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Event:
ICF 12
Date: Dec 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Hanson misses with a takedown
enabling Papadopoulos to counter with a crisp jab.
Hanson with a poor takedown
and Papadopoulos counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Hanson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Papadopoulos.
Hanson tries to score a body lock takedown but Papadopoulos shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Avraam Papadopoulos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rikkard Hanson.
Hanson wants to take the fight to the mat but Papadopoulos manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hanson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Papadopoulos backwards.
Papadopoulos is pushing Hanson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Papadopoulos lands a nice uppercut.
Papadopoulos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papadopoulos is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A right handed body shot lands from Papadopoulos.
#TD2#
Hanson is trying to trip Papadopoulos. He has hold of a leg but Papadopoulos is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hanson persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Papadopoulos has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Hanson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T1#
Hanson shoots for a double leg takedown but Papadopoulos sprawls well. He's pushed Hanson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hanson looks winded!
Papadopoulos connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jab, jab by Papadopoulos - just one landing.
Hanson moves to clinch but Papadopoulos breaks away
and Hanson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Papadopoulos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Papadopoulos thuds his right hand into Hanson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Papadopoulos lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hanson at a distance.
Papadopoulos getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hanson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rikkard Hanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanson tries for a takedown but Papadopoulos circles away easily
and Papadopoulos makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Papadopoulos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hanson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Papadopoulos moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Papadopoulos feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hansons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2#
Papadopoulos jabs Hanson right on the nose. Hanson blinks but takes it well.
Papadopoulos feints and then cracks Hanson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hanson down.
A low kick lands for Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Papadopoulos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Papadopoulos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hanson's sensitive parts.
Hanson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hanson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Papadopoulos to score with a decent uppercut.
Hanson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Papadopoulos scores with a nice strike.
Hanson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Papadopoulos pinned against the cage. Papadopoulos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Papadopoulos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hanson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T3#
Papadopoulos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Papadopoulos connects with an inside leg kick.
Hanson wants to clinch but Papadopoulos slips to the side
and Papadopoulos counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hanson's knee momentarily.
Papadopoulos connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Papadopoulos lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Avraam Papadopoulos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Papadopoulos connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hanson momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Papadopoulos.
Hanson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hanson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Papadopoulos. Papadopoulos obviously looking to wear him down.
Papadopoulos lunges at Hanson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hanson's hand.
Hanson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Papadopoulos throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Papadopoulos lands with a good body shot.
Hanson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jab from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throws a good cross that connects.
#T4#
A nice inside leg kick there by Papadopoulos. That's going to slow Hanson down.
Papadopoulos with a hook.
Papadopoulos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Papadopoulos throws a series of strikes that have Hanson backpedaling.
A slapping leg kick lands for Papadopoulos.
The crowd cheers as Papadopoulos lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hanson doesn't seem phased though.
Hanson tries for a takedown but Papadopoulos circles away easily
and Papadopoulos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Papadopoulos with a jab.
Papadopoulos scores with a jab to the body.
Hanson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A low kick lands for Papadopoulos.
Hanson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Papadopoulos can pounce on him.
Hanson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Papadopoulos counters with a straight right hand.
Hanson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T5#
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick which misses Hanson's front leg but catches the back leg as Hanson tries to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hanson wants to clinch
and Papadopoulos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Papadopoulos works Hanson's body with a nice hook.
Hanson tries for a takedown but Papadopoulos circles away easily
and Papadopoulos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Papadopoulos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hanson on the side of the head.
Papadopoulos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Papadopoulos connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hanson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Papadopoulos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Papadopoulos lands a right hook to the body.
#T6#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Papadopoulos.
Hanson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD2#
Hanson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Papadopoulos!
Papadopoulos throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Papadopoulos lands a slapping body shot.
Hanson 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.
Papadopoulos lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Papadopoulos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#TD2#
Hanson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Papadopoulos manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Hanson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T7#
Papadopoulos avoiding damage.
Papadopoulos misses with a punch to the body.
Papadopoulos lands with a light punch inside.
Papadopoulos gets underhooks to prevent Hanson's takedown attempt.
Papadopoulos scores with a shoulder strike.
Papadopoulos lands with a left to the head.
Hanson is trying to drag Papadopoulos to the mat but Papadopoulos just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Papadopoulos stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Papadopoulos avoiding damage.
Papadopoulos seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.#T8#
Hanson being controlled against the cage.
Papadopoulos stalling.
Papadopoulos prevents a takedown attempt there.
A body shot lands from Papadopoulos.
#BC#
Papadopoulos breaks from the clinch.
Hanson tries for a takedown but Papadopoulos circles away easily
and Papadopoulos counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A cross from Papadopoulos lands.
Papadopoulos throws a quick inside leg kick. #T9#
Papadopoulos cracks a nice hook into Hanson's ribs.
Hanson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Papadopoulos counters with a good low kick that Hanson was not able to check.
Papadopoulos dips to his left and cracks Hanson with an uppercut!
Hanson tries for a takedown but Papadopoulos circles away easily
and Papadopoulos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Papadopoulos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Papadopoulos is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Papadopoulos moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Papadopoulos with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Papadopoulos scores with a hook to the body. Hanson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Papadopoulos tests Hanson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hanson misses with a takedown
and Papadopoulos counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Papadopoulos scores with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Avraam Papadopoulos dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hanson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hanson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Papadopoulos counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice straight punches there by Papadopoulos. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Papadopoulos lands with a right hand.
Hanson has his takedown stuffed
and Papadopoulos counters with a stiff right hand.
Avraam Papadopoulos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rikkard Hanson.
Hanson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Papadopoulos.
Hanson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Papadopoulos counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Papadopoulos, as that shot connected.
Hanson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Papadopoulos scores with a nice strike.
Hanson is breathing heavily.#T1#
Papadopoulos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hanson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick which misses Hanson's front leg but catches the back leg as Hanson tries to avoid it.
Hanson fails with the takedown
letting Papadopoulos counter with a right hand.
Papadopoulos lands with an uppercut that bounces Hanson off the cage and back into range.
Papadopoulos punishes Hanson's body with a nice straight punch.
Papadopoulos throws a nice inside leg kick.
Papadopoulos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Papadopoulos works Hanson's body with a nice hook.
Papadopoulos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Papadopoulos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Papadopoulos lands with a hook. Hanson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Papadopoulos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Papadopoulos lands with an overhand left.#T2#
Papadopoulos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hanson on the side of the head.
Papadopoulos scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hanson in his tracks.
Hanson 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.
The crowd cheers as Papadopoulos lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hanson doesn't seem phased though.
Papadopoulos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Papadopoulos lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Papadopoulos scoring well with a low kick there.
Papadopoulos circles away from the clinch attempt
and Papadopoulos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hanson misses with a takedown
and Papadopoulos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hanson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Papadopoulos.
Hanson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Papadopoulos feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T3#
Papadopoulos with the inside leg kick.
Hanson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hanson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Papadopoulos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hanson shoots in for a double leg but Papadopoulos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hanson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Papadopoulos.
Hanson fails with the takedown
and Hanson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice leg kick from Papadopoulos, right into the meat of the thigh.
Papadopoulos lands a slapping body shot.
Avraam Papadopoulos is winning the standup battle so far.
Hanson 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.
Hanson misses with a takedown attempt
and Papadopoulos counters with a low kick, right behind Hanson 's knee.
Papadopoulos lands with a good body shot.
Rikkard Hanson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Papadopoulos connects with a crisp jab.
Papadopoulos scoring well with a low kick there.
Hanson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Papadopoulos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Papadopoulos wants it to stay on the feet.
Papadopoulos appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A low kick lands for Papadopoulos.
Hanson shoots in for a takedown but Papadopoulos shows good takedown defense.
Hanson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hanson misses with a takedown attempt - Papadopoulos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A nice leg kick from Papadopoulos, right into the meat of the thigh.
Papadopoulos moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hanson looks to clinch
and Papadopoulos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Papadopoulos stuffs the takedown.
Papadopoulos looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T5#
Hanson wants to clinch
and Papadopoulos counters with a left to the body.
Papadopoulos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hanson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hanson with a poor takedown
and Papadopoulos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hanson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hanson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Papadopoulos. Papadopoulos obviously looking to wear him down.
Papadopoulos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hanson doesn't seem bothered though.
A left lands for Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos lands a jab to Hanson's midsection.
Hanson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Papadopoulos counters with a left to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hanson or perhaps it was just good defense by Papadopoulos, which made it look bad.
Papadopoulos jabs Hanson right on the nose. Hanson blinks but takes it well.#T6#
Papadopoulos lands with an uppercut that bounces Hanson off the cage and back into range.
Papadopoulos thuds his right hand into Hanson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanson with a poor takedown
and Papadopoulos counters with a stiff right hand.
Papadopoulos moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hanson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hanson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Papadopoulos counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Papadopoulos with the inside leg kick.
Hanson misses with a takedown
and Papadopoulos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Papadopoulos thumps Hanson with a low kick.
Papadopoulos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hanson on the side of the head.#T7#
Papadopoulos 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.
Hanson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Papadopoulos's waist but Papadopoulos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hanson off to one side.
Hanson misses with a takedown
and Papadopoulos counters with a nice uppercut.
Hanson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Papadopoulos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hanson somewhat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throws a good cross that connects.
Papadopoulos connects with a body shot.
Papadopoulos tests Hanson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hanson misses with a takedown
and Papadopoulos counters with a nice uppercut. #T8#
Papadopoulos cracks Hanson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Papadopoulos lands with an uppercut that bounces Hanson off the cage and back into range.
Hanson moves forwards but Papadopoulos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
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!
Hanson misses with a takedown attempt
letting Papadopoulos counter with a right hand.
Hanson moves in looking to clinch but Papadopoulos pushes him off.
An inside leg kick lands from Papadopoulos.
Hanson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Papadopoulos counters with a series of strikes. Hanson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Papadopoulos connects with a single shot there.
Hanson shoots and misses
and Papadopoulos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Papadopoulos tries to sprawl but Hanson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hanson is looking to stall here but Papadopoulos recovers full guard.
Papadopoulos managing to control the position. #T9#
Hanson forces his way into half guard.
Papadopoulos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hanson can do to turn this around?#SU2#
Hanson stands up and beckons Papadopoulos to join him on the feet.
Hanson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Papadopoulos counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Avraam Papadopoulos dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Papadopoulos jabs Hanson right on the nose. Hanson blinks but takes it well.
Hanson tries to clinch but Papadopoulos moves away
and Papadopoulos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Hanson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Papadopoulos's half guard.
Papadopoulos pushes Hanson off and gets back to his feet.
Papadopoulos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hanson.
Hanson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Papadopoulos counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Papadopoulos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hanson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hanson shoots and misses
and Papadopoulos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hanson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Papadopoulos.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Papadopoulos lands with a nice body punch.
Papadopoulos connects with a right hand. Hanson shakes it off.
Papadopoulos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Papadopoulos scores with a jab to the jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Hanson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Papadopoulos lands a nice looking body shot.
Hanson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Papadopoulos.
Hanson misses with a takedown attempt
and Papadopoulos counters with a thumping low kick.
Avraam Papadopoulos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rikkard Hanson.
Nice straight punches there by Papadopoulos. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos lands a right hook to the body.
Hanson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Papadopoulos. Papadopoulos obviously looking to wear him down.
Hanson tries to clinch there but Papadopoulos circles away.
Papadopoulos lands a nice shot that snaps Hanson's head back.
Hanson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A punch lands to the side of Hanson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hanson tries for a takedown but Papadopoulos circles away easily
and Papadopoulos counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanson wants to clinch
and Papadopoulos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Papadopoulos scores with a leg kick.
Papadopoulos throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hanson on the side of the head.
Hanson shoots and misses
and Papadopoulos counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Papadopoulos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hanson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Papadopoulos connects with a solid leg kick.
Jab from Papadopoulos.#CL2#
Papadopoulos gets tackled into the cage by Hanson. Hanson maintains the clinch.
Papadopoulos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC#
Papadopoulos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hanson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Papadopoulos pinned against the cage. Papadopoulos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Hanson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hanson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Papadopoulos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hanson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hanson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Papadopoulos sprawls well. Papadopoulos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hanson gets slowly back to his feet.
Hanson shoots and misses
and Papadopoulos counters with a low kick, right behind Hanson 's knee.
Papadopoulos scores with a hook.
Papadopoulos keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hanson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hanson misses with the combination.
#T4#
Hanson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Papadopoulos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hanson has his takedown stuffed
enabling Papadopoulos to counter with a crisp jab.
A nice combination there by Papadopoulos.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Papadopoulos stuffs the takedown.
A quick step to the side and Papadopoulos tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Papadopoulos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD2#
Hanson dives in and scores a takedown into Papadopoulos's guard.
Papadopoulos pushes Hanson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Papadopoulos with a nice cross.
Hanson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Papadopoulos sprawls well. Papadopoulos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hanson gets slowly back to his feet.
As Hanson looks to move away, Papadopoulos throws a big counter combo but Hanson just gets out of the way.#T5#
Papadopoulos connects with a solid leg kick.
Hanson shoots in looking for a takedown. Papadopoulos tries to sprawl out of it but Hanson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Papadopoulos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A good leg kick by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throws out a powerful jab.
Hanson has his takedown stuffed
and Papadopoulos counters with a nice body shot. #T6#
Papadopoulos throws a nice inside leg kick.
Papadopoulos scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hanson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Papadopoulos counters with a stiff right hand.
Papadopoulos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A low kick lands for Papadopoulos.
Hanson looks to clinch
and Papadopoulos counters with a stiff right hand.
Papadopoulos scoring well with a low kick there.
Papadopoulos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Hanson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Papadopoulos napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Papadopoulos explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #CL2#
Hanson darts in and clinches Papadopoulos up against the cage.
Hanson swings wildly with an uppercut but Papadopoulos uses good head movement to avoid it. #T7#
Papadopoulos leaning his opponent against the cage.
Papadopoulos prevents a takedown attempt there.
Papadopoulos stops a takedown attempt from Hanson.
Come on Papadopoulos - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hanson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Papadopoulos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Papadopoulos effectively controlling the action here.
Papadopoulos stops a takedown attempt from Hanson.
Papadopoulos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T8#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Papadopoulos controlling the action here for a moment.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Avraam Papadopoulos.
Hanson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Papadopoulos lands a head shot.
Papadopoulos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Papadopoulos throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hanson fails with the takedown.
A low kick lands for Papadopoulos.
#T9#
Hanson misses with a takedown attempt
and Papadopoulos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Papadopoulos lands with an overhand left.
Papadopoulos throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hanson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Papadopoulos to score with a decent uppercut.
Papadopoulos scores with a nice strike.
Papadopoulos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hanson.
Papadopoulos stuffs the takedown.
Papadopoulos cracks a nice hook into Hanson's ribs.
Hanson tries for a takedown but Papadopoulos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hanson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Hanson moves into range and clinches up with Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Papadopoulos is pressed up against the cage. Hanson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Papadopoulos down to the mat. Papadopoulos avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hanson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Papadopoulos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Avraam Papadopoulos clearly takes that round.
That's time! Papadopoulos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Papadopoulos clobbers Hanson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Papadopoulos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Papadopoulos connects with a body shot.
Hanson misses with a takedown attempt
and Papadopoulos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Papadopoulos lands a head shot.
Hanson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Papadopoulos defends well and Hanson ends up having to push Papadopoulos into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Papadopoulos moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hanson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Papadopoulos counters with a stiff right hand.
Papadopoulos stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hanson with a poor takedown
and Papadopoulos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Avraam Papadopoulos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rikkard Hanson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Papadopoulos can pounce on him.
Hanson needs to keep his hands up - Papadopoulos had a free shot at his head there.
Papadopoulos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hanson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Papadopoulos connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T1#
Papadopoulos bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hanson's head backwards.
Papadopoulos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Papadopoulos lands with an overhand left.
Hanson shoots and misses
and Papadopoulos counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Papadopoulos lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Papadopoulos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hanson's sensitive parts.
Hanson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Papadopoulos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Papadopoulos throws a nice outside leg kick.
Papadopoulos stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD2#
Hanson dives in and scores a takedown into Papadopoulos's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Papadopoulos holds on and takes a little breather.
Hanson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Hanson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Papadopoulos is keeping the position for now.
Hanson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hanson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Papadopoulos pulls Hanson in close to his closed guard and prevents Hanson from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hanson stopping the sweep attempt from Papadopoulos.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Papadopoulos throws a low kick but Hanson avoids it.
Hanson dives in and grabs Papadopoulos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Papadopoulos pushes down on Hanson's head and hops out.
Papadopoulos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hanson has his takedown stuffed
and Papadopoulos counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Papadopoulos gets caught flat footed, as Hanson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Papadopoulos pushes Hanson off and gets back to his feet.
Papadopoulos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Papadopoulos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hanson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Papadopoulos.#T4#
Papadopoulos misses with a two punch combination.
Hanson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hanson blocks a leg kick.
Papadopoulos lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hanson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Papadopoulos pinned against the cage. Papadopoulos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Papadopoulos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Papadopoulos cracks a nice hook into Hanson's ribs.
Papadopoulos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hanson misses with a takedown attempt - Papadopoulos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hanson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Papadopoulos counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hanson's knee momentarily.#T5#
Papadopoulos scores with a shot to the body.
Hanson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hanson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Papadopoulos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hanson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Papadopoulos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Papadopoulos connects with an inside leg kick.
Hanson shoots in for a takedown but Papadopoulos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hanson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A nice leg kick from Papadopoulos, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hanson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A nice leg kick lands there from Papadopoulos.
Hanson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T6#
Papadopoulos works Hanson's body with a nice hook.
Hanson fails with the takedown
and Papadopoulos counters with a thumping low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanson misses with a takedown
and Papadopoulos counters with a straight right hand.
Papadopoulos throws a series of strikes that have Hanson backpedaling.
Hanson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hanson misses with a takedown attempt
and Papadopoulos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hanson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Papadopoulos counters with an outside leg kick.
Hanson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hanson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hanson throws a leg kick but Papadopoulos sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hanson shoots in for a takedown but Papadopoulos shows good takedown defense. #T7#
Hanson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL2#
Hanson has managed to clinch.
Hanson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Papadopoulos leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC2#
Hanson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hanson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hanson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Papadopoulos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hanson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Papadopoulos counters with a stiff right hand.
Papadopoulos lands a jab to the head.
Hanson throws a lazy uppercut
and Papadopoulos counters with an inside leg kick.
Hanson walks into a stiff left hand from Papadopoulos.#T8#
Hanson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hanson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hanson has his takedown stuffed
and Papadopoulos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanson fails with a takedown attempt.
Hanson drops his hands momentarily and Papadopoulos takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
No luck for Hanson with that takedown attempt.
Papadopoulos throws a nice inside leg kick. #T9#
Hanson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A left lands for Papadopoulos.
Hanson tries for a takedown but Papadopoulos circles away easily
and Papadopoulos counters with an inside leg kick.
Hanson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hanson fails with the takedown
and Papadopoulos makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jab, jab by Papadopoulos - just one landing.
A punch lands to the side of Hanson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hanson tries to clinch
and Papadopoulos makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Papadopoulos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Papadopoulos.
Hanson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Papadopoulos tries to avoid it but Hanson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Papadopoulos to the ground. Papadopoulos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Avraam Papadopoulos had his way with Rikkard Hanson in that round.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Nice takedown defense from Papadopoulos. No joy for Hanson on that attempt.
Hanson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hanson with a poor takedown
and Papadopoulos counters with a right hand to the body.
Papadopoulos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Papadopoulos lands a nice looking body shot.
Papadopoulos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hanson.
Papadopoulos scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hanson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos jabs Hanson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hanson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Papadopoulos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Avraam Papadopoulos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rikkard Hanson.
Papadopoulos scores with a punch to the 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.
Papadopoulos cracks Hanson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
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!
Papadopoulos swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hanson.
Hanson 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.
Papadopoulos lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Hanson tries for a takedown but Papadopoulos circles away easily
and Papadopoulos counters with a stiff right hand.
Papadopoulos throws a nice inside leg kick.
Papadopoulos connects with a body shot.
Papadopoulos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hanson misses with a takedown
and Papadopoulos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Papadopoulos lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hanson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hanson tries to clinch up.
Hanson tries to clinch up
and Papadopoulos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good leg kick by Papadopoulos. #T2#
Papadopoulos is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hanson has his takedown stuffed
and Papadopoulos counters with a stiff right hand.
Hanson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Papadopoulos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hanson. That did some damage!
Hanson misses with a takedown
and Papadopoulos counters with a two punch combo.
Papadopoulos tests Hanson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Papadopoulos scoring well with a low kick there.
Papadopoulos jabs Hanson right on the nose. Hanson blinks but takes it well.
Hanson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Papadopoulos defends it nicely.
Papadopoulos half committed to a counter leg kick.#T3#
Hanson fails with a takedown attempt.
Papadopoulos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Papadopoulos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Papadopoulos lands a glancing blow to the side of Hanson's head.
Hanson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Papadopoulos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hanson with a poor takedown
and Papadopoulos counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hanson thinking.
Papadopoulos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hanson has time to react.
Papadopoulos lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T4#
Hanson misses with a takedown
and Hanson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Papadopoulos jabs at Hanson's body.
Hanson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Papadopoulos counters with a stiff right hand.
Papadopoulos lands with a thumping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Papadopoulos lands with a straight right. Hanson didn't see that one coming.
Hanson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hanson shoots in and drives through. Papadopoulos sprawls well.
Hanson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Papadopoulos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hanson walks into a stiff left hand from Papadopoulos.
Hanson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T5#
Papadopoulos lands a leg kick that knocks Hanson off balance momentarily.
Hanson closes the distance but Papadopoulos moves to the side
and Papadopoulos counters with a nice leg kick.
Papadopoulos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hanson.
Papadopoulos appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Papadopoulos. No joy for Hanson on that attempt.
Papadopoulos lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hanson walks into a left hand.
Papadopoulos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Papadopoulos throws a good cross that connects.
