Greco works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Greco is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giovanni Greco dominated that round.
The cut man is working on CM Kong's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Greco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Greco takes a jab right on the kisser.
Greco keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kong.
Greco is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kong.
Kong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Greco looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Greco throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Greco drives through and clinches with Kong against the cage.
Greco lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kong is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Greco is keeping busy.
Kong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Greco backwards.
Greco lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Greco.
Greco lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Greco.
Greco looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Greco lands a big right hand that drops Kong! The killer instinct kicks in and Greco finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Greco!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giovanni Greco!
A less than humble Giovanni Greco misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Greco misses with a hook.
Karalopolous uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Greco.
Karalopolous fails with a takedown attempt.
Greco defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Karalopolous.
Karalopolous pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Greco is looking to clinch but Karalopolous is avoiding it.
Karalopolous has a takedown stuffed.
Giovanni Greco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimi Karalopolous.
Greco defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Karalopolous.
The fight stays on the outside here - Greco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Karalopolous shoots in for a double leg but Greco sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Greco rushes Karalopolous and presses him up against the cage.
Greco lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Greco takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Greco is stalling here.
Karalopolous tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T1#
Karalopolous swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Greco tries to land knees in the clinch but Karalopolous avoids the damage to the body.
Greco lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Karalopolous backwards.
Karalopolous fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Greco to work.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Karalopolous creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Karalopolous wants to take the fight to the mat but Greco manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Karalopolous wants to get back to striking at distance but Greco won't allow it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Greco takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Karalopolous tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Greco's elbow.
A short right from Greco on the inside. #CUT#
It looks like Dimi Karalopolous has been cut.
Greco lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Greco is stalling here.
Karalopolous has had enough of the clinch but Greco keeps him there for the moment.
Greco lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Greco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Greco swings wildly with an uppercut but Karalopolous uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Greco creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Karalopolous struggles to land a body shot inside as Greco controls his hands.
Karalopolous blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Greco stops a takedown attempt from Karalopolous.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Greco is pushing Karalopolous up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Karalopolous misses with a knee strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Karalopolous misses with some punches.
Greco keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Karalopolous's efforts to push away.
Greco looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Karalopolous goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Greco.
Greco lands with a left to the head.
Karalopolous misses with the head strike.
Karalopolous tries to work over Greco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Greco misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Karalopolous misses with a body punch.
Greco takes a shot to the head.
Karalopolous changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Greco fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD2#
Greco gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Karalopolous loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Karalopolous throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Karalopolous missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Karalopolous throws a big elbow that misses.
Karalopolous working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Karalopolous preventing the sweep.
Karalopolous in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Karalopolous throws a big elbow that misses.
Greco on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Greco tries to get out of the position.#T4#
Greco preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karalopolous is looking to work some ground and pound but Greco has wrist control.
Karalopolous working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Karalopolous with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karalopolous throws a big right hand that misses.
Greco is breathing heavily.
Greco controls Karalopolous momentarily but Karalopolous frees himself.
Karalopolous has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Karalopolous wants to control from the top but Greco keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Karalopolous keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Greco gets caught flat footed, as Karalopolous shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Greco knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Karalopolous on the ground.
Karalopolous missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karalopolous is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Karalopolous stands and throws Greco's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Karalopolous misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Giovanni Greco will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dimi Karalopolous's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Karalopolous feints and as Greco raises his hands in defense, Karalopolous changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Karalopolous lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Karalopolous's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Greco preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Karalopolous accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Karalopolous postures up.
Karalopolous throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Greco works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Karalopolous loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Karalopolous trying to control but Greco is working from the bottom.
Greco controls Karalopolous momentarily but Karalopolous frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karalopolous throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Greco works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Karalopolous is looking to work some ground and pound but Greco has wrist control.
Karalopolous throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Greco avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Karalopolous throwing strikes from guard but Greco blocks nicely.
Karalopolous works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Karalopolous lands strikes from half guard.
Greco is not content to let Karalopolous control the position.
Karalopolous thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Greco's head.
Greco is trying to control but can't.
Karalopolous sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Greco defending well though.
Greco keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Karalopolous lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
Karalopolous working the head and body with strikes.
Karalopolous throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Karalopolous looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Greco with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Karalopolous thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Karalopolous perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Karalopolous slips a nice elbow through Greco's hands, connecting with Greco's forehead.
Karalopolous throwing shots but Greco is blocking nicely.