Hanson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Papadopoulos connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hanson scrambles back to his feet.
Hanson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Papadopoulos sprawls well. Papadopoulos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hanson gets slowly back to his feet.#T6#
Hanson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hanson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Papadopoulos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hanson tries to clinch up.
Hanson misses with a lunging right hand
and Papadopoulos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Papadopoulos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Papadopoulos lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hanson shoots in looking for a takedown. Papadopoulos tries to sprawl out of it but Hanson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Papadopoulos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hanson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Papadopoulos pinned against the cage. Papadopoulos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T7#
Papadopoulos works the jab nicely.
Hanson shoots and misses
and Papadopoulos counters with a thumping low kick.
A jab lands there for Papadopoulos.
Hanson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Papadopoulos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Papadopoulos lands a leg kick that knocks Hanson off balance momentarily.
Papadopoulos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hanson misses with a takedown attempt - Papadopoulos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Papadopoulos lands with an overhand left.#T8#
Nice shot lands for Papadopoulos.
Hanson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hanson with a poor takedown
and Papadopoulos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hanson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Papadopoulos to counter with a crisp jab.
Rikkard Hanson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Papadopoulos throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hanson on the side of the head.
Hanson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Papadopoulos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hanson. That did some damage!
Hanson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Papadopoulos counters with a nice body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Papadopoulos as Hanson shoots in.
Papadopoulos scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hanson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Papadopoulos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Papadopoulos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T9#
Papadopoulos lands with a shot to the body.
Hanson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Papadopoulos counters with a thumping low kick.
Hanson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Papadopoulos counters with a straight right hand.
Hanson misses with a left hand
and Papadopoulos counters with a nice uppercut.
Hanson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Papadopoulos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hanson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Papadopoulos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hanson. That did some damage!
Papadopoulos looks to score with a jab to the body but Hanson is just out of range.
Hanson swinging wildly here.
Hanson with a nice cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
Avraam Papadopoulos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Papadopoulos has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 50:41
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 50:42
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 50:41
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avraam Papadopoulos!
In his post fight interview, Avraam Papadopoulos started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Papadopoulos throws a body shot but no joy.
Kooldfish throws a quick counter kick to the body but Papadopoulos avoids it.
Kooldfish staying out of range there.
Papadopoulos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Papadopoulos throws a poor cross that misses
and Kooldfish counters with a nice body shot.
Papadopoulos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kooldfish.
As Papadopoulos looks to move away, Kooldfish throws a big counter combo but Papadopoulos just gets out of the way.
Kooldfish definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kooldfish pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Papadopoulos punishes Kooldfish's body with a nice straight punch.
Papadopoulos misses with a looping left.
A quick step to the side and Kooldfish tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papadopoulos moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Papadopoulos misses with a body shot
and Kooldfish counters with a left and a right that stings Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos misses with a straight left. #T1#
Kooldfish avoids the body shot from Papadopoulos.
It looked like Kooldfish was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos misses the shot to the body.
Papadopoulos misses with a low kick.
It looked like Kooldfish was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kooldfish on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Papadopoulos misses the shot to the body.
Kooldfish is looking for a counter combo.
Papadopoulos tries to work over Kooldfish's front leg with a kick but Kooldfish checks it.
A big right from Papadopoulos misses.
Papadopoulos swings widly with a right hand
and Kooldfish makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kooldfish connects with a body shot that sends Papadopoulos's belly button to the back.
Papadopoulos throws an overhand right that lands on Kooldfish's shoulder, as Kooldfish tries to avoid the shot.
Kooldfish is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Kooldfish drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Papadopoulos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kooldfish manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Papadopoulos.
Kooldfish appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Papadopoulos sizes up Kooldfish with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kooldfish checks a leg kick.
Papadopoulos swings for the body but Kooldfish moves out of range.
Kooldfish works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Papadopoulos scores with a nice strike.
Papadopoulos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kooldfish counters with a nice uppercut.
Kooldfish slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick
and Papadopoulos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Papadopoulos swings for the body but Kooldfish moves out of range.
It looked like Kooldfish was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook
and Kooldfish counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Papadopoulos attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kooldfish is looking to counter punch.
Jab, jab by Papadopoulos - just one landing.
Papadopoulos misses with a leg kick
and Kooldfish counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Papadopoulos misses with a leg kick
and Kooldfish counters with a three punch combo that has Papadopoulos backing up. Papadopoulos nods at Kooldfish to acknowledge the strikes.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick that misses.
As Papadopoulos looks to move away, Kooldfish throws a big counter combo but Papadopoulos just gets out of the way.
Papadopoulos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kooldfish counters with a two punch combo.
Papadopoulos punishes Kooldfish's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A clash of legs there as Kooldfish blocks the low kick.#T4#
Papadopoulos misses the shot to the body.
Kooldfish throws a big counter combination but Papadopoulos scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Papadopoulos throws a hook but Kooldfish blocks it.
It looked like Kooldfish was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Papadopoulos.
Kooldfish fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kooldfish lands with a good body shot.
Kooldfish swinging wildly here.
Papadopoulos appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Papadopoulos throws a body shot but no joy.
Papadopoulos misses with a left hand
and Kooldfish counters with a right hand to the body.
Papadopoulos looks winded!
Kooldfish scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#It looks like Avraam Papadopoulos has been cut.
Kooldfish clobbers Papadopoulos with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emelia Kooldfish dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Avraam Papadopoulos's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kooldfish bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Papadopoulos. That snapped Kooldfish's head back.
Papadopoulos throws a sloppy body shot
and Kooldfish counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Papadopoulos misses with an uppercut
and Kooldfish counters with a three punch combo that has Papadopoulos backing up. Papadopoulos nods at Kooldfish to acknowledge the strikes.
Kooldfish staying out of range there.
Avraam Papadopoulos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Papadopoulos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kooldfish was well out of range. Poor timing from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos misses with a leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Papadopoulos might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kooldfish has got the better of the exchanges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papadopoulos throws a hook but Kooldfish avoids it easily.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick
and Kooldfish makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Papadopoulos really felt that one!
Kooldfish scores with a hook to the body. Papadopoulos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Papadopoulos lands with a right hand. #T1#
Papadopoulos throws a right hand that misses
and Kooldfish counters with a one-two to the body.
Kooldfish uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Papadopoulos.
Kooldfish was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Papadopoulos is looking to score with low kicks.
Kooldfish appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Papadopoulos. Kooldfish does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kooldfish swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Papadopoulos throws an off balance right hand
and Kooldfish connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Papadopoulos misses with a straight right.
Papadopoulos misses with a lunging right hand
and Kooldfish counters with a two punch combo.
Kooldfish is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Papadopoulos can do to turn this around?
Papadopoulos throws a right hand that misses
and Kooldfish counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Papadopoulos misses with an uppercut.
Kooldfish stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
Papadopoulos throws a body punch but Kooldfish moves out of range.
Kooldfish throws a big counter combination but Papadopoulos scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kooldfish scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kooldfish ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kooldfish was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Papadopoulos tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kooldfish is able to avoid easily.
It looked like Kooldfish was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Papadopoulos thows a leg kick but Kooldfish checks it
letting Kooldfish counter with a right hand.
Papadopoulos is breathing heavily.
Papadopoulos throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kooldfish.
Kooldfish bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kooldfish seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kooldfish keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Papadopoulos.
Kooldfish quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook. Kooldfish ducked under it nicely.
Kooldfish went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T3#
Papadopoulos swings for the body but Kooldfish moves out of range.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kooldfish counters with a left and a right that stings Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kooldfish is looking to counter punch.
Papadopoulos throws a hook but Kooldfish avoids it easily.
Papadopoulos lands with a thumping leg kick.
Papadopoulos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kooldfish scores with a three punch combo!
Papadopoulos throws a right hand that misses
and Kooldfish counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Papadopoulos thinking. #KD#
Kooldfish lands a left and a right that send Papadopoulos crashing to the mat, dazed. Kooldfish thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Papadopoulos is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kooldfish misses with an attempted mid kick.
Papadopoulos feints a counter leg kick.#T4#
Kooldfish scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kooldfish scores with a jab. Papadopoulos acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Papadopoulos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kooldfish.
Kooldfish ducks under a wild hook from Papadopoulos.
Kooldfish throwing a counter right hand but Papadopoulos manages to avoid it.#KD#
Kooldfish drops Papadopoulos with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Papadopoulos looks back up at him and smiles so Kooldfish waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Papadopoulos is still on wobbly legs! Can Kooldfish finish him?
A low kick from Papadopoulos is predictable there
and Kooldfish counters with a huge left! Papadopoulos is in big trouble! He's backing up but Kooldfish isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Papadopoulos from any more damage. A dominating finish by Kooldfish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emelia Kooldfish!
Post fight, Emelia Kooldfish took to the microphone: 'I'm so unselfish and so virtuous that I want to dedicate this fight to someone not white. Because I AM A GOOD PERSON DONT YOU GET IT?!!!! And yeah, like, Love will save us all, except certain pigments I guess. I think that's what CNN told me to think...'.
The defeated Avraam Papadopoulos had this to say: 'It's time to leave my gloves in the cage, thanks for the support on my journey, it was all a dream when i started'. |
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Event:
EMMA 2 - Tau vs. King
Date: Oct 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Simone slips a jab from Papadopoulos.
Jab, jab by Simone - just one landing.
Papadopoulos wants to land a leg kick but Simone is out of range.
Joey Simone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simone throws a body shot but no joy.
Simone throws a hook but Papadopoulos blocks it.
Simone scores with a nice head shot.
Papadopoulos walks into a stiff left hand from Simone.#CL#
Simone has closed the distance and engaged Papadopoulos in a clinch.
Simone digs a right hand underneath Papadopoulos's ribcage. Papadopoulos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Simone.
Simone misses with some punches.
Papadopoulos tries to work over Simone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Simone lands with a left to the head.
Papadopoulos misses with a body punch.
Papadopoulos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Papadopoulos lands with a light punch inside.
Simone scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Simone lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Papadopoulos stalling.
#TD#
Simone pulls guard successfully.
Papadopoulos controls from within his opponent's guard.
Papadopoulos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Simone looking for a guillotine here but Papadopoulos defends easily.
Simone wants to sweep here but Papadopoulos controlling him for the moment.
Papadopoulos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Papadopoulos is fighting to break Simone's control of his arms but Simone is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2##SUB#
Simone isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Papadopoulos stacks Simone on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Papadopoulos!
Papadopoulos gets to mount! Simone was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Papadopoulos trying to control but Simone is having none of it.
Simone sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Simone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Simone looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Simone moves into full guard.
Papadopoulos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Simone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Simone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Simone looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Simone working a defensive guard here.
Simone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Papadopoulos preventing the sweep. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Simone has his foot on Papadopoulos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Papadopoulos works his way back into a safe position though.
Papadopoulos postures up in Simone's guard and throws a big left but Simone blocks it. #SUB#
Simone working for a triangle but Papadopoulos defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simone keeping full guard, as Papadopoulos tries to pass.
Simone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Papadopoulos wants to stand but Simone has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Simone is looking for a triangle but Papadopoulos pushes his legs off easily.
Simone wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Simone dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Papadopoulos slips a jab from Simone.
Simone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Papadopoulos moves away.
Papadopoulos misses the jab.
Simone scores with a nice right hand.
Papadopoulos ducks under a wild hook from Simone.
Papadopoulos appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Papadopoulos tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Simone misses with an uppercut
and Papadopoulos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Papadopoulos misses with a low kick as Simone jumps back.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick #CL#
and Simone counters by clinching up.
Simone cracks Papadopoulos with a nice body shot.
Simone lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Papadopoulos.
Nice body punch from Papadopoulos - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Simone.
Papadopoulos blocks an uppercut.
Simone prevents a body shot from Papadopoulos.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Simone lands with a light punch inside.
Simone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Papadopoulos can do to turn this around?#T1##TD#
Simone pulls guard successfully.
Papadopoulos won't allow Simone to sweep him here. #SUB#
Simone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Papadopoulos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Papadopoulos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Simone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Papadopoulos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Simone works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Simone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Papadopoulos 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. #T2#
Papadopoulos trying to control but Simone is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Papadopoulos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Simone controlling Papadopoulos's posture.
Papadopoulos 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. #SUB#
Simone working for a triangle but Papadopoulos defends it easily.
Papadopoulos won't allow Simone to sweep him here. #T3#
Papadopoulos sitting in guard here, content to control.
Papadopoulos trying to control the position from guard on top but Simone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Simone looking for a guillotine here but Papadopoulos defends easily.
#SUB#
Simone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Papadopoulos is aware though and is defending well.
Papadopoulos is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Papadopoulos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Simone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Simone keeping moving, preventing Papadopoulos from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Simone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Papadopoulos swings for the body but Simone moves out of range.
Simone scores with the left hand. Papadopoulos knows he should have avoided that one.
Simone checks a low kick from Papadopoulos.
Simone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Papadopoulos throws out the jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Papadopoulos moves out of range as Simone strikes.
Papadopoulos wants to slow Simone down by chopping away at his legs.
Papadopoulos missing with a left hand there. Simone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Simone throws a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Simone dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Papadopoulos fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Simone is out of range.
Simone swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Papadopoulos counter with a right hand.
Papadopoulos lands with a thumping leg kick.
Simone lands a right hook to the body.
Simone stuns Papadopoulos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Simone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Papadopoulos throws a jab when Simone was well out of range.
Simone is looking to counter punch.
Simone misses with an uppercut
enabling Papadopoulos to counter with a crisp jab.
A big left from Simone misses.
Simone tries to clinch but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papadopoulos moves away from the strike by Simone.
Simone takes a swing at Papadopoulos's ribcage but misses.
Simone misses with a straight left.
Simone moves into range and connects with a jab.
Papadopoulos misses with a wild body shot.
Simone was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
The crowd cheers as Papadopoulos lands an impressive looking overhand right. Simone doesn't seem phased though.
Simone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Papadopoulos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Simone connects with a body shot that sends Papadopoulos's belly button to the back.
Papadopoulos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simone.
Papadopoulos only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Simone scores with a jab to the jaw.
Papadopoulos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Simone counters with a nice body shot.
A shot to the liver by Simone. Beautiful body shot.
Simone lands with a right hand.
Simone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Papadopoulos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Simone is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Papadopoulos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simone.
Papadopoulos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Simone throws a jab when Papadopoulos was well out of range.
A nice leg kick from Papadopoulos, right into the meat of the thigh.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick that misses.
Avraam Papadopoulos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
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!
Simone scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Papadopoulos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Simone. That did some damage!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Simone!
Simone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Simone has managed to clinch.
Joey Simone has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Papadopoulos blocks a body shot from Simone.
Simone misses with a punch on the inside.
Papadopoulos tries to throw a body punch but Simone avoids it by throwing Papadopoulos back against the cage.
Papadopoulos just leaning against Simone, taking a breather.
Papadopoulos looking to slow down the pace here.
Papadopoulos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Papadopoulos takes a shot to the head.
Papadopoulos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Papadopoulos is looking to control Simone's arms but Simone gets an underhook and turns him. Now Papadopoulos has his back to the cage.
A short left from Simone. #T3#
Papadopoulos blocks a body shot from Simone.
Simone lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Simone misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD#
Simone jumps into guard, dragging Papadopoulos to the mat.
Papadopoulos won't allow Simone to sweep him here.
Simone pulls Papadopoulos in to control the position. #SUB#
Simone looking for a guillotine here but Papadopoulos defends easily.
Papadopoulos stopping the sweep attempt from Simone.#SUB#
Simone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Papadopoulos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Papadopoulos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Simone bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Papadopoulos's guard. #REVR##T4#
Papadopoulos keeping moving, preventing Simone from controlling successfully.
Simone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Papadopoulos is keeping the position for now.
Simone is working hard here to advance position.
Joey Simone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Simone stays in close to Papadopoulos's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Simone 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.
Papadopoulos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Simone's guard. #REVB#
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Simone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Simone has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Simone!
Joey Simone thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Avraam Papadopoulos stepped up to the mic, saying 'It's time to leave my gloves in the cage, thanks for the support on my journey, it was all a dream when i started'. |
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Event:
SMASH: Dankovic vs Kohler
Date: Aug 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Papadopoulos scores with a three punch combo!
Nik lands a right hook to the body.
Nik walks into a straight right hand from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos swings widly with a right hand
and Papadopoulos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from Papadopoulos misses.
Nik feints the counter takedown.
Nik scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Nik misses its intended target.
A quick step to the side and Papadopoulos tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nik defending well as Papadopoulos loads up on a big left hand.
Nik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Papadopoulos was well out of range. Poor timing from Nik.
Nik rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Papadopoulos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good shot there by Nik.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Papadopoulos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nik.
Nik lands a nice hook to Papadopoulos's body. Papadopoulos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nik scores with a shot to the body.
Nik checks a low kick from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Nik misses the shot to the body.
Papadopoulos feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nik is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Papadopoulos rather than just go for the knockout.
A telegraphed right hand from Papadopoulos misses the target.
Nik looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Papadopoulos pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nik is out of range and Papadopoulos settles back down.
Papadopoulos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Papadopoulos 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. #CL2#
Nik gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Papadopoulos is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nik has Papadopoulos pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Papadopoulos just leaning against Nik, taking a breather. #TD2#
Nik has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Papadopoulos is trying to keep an underhook but Nik manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Nik is stalling here. Papadopoulos is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Nik seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Papadopoulos has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T2#
Nik is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nik can't do much from the bottom here.
Papadopoulos is looking to take a break and control but Nik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Papadopoulos is really struggling to control Nik but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Nik tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Nik manages to work his way to half guard, despite Papadopoulos's best efforts.
Nik tries to roll over but Papadopoulos keeps him under control.
Papadopoulos controlling the action here.
Nik is trying to get back to full guard.
Nik keeping control of the position.
Papadopoulos is looking to advance position but Nik won't allow it. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nik tries to get to full guard but Papadopoulos has control of the leg.
Nik has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Papadopoulos is working away from the top position though.
Nik is refusing to be controlled, as Papadopoulos sits in half guard.
Nik is trying to maintain the position but Papadopoulos is very close to passing his half guard.
Papadopoulos is pressing down on Nik's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nik is holding on for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleks Nik dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Papadopoulos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Papadopoulos thuds his right hand into Nik's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nik takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Papadopoulos throws a shot from downtown. Nik moves away and avoids it.
Nik looks to land a left hand but Papadopoulos moved out of range nicely.
Papadopoulos closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT2#It looks like Avraam Papadopoulos has been cut.
Avraam Papadopoulos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Papadopoulos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nik tries to close the distance and clinch but Papadopoulos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A jab from Papadopoulos finds it's way through Nik's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Nik misses its intended target.
Papadopoulos throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Papadopoulos wants to land a leg kick but Nik is out of range.
Good work by Nik as he checks the leg kick.
Nik misses with a double jab.
#T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Nik checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #TD2#
Nik shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nik is looking to take a break and control but Papadopoulos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nik content to control rather than advance.
Papadopoulos wants to improve his position but Nik is controlling well.
Papadopoulos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Nik seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Papadopoulos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Papadopoulos is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nik scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nik not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nik is trying to control the action in half guard but Papadopoulos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nik missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Papadopoulos wants to improve his position but Nik is controlling well.
Papadopoulos keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Papadopoulos is not content to let Nik control the position.
Papadopoulos is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nik scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
Nik landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Papadopoulos trying to hold on to Nik's head to control him but Nik postures up.
Nik trying to control the action but Papadopoulos is working from the bottom.
Papadopoulos looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook. Nik ducked under it nicely.
Nik fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Papadopoulos manages to avoid it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nik.
Nik throws an off balance right hand
and Papadopoulos counters with an inside leg kick.
Nik cracks Papadopoulos with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A low kick from Papadopoulos is predictable there
and Nik cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Nik scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab from Nik does it's job there.
Papadopoulos ducks under a wild hook from Nik.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Papadopoulos throws an overhand right that lands on Nik's shoulder, as Nik tries to avoid the shot.
Nik unleashes a big counter combination but Papadopoulos bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Nik throws a shot from downtown. Papadopoulos moves away and avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Papadopoulos tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nik throws a jab but it's blocked by Papadopoulos.
It looked like Papadopoulos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Papadopoulos jabs at Nik's body.
Nik just misses with a punch to the body.
Papadopoulos swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nik blocks a low kick nicely.
Papadopoulos misses with a right hand
and Nik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Nik closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Papadopoulos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nik misses with a body shot.
Aleks Nik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nik is looking to clinch but Papadopoulos is avoiding it.
Papadopoulos seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleks Nik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Avraam Papadopoulos'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Nik throws an off balance right hand
and Papadopoulos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Papadopoulos misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Papadopoulos. Nik does a little dance to reset his feet.
Papadopoulos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nik.
Papadopoulos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Papadopoulos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Papadopoulos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nik.
Nik scores with a decent looking hook.
Papadopoulos swings widly with a right hand
and Nik counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Papadopoulos is predictable there
and Nik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick but Nik checks it.
Nik looks to score with a jab to the body but Papadopoulos is just out of range.
Nik gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Papadopoulos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Papadopoulos moves out of range as Nik strikes.
Nik lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nik misses with a straight left.
Nik lands a really nice looking cross but Papadopoulos seems unphased.
Nik checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nik checks the leg kick.
Nik throws out a counter right but Papadopoulos avoids it with no problem.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick
and Nik counters with a stiff right hand.
Avraam Papadopoulos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nik throws a lazy right hand but Papadopoulos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Papadopoulos was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL2#
Nik pushes Papadopoulos up against the cage in a clinch.
Papadopoulos struggles to land a body shot inside as Nik controls his hands.
Nik misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nik effectively controlling the action here.
Papadopoulos misses with the head strike.
Avraam Papadopoulos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aleks Nik is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Papadopoulos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Papadopoulos misses with some punches.
Nik lands with a short shot to the head.
Nik is pushing Papadopoulos up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Papadopoulos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nik tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nik can't get the takedown.
Avraam Papadopoulos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleks Nik.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nik creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Papadopoulos is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Papadopoulos misses with a body punch.
Nik controlling the action here for a moment.
#T3#
Papadopoulos misses with a body punch.
Nik lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nik lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Papadopoulos backwards.
Papadopoulos is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nik is keeping busy.
Nik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nik is stalling here.
Nik lands with a light punch inside.
Papadopoulos tries to throw a body punch but Nik avoids it by throwing Papadopoulos back against the cage.
Nik blocking some punches.
Nik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Nik lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nik scores with a shot to the side of Papadopoulos's head.
Nik is struggling to control the position.
Nik fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nik has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Papadopoulos after a bit of a struggle.
Aleks Nik seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Papadopoulos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nik prevents Papadopoulos from breaking the clinch.
Papadopoulos letting Nik take a breather here.
Papadopoulos taking a breather.
Nik is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleks Nik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nik 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleks Nik!
Our winner, Aleks Nik, 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 Avraam Papadopoulos had this to say: 'It's time to leave my gloves in the cage, thanks for the support on my journey, it was all a dream when i started'. |
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Event:
SMASH: Floyd vs Johnson 2
Date: Jun 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Kluba wants to clinch up but Papadopoulos keeps it at a distance.
Papadopoulos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kluba.
Papadopoulos throws a one two combo.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook.
Kluba tries to close the distance and clinch but Papadopoulos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kluba pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab lands there for Papadopoulos.
Kluba shoots in looking for a takedown. Papadopoulos tries to sprawl out of it but Kluba keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Papadopoulos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kluba dives in and grabs Papadopoulos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Papadopoulos pushes down on Kluba's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Papadopoulos misses
and Kluba counters with a nice uppercut.
Kluba lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kluba walks into a straight right hand from Papadopoulos.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot lands for Kluba.
Kluba shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Papadopoulos but Papadopoulos pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sebastian Kluba. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Kluba dives in for a single leg takedown but Papadopoulos sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A little jabbing left from Papadopoulos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Papadopoulos will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kluba up against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Kluba has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Papadopoulos lands a body shot.
Papadopoulos stalling in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kluba fails to land.
Kluba tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Papadopoulos's elbow.
Kluba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kluba throws a head punch that misses.
Kluba drops down looking for an ankle pick but Papadopoulos pulls his leg out and moves away.
Papadopoulos throws a poor cross that misses
and Kluba counters with a nice uppercut.
Kluba tries to clinch up but Papadopoulos circles away and keeps his distance.
Papadopoulos stuffs the takedown.#T2#
Kluba slips a straight right by Papadopoulos.
A little feinted left hand from Kluba on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Papadopoulos scores with the left hand. Kluba knows he should have avoided that one.
Papadopoulos tries to score with a low kick but Kluba moves his leg out of the way.
Papadopoulos throws a low kick but Kluba moves out of range easily.
Kluba keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Papadopoulos misses with a leg kick.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook
and Kluba counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD#
Papadopoulos gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Papadopoulos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kluba.
Kluba sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Kluba trying to control but Papadopoulos is working from the bottom.
Kluba is looking to advance position but Papadopoulos has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Papadopoulos controlling the position easily from mount.
Papadopoulos in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#T4#
Kluba is trying desperately to improve position.
Papadopoulos looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kluba is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kluba is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Papadopoulos controlling the position easily from mount.
Kluba tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Avraam Papadopoulos dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Papadopoulos tries to move into range but Kluba moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kluba takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Papadopoulos throws a low kick, looking for Kluba's leg but Kluba calmly moves out of range.
A cross from Papadopoulos lands.
Kluba shoots and misses
and Papadopoulos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kluba moves away from the strike by Papadopoulos.
Kluba attempts a counter takedown but Papadopoulos avoids it well and moves away.
Kluba shoots in but Papadopoulos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Papadopoulos throws a low kick but Kluba moves out of range easily.
Papadopoulos fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kluba is out of range.
Papadopoulos tries to score with a low kick but Kluba moves his leg out of the way.
Kluba went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papadopoulos throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kluba tries for a takedown but Papadopoulos circles away easily
and Papadopoulos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sebastian Kluba. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Kluba shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Papadopoulos manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kluba content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Papadopoulos pulls Kluba in close to prevent any damage.
Kluba throws a strike but Papadopoulos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Kluba trying to keep a closed guard but Papadopoulos is proving a slippery customer.
Kluba being controlled here, momentarily.
Papadopoulos being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Kluba throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Papadopoulos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kluba is keeping the position for now.
Kluba has his hands on Papadopoulos's head, controlling the position.
Papadopoulos 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.
Papadopoulos throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Kluba throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Papadopoulos trying to control but Kluba is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kluba is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Papadopoulos is aware though and is defending well.
Papadopoulos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kluba swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kluba shoots in for a takedown but Papadopoulos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Papadopoulos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kluba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Papadopoulos.
Kluba throws a poor cross that misses
and Papadopoulos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kluba uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Papadopoulos.
Kluba swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Papadopoulos counters with a low kick, right behind Kluba 's knee.
Papadopoulos wants to land a leg kick but Kluba is out of range. #T4#
Kluba slips a straight right by Papadopoulos.
Kluba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Papadopoulos.
Kluba waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Papadopoulos.
Kluba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Papadopoulos moves away.
Papadopoulos moves away from the strike by Kluba.
Papadopoulos displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A big right from Papadopoulos misses.
Kluba is looking for a counter combo.
Avraam Papadopoulos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kluba fails to land the takedown.
Jab from Kluba.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kluba scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Avraam Papadopoulos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Papadopoulos misses the jab.
Papadopoulos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kluba ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Avraam Papadopoulos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kluba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Kluba throws a shot from downtown. Papadopoulos moves away and avoids it.
Papadopoulos pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kluba is out of range and Papadopoulos settles back down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Papadopoulos. That's going to slow Kluba down.
Kluba wants to clinch up but Papadopoulos keeps it at a distance.
Papadopoulos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Papadopoulos connects with an inside leg kick.
Papadopoulos misses with a body punch
and Kluba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kluba throws a body shot but no joy.
Kluba looks to score with a jab to the body but Papadopoulos is just out of range.
Kluba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Papadopoulos manages to avoid it.
Papadopoulos flicks out a counter leg kick but Kluba steps away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kluba misses with a wild body shot.
Kluba dips to his left and cracks Papadopoulos with an uppercut!
Kluba throws a lazy uppercut
and Papadopoulos counters with a straight right hand.
Kluba tries to clinch but Papadopoulos is having none of it.
Kluba goes for a double leg but Papadopoulos avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Papadopoulos continues to drive forward.#T1#
Papadopoulos content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Papadopoulos lands a nice uppercut.
Papadopoulos is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kluba can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sebastian Kluba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Papadopoulos lands a shoulder strike.
Papadopoulos stalling.
Kluba can't find room to land a body shot as Papadopoulos controls the action.
Kluba tries a body shot but Papadopoulos blocks it.
Papadopoulos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kluba's elbow.
Papadopoulos misses with the head strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Papadopoulos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Papadopoulos lands with a light punch inside.
Sebastian Kluba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Papadopoulos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kluba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Papadopoulos gets underhooks to prevent Kluba's takedown attempt.
Papadopoulos tries to throw a body punch but Kluba avoids it by throwing Papadopoulos back against the cage.
Kluba trying to stall but Papadopoulos improves his position.
Papadopoulos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Papadopoulos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kluba backwards.
Kluba trying to control the position but instead, Papadopoulos has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kluba into the cage.#BC2#
Papadopoulos manages to break the clinch.
Kluba doesn't manage to clinch there - Papadopoulos circles away.
Kluba darts in trying to clinch
letting Papadopoulos counter with a right hand. #T3#
Kluba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Papadopoulos was well out of range. Poor timing from Kluba.
Papadopoulos throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kluba shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Papadopoulos counters with a leg kick.
Kluba tries to clinch but Papadopoulos is having none of it.
Papadopoulos scores with a nice right hand.
Papadopoulos leaves Kluba with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Papadopoulos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Papadopoulos throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kluba keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Papadopoulos connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kluba. Kluba circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kluba keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#T4#
Jab, jab by Papadopoulos - just one landing.
Papadopoulos throws a big shot that misses.
Kluba chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Papadopoulos can pounce on him.
Kluba fails with an attempt to clinch.
Papadopoulos thuds a left hand into Kluba's body.
Kluba gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Papadopoulos counters with a nice uppercut.
Papadopoulos tries a low kick but Kluba avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kluba slips under a jab from Papadopoulos.
Kluba throws a body punch but Papadopoulos moves out of range. #TD#
Kluba looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Papadopoulos!
Papadopoulos struggling a bit here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Avraam Papadopoulos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Papadopoulos 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avraam Papadopoulos!
Avraam Papadopoulos decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
SMASH: Chaos vs Lee
Date: Jun 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Kelly tries a head kick but it misses.
Kelly's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Papadopoulos connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kelly scrambles back to his feet.#CL#
Kelly instigates a clinch.
Kelly throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Papadopouloss head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Papadopoulos.
Kelly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Papadopoulos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Papadopoulos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kelly working aggressively here.
Kelly working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kelly throws a punch but it's blocked by Papadopoulos.
Kelly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Papadopoulos blocks an uppercut.
Papadopoulos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kelly blocks a body shot from Papadopoulos.
Kelly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kelly.
Kelly misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kelly. #T1#
Kelly swings wildly with an uppercut but Papadopoulos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kelly swings wildly with an uppercut but Papadopoulos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Papadopoulos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kelly lands with a right to the head.
Papadopoulos lands a body punch.
Papadopoulos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kelly lands a left hand that snaps the head of Papadopoulos backwards.
Papadopoulos tries to throw a body punch but Kelly avoids it by throwing Papadopoulos back against the cage.
Kelly lands a nice uppercut.
Kelly working aggressively here.
Kelly swings wildly with an uppercut but Papadopoulos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Papadopoulos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kelly.
Papadopoulos tries to work over Kelly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kelly lands with a light punch inside.
Papadopoulos is pushing Kelly up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Papadopoulos pressing his opponent against the cage. #T2#
Kelly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Papadopoulos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kelly's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kelly.
Kelly misses with a hook from the clinch.
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!
Papadopoulos blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kelly.
Papadopoulos can't break the clinch.
Papadopoulos lands a nice uppercut.
Kelly lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Papadopoulos backwards.
Papadopoulos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Papadopoulos blocking some punches.
Papadopoulos is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Papadopoulos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kelly misses with some punches.
#T3#
Papadopoulos misses with the head strike.
Papadopoulos tries to throw a body punch but Kelly avoids it by throwing Papadopoulos back against the cage.
Kelly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Come on Papadopoulos - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kelly lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Kelly.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kelly.
Kelly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Papadopoulos looking to slow down the pace here.
Kelly misses with some punches.
Papadopoulos blocking some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kelly as Papadopoulos tries to tie him up.
Still in the clinch, Kelly scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kelly throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kelly.
Kelly throws a punch but it's blocked by Papadopoulos. #T4#
Papadopoulos blocking some punches.
Kelly swings wildly with an uppercut but Papadopoulos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Papadopoulos working aggressively here.
Kelly working aggressively here.
Kelly misses with the head strike.
Papadopoulos is trying to stall.
Papadopoulos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kelly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kelly has a couple of punches blocked by Papadopoulos.
Kelly misses with the head strike.
Papadopoulos misses with some punches.
Kelly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kelly throws a head punch that misses.
Kelly scores with a nice hook to the head.
Papadopoulos blocks an uppercut.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kelly misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ned Kelly dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kelly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Papadopoulos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Papadopoulos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kelly manages to avoid it.
It looked like Kelly was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Papadopoulos keeps the fight on the outside.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Papadopoulos! But no joy.
Papadopoulos finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kelly loads up on a big right hand but Papadopoulos slips the punch.
Papadopoulos doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kelly checks a low kick from Papadopoulos.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kelly lands a left hand that snaps the head of Papadopoulos backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Papadopoulos is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papadopoulos blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kelly.
Kelly is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Papadopoulos can do to turn this around?
Kelly misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Papadopoulos is looking to control Kelly's arms but Kelly gets an underhook and turns him. Now Papadopoulos has his back to the cage.
Papadopoulos blocking some punches.
Papadopoulos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Papadopoulos misses with some punches.
Papadopoulos blocks an uppercut.
Kelly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kelly misses with a punch on the inside.
Kelly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kelly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kelly misses with some punches.
Papadopoulos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kelly backwards.
Kelly takes a shot to the head.
Ned Kelly has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Papadopoulos throws a punch but it's blocked by Kelly.
Kelly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kelly throws a head punch that misses.
Kelly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Papadopoulos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Papadopoulos pushes Kelly back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Papadopoulos blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Kelly working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Papadopoulos.
A head punch on the inside from Kelly fails to land.
Kelly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kelly throws a head punch that misses.
Papadopoulos avoiding damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kelly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kelly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kelly gets through Papadopoulos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kelly misses with the head strike.
Papadopoulos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Papadopoulos lands a right hand.
Papadopoulos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kelly backwards.
Papadopoulos can't find room to land a body shot as Kelly controls the action.
Papadopoulos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kelly misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Papadopoulos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Kelly closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Kelly misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kelly.
Papadopoulos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Kelly.
#BC2#
Papadopoulos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Papadopoulos moves away from the strike by Kelly. #CL#
Kelly gets a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kelly fails to land.
Kelly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Papadopoulos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kelly swings wildly with an uppercut but Papadopoulos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kelly working aggressively here.
Kelly misses with some punches.
Papadopoulos has had enough of the clinch but Kelly keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch on the inside from Kelly fails to land.
Kelly working aggressively here.
#T4#
A bit of stalling here from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos blocking some punches.
Papadopoulos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kelly misses with the head strike.
Papadopoulos is struggling to control the position.
Papadopoulos tries a body shot but Kelly blocks it.
Kelly gets through Papadopoulos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Papadopoulos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Kelly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kelly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kelly lands a lovely overhand right.
Papadopoulos throws a chopping leg kick but Kelly manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kelly checks a low kick from Papadopoulos.
Kelly is looking for a counter combo.
Kelly bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Papadopoulos's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ned Kelly dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Kelly moves into the clinch.
Kelly misses with some punches.
Papadopoulos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kelly.
Papadopoulos is trying to stall.
Kelly makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kelly working aggressively here.
Papadopoulos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kelly throws a punch but it's blocked by Papadopoulos.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Papadopoulos.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Papadopoulos.
Kelly makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kelly throws a punch but it's blocked by Papadopoulos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Papadopoulos lands with a left to the head.
Papadopoulos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Papadopoulos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Papadopoulos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Papadopoulos pressing his opponent against the cage. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Kelly fails to land.
Kelly scores with a shoulder strike.
Papadopoulos misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kelly.
A head punch on the inside from Kelly fails to land.
Kelly misses with some punches.
Kelly working aggressively here.
Kelly misses with the head strike.
Papadopoulos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Papadopoulos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Papadopoulos throws a punch but it's blocked by Kelly.
Papadopoulos blocks an uppercut.
Kelly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kelly throws a punch but it's blocked by Papadopoulos.
Kelly swings wildly with an uppercut but Papadopoulos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Avraam Papadopoulos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kelly's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kelly has a couple of punches blocked by Papadopoulos.
Kelly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Papadopoulos misses with some punches.
Kelly misses with a punch on the inside.
Papadopoulos blocks an uppercut.
Papadopoulos is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kelly throws a head punch that misses.
Kelly throws a punch but it's blocked by Papadopoulos.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kelly.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Papadopoulos.
Kelly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kelly misses with a punch on the inside.
Papadopoulos has a couple of punches blocked by Kelly.
Kelly swings wildly with an uppercut but Papadopoulos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kelly scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Kelly swings wildly with an uppercut but Papadopoulos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Papadopoulos tries to stall but Kelly uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC2#
Papadopoulos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Papadopoulos is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kelly.
Kelly moves in looking to clinch but Papadopoulos pushes him off.
Papadopoulos tries a quick counter leg kick but Kelly is wise to it.
Kelly tries to clinch but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
A nice side step and Papadopoulos releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Papadopoulos connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Papadopoulos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kelly.
Kelly tries to clinch up but Papadopoulos circles away and keeps his distance.
Kelly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Papadopoulos.
Avraam Papadopoulos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Papadopoulos's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kelly under the eye.
Papadopoulos throws a chopping leg kick but Kelly manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kelly looks to land a combination but Papadopoulos avoids it well. #T4#
Kelly fails in his attempt to clinch.
Papadopoulos only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Papadopoulos misses the jab.
Papadopoulos just misses with a punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kelly, as that shot connected.
Kelly moves away from the strike by Papadopoulos.
Kelly looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kelly is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Papadopoulos.
Nice defenses there by Kelly.
Papadopoulos throws a sloppy body shot
and Kelly counters with a straight right hand.
Kelly tries to clinch up but Papadopoulos circles away and keeps his distance.
Kelly connects with a single shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ned Kelly showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kelly, 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ned Kelly!
An out of breath Ned Kelly thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Avraam Papadopoulos was interviewed post fight and said 'It's time to leave my gloves in the cage, thanks for the support on my journey, it was all a dream when i started'. |
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Event:
SMASH: Roy vs Sito
Date: May 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick but Kawulski moved away.
Kawulski appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL#
Kawulski closes the distance and clinches.
Papadopoulos stalling against the cage.
Papadopoulos scores with a shoulder strike.
Papadopoulos gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kawulski.
Kawulski has Papadopoulos pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Papadopoulos manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Papadopoulos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kawulski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papadopoulos will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kawulski up against the cage.
Kawulski lands a shot to the body.#T1#
Papadopoulos has Kawulski pressed against the cage.
#TD#
Papadopoulos is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kawulski is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Papadopoulos to the mat. Papadopoulos regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Kawulski tries to free his leg and advance position but Papadopoulos is retaining full guard.
Kawulski trying to control but Papadopoulos is working from the bottom.
Papadopoulos is controlling Kawulski's posture.
Kawulski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Papadopoulos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Papadopoulos pulls Kawulski in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Papadopoulos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Papadopoulos keeping moving, preventing Kawulski from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That kick from Papadopoulos tenderised Kawulski's leg. Kawulski is trying to keep his angry face on.
A jab from Papadopoulos misses.
Kawulski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Papadopoulos sprawls and moves away.
Kawulski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kawulski tries to counter with a takedown but Papadopoulos is quick to defend against it.
Papadopoulos throws a shot to the body.
Kawulski checks a low kick from Papadopoulos.#T3#
Papadopoulos swats away the attempt to clinch by Kawulski.
Papadopoulos throws a nice outside leg kick.
Papadopoulos misses with a wild body shot.
Kawulski takes one on the button.
Papadopoulos lands a head shot.
Kawulski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kawulski manages to avoid it.
Kawulski appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Papadopoulos throws a body shot but no joy.
Kawulski attempts a counter takedown but Papadopoulos avoids it well and moves away.#T4#
Papadopoulos looks to land a left hand but Kawulski moved out of range nicely.
Papadopoulos thuds a left hand into Kawulski's body.
Kawulski on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Papadopoulos connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kawulski blocks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Papadopoulos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kawulski appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kawulski takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick #TD#
and Kawulski counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Papadopoulos is controlling Kawulski's trapped leg to prevent Kawulski from advancing to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Avraam Papadopoulos dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kawulski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Papadopoulos.
Kawulski changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Papadopoulos with a nice calf kick.
Kawulski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Papadopoulos.
Kawulski staying out of range there.
Kawulski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Papadopoulos sprawls and moves away.
Papadopoulos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Papadopoulos connects with a body shot.
Kawulski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Papadopoulos.
Kawulski throws a series of punches but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papadopoulos falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Kawulski counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Kawulski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
An elbow from Kawulski crashes against the mat.
Kawulski trying to control the position but Papadopoulos is working away.
Kawulski tries to advance to mount but Papadopoulos denies him.
Kawulski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Papadopoulos keeps working.
Papadopoulos manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kawulski's best efforts.
Kawulski sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Papadopoulos defending well though.
Papadopoulos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Papadopoulos is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kawulski trying to control but Papadopoulos is working from the bottom.
Papadopoulos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kawulski trying to control but Papadopoulos is working from the bottom.
Kawulski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kawulski is pushing down on Papadopoulos's leg trying to pass to half guard. Papadopoulos is fighting to maintain full guard but Kawulski has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kawulski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Papadopoulos makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos trying to keep a closed guard but Kawulski is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Kawulski trying to control but Papadopoulos is working from the bottom.
Aleksander Kawulski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Papadopoulos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Papadopoulos is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Papadopoulos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kawulski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kawulski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Papadopoulos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Papadopoulos throws a jab but it's blocked by Kawulski.
Kawulski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Papadopoulos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kawulski tries to counter with a takedown but Papadopoulos is quick to defend against it.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Papadopoulos lands with a right hand.
Papadopoulos misses with a looping left.
Papadopoulos with a jab.
Kawulski fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab from Papadopoulos misses.
Kawulski feinted with a counter takedown.
Kawulski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kawulski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Papadopoulos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kawulski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Papadopoulos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Papadopoulos's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Papadopoulos duly obliges.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Avraam Papadopoulos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Papadopoulos looks to land a right hand but Kawulski moved out of range.
Avraam Papadopoulos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kawulski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Papadopoulos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick but Kawulski sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kawulski appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Papadopoulos wants to slow Kawulski down by chopping away at his legs.
Papadopoulos throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kawulski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kawulski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Papadopoulos sprawls and moves away.
Kawulski checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawulski is looking to clinch but Papadopoulos is avoiding it.
Papadopoulos throws out a counter right but Kawulski avoids it with no problem.
Papadopoulos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kawulski moves away.
Papadopoulos misses with a jab to the body
#TD#
and Kawulski counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Papadopoulos kicks Kawulski off and gets back to his feet.#T1#
A low kick from Papadopoulos misses #TD#
and Kawulski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kawulski.