Karalopolous is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Karalopolous is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Greco sees it coming and defends easily.
Karalopolous is looking to take a break and control but Greco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Greco is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Karalopolous scores with a couple of nice shots.
Karalopolous thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Karalopolous seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Greco does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Greco avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Karalopolous.
Karalopolous thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Karalopolous working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Karalopolous is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Karalopolous wants to control but Greco is keeping him busy.
Karalopolous missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Karalopolous not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Karalopolous thows a huge punch but Greco dodges it nicely.
Karalopolous is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Karalopolous with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
Karalopolous drops an elbow to the side of Greco's head.
Greco is not content to let Karalopolous control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Karalopolous connects with a nice short shot to Greco's temple.
Karalopolous throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Karalopolous thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Greco's head.
Karalopolous throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Karalopolous works his foot free and advances to mount.
Karalopolous lands a couple of good shots and Greco has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Karalopolous is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Greco has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimi Karalopolous showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dimi Karalopolous's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Karalopolous scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Greco keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Karalopolous not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Karalopolous has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Karalopolous is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Karalopolous throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Greco keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Karalopolous throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Karalopolous not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karalopolous thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Greco's head.
Dimi Karalopolous has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Karalopolous not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Karalopolous lands strikes from half guard.
Karalopolous winds up and cracks Greco with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Karalopolous sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Greco defending well though.
Karalopolous thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Karalopolous not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Karalopolous looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Greco with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Karalopolous scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Karalopolous not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Greco keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Karalopolous is looking to take a break and control but Greco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Karalopolous thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Greco's head.
Karalopolous seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Greco does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Karalopolous looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Karalopolous throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Karalopolous is controlling the pace.
Karalopolous thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Greco's head.
Karalopolous looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Karalopolous throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Karalopolous is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Karalopolous sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Greco defending well though.
Greco blocking the ground and pound attempt from Karalopolous.
Karalopolous missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Karalopolous missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Greco avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Karalopolous.
Karalopolous is looking to take a break and control but Greco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Karalopolous clinches up with Greco and pushes him back against the cage.
Karalopolous goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karalopolous lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Karalopolous struggles to land a body shot inside as Greco controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Karalopolous - that landed with a thud.
Karalopolous tries to work over Greco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Karalopolous pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karalopolous shoots in for a double leg but Greco sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Greco tries to clinch up but Karalopolous circles away and keeps his distance.
Karalopolous swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Karalopolous closes this distance looking for a takedown but Greco circles away.#TD2#
Karalopolous closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Greco did well to prevent Karalopolous getting side control.
Karalopolous thows a huge punch but Greco dodges it nicely.
#T4#
Karalopolous is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Greco has hold of Karalopolous's hands but Karalopolous slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Greco blocking the ground and pound attempt from Karalopolous.
Karalopolous not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Karalopolous throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Karalopolous throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Well, if Karalopolous is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Karalopolous looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ground and pound from Karalopolous.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dimi Karalopolous comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Karalopolous has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 26:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 26:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dimi Karalopolous!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Greco avoids the body shot from Belle.
Belle slips under a jab.
Belle appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Belle shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Greco is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Greco getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Greco connects with a body shot.
Greco ducks under a wild hook from Belle.
A jab from Greco misses.
Belle throws an overhand right that lands on Greco's shoulder, as Greco tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Greco forces Belle back against the cage and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Greco.
The referee is keeping an eye on Greco - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greco lands with a light punch inside.
Belle letting Greco take a breather here.
Greco lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T1#
Greco lands a right hand that snaps the head of Belle backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Greco.
#ROC2#
Belle is rocked!
A hook to the body from Greco.
A short uppercut from Greco.
Oh Belle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Greco gets through Belle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Greco creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Belle's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Belle drops to his knees and Greco pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giovanni Greco!
After the fight, Giovanni Greco was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Revolution Island Night 1
Date: Sep 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Greco cracks Belle with an open hand slap.#CL2#
Greco darts in and clinches Belle up against the cage.
Belle can't find room to land a body shot as Greco controls the action.
Greco lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Greco working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Belle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Greco lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Belle working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Belle fails to land.
Belle misses with a punch on the inside.
Greco stalling in the clinch.
Greco lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Greco scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC2#
Belle is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Kingston Belle has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Greco working Belle over with knees to the body.
Oh Belle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Belle working aggressively here.
Greco throws a big uppercut that drops Belle! More strikes from Greco and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Belle lies dazed against the cage as Greco celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giovanni Greco!
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