Kawulski throws an elbow that misses. Papadopoulos uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kawulski's guard. Nice move by Papadopoulos!#REVB#
Kawulski wants to sweep but no luck.
Kawulski keeping moving, preventing Papadopoulos from controlling successfully.
Kawulski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Papadopoulos is one step ahead there.
Kawulski is working hard here to advance position.
Papadopoulos showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Papadopoulos passes Kawulski's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Papadopoulos perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kawulski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Papadopoulos is fighting to break Kawulski's control of his arms but Kawulski is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Papadopoulos wants to control from the top but Kawulski keeps moving.
Kawulski punching from the bottom.
Kawulski controls Papadopoulos momentarily but Papadopoulos frees himself. #T3#
Kawulski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Papadopoulos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kawulski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Kawulski is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Papadopoulos keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kawulski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Papadopoulos wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Kawulski lands strikes from half guard.
Papadopoulos controlling the position well.
Kawulski wants to pass the guard but Papadopoulos is defending well.
Kawulski stalling away here and it's allowed Papadopoulos to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Aleksander Kawulski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kawulski throwing strikes from guard but Papadopoulos blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kawulski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Avraam Papadopoulos.
I've got Papadopoulos 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avraam Papadopoulos!
After the fight, Avraam Papadopoulos 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:
SMASH: Roy vs Perkele 2
Date: Apr 23, 2022 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Pepo misses.
Papadopoulos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Papadopoulos 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.
Pepo misses with a two punch combination.
Pepo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Papadopoulos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pepo moves out of range of the leg kick from Papadopoulos.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pepo!
#CUT2#It looks like Avraam Papadopoulos has been cut.
Papadopoulos moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pepo moves out of range as Papadopoulos strikes.
Pepo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Papadopoulos misses the target.
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!
A big left from Pepo misses.
Papadopoulos lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pepo at a distance.
No joy there for Pepo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pepo fails to land with a series of punches.
Papadopoulos with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pepo to score with a decent uppercut.
Pepo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Papadopoulos scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#T1#
Papadopoulos is looking to chop away at Pepo's legs.
Some wild striking there from Pepo.
No joy there for Pepo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Papadopoulos is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pepo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Papadopoulos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Papadopoulos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pepo throws out the jab.
Papadopoulos punishes Pepo's body with a nice straight punch.
Pepo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Papadopoulos backs up against the cage.
Papadopoulos lands with a thumping leg kick.
Papadopoulos slips a jab and a cross from Pepo.
Pepo swinging wildly here.
Pepo throws a combination that misses
and Papadopoulos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pepo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Papadopoulos counters with a nice uppercut.
Pepo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pepo throws a series of punches but Papadopoulos avoids them all with ease.
Pepo throws a right hand that Papadopoulos ducks under and follows up with a left that Papadopoulos also avoids with ease.
Pepo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
Pepo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Papadopoulos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pepo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pepo looks winded!
Papadopoulos connects with a right hand. Pepo shakes it off.
Pepo misses with a wild combination.
A combination from Pepo does no damage.
Good leg kick by Papadopoulos. #CL2#
Pepo moves into range and clinches up with Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos pushes Pepo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Papadopoulos lands a body punch. #T3#
Papadopoulos effectively controlling the action here.
Papadopoulos misses with some punches.
Papadopoulos slows down the pace here.
Papadopoulos misses with some punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Papadopoulos.
A head punch on the inside from Papadopoulos fails to land. #T4#
Papadopoulos blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos can't find room to land a body shot as Pepo controls the action.
Papadopoulos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Papadopoulos misses with the head strike.
Papadopoulos throws a head punch that misses.
Papadopoulos misses with some punches.
Papadopoulos has a couple of punches blocked by Pepo.
Papadopoulos's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Papadopoulos pressing his opponent against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Avraam Papadopoulos will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Avraam Papadopoulos'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.#R2#
Pepo misses with a double jab.
Pepo moves out of range of the strikes.
Papadopoulos throws a right and a left that Pepo avoids nicely.
Pepo swinging wildly here.
Pepo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Papadopoulos circles away quickly and effectively.
Bate Pepo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pepo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pepo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Papadopoulos.
Pepo fails to land with a series of punches.
Papadopoulos throwing a counter right hand but Pepo manages to avoid it.
Papadopoulos feints and then cracks Pepo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pepo down.
Papadopoulos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pepo.
Pepo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bate Pepo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Papadopoulos walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Papadopoulos digs a good body shot into Pepo's ribs.
Papadopoulos scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pepo!
#T1#
Papadopoulos lands a nice shot to the body.
Pepo throws a right hand that Papadopoulos ducks under and follows up with a left that Papadopoulos also avoids with ease.
Pepo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Papadopoulos lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Pepo. Those never looked like landing.
Pepo looks to land a combination but Papadopoulos avoids it well.
Pepo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Papadopoulos lands a leg kick that knocks Pepo off balance momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Papadopoulos.
A good leg kick by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos tries to work over Pepo's front leg with a kick but Pepo checks it.
Papadopoulos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pepo moves away.
Papadopoulos looks to land a right hand but Pepo moved out of range.
Pepo swinging wildly here.
#T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Papadopoulos.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pepo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Papadopoulos counters with a one-two to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Papadopoulos there.
Pepo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Papadopoulos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Papadopoulos lands a really nice looking cross but Pepo seems unphased.
Pepo throws a combination that misses
and Papadopoulos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Papadopoulos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pepo misses with a few strikes there.
A quick step to the side and Papadopoulos tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pepo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A jab from Papadopoulos does it's job there.
Pepo throws a body shot but no joy.
Pepo looks to land a combination but Papadopoulos avoids it well.
Pepo is breathing heavily.
Pepo throws a right and a left that Papadopoulos avoids nicely.
Papadopoulos with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pepo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Papadopoulos makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T3#
Papadopoulos lands with a right hand.
Pepo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Papadopoulos feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Pepo. Those never looked like landing.
Papadopoulos throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Papadopoulos lands a leg kick that knocks Pepo off balance momentarily.
Papadopoulos looks to throw the jab but Pepo is out of range.
Pepo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Papadopoulos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Papadopoulos's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pepo under the eye.
Papadopoulos clobbers Pepo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Papadopoulos throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pepo looks to land a combination but Papadopoulos avoids it well.
Papadopoulos misses the shot to the body.
Papadopoulos swinging wildly here.
No joy there for Pepo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pepo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Papadopoulos lands a nice shot to the body.
Papadopoulos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pepo throws a left and a right that both miss
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pepo manages to avoid it.
Pepo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pepo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Good leg kick by Papadopoulos.
Pepo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Papadopoulos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pepo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Papadopoulos manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Pepo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A counter left hand to the body from Papadopoulos misses its target.
Pepo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pepo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Papadopoulos sizes up Pepo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A jab from Pepo misses.
A left and a right from Pepo both land. Nice combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Avraam Papadopoulos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Avraam Papadopoulos's cut.
That's time! Papadopoulos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Jab from Papadopoulos.
Pepo wants to clinch but Papadopoulos slips to the side
and Papadopoulos counters with a straight right hand.
Papadopoulos connects with a solid leg kick.
Pepo throws a right hand that Papadopoulos ducks under and follows up with a left that Papadopoulos also avoids with ease.
Pepo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A jab from Papadopoulos does it's job there.
Pepo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Papadopoulos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Papadopoulos 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.
Pepo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Papadopoulos.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Papadopoulos slips a jab and a cross from Pepo.
Pepo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Papadopoulos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Papadopoulos lands with a thumping leg kick.
Papadopoulos throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Pepo defending well as Papadopoulos loads up on a big left hand.
Papadopoulos tries to land a leg kick but Pepo saw it coming and moves away.
Papadopoulos lands with an uppercut that bounces Pepo off the cage and back into range.
Papadopoulos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pepo.
Papadopoulos was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pepo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pepo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pepo throws a combination that misses
and Papadopoulos counters with a stiff right hand.
Pepo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos looks to score with a jab to the body but Pepo is just out of range.
Pepo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Papadopoulos scores with a leg kick.
Pepo misses with a series of wild punches.
Pepo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Papadopoulos.
Pepo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2#
Papadopoulos lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice cross by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Papadopoulos sizes up Pepo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Papadopoulos connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pepo momentarily.
Papadopoulos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Pepo tries to counter it with a takedown but Papadopoulos pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Papadopoulos punishes Pepo's body with a nice straight punch.
Papadopoulos is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pepo.
Pepo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Papadopoulos.
Pepo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Papadopoulos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pepo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pepo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pepo swinging wildly here.
#T3#
Pepo misses with a double jab.
Pepo swinging wildly here.
Papadopoulos connects with a right hand. Pepo shakes it off.
A nice leg kick lands there from Papadopoulos.
Pepo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Papadopoulos. Papadopoulos obviously looking to wear him down.
Pepo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Papadopoulos can pounce on him.
Papadopoulos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice body punch from Papadopoulos.
Nice shot lands for Pepo.
Papadopoulos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pepo takes one on the button.
Sloppy strikes from Papadopoulos. Those never looked like 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!
Pepo throws a right and a left that Papadopoulos avoids nicely.
Pepo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Papadopoulos lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
Pepo misses with a double jab
and Papadopoulos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Papadopoulos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pepo was well out of range. Poor timing from Papadopoulos.
A combination from Pepo does no damage.
Pepo misses with a few strikes there.
Papadopoulos getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Papadopoulos scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pepo throws a series of punches but Papadopoulos avoids them all with ease.
Papadopoulos scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pepo tries to clinch up but Papadopoulos circles away and keeps his distance.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick which misses Pepo's front leg but catches the back leg as Pepo tries to avoid it.
Papadopoulos looks to land a left hand but Pepo moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Papadopoulos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Papadopoulos lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bate Pepo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pepo throws a series of punches but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
Papadopoulos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Avraam Papadopoulos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Papadopoulos has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avraam Papadopoulos!
Avraam Papadopoulos 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. |
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Event:
SMASH: Dankovic vs Kona
Date: Mar 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Papadopoulos walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Trujillo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It looked like Trujillo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Trujillo misses with a hook
and Papadopoulos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Trujillo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Papadopoulos can pounce on him.
Trujillo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Papadopoulos.
Trujillo throws a body punch but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook. Trujillo ducked under it nicely.
Nice shot lands for Papadopoulos.
Trujillo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Papadopoulos under the eye.
Papadopoulos throws a looping overhand right but Trujillo ducks down to avoid it.
Papadopoulos tries to land a leg kick but Trujillo saw it coming and moves away.
Trujillo throws a body shot but no joy.
Papadopoulos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Trujillo throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trujillo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throws the left hand but Trujillo avoids the punch easily.
Papadopoulos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Trujillo.
Trujillo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Papadopoulos moves away.
A leg kick checked by Trujillo.
Trujillo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Papadopoulos tries to work over Trujillo's front leg with a kick but Trujillo checks it.
Papadopoulos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Papadopoulos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Papadopoulos takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Papadopoulos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Trujillo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Papadopoulos defends well and Trujillo ends up having to push Papadopoulos into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Papadopoulos takes a shot to the head.
Papadopoulos stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A body shot lands from Trujillo.
A short left from Papadopoulos.
A head punch on the inside from Papadopoulos fails to land. #TD#
Trujillo tightens his grip and picks Papadopoulos up, before dumping him to the ground. Papadopoulos manages to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Papadopoulos has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Papadopoulos controls Trujillo momentarily but Trujillo frees himself. #T2#
Trujillo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Trujillo postures up.
Trujillo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Papadopoulos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Trujillo chips away with some ground and pound.
Papadopoulos is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Trujillo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Papadopoulos working a defensive guard here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Papadopoulos is controlling Trujillo's posture.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Trujillo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Papadopoulos.
Trujillo misses with a looping right.
Trujillo punishes Papadopoulos's body with a nice straight punch.
A big left from Trujillo misses.
Avraam Papadopoulos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Papadopoulos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Papadopoulos misses with a wild body shot.
Trujillo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Trujillo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Trujillo throws a hook but Papadopoulos blocks it.#T4#
Papadopoulos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trujillo ducks under a wild hook from Papadopoulos.
A swing and a miss from Trujillo.
Papadopoulos only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Papadopoulos wants to land a leg kick but Trujillo is out of range.
Papadopoulos throws a low kick but Trujillo avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Trujillo.
Papadopoulos throws a series of punches but Trujillo moves out of range.
Papadopoulos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Papadopoulos walks into a straight right hand from Trujillo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trujillo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Papadopoulos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Trujillo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Papadopoulos is looking to slow Trujillo down with leg kicks. #TD#
Papadopoulos gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Papadopoulos pushes Trujillo off and scrambles back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dominic Trujillo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Dominic Trujillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trujillo scores with a sloppy right hand. Papadopoulos should have avoided that one.
Trujillo moves out of range of the leg kick from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Trujillo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick that is checked
and Trujillo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Trujillo is defended easily by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Papadopoulos swings for the body but Trujillo moves out of range.
It looked like Trujillo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Trujillo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Trujillo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trujillo misses with a hook.
Trujillo swings for the body but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook. Trujillo ducked under it nicely.
Papadopoulos connects with a looping right hand.
Trujillo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Papadopoulos.
Trujillo jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Papadopoulos bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Trujillo's head backwards.
Trujillo lands with a hook. Papadopoulos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Trujillo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Avraam Papadopoulos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Trujillo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Papadopoulos's hands.
Trujillo misses with a hook. Papadopoulos ducked under it nicely.
Papadopoulos slips under a jab.
Trujillo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Papadopoulos doesn't seem bothered though.
Papadopoulos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A left lands for Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Trujillo counters with a stiff right hand.
Papadopoulos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trujillo.
Papadopoulos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Papadopoulos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Papadopoulos misses with a looping right.
Papadopoulos throws a lazy right hand but Trujillo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Papadopoulos ducks under a wild hook from Trujillo.#T2#
Papadopoulos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Papadopoulos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Trujillo's sensitive parts.
A big left from Papadopoulos misses.
Trujillo misses with a body shot.
Trujillo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Papadopoulos counters with an outside leg kick.
Trujillo lands a lovely overhand right.
Trujillo connects with a body shot that sends Papadopoulos's belly button to the back.
Papadopoulos throws a hook to the side of Trujillo's head but Trujillo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Papadopoulos drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Papadopoulos checks a leg kick nicely.
Trujillo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Trujillo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Trujillo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Trujillo just misses with a punch to the body.
Papadopoulos misses with a body shot
and Trujillo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Papadopoulos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Trujillo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That kick from Trujillo tenderised Papadopoulos's leg. Papadopoulos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Papadopoulos misses with a shot to the body
and Papadopoulos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Trujillo misses with a lunging right hand
and Papadopoulos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Trujillo misses with a looping left.
Trujillo checks a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Trujillo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trujillo throws a hook to the side of Papadopoulos's head but Papadopoulos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Papadopoulos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Trujillo throws a jab when Papadopoulos was well out of range.#TD#
Trujillo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Trujillo remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Trujillo throws a strike aimed at the side of Papadopoulos's head but Papadopoulos avoids it well.#T4#
A control attempt from Papadopoulos but he's now mounted!
Dominic Trujillo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trujillo tries to push Papadopoulos's head away but Papadopoulos is holding on tight.
Papadopoulos is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Papadopoulos in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Trujillo landing punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Trujillo dominated that second round.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Trujillo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Trujillo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Trujillo throws a right hand that misses
and Papadopoulos counters with a good low kick that Trujillo was not able to check.
Trujillo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Papadopoulos is looking to slow Trujillo down with leg kicks.
Trujillo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Trujillo loads up on a big right hand but Papadopoulos slips the punch.
Papadopoulos ducks under a wild hook from Trujillo.
Trujillo thows a leg kick but Papadopoulos checks it
and Trujillo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Papadopoulos throws out a loose jab but Trujillo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trujillo checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trujillo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos is looking to score with low kicks.
Trujillo cracks Papadopoulos with a right hand to the side of the head.
Trujillo swings widly with a right hand
and Papadopoulos counters with a nice low kick that buckles Trujillo's knee momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trujillo misses with a takedown attempt
and Papadopoulos counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Papadopoulos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Trujillo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Trujillo digs a good body shot into Papadopoulos's ribs.
Trujillo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Papadopoulos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good leg kick by Papadopoulos.
Trujillo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Papadopoulos attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Papadopoulos walks into a stiff left hand from Trujillo.
Trujillo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Trujillo throws a poor cross that misses
and Papadopoulos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Papadopoulos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Trujillo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Papadopoulos's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Papadopoulos connects with a body shot.
Trujillo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Papadopoulos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Avraam Papadopoulos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
An inside leg kick from Papadopoulos misses.
Papadopoulos tried to score with a low kick but Trujillo checks it.
Papadopoulos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Trujillo just misses with a punch to the body.
Papadopoulos avoids the body shot from Trujillo.
Trujillo throws an off balance right hand
and Papadopoulos counters with a nice low kick that buckles Trujillo's knee momentarily.
Trujillo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Papadopoulos counters with a nice uppercut.
Trujillo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Papadopoulos finds it's way round the side to connect with Trujillo's head. #TD#
Trujillo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Trujillo thows a huge punch but Papadopoulos dodges it nicely.
Papadopoulos is trying to maintain the position but Trujillo is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Trujillo is keen to just control but Papadopoulos is a slippery customer.
Papadopoulos is positioning himself well to prevent Trujillo advancing to mount.
Papadopoulos trying to hold on to Trujillo's head to control him but Trujillo postures up.
Papadopoulos is looking for a sweep. Trujillo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Papadopoulos is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Trujillo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Papadopoulos throws out the jab. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Trujillo connects with a crisp jab.
Papadopoulos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Papadopoulos slips a jab from Trujillo.
Papadopoulos looks to land a left hand but Trujillo moved out of range nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Trujillo misses its target.
Trujillo throws a low kick, looking for Papadopoulos's leg but Papadopoulos calmly moves out of range.
Trujillo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Trujillo throws a hook but Papadopoulos avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Papadopoulos! But no joy.
Trujillo throws a leg kick but Papadopoulos sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Trujillo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos thuds a left hand into Trujillo's body.
Papadopoulos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Trujillo thumps Papadopoulos with a low kick.
Papadopoulos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Trujillo.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Trujillo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Papadopoulos won't be happy with that.
Papadopoulos avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Trujillo.
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 Dominic Trujillo.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Trujillo, 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominic Trujillo!
Dominic Trujillo spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
In defeat, Avraam Papadopoulos stepped up to the mic, saying 'It's time to leave my gloves in the cage, thanks for the support on my journey, it was all a dream when i started'. |
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Event:
CFC 452: Outlaw v Neuer
Date: Jan 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Tulikoura bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Papadopoulos throws a chopping leg kick but Tulikoura manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tulikoura seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tulikoura 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.
Tulikoura's corner calls for a 1-2. Tulikoura obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Papadopoulos tries a low kick but Tulikoura avoids it.
Tulikoura takes one on the button.
Papadopoulos scores with a jab. Tulikoura acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Good shot there by Tulikoura.
Tulikoura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Papadopoulos.
A little jabbing left from Papadopoulos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Papadopoulos attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Papadopoulos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tulikoura.
Papadopoulos loads up on a big right hand but Tulikoura slips the punch.
Tulikoura slips under a jab.
Tulikoura pivots, looking for a leg kick but Papadopoulos is out of range and Tulikoura settles back down.
Papadopoulos throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
Papadopoulos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tulikoura. That did some damage!
Papadopoulos will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Papadopoulos throws a hook but Tulikoura avoids it easily.
A jab from Tulikoura misses.
Tulikoura lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tulikoura throws out a loose jab but Papadopoulos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tulikoura misses with a low kick.
Papadopoulos throws an overhand right that lands on Tulikoura's shoulder, as Tulikoura tries to avoid the shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Tulikoura blocks the leg kick.
#CL#
Tulikoura gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Papadopoulos takes a shot to the head.
Tulikoura has a couple of punches blocked by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos stalling.
Papadopoulos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
Tulikoura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Papadopoulos's elbow.
Papadopoulos blocking some punches.
Tulikoura misses with a punch to the body.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Tulikoura fails to land.
Papadopoulos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tulikoura misses with a body punch.
Tulikoura misses with a punch to the body.
Tulikoura lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tulikoura prevents a body shot from Papadopoulos.
Tulikoura misses with a punch to the body.
Tulikoura misses with a hook from the clinch.
Papadopoulos lands with a short shot to the head.
Papadopoulos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Papadopoulos has had enough of the clinch but Tulikoura keeps him there for the moment.
Papadopoulos is leaning against Tulikoura and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Tulikoura - that landed with a thud.
Papadopoulos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tulikoura tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tulikoura lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Papadopoulos blocks a body shot from Tulikoura. #BC2#
Papadopoulos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Papadopoulos lands a leg kick that knocks Tulikoura off balance momentarily.
Avraam Papadopoulos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Papadopoulos on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Papadopoulos. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tulikoura manages to avoid it.
Tulikoura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tulikoura tries to work over Papadopoulos's front leg with a kick but Papadopoulos checks it.
Tulikoura misses with a straight left.
Tulikoura avoids the body shot from Papadopoulos.
Tulikoura misses with an uppercut. Papadopoulos saw that one coming.
Tulikoura misses with a body kick.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Papadopoulos lands a nice looking body shot.
#T4#
Tulikoura scores with a hook to the body. Papadopoulos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Papadopoulos ducks under a wild hook from Tulikoura.
Papadopoulos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tulikoura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Papadopoulos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tulikoura.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Papadopoulos throws a front kick aimed at Tulikoura's knee but Tulikoura avoids it well.
Papadopoulos swings widly with a right hand
and Tulikoura counters with a stiff right hand.
Papadopoulos defending well as Tulikoura loads up on a big left hand.
Papadopoulos staying out of range there.
Papadopoulos on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tulikoura throws a lazy right hand but Papadopoulos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos misses with a right hand
and Tulikoura counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Tulikoura chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Papadopoulos can pounce on him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johannes Tulikoura dominated that round.
That's time! Tulikoura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Tulikoura throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tulikoura is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Papadopoulos can do to turn this around?
Papadopoulos misses the shot to the body.
Tulikoura tried to counter with a leg kick but Papadopoulos avoided it.
Tulikoura blocks a leg kick.
Papadopoulos throws a big shot that misses.
Papadopoulos moves out of range of the strikes.
Johannes Tulikoura is winning the standup battle so far.
Tulikoura looks to land a right hand but Papadopoulos moved out of range.
Papadopoulos moves out of range of the strikes.
Papadopoulos only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Papadopoulos misses with a lunging right hand
and Tulikoura counters with a nice low kick that buckles Papadopoulos's knee momentarily.
Papadopoulos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tulikoura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tulikoura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papadopoulos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tulikoura moves into range and connects with a jab.
Papadopoulos 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.
Tulikoura lands with a nice body kick.
Tulikoura swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Papadopoulos feints a counter leg kick.#T1#
Tulikoura staying out of range there.
Papadopoulos finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Crunch! Tulikoura slams his shin into Papadopoulos's torso.
Papadopoulos misses with a low kick.
A low kick lands for Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos blocks a low kick nicely.
Papadopoulos throws a counter combo.
Tulikoura throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Papadopoulos on the side of the head.
Tulikoura missing with a left hand there. Papadopoulos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Papadopoulos misses with an uppercut.
Papadopoulos throws a big shot that misses.
Papadopoulos throws out a leg kick but Tulikoura moves out of range and Papadopoulos only half commits.
Papadopoulos throws a nice looking combination but Tulikoura bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tulikoura digs a good body shot into Papadopoulos's ribs.#T2#
Papadopoulos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Papadopoulos tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tulikoura is able to avoid easily.
Tulikoura fires out a quick counter leg kick but Papadopoulos just manages to avoid it.
Tulikoura throws a low kick, looking for Papadopoulos's leg but Papadopoulos calmly moves out of range.
Tulikoura misses with a looping right.
A jab from Papadopoulos misses.
Tulikoura slips under a jab from Papadopoulos.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tulikoura. That's going to slow Papadopoulos down.
Tulikoura throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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!
Papadopoulos swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tulikoura counters with a stiff right hand.
Papadopoulos with a hook.
Papadopoulos swings for the body but Tulikoura moves out of range.
Papadopoulos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tulikoura.
Papadopoulos moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Tulikoura lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Papadopoulos at a distance.
Tulikoura misses with an uppercut
and Papadopoulos counters with a left to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Papadopoulos scores with a sloppy right hand. Tulikoura should have avoided that one.
Papadopoulos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tulikoura throws out the jab.
Papadopoulos throws an overhand right that lands on Tulikoura's shoulder, as Tulikoura tries to avoid the shot.
Tulikoura tried to counter with a leg kick but Papadopoulos avoided it.
Papadopoulos walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tulikoura checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Papadopoulos lands a nice hook to Tulikoura's body. Tulikoura takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tulikoura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tulikoura throws out a leg kick but Papadopoulos moves out of range and Tulikoura only half commits.
Tulikoura is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4#
Tulikoura fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Papadopoulos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Papadopoulos checks a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Tulikoura.
Tulikoura connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tulikoura throws a looping overhand right but Papadopoulos ducks down to avoid it.
Papadopoulos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Papadopoulos defending well as Tulikoura loads up on a big left hand.
Papadopoulos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tulikoura tried to counter with a leg kick but Papadopoulos avoided it.
Papadopoulos just misses with a punch to the body.
Papadopoulos finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Papadopoulos throws out a leg kick but Tulikoura moves out of range and Papadopoulos only half commits.
Tulikoura tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Papadopoulos misses with an uppercut
and Tulikoura counters with a nice uppercut.
Tulikoura attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Johannes Tulikoura will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Tulikoura tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Papadopoulos is able to avoid easily.
Tulikoura bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tulikoura digs a good body shot into Papadopoulos's ribs.
Tulikoura misses with a leg kick.
Papadopoulos walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tulikoura checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Papadopoulos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Papadopoulos swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tulikoura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Tulikoura does it's job there.
Papadopoulos scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tulikoura has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papadopoulos throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tulikoura.
Tulikoura lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Papadopoulos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Papadopoulos throws a low kick but Tulikoura avoids it.#T1#
Tulikoura lands a nice looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Papadopoulos. Tulikoura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Papadopoulos takes a swing at Tulikoura's ribcage but misses.
Papadopoulos throws a big shot that misses.
Tulikoura moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Papadopoulos is predictable there
and Tulikoura counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Papadopoulos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tulikoura moves away.
Tulikoura misses with a lunging right hand
and Papadopoulos counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tulikoura's knee momentarily.
Tulikoura is looking to chop away at Papadopoulos's legs.
Tulikoura backing away here, and Papadopoulos unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tulikoura throws the left hand but Papadopoulos avoids the punch easily.
Tulikoura lands the left hand.
Papadopoulos throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A counter left hand to the body from Tulikoura misses its target.
Tulikoura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Avraam Papadopoulos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nice body punch from Tulikoura.
Tulikoura throws a looping overhand right but Papadopoulos ducks down to avoid it.
Papadopoulos misses with a left hand
and Tulikoura counters with a low kick, right behind Papadopoulos 's knee.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick but Tulikoura sees it coming and moves out of range.
A low kick from Papadopoulos misses
and Tulikoura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Papadopoulos throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Tulikoura misses the target.
Tulikoura throws a leg kick which misses Papadopoulos's front leg but catches the back leg as Papadopoulos tries to avoid it.
Papadopoulos tries to land a leg kick but Tulikoura saw it coming and moves away.
Papadopoulos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tulikoura manages to avoid it.
Tulikoura scores with a nice strike.
Tulikoura connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tulikoura checks a leg kick.
Papadopoulos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tulikoura.#T3#
Papadopoulos throws a shot from downtown. Tulikoura moves away and avoids it.
Tulikoura fires out a quick counter leg kick but Papadopoulos just manages to avoid it.
Papadopoulos missing with a left hand there. Tulikoura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tulikoura lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tulikoura scores with a decent looking hook.
Tulikoura checks a low kick from Papadopoulos.
Johannes Tulikoura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A big right from Papadopoulos misses.
Tulikoura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Papadopoulos throws a hook to the side of Tulikoura's head but Tulikoura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tulikoura connects with a looping right hand.
Tulikoura throws a sloppy body shot
and Papadopoulos counters with an outside leg kick.
Tulikoura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Papadopoulos.
Tulikoura lands a nice looking body kick.
Papadopoulos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Papadopoulos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
A jab from Papadopoulos misses.
Papadopoulos walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tulikoura checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tulikoura takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A shot to the body from Papadopoulos misses
and Papadopoulos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from Tulikoura misses its intended target.
Papadopoulos now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Papadopoulos misses with a low kick.
Tulikoura pushes Papadopoulos away with a front kick.
Tulikoura takes one to the chin there.
Tulikoura swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Papadopoulos lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tulikoura with the inside leg kick.
Tulikoura loads up on a big right hand but Papadopoulos slips the punch.
Papadopoulos appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johannes Tulikoura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tulikoura has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johannes Tulikoura!
After the fight, Johannes Tulikoura 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.
In defeat, Avraam Papadopoulos stepped up to the mic, saying 'It's time to leave my gloves in the cage, thanks for the support on my journey, it was all a dream when i started'. |
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CFC 447: El Toro Jr v Papa...
Date: Dec 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Papadopoulos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent El Toro Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
El Toro Jr has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cloud9 in the buildup to the fight.
Papadopoulos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and El Toro Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Papadopoulos connects with a right hand. El Toro Jr shakes it off.
Papadopoulos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from El Toro Jr.
Papadopoulos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by El Toro Jr.
Papadopoulos throws a low kick but it's checked well by El Toro Jr.
El Toro Jr misses with a hook
enabling Papadopoulos to counter with a crisp jab.
Papadopoulos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from El Toro Jr.
A nice side step and Papadopoulos releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
El Toro Jr throws a lazy right hand but Papadopoulos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
El Toro Jr misses with a body shot.
A big left from El Toro Jr misses.
El Toro Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Papadopoulos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
El Toro Jr takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
El Toro Jr punishes Papadopoulos's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
El Toro Jr defending well as Papadopoulos loads up on a big left hand.
El Toro Jr moves out of range as Papadopoulos strikes.
A big right from Papadopoulos misses.
A clash of legs there as El Toro Jr blocks the low kick.#T1#
Papadopoulos keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Papadopoulos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
El Toro Jr tries to land a leg kick but Papadopoulos saw it coming and moves away.
Papadopoulos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
El Toro Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Papadopoulos.
El Toro Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
El Toro Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Papadopoulos misses with a straight left.
Papadopoulos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from El Toro Jr.
El Toro Jr throws a leg kick which misses Papadopoulos's front leg but catches the back leg as Papadopoulos tries to avoid it.
Papadopoulos looks to land a left hand but El Toro Jr moved out of range nicely.
El Toro Jr slips a jab from Papadopoulos.
El Toro Jr checks a low kick from Papadopoulos.
El Toro Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Papadopoulos's sensitive parts.
Papadopoulos takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice cross by Papadopoulos.
El Toro Jr checks a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Papadopoulos missing with a left hand there. El Toro Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
El Toro Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T2#
El Toro Jr throws a leg kick but Papadopoulos sees it coming and checks it nicely.
El Toro Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL#
El Toro Jr gets a clinch.
Papadopoulos blocking some punches.
El Toro Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Papadopoulos takes a shot to the head.
Papadopoulos throws a punch but it's blocked by El Toro Jr.
El Toro Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Papadopoulos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
El Toro Jr lands a left hand.
El Toro Jr creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Papadopoulos's defenses.
Papadopoulos prevents a body shot from El Toro Jr.
A short right from El Toro Jr on the inside.
El Toro Jr gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Avraam Papadopoulos has been cut.
Papadopoulos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Papadopoulos.
El Toro Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Papadopoulos blocks the elbow strike.
Papadopoulos manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Papadopoulos will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning El Toro Jr up against the cage.
El Toro Jr misses with the head strike.
El Toro Jr prevents a body shot from Papadopoulos. #BC2#
Papadopoulos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
El Toro Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Papadopoulos manages to avoid it.
Papadopoulos throws out a counter right but El Toro Jr avoids it with no problem.
Papadopoulos lands an overhand right.
El Toro Jr tries to clinch up but Papadopoulos circles away and keeps his distance.
Papadopoulos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
El Toro Jr is looking to wear down Papadopoulos with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A thudding body kick lands there by El Toro Jr!
El Toro Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Papadopoulos seems unphased.
El Toro Jr throws a leg kick
and Papadopoulos counters with a nice uppercut.
Papadopoulos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Papadopoulos appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
El Toro Jr misses with a right hand
and Papadopoulos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Papadopoulos throws a body punch but El Toro Jr moves out of range.
Papadopoulos looks to throw the jab but El Toro Jr is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Papadopoulos throws a body punch but El Toro Jr moves out of range.
El Toro Jr is looking to score with low kicks.#CL#
Papadopoulos gets tackled into the cage by El Toro Jr. El Toro Jr maintains the clinch.
Papadopoulos takes an elbow to the temple.
Papadopoulos content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Papadopoulos - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Papadopoulos receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Nice body punch from El Toro Jr.
El Toro Jr lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
El Toro Jr tries to work over Papadopoulos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Papadopoulos looking to slow down the pace here.
Papadopoulos prevents a body shot from El Toro Jr.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ceaser El Toro Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Avraam Papadopoulos's cut.
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#
A swing and a miss from Papadopoulos.
El Toro Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
Papadopoulos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by El Toro Jr.
El Toro Jr half committed to a counter leg kick.
Papadopoulos is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Papadopoulos 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.
El Toro Jr swings for the body but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
A jab from Papadopoulos misses.
El Toro Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
El Toro Jr half committed to a counter leg kick.
Papadopoulos is looking to chop away at El Toro Jr's legs.
El Toro Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Jab by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throws a body shot but no joy.
Ceaser El Toro Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
El Toro Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Avraam Papadopoulos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papadopoulos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
El Toro Jr catches Papadopoulos with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
El Toro Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
El Toro Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Papadopoulos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
El Toro Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Papadopoulos moves away.
El Toro Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
El Toro Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Papadopoulos moves away.
El Toro Jr misses with a wild body shot.
El Toro Jr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
El Toro Jr throws a low kick, looking for Papadopoulos's leg but Papadopoulos calmly moves out of range.
El Toro Jr dips to his left and cracks Papadopoulos with an uppercut!#CL#
El Toro Jr drives through and clinches with Papadopoulos against the cage.
El Toro Jr pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
El Toro Jr gets through Papadopoulos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Papadopoulos stalling against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Papadopoulos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
El Toro Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
El Toro Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
El Toro Jr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T2#
El Toro Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
El Toro Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Papadopoulos or not.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stalling in the clinch from Papadopoulos.
El Toro Jr scores with a shot to the side of Papadopoulos's head.
A short body shot lands from El Toro Jr as the two fighters clinch.
Papadopoulos is breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from El Toro Jr.
El Toro Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Papadopoulos can do to turn this around?
El Toro Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by El Toro Jr.
El Toro Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
El Toro Jr presses Papadopoulos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
El Toro Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
El Toro Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Papadopoulos controls the action.
A shot in the inside from El Toro Jr.
El Toro Jr throws an elbow but it's blocked.
El Toro Jr cracks Papadopoulos with a nice body shot.
El Toro Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Papadopoulos misses with the head strike.
#T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from El Toro Jr.
El Toro Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Papadopoulos misses with a body punch.
El Toro Jr tries a body shot but Papadopoulos blocks it.
A right hand to the body from El Toro Jr.
El Toro Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ceaser El Toro Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Papadopoulos takes a shot to the head.
Papadopoulos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
El Toro Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
El Toro Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Papadopoulos backwards.
El Toro Jr lands an elbow just above Papadopoulos 's eye.
El Toro Jr tries a body shot but Papadopoulos blocks it.
El Toro Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
El Toro Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook to the ribs.
El Toro Jr lands with a left to the head.
El Toro Jr lands a right hand. #T4#
El Toro Jr lands with a right to the head.
El Toro Jr lands with a light punch inside.
Papadopoulos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Papadopoulos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by El Toro Jr.
El Toro Jr looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Papadopoulos swings wildly with an uppercut but El Toro Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
El Toro Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Papadopoulos controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from El Toro Jr.
Papadopoulos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Papadopoulos prevents a body shot from El Toro Jr.
Papadopoulos is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but El Toro Jr is keeping busy.
El Toro Jr misses with an elbow strike.
El Toro Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
El Toro Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ceaser El Toro Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Avraam Papadopoulos's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Papadopoulos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but El Toro Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Papadopoulos.
El Toro Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
El Toro Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
El Toro Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice leg kick from El Toro Jr, right into the meat of the thigh.
Papadopoulos throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Papadopoulos defending well as El Toro Jr loads up on a big left hand.
El Toro Jr throws a half hearted mid kick.
El Toro Jr tries to clinch but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
Papadopoulos takes a swing at El Toro Jr's ribcage but misses.
El Toro Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Papadopoulos connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Toro Jr is looking to clinch but Papadopoulos is avoiding it.
Papadopoulos throws a low kick but El Toro Jr moves out of range easily.
El Toro Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Papadopoulos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
El Toro Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Papadopoulos's sensitive parts.
Papadopoulos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Papadopoulos throws out a leg kick but El Toro Jr moves out of range and Papadopoulos only half commits.
El Toro Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
El Toro Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
El Toro Jr throws a leg kick but Papadopoulos moved away.
Papadopoulos was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A chopping leg kick lands by El Toro Jr.
El Toro Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
El Toro Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Papadopoulos misses with a leg kick
and El Toro Jr makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
El Toro Jr checks a low kick from Papadopoulos.
A chopping leg kick lands by El Toro Jr.
Papadopoulos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. El Toro Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Papadopoulos jabs at El Toro Jr's body.
El Toro Jr missing with a left hand there. Papadopoulos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Papadopoulos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before El Toro Jr can pounce on him.
A nice inside leg kick there by El Toro Jr. That's going to slow Papadopoulos down.
Papadopoulos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Papadopoulos tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
El Toro Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract El Toro Jr.
Nice cross by El Toro Jr.
El Toro Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
El Toro Jr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Papadopoulos counters with a low kick, right behind El Toro Jr 's knee.
El Toro Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
El Toro Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Papadopoulos! But no joy.
El Toro Jr misses with a low kick.
El Toro Jr backing away here, and Papadopoulos unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
El Toro Jr throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Papadopoulos misses.
Papadopoulos checks a low kick from El Toro Jr.
Papadopoulos wants to slow El Toro Jr down by chopping away at his legs.
Papadopoulos throws a nice inside leg kick.
Papadopoulos staying out of range there.
Papadopoulos only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Papadopoulos misses with a low kick as El Toro Jr jumps back.
El Toro Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Papadopoulos paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
El Toro Jr throws a solid leg kick but Papadopoulos takes the impact on his shin and smiles at El Toro Jr.
El Toro Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Papadopoulos throws out the jab.
A jab from Papadopoulos misses. #CL#
El Toro Jr rushes Papadopoulos and presses him up against the cage.
El Toro Jr blocking some punches.
Papadopoulos struggles to land a body shot inside as El Toro Jr controls his hands.
Papadopoulos can't find room to land a body shot as El Toro Jr controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from El Toro Jr.
Papadopoulos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice right hand lands inside from Papadopoulos.
El Toro Jr lands with a light punch inside.
El Toro Jr lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
El Toro Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Papadopoulos is trying to stall.
With the fighters up against the cage, El Toro Jr throws an elbow but misses.
El Toro Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
El Toro Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Papadopoulos controls the action.
El Toro Jr working aggressively here.
El Toro Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
El Toro Jr gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#That has opened up Avraam Papadopoulos's cut even more.
Papadopoulos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from El Toro Jr.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Papadopoulos misses with a punch to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Papadopoulos misses with a punch on the inside.
El Toro Jr lands a body punch.
El Toro Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Papadopoulos.
El Toro Jr blocks a body shot from Papadopoulos.
El Toro Jr lands a damaging elbow.
El Toro Jr lands with a left to the head.
Papadopoulos trying to stall but El Toro Jr improves his position.
El Toro Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Papadopoulos backwards.
El Toro Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Papadopoulos.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ceaser El Toro Jr clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Avraam Papadopoulos's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R4#
El Toro Jr scores with a nice head shot.
A swing and a miss from Papadopoulos.
El Toro Jr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
El Toro Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
El Toro Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Papadopoulos circles away.
Papadopoulos doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
El Toro Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos thumps El Toro Jr with a low kick.
El Toro Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Papadopoulos circles away from the clinch attempt.
El Toro Jr defending well as Papadopoulos loads up on a big left hand.
Papadopoulos scores with a decent looking hook.
El Toro Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Papadopoulos in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Toro Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Papadopoulos checks a leg kick.
A good leg kick by El Toro Jr.
El Toro Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
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!
A left lands for El Toro Jr.#T1##CL#
El Toro Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right from El Toro Jr on the inside.
El Toro Jr misses with a body punch.
Papadopoulos tries to break the clinch but El Toro Jr is controlling the position.
Papadopoulos blocks a body shot from El Toro Jr.
El Toro Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
El Toro Jr presses Papadopoulos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Papadopoulos is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
El Toro Jr lands a body shot.
El Toro Jr lands a body punch. #TD#
El Toro Jr decides to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
El Toro Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Papadopoulos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Papadopoulos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
El Toro Jr is looking for a triangle but Papadopoulos pushes his legs off easily.
#T2#
Papadopoulos 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.
El Toro Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
El Toro Jr looking for a guillotine here but Papadopoulos defends easily.
#SUB#
Papadopoulos got a little sloppy there for a moment and El Toro Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Papadopoulos has managed to get both his arms back between El Toro Jr's legs - danger averted.#T3##SUB#
El Toro Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Papadopoulos trying to stand up but can't free himself from El Toro Jr's guard.
El Toro Jr keeping moving, preventing Papadopoulos from controlling successfully.
El Toro Jr 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.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
El Toro Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Papadopoulos defends well.
Papadopoulos's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
El Toro Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
El Toro Jr has his hands on Papadopoulos's head, controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
El Toro Jr keeping full guard, as Papadopoulos tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ceaser El Toro Jr had his way with Avraam Papadopoulos in that round.
The cut man is working on Avraam Papadopoulos's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Papadopoulos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches El Toro Jr on the side of the head.
Papadopoulos throws out a loose jab but El Toro Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
A low kick from El Toro Jr is predictable there
and Papadopoulos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
El Toro Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by El Toro Jr.
Papadopoulos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos is looking to control El Toro Jr's arms but El Toro Jr gets an underhook and turns him. Now Papadopoulos has his back to the cage.
Papadopoulos blocks an elbow strike from El Toro Jr.
El Toro Jr blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from El Toro Jr.
El Toro Jr throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Papadopoulos misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from El Toro Jr.
El Toro Jr scores with a shot to the side of Papadopoulos's head.
Papadopoulos is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T1#
El Toro Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Papadopoulos tries a body shot but El Toro Jr blocks it.
El Toro Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
El Toro Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
El Toro Jr blocks a body shot from Papadopoulos.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for El Toro Jr.
El Toro Jr has a couple of punches blocked by Papadopoulos.
A body shot lands from El Toro Jr.
Papadopoulos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice elbow from El Toro Jr.
El Toro Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from El Toro Jr.
A right hand to the body from El Toro Jr.
Papadopoulos blocks a body shot from El Toro Jr.
El Toro Jr creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Papadopoulos's defenses.
Papadopoulos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with El Toro Jr's elbow.
Avraam Papadopoulos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ceaser El Toro Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
El Toro Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
El Toro Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Papadopoulos tries to throw a body punch but El Toro Jr avoids it by throwing Papadopoulos back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos misses with a body punch.
El Toro Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
El Toro Jr blocks a body shot from Papadopoulos.
El Toro Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Papadopoulos controls the action.
El Toro Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Papadopoulos stalling.
Papadopoulos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Papadopoulos tries a body shot but El Toro Jr blocks it.
Papadopoulos blocks a body shot from El Toro Jr.
Papadopoulos lands a right hand that snaps the head of El Toro Jr backwards.
El Toro Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Papadopoulos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Papadopoulos slows down the pace here.
Papadopoulos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Papadopoulos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Papadopoulos is stalling here.
A short left from Papadopoulos.
A head punch on the inside from El Toro Jr fails to land.
El Toro Jr lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Papadopoulos throws a punch but it's blocked by El Toro Jr.
El Toro Jr tries to throw a body punch but Papadopoulos avoids it by throwing El Toro Jr back against the cage.
Papadopoulos avoiding damage.
Papadopoulos's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ceaser El Toro Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well El Toro Jr has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 50:45
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ceaser El Toro Jr!
Ceaser El Toro Jr retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Ceaser El Toro Jr thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Avraam Papadopoulos was interviewed post fight and said 'It's time to leave my gloves in the cage, thanks for the support on my journey, it was all a dream when i started'. |
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Event:
CFC 442: El Toro Jr v Adrianov
Date: Dec 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Fett checks the leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Fett 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.
Papadopoulos scores with a jab. Fett acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Papadopoulos misses with a looping right.
Papadopoulos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fett.
Fett unleashes a big counter combination but Papadopoulos bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Papadopoulos throws a solid leg kick but Fett takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throws a front kick aimed at Fett's knee but Fett avoids it well.
Fett unleashes a big counter combination but Papadopoulos bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fett slips a straight right by Papadopoulos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papadopoulos misses with a looping left.
As Papadopoulos backs off Fett throws a huge counter combo but Papadopoulos manages to avoid it all.
Papadopoulos throws a right hand that misses
and Fett counters with a left and a right that stings Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos looks to land a left hand but Fett moved out of range nicely.
Fett throws a counter combo.#T1#
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick
and Fett counters with a three punch combo that has Papadopoulos backing up. Papadopoulos nods at Fett to acknowledge the strikes.
Papadopoulos tries to score with a low kick but Fett moves his leg out of the way.
Papadopoulos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fett sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Papadopoulos misses with a looping right.
Papadopoulos lands a jab to Fett's midsection.
A leg kick checked by Fett.
Fett is looking for the big counter here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos looks to land a right hand but Fett moved out of range.
Papadopoulos tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fett is able to avoid easily.
Fett is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Papadopoulos misses with a lunging right hand
and Fett counters with a one-two to the body. #T2#
Papadopoulos throws a body shot but no joy.
Fett unleashes a big counter combination but Papadopoulos bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A nice leg kick from Papadopoulos, right into the meat of the thigh.
Papadopoulos shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fett throws a counter combo.
Fett takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Some bone on bone action there as Fett checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fett lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A clash of legs there as Fett blocks the low kick.
Papadopoulos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fett.
Fett unleashes a big counter combination but Papadopoulos bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Papadopoulos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fett.
Papadopoulos lands the left hand.
Papadopoulos looks to land a left hand but Fett moved out of range nicely.
Fett is looking for the big counter here.#T3#
Papadopoulos throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fett counters with a one-two to the body.
Papadopoulos scores with a sloppy right hand. Fett should have avoided that one.
Papadopoulos misses with a wild body shot.
As Papadopoulos backs off Fett throws a huge counter combo but Papadopoulos manages to avoid it all.
Papadopoulos misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fett counters with a left and a right that stings Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fett chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Papadopoulos can pounce on him.
Nice defenses there by Fett.
Fett unleashes a big counter combination but Papadopoulos bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Papadopoulos misses with an uppercut. Fett saw that one coming.
Papadopoulos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fett.
Fett is looking for the big counter here.#T4#
Fett checks a low kick from Papadopoulos.
Fett unleashes a big counter combination but Papadopoulos bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fett chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Papadopoulos can pounce on him.
Papadopoulos looks to land a right hand but Fett moved out of range.
Fett is looking for the big counter here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Papadopoulos throws out a loose jab but Fett uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Papadopoulos backs off Fett throws a huge counter combo but Papadopoulos manages to avoid it all.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fett checks a leg kick.
Fett unleashes a big counter combination but Papadopoulos bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Papadopoulos throws a poor cross that misses
and Fett counters with a left and a right that stings Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos misses with a low kick.
Fett throws a counter combo.
Fett has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos is looking to slow Fett down with leg kicks.
A big left from Papadopoulos misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Avraam Papadopoulos dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Papadopoulos misses with a two punch combination.
Fett is looking for the big counter here.
Fett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Fett might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Papadopoulos has got the better of the exchanges.
Papadopoulos misses with a lunging right hand
and Fett counters with a left and a right that stings Papadopoulos.
An inside leg kick from Papadopoulos misses.
Papadopoulos is looking to slow Fett down with leg kicks.
Papadopoulos tried to score with a low kick but Fett checks it.
Papadopoulos throws the left hand but Fett avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Papadopoulos.
Fett is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Papadopoulos attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T1#
Papadopoulos throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fett is looking for the big counter here.
Papadopoulos connects with a solid leg kick.
Avraam Papadopoulos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Papadopoulos looks to land a combination. Fett sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Papadopoulos moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick but Fett checks it.
Papadopoulos tries to land a leg kick but Fett saw it coming and moves away.
Nice uppercut lands for Papadopoulos. That snapped Fett's head back.
Papadopoulos misses with an uppercut. Fett saw that one coming.
Fett unleashes a big counter combination but Papadopoulos bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Papadopoulos cracks Fett with a good jab.
Fett walks into a left hand. #T2#
Papadopoulos misses with a straight right.
A low kick from Papadopoulos is predictable there
and Fett counters with a left and a right that stings Papadopoulos.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Papadopoulos is predictable there
and Fett counters with a two punch combo.
Papadopoulos misses with an uppercut
and Fett counters with a three punch combo that has Papadopoulos backing up. Papadopoulos nods at Fett to acknowledge the strikes.
Settakian Fett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Papadopoulos throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fett.
Papadopoulos loads up on a big right hand but Fett slips the punch.
Nice cross by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Papadopoulos backs off Fett throws a huge counter combo but Papadopoulos manages to avoid it all.
Papadopoulos throws out a loose jab but Fett uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Papadopoulos throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fett throws a counter combo.
A big right from Papadopoulos misses.
Fett lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fett ducks under a wild hook from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fett counters with a three punch combo that has Papadopoulos backing up. Papadopoulos nods at Fett to acknowledge the strikes.
Papadopoulos looks to land a left hand but Fett moved out of range nicely.
Fett defending well as Papadopoulos loads up on a big left hand.
Despite the aggression on Fett's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fett checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fett lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Papadopoulos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fett stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Papadopoulos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fett can do to turn this around?
Papadopoulos clobbers Fett with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T4#
Papadopoulos throws a chopping leg kick but Fett manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
As Papadopoulos backs off Fett throws a huge counter combo but Papadopoulos manages to avoid it all.
Papadopoulos misses with an uppercut. Fett saw that one coming.
Papadopoulos throws an off balance right hand
and Fett counters with a left and a right that stings Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos with a body punch. A glancing blow.
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!
Fett blocks a low kick nicely.
A jab from Papadopoulos misses.
Fett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Papadopoulos.
Fett unleashes a big counter combination but Papadopoulos bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Papadopoulos throws out a loose jab but Fett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fett is looking for the big counter here.
Papadopoulos looks to score with a jab to the body but Fett is just out of range.
As Papadopoulos backs off Fett throws a huge counter combo but Papadopoulos manages to avoid it all.
Papadopoulos throws an overhand right that lands on Fett's shoulder, as Fett tries to avoid the shot.
Fett is looking for the big counter here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Avraam Papadopoulos dominated that second round.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Papadopoulos throws a solid leg kick but Fett takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Papadopoulos.
Fett gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Papadopoulos.
Fett avoids the body shot from Papadopoulos.
Fett throws a counter combo.
The fighters circling - Papadopoulos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Papadopoulos misses.
Fett throws a counter combo.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick but Fett moved away.
Papadopoulos throws a low kick, looking for Fett's leg but Fett calmly moves out of range.
Fett is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papadopoulos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Papadopoulos throws out a loose jab but Fett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fett moves away from the strike by Papadopoulos.
Fett lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Papadopoulos. Fett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Papadopoulos misses with a body shot.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick but Fett sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Despite the aggression on Fett's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Papadopoulos.
Fett throws a counter combo.
Fett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos missing with a left hand there. Fett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fett unleashes a big counter combination but Papadopoulos bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Papadopoulos throws a right hand that misses
and Fett counters with a series of strikes. Papadopoulos will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fett is working the combinations to good effect here.
Fett blocks a leg kick.
Settakian Fett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Avraam Papadopoulos is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Papadopoulos misses the shot to the body.
Fett unleashes a big counter combination but Papadopoulos bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Papadopoulos digs a good body shot into Fett's ribs.
Papadopoulos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fett slips a straight right by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos thuds his right hand into Fett's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fett slips a jab from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fett's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Papadopoulos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fett throws a counter combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Papadopoulos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fett manages to avoid it.#T3#
Papadopoulos misses with an uppercut
and Fett counters with a one-two to the body.
Papadopoulos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fett.
Fett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Papadopoulos throws out the jab.
A big right from Papadopoulos misses.
Papadopoulos misses with a double jab.
As Papadopoulos backs off Fett throws a huge counter combo but Papadopoulos manages to avoid it all.
Papadopoulos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Papadopoulos throws a body punch but Fett moves out of range.
Fett lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Papadopoulos misses with a looping left.
Despite the aggression on Fett's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Fett blocks a leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Fett's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Papadopoulos tests Fett's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Papadopoulos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fett with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Papadopoulos to score with a decent uppercut.
Fett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Papadopoulos.
Fett unleashes a big counter combination but Papadopoulos bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fett checks a low kick from Papadopoulos.
Fett is looking for the big counter here.
Papadopoulos misses with a leg kick.
As Papadopoulos backs off Fett throws a huge counter combo but Papadopoulos manages to avoid it all.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Papadopoulos looks to land a combination. Fett sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Papadopoulos scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fett on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Papadopoulos. Papadopoulos obviously looking to wear him down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Avraam Papadopoulos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Papadopoulos has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avraam Papadopoulos!
In his post fight interview, Avraam Papadopoulos started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
CFC 436: Neuer vs Bundy
Date: Oct 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Papadopoulos cracks Vrjalya with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice defenses there by Vrjalya.
It looked like Vrjalya wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That kick from Papadopoulos tenderised Vrjalya's leg. Vrjalya is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD#
Papadopoulos gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Vrjalya controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Papadopoulos controls Vrjalya momentarily but Vrjalya frees himself.
Vrjalya preventing the sweep.
We've been hearing good reports from Vrjalya's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papadopoulos trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Papadopoulos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vrjalya is one step ahead there. #T1#
Papadopoulos looking to control.
Papadopoulos pulls Vrjalya in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Vrjalya misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Avraam Papadopoulos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vrjalya shoots in looking for a takedown. Papadopoulos tries to sprawl out of it but Vrjalya keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Papadopoulos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Papadopoulos appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Papadopoulos throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vrjalya has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Vrjalya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vrjalya throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Papadopoulos's waist but Papadopoulos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vrjalya off to one side.
A swing and a miss from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos jabs at Vrjalya's body.
Papadopoulos connects with a single shot there.
Papadopoulos works Vrjalya's body with a nice hook.
Papadopoulos misses with a low kick.
#TD#
Papadopoulos gets caught napping as Vrjalya dives in and scores a takedown. Papadopoulos manages to retain guard.
Papadopoulos can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vrjalya controls the pace.
Papadopoulos seems keen to control Vrjalya's posture.
Vrjalya 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. #T3#
Papadopoulos has control of Vrjalya's left arm, preventing Vrjalya from doing any damage.
Vrjalya is stalling in the full guard.
Papadopoulos controlling the position.
Vrjalya wants to pass the guard but Papadopoulos is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Papadopoulos cracks Vrjalya with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Papadopoulos misses with a straight left.
Vrjalya shoots in looking for a takedown but Papadopoulos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vrjalya's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Papadopoulos connects with a body shot that sends Vrjalya's belly button to the back.
Vrjalya fails with the takedown.
Papadopoulos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vrjalya dives in for a single leg takedown but Papadopoulos sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vrjalya misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vrjalya goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Papadopoulos.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#TD#
Vrjalya has hold of one of Papadopoulos's legs. Papadopoulos is fighting the takedown attempt but Vrjalya gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Avraam Papadopoulos dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Vrjalya 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.
Vrjalya looks for a takedown but Papadopoulos sprawls well.#TD#
Vrjalya scores with a takedown into Papadopoulos's guard.
Papadopoulos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Papadopoulos has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Papadopoulos wants to stand but Vrjalya is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Papadopoulos 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.#T1#
Papadopoulos managing to control the position.
Papadopoulos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vrjalya manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Vrjalya lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Vrjalya being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
Vrjalya content to stall in guard here.
Papadopoulos trying to keep a closed guard but Vrjalya is proving a slippery customer.
Papadopoulos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Vrjalya tries to free his leg and advance position but Papadopoulos is retaining full guard.
Papadopoulos 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.
Papadopoulos is looking to stand up but Vrjalya isn't so interested in that idea.
Vrjalya 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. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Vrjalya with a lazy takedown attempt
and Papadopoulos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Papadopoulos jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Papadopoulos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vrjalya shoots in for a takedown but Papadopoulos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Vrjalya. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Papadopoulos connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vrjalya's hands.
Papadopoulos cracks Vrjalya with an open hand slap.
Vrjalya ducks under a wild hook from Papadopoulos.
Vrjalya feinted with a counter takedown.
Ken Vrjalya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Papadopoulos takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vrjalya with a lazy takedown attempt
and Papadopoulos counters with a stiff right hand.
Vrjalya tries to score a power double leg takedown but Papadopoulos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vrjalya somewhat.
Papadopoulos lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Papadopoulos throws a series of punches but Vrjalya avoids them all with ease.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vrjalya is defended easily by Papadopoulos.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Avraam Papadopoulos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Papadopoulos looks to score with a jab to the body but Vrjalya is just out of range.
Vrjalya with a poor takedown
and Papadopoulos counters with a good low kick that Vrjalya was not able to check.
Vrjalya shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Papadopoulos pinned against the cage. Papadopoulos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Avraam Papadopoulos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Papadopoulos throws a jab when Vrjalya was well out of range.
Vrjalya half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vrjalya shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Papadopoulos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Vrjalya. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Papadopoulos looks to land a left hand but Vrjalya moved out of range nicely.
Vrjalya has his takedown stuffed
and Papadopoulos counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrjalya has his takedown stuffed
letting Papadopoulos counter with a right hand.
Vrjalya darts in looking for a takedown but Papadopoulos gets double underhooks and turns Vrjalya into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Papadopoulos stops a takedown attempt from Vrjalya.
Papadopoulos taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T1#
Papadopoulos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vrjalya backwards.
Vrjalya misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vrjalya changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Papadopoulos fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Papadopoulos there.
Vrjalya shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vrjalya fails to land the takedown.
Papadopoulos scores with a decent looking hook.
Papadopoulos stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Vrjalya shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Papadopoulos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ken Vrjalya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Vrjalya is controlling the pace.
Papadopoulos is trying to maintain the position but Vrjalya is very close to passing his half guard.
Papadopoulos is holding on to half guard well.#T3#
Papadopoulos's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Papadopoulos is trying to control but can't.
Papadopoulos is looking for a sweep. Vrjalya is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Vrjalya manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Papadopoulos on his heels. He'll look to pass Papadopoulos's guard now, I'm sure.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Papadopoulos is on top in guard.
#REVB##T4#
Vrjalya seems keen to control Papadopoulos's posture.
Papadopoulos looking to pass the guard.
Papadopoulos being controlled here momentarily.
Vrjalya 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Avraam Papadopoulos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Papadopoulos 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avraam Papadopoulos!
Avraam Papadopoulos was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Grunge 66: Ted Ed Fred
Date: Oct 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Tulikoura scores with a hook.
Papadopoulos throws a solid leg kick but Tulikoura takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tulikoura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Papadopoulos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tulikoura.
Nice defenses there by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos misses with a looping left.
Tulikoura let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Papadopoulos throws a body punch but Tulikoura moves out of range.
Papadopoulos lands a leg kick that knocks Tulikoura off balance momentarily.
Tulikoura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Papadopoulos fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tulikoura is out of range.
Tulikoura misses with a straight right.
Papadopoulos fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tulikoura just manages to avoid it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tulikoura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papadopoulos blocks a low kick nicely.
Papadopoulos is looking to counter punch.
Papadopoulos 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.
Papadopoulos lands with a right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Tulikoura. Those never looked like landing.
Papadopoulos misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Papadopoulos tries to work over Tulikoura's front leg with a kick but Tulikoura checks it.
Tulikoura misses with a body kick.
Papadopoulos tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Papadopoulos throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tulikoura fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tulikoura scores with a nice body kick.
Tulikoura throws a body kick that misses.
Papadopoulos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Papadopoulos lands a nice shot to the body.
Tulikoura takes a jab right on the kisser.
Papadopoulos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tulikoura.
Tulikoura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Papadopoulos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tulikoura.
Tulikoura shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Papadopoulos slips a jab from Tulikoura.
Papadopoulos checks a leg kick.
Nice cross by Tulikoura.#T2#
Tulikoura lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
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!
Tulikoura fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tulikoura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tulikoura looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tulikoura throws a low kick but Papadopoulos moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Papadopoulos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Papadopoulos throws a low kick but Tulikoura moves out of range easily.
Papadopoulos ducks under a wild hook from Tulikoura.
Tulikoura throws a leg kick which misses Papadopoulos's front leg but catches the back leg as Papadopoulos tries to avoid it.
Tulikoura throws a leg kick but Papadopoulos moved away.
Tulikoura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Papadopoulos.
A quick step to the side and Papadopoulos tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Papadopoulos 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.
A swing and a miss from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Papadopoulos there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jab by Papadopoulos.
Tulikoura dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Papadopoulos. That did some damage!
Tulikoura tries to land a front kick but Papadopoulos steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tulikoura misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Papadopoulos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tulikoura moves away.
A countering left hand to the body from Tulikoura misses.
Papadopoulos misses the jab.
Tulikoura is looking to slow Papadopoulos down with leg kicks.
Papadopoulos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tulikoura swings for the body but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
Tulikoura throws a predictable looking body shot
and Papadopoulos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Papadopoulos misses with a looping left.
Papadopoulos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tulikoura manages to avoid it.
Tulikoura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tulikoura throws a looping overhand right but Papadopoulos ducks down to avoid it.
Papadopoulos appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tulikoura lands with a straight right. Papadopoulos didn't see that one coming.
A leg kick checked by Papadopoulos.
Tulikoura scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tulikoura checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Johannes Tulikoura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Papadopoulos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tulikoura was well out of range. Poor timing from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tulikoura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Tulikoura punishes Papadopoulos's body with a nice straight punch.
Tulikoura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Papadopoulos.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tulikoura throws the left hand but Papadopoulos avoids the punch easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Papadopoulos.
Tulikoura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick that misses.
Tulikoura misses with an uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tulikoura. That's going to slow Papadopoulos down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tulikoura.
Tulikoura lands with a straight right. Papadopoulos didn't see that one coming.
Papadopoulos just misses with a punch to the body.
Tulikoura thows a leg kick but Papadopoulos checks it
and Papadopoulos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tulikoura misses with a lunging right hand
and Tulikoura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Papadopoulos throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tulikoura counters with a good, hard body kick but Papadopoulos shrugs it off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johannes Tulikoura dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Papadopoulos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tulikoura.
Papadopoulos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tulikoura lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tulikoura bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Papadopoulos's head backwards.
Tulikoura throws a lazy right hand but Papadopoulos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tulikoura throws a jab when Papadopoulos was well out of range.
As Tulikoura looks to move away, Papadopoulos throws a big counter combo but Tulikoura just gets out of the way.
Papadopoulos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tulikoura throws the kick towards the body but Papadopoulos avoids it.
Papadopoulos cracks Tulikoura with an open hand slap.
Tulikoura looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tulikoura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Papadopoulos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tulikoura misses with an attempted mid kick.
Papadopoulos tests Tulikoura's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tulikoura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Papadopoulos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tulikoura - that will leave a mark!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Papadopoulos misses with a low kick.
#T1#
Papadopoulos lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Papadopoulos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tulikoura can pounce on him.
Tulikoura connects with the punch.
Tulikoura scores with a body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Papadopoulos might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Tulikoura staying out of range there.
Tulikoura tries to counter with a clinch but Papadopoulos shakes him off and moves away.
Tulikoura lands a nice shot to the body.
Papadopoulos throws a solid leg kick but Tulikoura takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos misses with a straight left.
Papadopoulos scores with a jab. Tulikoura acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tulikoura scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tulikoura fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Papadopoulos throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tulikoura.
Johannes Tulikoura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tulikoura misses with a straight right.
Tulikoura throws a chopping leg kick but Papadopoulos manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Papadopoulos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tulikoura.
Tulikoura misses the jab.#T2#
Papadopoulos throws a looping overhand right but Tulikoura ducks down to avoid it.
Tulikoura throws the left hand but Papadopoulos avoids the punch easily.
Tulikoura misses with an uppercut. Papadopoulos saw that one coming.
Papadopoulos moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tulikoura connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Papadopoulos 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.
Papadopoulos throws a front kick aimed at Tulikoura's knee but Tulikoura avoids it well.
Tulikoura tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Papadopoulos lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Tulikoura misses its intended target.
Tulikoura thows a leg kick but Papadopoulos checks it
and Papadopoulos counters with a nice uppercut.
Papadopoulos checks a leg kick.
Papadopoulos looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tulikoura fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Papadopoulos checks it well.
Papadopoulos is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Papadopoulos blocks a leg kick.
Papadopoulos missing with a left hand there. Tulikoura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tulikoura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Papadopoulos manages to avoid it.
Papadopoulos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tulikoura. Tulikoura obviously looking to wear him down.
Papadopoulos throws a hook but Tulikoura avoids it easily.
Tulikoura on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Papadopoulos. Papadopoulos obviously looking to wear him down.
Tulikoura wants to land a leg kick but Papadopoulos is out of range.
Papadopoulos looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tulikoura slips under a jab.
Papadopoulos stalks Tulikoura and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tulikoura's face. Tulikoura staggers backwards, shaken.
Papadopoulos misses with a low kick.
Papadopoulos throws a body punch but Tulikoura moves out of range.
Papadopoulos misses with an uppercut.
Good work by Papadopoulos as he checks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Tulikoura.
Tulikoura scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tulikoura lands with a cross. #T4#
Tulikoura throws a lazy right hand but Papadopoulos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tulikoura lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tulikoura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Papadopoulos to counter with a crisp jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tulikoura checks a leg kick.
Tulikoura misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos blocks a leg kick.
Papadopoulos tried to counter with a leg kick but Tulikoura avoided it.
Tulikoura throws a jab when Papadopoulos was well out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Tulikoura blocks the leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Papadopoulos.
Tulikoura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Papadopoulos throws a low kick, looking for Tulikoura's leg but Tulikoura calmly moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Tulikoura blocks the low kick.
Papadopoulos checks a leg kick nicely.
Tulikoura fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Papadopoulos checks it well.
Tulikoura looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Johannes Tulikoura will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nice cross by Tulikoura.
Tulikoura cracks Papadopoulos with a right hand to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Tulikoura.
A low kick lands for Papadopoulos.
Tulikoura drops his hands momentarily and Papadopoulos takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tulikoura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tulikoura.
Tulikoura chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Papadopoulos misses with a wild combination.
Tulikoura tries to land a leg kick but Papadopoulos saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tulikoura scores with a jab.
Papadopoulos throws a jab but it's blocked by Tulikoura.
Tulikoura misses with a few strikes there.
Tulikoura blocks a low kick nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tulikoura staying out of range there.#T1#
Tulikoura stuns Papadopoulos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tulikoura throws a hook but Papadopoulos blocks it.
Papadopoulos throws a front kick aimed at Tulikoura's knee but Tulikoura avoids it well.
Tulikoura ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Papadopoulos takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Papadopoulos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tulikoura was well out of range. Poor timing from Papadopoulos.
Tulikoura misses with a body kick.
Papadopoulos steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tulikoura. That one must have hurt.
Tulikoura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Papadopoulos lands a jab to the nose.
Tulikoura is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Papadopoulos.
A nice leg kick lands there from Papadopoulos.
Tulikoura tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Papadopoulos is able to avoid easily.
Papadopoulos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tulikoura misses with a low kick.
Avraam Papadopoulos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Papadopoulos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tulikoura throws an off balance right hand
and Papadopoulos makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Papadopoulos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A low kick lands for Tulikoura.
Tulikoura feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Papadopouloss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tulikoura tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Papadopoulos checks a leg kick.
Papadopoulos pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tulikoura is out of range and Papadopoulos settles back down.
Tulikoura misses the jab.
Papadopoulos looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tulikoura checks a low kick from Papadopoulos.
Tulikoura looks to score with a jab to the body but Papadopoulos is just out of range.
As Tulikoura backs away, Papadopoulos returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tulikoura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Papadopoulos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tulikoura.
Tulikoura doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice straight punches there by Tulikoura. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tulikoura.
Tulikoura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Papadopoulos feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T3#
Papadopoulos misses with a hook. Tulikoura ducked under it nicely.
Papadopoulos will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tulikoura throws a leg kick that misses.
Papadopoulos throwing a counter right hand but Tulikoura manages to avoid it.
Tulikoura throws a body shot but no joy.
A clash of legs there as Papadopoulos blocks the low kick.
Tulikoura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johannes Tulikoura is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tulikoura misses with an uppercut
enabling Papadopoulos to counter with a crisp jab.
Tulikoura tries a low kick but Papadopoulos avoids it.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tulikoura finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Papadopoulos thows a leg kick but Tulikoura checks it
and Tulikoura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Papadopoulos throws an overhand right that lands on Tulikoura's shoulder, as Tulikoura tries to avoid the shot.
Papadopoulos 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.
Papadopoulos looks to score with a jab to the body but Tulikoura is just out of range.
Papadopoulos walks into a jab.
Papadopoulos tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tulikoura is able to avoid easily.#T4#
Tulikoura takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tulikoura lands a leg kick that knocks Papadopoulos off balance momentarily.
Papadopoulos misses with a low kick.
Tulikoura misses with a body shot.
Papadopoulos will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tulikoura throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tulikoura lands with a nice body punch.
Papadopoulos checks a low kick from Tulikoura.
Papadopoulos misses with a low kick as Tulikoura jumps back.
Papadopoulos connects with a solid leg kick.
Tulikoura has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tulikoura blocks a leg kick.
Papadopoulos looks to land a left hand but Tulikoura moved out of range nicely.
Tulikoura misses with a body shot.
Tulikoura looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johannes Tulikoura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tulikoura 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johannes Tulikoura!
Johannes Tulikoura decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Avraam Papadopoulos stepped up to the mic, saying 'It's time to leave my gloves in the cage, thanks for the support on my journey, it was all a dream when i started'. |
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Event:
Grunge 61: Facelift
Date: Aug 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tulikoura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tulikoura swings for the body but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Papadopoulos misses its target.
Good work by Papadopoulos as he checks the leg kick.
Papadopoulos lands a really nice looking cross but Tulikoura seems unphased.
A good leg kick by Tulikoura.
Tulikoura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Papadopoulos with a nice calf kick.
Papadopoulos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tulikoura moves away.
Tulikoura throws a lazy uppercut
and Papadopoulos counters with a left to the body.
Papadopoulos missing with a left hand there. Tulikoura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tulikoura let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Papadopoulos throws a right hand that misses
and Tulikoura counters with a body kick that stops Papadopoulos in his tracks momentarily.
Papadopoulos misses with a looping left.
Tulikoura is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Papadopoulos with a body shot.#CL2#
Tulikoura closes the distance and clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Papadopoulos struggles to land a body shot inside as Tulikoura controls his hands.
Tulikoura fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tulikoura lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Papadopoulos.
Tulikoura misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Papadopoulos breaks from the clinch.
Johannes Tulikoura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Papadopoulos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tulikoura on the side of the head.
Tulikoura lands a body shot.
Tulikoura loads up on a big right hand but Papadopoulos slips the punch.
Tulikoura digs a good body shot into Papadopoulos's ribs.
The fighters circling - Papadopoulos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tulikoura wants to land a leg kick but Papadopoulos is out of range.
Tulikoura stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Papadopoulos.
Tulikoura looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Papadopoulos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tulikoura.
Tulikoura scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Papadopoulos throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tulikoura throws a hook but Papadopoulos avoids it easily.
Tulikoura looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tulikoura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tulikoura is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Papadopoulos rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Papadopoulos.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Papadopoulos misses.
Papadopoulos with a hook.
Papadopoulos misses with a looping right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Papadopoulos. That's going to slow Tulikoura down.
Tulikoura defending well as Papadopoulos loads up on a big left hand.
Tulikoura checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tulikoura turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tulikoura looks to land a right hand but Papadopoulos moved out of range.
Tulikoura attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tulikoura darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tulikoura throws a wild body kick that Papadopoulos sees coming a mile off.
Tulikoura pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tulikoura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Papadopoulos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tulikoura thumps Papadopoulos with a low kick.
Papadopoulos walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tulikoura checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T3#
Tulikoura delivers a nice body kick.
Papadopoulos looks to throw the jab but Tulikoura is out of range.
Tulikoura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Papadopoulos lands a nice looking body shot.
Papadopoulos scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tulikoura!
Tulikoura buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Papadopoulos lands a nice shot to the body.
Papadopoulos loads up on a big right hand but Tulikoura slips the punch.
Tulikoura appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tulikoura misses the jab.
Papadopoulos misses the shot to the body.
Tulikoura misses with a low kick.
Papadopoulos walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tulikoura checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tulikoura misses with a left hand
and Papadopoulos counters with a low kick, right behind Tulikoura 's knee.
Tulikoura throws a hook but Papadopoulos blocks it.
Tulikoura scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Papadopoulos blocks the body kick.
Papadopoulos throws a series of punches but Tulikoura moves out of range.
Tulikoura tries to clinch but Papadopoulos is having none of it.
Tulikoura misses with an uppercut
and Papadopoulos counters with a stiff right hand.
Tulikoura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Papadopoulos moves away.
Papadopoulos wants to slow Tulikoura down by chopping away at his legs.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tulikoura! But no joy.
Good leg kick by Papadopoulos.
Tulikoura throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tulikoura with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Papadopoulos to score with a decent uppercut.
Papadopoulos is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Papadopoulos motions for Tulikoura to come forward. Papadopoulos throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tulikoura throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Papadopoulos misses with an uppercut.
Tulikoura only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Papadopoulos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tulikoura counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Papadopoulos getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Papadopoulos misses with a straight left.
Tulikoura moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johannes Tulikoura will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Tulikoura throws out a leg kick but Papadopoulos moves out of range and Tulikoura only half commits.
Papadopoulos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tulikoura was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A left lands for Tulikoura.
Papadopoulos defending well as Tulikoura loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Papadopoulos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Papadopoulos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Papadopoulos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tulikoura checks the leg kick.
Tulikoura buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tulikoura misses with a low kick as Papadopoulos jumps back.
An attempted straight right counter from Papadopoulos misses the target.
A jab from Tulikoura does it's job there.
Papadopoulos misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papadopoulos swings for the body but Tulikoura moves out of range.
Tulikoura wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good leg kick by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos feints and then cracks Tulikoura's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tulikoura down.
Tulikoura lands a nice leg kick that just misses Papadopoulos's sensitive parts.
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!
Tulikoura throws a hook but Papadopoulos avoids it easily.#T1#
Tulikoura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Papadopoulos.
A chopping leg kick lands by Papadopoulos.
Tulikoura misses with a hook. Papadopoulos ducked under it nicely.
Papadopoulos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Papadopoulos avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Papadopoulos throws a hook but Tulikoura avoids it easily.
Tulikoura throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Papadopoulos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tulikoura on the side of the head.
Papadopoulos misses with a looping left.
An inside leg kick lands from Tulikoura.
Tulikoura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Papadopoulos is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tulikoura throws the kick towards the body but Papadopoulos avoids it.#CL2#
Tulikoura closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tulikoura throws a punch but it's blocked by Papadopoulos. #T2#
Tulikoura lands with a short shot to the head.
Tulikoura lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Tulikoura lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Papadopoulos.
Tulikoura misses with a punch on the inside.
Papadopoulos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tulikoura working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tulikoura.
Tulikoura's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tulikoura misses with some punches.
Tulikoura has a couple of punches blocked by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos prevents a body shot from Tulikoura.
Tulikoura misses with a punch to the body.
Papadopoulos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Papadopoulos taking a breather.
Papadopoulos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Papadopoulos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tulikoura misses with a body punch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A short right from Papadopoulos. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tulikoura.
A short right from Papadopoulos on the inside.
Papadopoulos blocking some punches.
Tulikoura tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Papadopoulos's elbow.
Papadopoulos tries a body shot but Tulikoura blocks it.
Papadopoulos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tulikoura or not.
Tulikoura lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Papadopoulos lands a right hand.
Papadopoulos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tulikoura's elbow.
Tulikoura misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Papadopoulos takes a shot to the head.
Papadopoulos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tulikoura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tulikoura throws a head punch that misses.
Papadopoulos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Papadopoulos.
Johannes Tulikoura seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tulikoura tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tulikoura lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Papadopoulos backwards. #T4##BC#
Papadopoulos breaks from the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Tulikoura.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Papadopoulos.
Tulikoura misses with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Tulikoura checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tulikoura slips under a jab.
Tulikoura connects with a good right hand that stumbles Papadopoulos. Papadopoulos circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tulikoura dips to his left and cracks Papadopoulos with an uppercut!
Tulikoura takes a swing at Papadopoulos's ribcage but misses.
Tulikoura is looking to chop away at Papadopoulos's legs.
Tulikoura throws a right hand that misses
and Papadopoulos counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Papadopoulos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tulikoura.
Tulikoura lands with an uppercut that bounces Papadopoulos off the cage and back into range.
Decent striking displayed by Tulikoura there.
Papadopoulos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johannes Tulikoura seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Papadopoulos throws a front kick aimed at Tulikoura's knee but Tulikoura avoids it well.
Tulikoura feints a counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johannes Tulikoura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Tulikoura throws a jab when Papadopoulos was well out of range.
Papadopoulos throws out a loose jab but Tulikoura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Papadopoulos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tulikoura throws a body shot but no joy.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick
and Tulikoura counters with a good low kick that Papadopoulos was not able to check.
Papadopoulos scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tulikoura thows a leg kick but Papadopoulos checks it
and Papadopoulos counters with a two punch combo.
Tulikoura connects with a good right hand that stumbles Papadopoulos. Papadopoulos circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tulikoura dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tulikoura throws a leg kick that is checked
and Papadopoulos counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tulikoura thinking.
Tulikoura will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Papadopoulos misses with a low kick as Tulikoura jumps back.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tulikoura.
Papadopoulos tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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!
Papadopoulos shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tulikoura missing with a left hand there. Papadopoulos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Papadopoulos scores with a shot to the body.
Tulikoura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tulikoura misses with an uppercut. Papadopoulos saw that one coming.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick but Tulikoura checks it.
Papadopoulos connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Papadopoulos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Papadopoulos misses with a low kick.
Tulikoura throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tulikoura ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Papadopoulos avoids the body shot from Tulikoura.
Tulikoura buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tulikoura lands a right hook to the body.
Papadopoulos ducks under a wild hook from Tulikoura.
Papadopoulos walks into a straight right hand from Tulikoura.
Tulikoura with the inside leg kick.
Avraam Papadopoulos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tulikoura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Papadopoulos.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tulikoura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Papadopoulos tried to counter with a leg kick but Tulikoura avoided it.
Tulikoura's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Papadopoulos connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tulikoura scrambles back to his feet.
Tulikoura with the inside leg kick.
Tulikoura connects with an inside leg kick.
Papadopoulos thows a leg kick but Tulikoura checks it
and Papadopoulos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Papadopoulos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tulikoura works Papadopoulos's body with a nice hook.
A low kick from Papadopoulos is predictable there
and Tulikoura counters with a stiff right hand.
Papadopoulos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tulikoura.
Papadopoulos ducks under a wild hook from Tulikoura.
As Tulikoura backs away, Papadopoulos returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tulikoura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Papadopoulos throws out the jab.
Tulikoura takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice uppercut lands for Papadopoulos. That snapped Tulikoura's head back.
Papadopoulos staying out of range there.#T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Papadopoulos.
Some bone on bone action there as Papadopoulos checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Papadopoulos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tulikoura.
Papadopoulos throws a looping overhand right but Tulikoura ducks down to avoid it.
Papadopoulos takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tulikoura throws a quick inside leg kick.
Johannes Tulikoura is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tulikoura checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A swing and a miss from Tulikoura.
Crunch! Tulikoura slams his shin into Papadopoulos's torso.
Tulikoura motions for Papadopoulos to come forward. Tulikoura throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tulikoura swings away with a body shot that misses
and Papadopoulos counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tulikoura throws a looping overhand right but Papadopoulos ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Papadopoulos misses.
Papadopoulos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tulikoura throws out the jab. #T4#
Tulikoura throws a low kick but it's checked well by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Papadopoulos misses with a looping right.
Papadopoulos takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Papadopoulos will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tulikoura turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tulikoura jabs at Papadopoulos's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick
and Tulikoura counters with a nice kick to the body.
Papadopoulos has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Papadopoulos there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tulikoura lands a nice looking kick to the body. Papadopoulos takes a step back to recover.
A big right from Papadopoulos misses.
Tulikoura with the inside leg kick.
Tulikoura with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tulikoura fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos slips under a jab.
A cross from Tulikoura lands.
Tulikoura fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Papadopoulos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johannes Tulikoura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tulikoura 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johannes Tulikoura!
Johannes Tulikoura was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Avraam Papadopoulos was interviewed post fight and said 'It's time to leave my gloves in the cage, thanks for the support on my journey, it was all a dream when i started'. |
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Event:
Grunge 56: Dark Days
Date: Jul 25, 2021 |
#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Papadopoulos. That's going to slow Kallio down.
Papadopoulos throws out a loose jab but Kallio uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Kallio misses the target.
Kallio checks a low kick from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throws out a loose jab but Kallio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kallio throws a series of punches but Papadopoulos avoids them all with ease.
Papadopoulos lunges at Kallio with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kallio's hand.
Papadopoulos checks a leg kick nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Papadopoulos! But no joy.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kallio checks a leg kick.
Kallio tries to clinch but Papadopoulos moves away
and Papadopoulos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kallio misses with a body punch
and Papadopoulos counters with an inside leg kick.
Papadopoulos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kallio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Papadopoulos misses with a low kick as Kallio jumps back.
Kallio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Papadopoulos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kallio misses with a head kick.
Kallio avoids the body shot from Papadopoulos.
Kallio appears to be looking for a big counter.#T1#
Kallio tries to land a front kick but Papadopoulos steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kallio 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.
Papadopoulos loads up on a big right hand but Kallio slips the punch.
Kallio looks to land a left hand but Papadopoulos moved out of range nicely.
Kallio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kallio throws a low kick, looking for Papadopoulos's leg but Papadopoulos calmly moves out of range.
Papadopoulos lands with a cross.
Kallio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Papadopoulos.
Kallio was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook. Kallio ducked under it nicely.
Kallio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kallio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Papadopoulos.
Kallio digs a good hook to Papadopoulos's body.
Kallio fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kallio keeps Papadopoulos at a distance using the push kick. #T2#
Sloppy strikes from Kallio. Those never looked like landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Papadopoulos misses.
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!
Papadopoulos misses with a low kick.
Kallio takes a swing at Papadopoulos's ribcage but misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kallio checks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Kallio misses.
Kallio misses with a shot to the body
enabling Papadopoulos to counter with a crisp jab.
Kallio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kallio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Papadopoulos.
A big right from Papadopoulos misses.
Kallio looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Papadopoulos misses with a looping right.
Kallio moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Papadopoulos throws a hook but Kallio avoids it easily.
Kallio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Papadopoulos manages to avoid it.
Papadopoulos cracks Kallio with a good jab.
Kallio cracks Papadopoulos with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
Papadopoulos attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Papadopoulos throws a body shot but no joy.
Kallio tries a head kick but it misses.
Papadopoulos misses with a body shot.
Papadopoulos misses with a straight left.
Papadopoulos throws out a loose jab but Kallio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Papadopoulos takes one to the side of the head.
Kallio connects with a jab.
Papadopoulos takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Papadopoulos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kallio appears to be looking for a big counter.
Papadopoulos throws a nice outside leg kick.
Papadopoulos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kallio.
Papadopoulos misses with a left hand
and Kallio counters with a two punch combo.
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!
Kallio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Papadopoulos.#T4#
Kallio stuns Papadopoulos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Kallio 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kallio thumps Papadopoulos with a low kick.
Kallio throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kallio throws a wild body kick that Papadopoulos sees coming a mile off.
Papadopoulos lands a jab.
A punch combination from Kallio misses.
Kallio fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Papadopoulos is out of range.
Kallio is looking to wear down Papadopoulos with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kallio shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kallio misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Papadopoulos! But no joy.
Papadopoulos connects with a single shot there.
Papadopoulos throws a jab when Kallio was well out of range.
Kallio slips a straight right by Papadopoulos.
Kallio looks to score with a jab to the body but Papadopoulos is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kimmo Kallio will probably get the nod.
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.#R2#
Papadopoulos misses the shot to the body.
Kallio misses with a low kick.
Kallio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Papadopoulos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Papadopoulos checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kallio throws a chopping leg kick but Papadopoulos manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kallio slips under a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Papadopoulos 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 Kallio has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kallio and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kallio appears to be looking for a big counter.
Papadopoulos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Papadopoulos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kallio throws a sloppy head kick
and Papadopoulos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kimmo Kallio is winning the standup battle so far.
Kallio tries to work over Papadopoulos's front leg with a kick but Papadopoulos checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papadopoulos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Papadopoulos walks into a stiff left hand from Kallio.
Kallio lands a front kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos connects with a body shot.#T1#
Papadopoulos lands a jab to Kallio's midsection.
A nice leg kick lands there from Papadopoulos.
Kallio misses the shot to the body.
Papadopoulos thows a leg kick but Kallio checks it
and Kallio counters with a solid body kick.
Papadopoulos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kallio misses with a looping right.
Papadopoulos throws out a counter right but Kallio avoids it with no problem.
Papadopoulos 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.
Papadopoulos throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kallio on the side of the head.
Kallio misses with a body kick.#CL#
Kallio closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Papadopoulos tries to stall but Kallio uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kallio digs a right hand underneath Papadopoulos's ribcage. Papadopoulos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kallio stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kallio.
Come on Papadopoulos - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T2#
Papadopoulos trying to control the position but instead, Kallio has worked for underhooks and has pushed Papadopoulos into the cage.
Kallio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Papadopoulos's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kallio.
Papadopoulos swings wildly with an uppercut but Kallio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kallio tries a body shot but Papadopoulos blocks it.
Kallio misses with a hook to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kallio has Papadopoulos pressed against the cage, preventing Papadopoulos from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kallio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Papadopoulos's elbow.
Kallio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kallio is trying to break the clinch but Papadopoulos has him pressed against the cage.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kallio tries a body shot but Papadopoulos blocks it.
#BC#
Kallio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook. Kallio ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Kallio moves in looking to clinch but Papadopoulos pushes him off.
Papadopoulos misses with a two punch combination.
Papadopoulos tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Papadopoulos throws an overhand right that lands on Kallio's shoulder, as Kallio tries to avoid the shot.
Kallio misses with a few strikes there.
Kallio buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Papadopoulos connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Papadopoulos throws a body punch but Kallio moves out of range.
Papadopoulos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kallio.
Papadopoulos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Papadopoulos connects with a single shot there.
Kallio lands a high kick!
A lazy left from Papadopoulos finds it's target.
Kallio checks the leg kick nicely there.
#T4#
Papadopoulos misses with a left hand
and Kallio counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kallio slips under a jab.
Papadopoulos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kallio throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Papadopoulos connects with a looping right hand.
Papadopoulos misses with a straight left.
Papadopoulos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kallio lands a head shot.
Kallio misses with a straight right.
Kallio feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Papadopouloss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kallio throws a jab but it's blocked by Papadopoulos.
Kallio avoids the body shot from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick but Kallio checks it.
Kallio looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kimmo Kallio will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Papadopoulos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kallio throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kallio moves away from the strike by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick but Kallio checks it.
A jab from Kallio does it's job there.
Kallio goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kallio takes a swing at Papadopoulos's ribcage but misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Kallio checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kallio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Papadopoulos 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick but Kallio sees it coming and moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Papadopoulos misses the target.
Kallio swings for the body but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
Kallio throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
A clash of legs there as Papadopoulos blocks the low kick.
Kallio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Papadopoulos manages to avoid it.
Papadopoulos throws out a counter right but Kallio avoids it with no problem.
Kallio will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Papadopoulos misses with a low kick.
Kallio throws out a loose jab but Papadopoulos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kallio is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Papadopoulos has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Papadopoulos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kallio.
Kallio misses with a wild body shot.
Papadopoulos feints a counter leg kick.
Papadopoulos thows a leg kick but Kallio checks it
and Kallio counters with a solid body kick.
Nice defenses there by Papadopoulos.
A countering left hand to the body from Papadopoulos misses.
Kallio tries to clinch there but Papadopoulos circles away.
Papadopoulos looks to throw the jab but Kallio is out of range.
Papadopoulos misses with a straight right.
Kallio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Papadopoulos throws out the jab. #T2#
Kallio ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kallio just misses with a punch to the body.
Kallio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kallio. Papadopoulos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kallio scores with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Papadopoulos motions for Kallio to come forward. Papadopoulos throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Papadopoulos misses.
Kallio misses with a two punch combination.
Kallio takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A lazy left from Papadopoulos finds it's target.
Kallio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kallio throws a leg kick that misses.
Papadopoulos throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T3#
Kallio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Papadopoulos throws out the jab.
Papadopoulos scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Papadopoulos lands a jab to Kallio's midsection.
Nice straight punches there by Papadopoulos. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Kallio to counter with a crisp jab.
Papadopoulos throws a front kick aimed at Kallio's knee but Kallio avoids it well.
Kallio walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick but Kallio moved away.#CL#
Kallio has closed the distance and engaged Papadopoulos in a clinch.
Kallio lands a body punch.
Kallio scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kallio misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Kallio.
Papadopoulos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kallio tries to work over Papadopoulos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kallio is working Papadopoulos over against the cage.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kallio tries a body shot but Papadopoulos blocks it.
A body shot lands from Kallio.
Kallio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Papadopoulos backwards.
Kallio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kallio is working Papadopoulos over against the cage.
Papadopoulos swings wildly with an uppercut but Kallio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Papadopoulos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kallio tries a body shot but Papadopoulos blocks it.
Papadopoulos misses with a body punch.
Papadopoulos blocks a body shot from Kallio.
Papadopoulos prevents a body shot from Kallio.
Papadopoulos tries a body shot but Kallio blocks it.
Kallio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kallio tries to throw a body punch but Papadopoulos avoids it by throwing Kallio back against the cage.
Kallio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kallio blocks a body shot from Papadopoulos.
Kallio works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kimmo Kallio clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Papadopoulos throws a front kick aimed at Kallio's knee but Kallio avoids it well.
A slow jab from Papadopoulos misses its intended target.
Kallio looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kallio punishes Papadopoulos's body with a nice straight punch.
A nice leg kick from Kallio, right into the meat of the thigh.
Papadopoulos looks to land a right hand but Kallio moved out of range.
Kallio lands a head kick!
Kallio misses with a low kick.
Papadopoulos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid body kick from Kallio.
Papadopoulos throws a low kick but Kallio moves out of range easily.
Kallio swings for the body but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
Nice body kick from Kallio.
Papadopoulos dodges the punch combination from Kallio.
#T1#
Kallio misses the shot to the body.
Papadopoulos feints and then cracks Kallio's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kallio down.
Nice shot by Papadopoulos.
Kallio stuns Papadopoulos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kallio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kallio throws a series of strikes that have Papadopoulos backpedaling.
Papadopoulos scores with a nice right hand.
Papadopoulos thows a leg kick but Kallio checks it
and Kallio counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kallio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Papadopoulos tries a quick counter leg kick but Kallio is wise to it.
A low kick from Papadopoulos is predictable there
and Kallio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kallio misses with a low kick.
Kallio scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kallio jabs Papadopoulos right on the nose. Papadopoulos blinks but takes it well.
Kallio tries a head kick but it misses.
Papadopoulos throws a poor cross that misses
and Kallio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kallio misses with a hook. Papadopoulos ducked under it nicely.
A left and a right from Kallio both land. Nice combination.
Papadopoulos takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kallio swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Papadopoulos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kallio misses the body punch
enabling Papadopoulos to counter with a crisp jab.
Kallio looks to throw the jab but Papadopoulos is out of range.
Papadopoulos has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Papadopoulos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kallio has time to react.
A bone on bone clash there as Kallio blocks the leg kick.
Kallio looks to land a body kick but Papadopoulos moved away.
Papadopoulos tries to land a leg kick but Kallio saw it coming and moves away.
#T3#
Kallio slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Papadopoulos throws a sloppy body shot
and Kallio counters with a nice leg kick.
Papadopoulos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kallio manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Papadopoulos misses
and Kallio counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Papadopoulos misses with a wild body shot.
Papadopoulos throws a jab but it's blocked by Kallio.
Kallio staying out of range there.
Kallio slips under a jab from Papadopoulos.
Kallio stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Papadopoulos.
Kallio misses with a looping left.
Kallio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Papadopoulos manages to avoid it.
Papadopoulos feints a counter leg kick.
Papadopoulos misses with a looping right.
Kallio delivers a nice body kick.#T4#
Good work by Kallio as he checks the leg kick.
Kallio takes a swing at Papadopoulos's ribcage but misses.
Kallio looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kallio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook to the body
and Kallio counters with a three punch combo that has Papadopoulos backing up. Papadopoulos nods at Kallio to acknowledge the strikes.
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!
Kallio jabs Papadopoulos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Papadopoulos scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Papadopoulos lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kallio goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Papadopoulos fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kallio is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Kallio tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Papadopoulos thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Kallio pushes Papadopoulos up against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kimmo Kallio had his way with Avraam Papadopoulos in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Kallio scores with a one two! Papadopoulos had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A big left from Papadopoulos misses.
Papadopoulos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Papadopoulos wants to land a leg kick but Kallio is out of range.
Papadopoulos blocks a head kick by Kallio.
Kallio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kallio throws a big shot that misses.
Papadopoulos scoring well with a low kick there.
Kallio goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papadopoulos misses with a left hand
and Kallio counters with a thumping low kick.
Papadopoulos tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kallio looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kallio misses with a wild body shot.
Kallio connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Kallio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kallio misses with a body kick.
Kallio just misses with a punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Kallio.
Papadopoulos has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kallio.
Papadopoulos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kallio takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kallio slips under a jab.
It appears Kallio was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kallio staying out of range there.
Kallio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throws a lazy right hand but Kallio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Papadopoulos fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kallio checks it well.
Papadopoulos throws a body shot but no joy.
Avraam Papadopoulos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Left hook, right uppercut from Kallio.
Papadopoulos throws a big shot that misses.
Kallio connects with a body shot.
Papadopoulos throws a front kick aimed at Kallio's knee but Kallio avoids it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kallio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Papadopoulos.
It seemed like Papadopoulos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kallio comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Papadopoulos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kallio.
A slapping leg kick lands for Papadopoulos.
Kallio lands a nice hook to Papadopoulos's body. Papadopoulos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kallio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Papadopoulos can do to turn this around?
Papadopoulos avoids a kick to the body.
A nice side step and Papadopoulos releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Papadopoulos attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Papadopoulos thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Papadopoulos avoids the head kick by Kallio.
Kallio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kallio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Papadopoulos manages to avoid it.
Papadopoulos misses with an uppercut. Kallio saw that one coming.
Papadopoulos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kallio.
Kallio pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kimmo Kallio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kallio works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kallio throws a lazy uppercut
and Papadopoulos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kallio pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jab by Papadopoulos.
Kallio looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kallio takes one to the side of the head.
Papadopoulos avoids the body shot from Kallio.
#T4#
Kallio turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Papadopoulos misses.
Papadopoulos throws out a loose jab but Kallio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Papadopoulos misses with an uppercut. Kallio saw that one coming.
Papadopoulos throws a body shot but no joy.
Papadopoulos misses with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kallio takes a swing at Papadopoulos's ribcage but misses.
Kallio defending well as Papadopoulos loads up on a big left hand.
Kallio throws a series of punches but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
Papadopoulos is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kallio with a body shot.
Papadopoulos slips a jab from Kallio.
Kallio lands with a right hand.
Papadopoulos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kallio.
Papadopoulos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kallio.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kimmo Kallio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kallio has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 50:45
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kimmo Kallio!
Kimmo Kallio retains his welterweight title!
Kimmo Kallio thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Avraam Papadopoulos had this to say: 'It's time to leave my gloves in the cage, thanks for the support on my journey, it was all a dream when i started'. |
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Grunge 53: Yellow Ledbetter
Date: Jul 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Ahonen connects with a jab.
Nice body punch from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahonen.
A big right from Papadopoulos misses.
Ahonen misses with a wild combination.
Papadopoulos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Papadopoulos throws a jab but it's blocked by Ahonen.
Papadopoulos walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Avraam Papadopoulos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Papadopoulos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Papadopoulos walks into a stiff left hand from Ahonen.
Ahonen swings for the body but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
Ahonen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Papadopoulos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ahonen throws an overhand right that lands on Papadopoulos's shoulder, as Papadopoulos tries to avoid the shot.
Papadopoulos cracks Ahonen with an open hand slap.
Ahonen fails with the takedown
enabling Papadopoulos to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Ahonen looks to land a combination but Papadopoulos avoids it well.
Papadopoulos dodges the punch combination from Ahonen.
A nice combination there by Ahonen.
Ahonen misses with a hook
and Papadopoulos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ahonen is looking to slow Papadopoulos down with leg kicks.
Papadopoulos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Ahonen.
Papadopoulos misses with a looping left.
Ahonen tried to score with a low kick but Papadopoulos checks it.
Ahonen checks the leg kick.
Papadopoulos throws a hook to the side of Ahonen's head but Ahonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A low kick from Papadopoulos misses
and Ahonen counters with a series of strikes. Papadopoulos will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Papadopoulos lands with a shot to the body.
Papadopoulos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
Papadopoulos walks into a straight right hand from Ahonen.
Papadopoulos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ahonen stuns Papadopoulos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Papadopoulos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ahonen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ahonen throws a right hand that Papadopoulos ducks under and follows up with a left that Papadopoulos also avoids with ease.
Ahonen tries a head kick but it misses.
Papadopoulos lands the left hand.
Papadopoulos misses with a right hand
letting Ahonen counter with a right hand.
Papadopoulos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Papadopoulos stuns Ahonen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Papadopoulos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ahonen.
Papadopoulos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ahonen.
Papadopoulos moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAhonen.
Ahonen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Papadopoulos connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ahonen scrambles back to his feet.
No joy there for Papadopoulos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Papadopoulos backing away here, and Ahonen unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ahonen on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3#
Ahonen takes a swing at Papadopoulos's ribcage but misses.
Ahonen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Papadopoulos connects with a looping right hand.
Papadopoulos scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Papadopoulos slips a jab from Ahonen.
Papadopoulos throws a poor cross that misses
and Ahonen counters with an inside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Papadopoulos.
Ahonen dives in for a single leg takedown but Papadopoulos sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A punch combination from Ahonen misses.
Papadopoulos throwing a counter right hand but Ahonen manages to avoid it.
Papadopoulos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Papadopoulos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahonen.
Ahonen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Papadopoulos finds it's way round the side to connect with Ahonen's head.
Papadopoulos throws the left hand but Ahonen avoids the punch easily.
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!
A jab from Ahonen finds it's way through Papadopoulos's defenses.
Papadopoulos takes a swing at Ahonen's ribcage but misses.
Ahonen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Papadopoulos with a body shot.#T4#
Ahonen 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.
Ahonen fails to land with a series of punches.
Papadopoulos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Papadopoulos avoids the head kick by Ahonen.
Ahonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Papadopoulos.
Ahonen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Papadopoulos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Papadopoulos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Papadopoulos lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ahonen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Papadopoulos.
Ahonen misses with a combination
and Papadopoulos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ahonen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Papadopoulos throws a shot from downtown. Ahonen moves away and avoids it.
Papadopoulos scores with a hook to the body. Ahonen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice shot by Papadopoulos.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Avraam Papadopoulos will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Donk. Ahonen catches Papadopoulos right on the button with a cross.
Ahonen ducks under a wild hook from Papadopoulos.#TD2#
Ahonen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Papadopoulos was covering up waiting for the punch and Ahonen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ahonen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Papadopoulos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ahonen throws an elbow that misses. Papadopoulos uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ahonen's guard. Nice move by Papadopoulos!#REVR##SUB2#
Ahonen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papadopoulos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Ahonen will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ahonen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Papadopoulos is aware though and is defending well.
Papadopoulos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Papadopoulos continues to stall.#SUB2#
Ahonen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Papadopoulos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Papadopoulos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Papadopoulos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ahonen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ahonen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Good exchange - Papadopoulos coming out on top.
Ahonen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ahonen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T3#
Ahonen walks into a left hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ahonen.
A counter left hand to the body from Papadopoulos misses its target.
Nice straight punches there by Papadopoulos. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ahonen darts in looking for a takedown but Papadopoulos gets double underhooks and turns Ahonen into the cage.
Avraam Papadopoulos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manu Ahonen.
Papadopoulos moves out of range as Ahonen strikes.
Ahonen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Papadopoulos scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ahonen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Papadopoulos scores with a hook to the body. Ahonen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Papadopoulos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Papadopoulos walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ahonen.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Papadopoulos avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Papadopoulos lands a jab to the nose.
Papadopoulos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahonen.
Ahonen throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Papadopoulos to counter with a crisp jab.
Avraam Papadopoulos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ahonen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ahonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ahonen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ahonen blocks a leg kick.
Ahonen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Papadopoulos throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Ahonen to counter with a crisp jab.
Ahonen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Papadopoulos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Papadopoulos lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Papadopoulos thumps Ahonen with a low kick.
Ahonen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ahonen moves away from the strike by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahonen moves away.
Ahonen ducks right into an uppercut from Papadopoulos.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Avraam Papadopoulos dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ahonen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice defenses there by Ahonen.
Papadopoulos clobbers Ahonen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook to the body
and Ahonen counters with a series of strikes. Papadopoulos will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ahonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Papadopoulos is just out of range.
Ahonen swings for the body but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
Papadopoulos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ahonen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ahonen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ahonen misses with a right hand
and Papadopoulos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ahonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Papadopoulos.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ahonen checks a leg kick.
A low kick lands for Papadopoulos.
A solid leg kick lands there for Papadopoulos.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Papadopoulos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ahonen's head.
Papadopoulos throws a hook to the side of Ahonen's head but Ahonen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Papadopoulos attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Papadopoulos throws a shot from downtown. Ahonen moves away and avoids it.
Ahonen moves out of range of the strikes.
Ahonen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Avraam Papadopoulos is winning the standup battle so far.
A low kick from Ahonen is predictable there
and Papadopoulos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Papadopoulos misses with an uppercut. Ahonen saw that one coming.
Papadopoulos misses with a left hand
and Ahonen counters with a two punch combo.
Papadopoulos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ahonen can do to turn this around?
Ahonen defending well as Papadopoulos loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Ahonen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Papadopoulos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ahonen.
Papadopoulos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Papadopoulos loads up on a big right hand but Ahonen slips the punch.
Papadopoulos moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Papadopoulos misses the shot to the body.
Ahonen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Papadopoulos throws a low kick but Ahonen moves out of range easily.
Ahonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos scores with a nice strike.#T2#
Papadopoulos misses with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Papadopoulos moves out of range as Ahonen strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ahonen checks a leg kick.
Ahonen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ahonen misses with a left hand
and Papadopoulos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ahonen avoids the body shot from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throws a shot from downtown. Ahonen moves away and avoids it.
Papadopoulos getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ahonen lands with an overhand left.
Papadopoulos misses with a two punch combination.
Ahonen looks to land a right hand but Papadopoulos moved out of range.
Ahonen 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.
Ahonen lands a leg kick that knocks Papadopoulos off balance momentarily.
Papadopoulos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ahonen. #T3#
Papadopoulos connects with an inside leg kick.
Papadopoulos swings widly with a right hand
and Papadopoulos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ahonen fails with the takedown
and Papadopoulos counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick by Ahonen misses
letting Papadopoulos counter with a right hand.
Papadopoulos throws a lazy uppercut
and Ahonen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Papadopoulos bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ahonen's head backwards.
Manu Ahonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ahonen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ahonen has his takedown stuffed
and Papadopoulos counters with a straight right hand.
Avraam Papadopoulos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manu Ahonen.
Ahonen misses with a wild body shot.
Papadopoulos scores with a jab to the body.
Papadopoulos lunges at Ahonen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ahonen's hand.
Papadopoulos misses with a right hand
and Ahonen counters with a left to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Papadopoulos gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ahonen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Ahonen stopping the sweep attempt from Papadopoulos.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ahonen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Papadopoulos wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ahonen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ahonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Papadopoulos is keeping the position for now.
Papadopoulos seems keen to control Ahonen's posture.#ES#
Papadopoulos is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Ahonen presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Avraam Papadopoulos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Papadopoulos has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avraam Papadopoulos!
Avraam Papadopoulos decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Grunge 51: Soundgarden
Date: Jun 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Rocker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Papadopoulos connects with a nice looking jab.
Papadopoulos misses with an uppercut. Rocker saw that one coming.
Rocker avoids the body shot from Papadopoulos.
Nice defenses there by Rocker.
Rocker misses with a leg kick.
Rocker scores with a punch to the head.
Papadopoulos lands the left hand.
Papadopoulos throws a big shot that misses.
Papadopoulos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Rocker.
Rocker misses with a looping right.
Papadopoulos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Papadopoulos takes a swing at Rocker's ribcage but misses.
Papadopoulos ducks under a wild hook from Rocker.
Rocker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rocker lands a nice looking body kick.
Rocker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Papadopoulos's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rocker. Papadopoulos does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Rocker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rocker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Papadopoulos misses with a few strikes there.
Papadopoulos with a nice cross.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick
enabling Rocker to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Papadopoulos. Rocker does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Papadopoulos closes the distance and pushes Rocker back into the cage.
Rocker tries a body shot but Papadopoulos blocks it.
Papadopoulos definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rocker tries to work over Papadopoulos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Papadopoulos misses with a punch on the inside.
Rocker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Papadopoulos or not. #BC2#
Rocker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Papadopoulos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rocker throws a hook but Papadopoulos avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Papadopoulos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rocker throws a hook to the side of Papadopoulos's head but Papadopoulos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Papadopoulos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rocker keeps the fight on the outside.
Papadopoulos lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Papadopoulos tries to clinch there but Rocker circles away.
#T2#
Papadopoulos throws a hook but Rocker blocks it.
Avraam Papadopoulos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rocker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rocker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Papadopoulos moves out of range of the body kick.
Papadopoulos throws a chopping leg kick but Rocker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Papadopoulos misses with a looping right.
Rocker lands a nice looking body shot.
Rocker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rocker throws a body shot but no joy.
Rocker takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Papadopoulos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Papadopoulos doesn't manage to clinch there - Rocker circles away.
Papadopoulos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rocker manages to avoid it.
Rocker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Papadopoulos connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rocker scrambles back to his feet.
Papadopoulos throws a low kick, looking for Rocker's leg but Rocker calmly moves out of range.
Rocker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rocker lands with a right hand.
Rocker misses with a body kick.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Rocker. Papadopoulos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rocker misses with a body punch
and Papadopoulos counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rocker throws a body shot but no joy.
Rocker lands a nice shot that snaps Papadopoulos's head back.
Rocker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Papadopoulos.
Rocker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Papadopoulos.#CL#
Papadopoulos clinches up with Rocker and pushes him back against the cage.
Rocker tries a body shot but Papadopoulos blocks it.
#BC2#
Rocker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Papadopoulos takes one to the chin there.
Papadopoulos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rocker.
Papadopoulos throws out a powerful jab.
Papadopoulos scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Rocker.
Papadopoulos looks to land a left hand but Rocker moved out of range nicely.
A nice side step and Rocker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rocker throws a hook but Papadopoulos blocks it.
A big left from Rocker misses.
It looked like Papadopoulos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Papadopoulos keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Papadopoulos scores with a body shot.
Rocker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rocker throws an overhand right that lands on Papadopoulos's shoulder, as Papadopoulos tries to avoid the shot.
Rocker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rocker connects with a right hand. Papadopoulos shakes it off.
The fighters circling - Papadopoulos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rocker just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Papadopoulos misses its target.
Rocker blocks a jab.
Papadopoulos cracks Rocker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Papadopoulos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rocker.
Rocker avoids the body shot from Papadopoulos.
Rocker throws out a counter right but Papadopoulos avoids it with no problem.
Papadopoulos tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Papadopoulos lands a head shot.
Papadopoulos moves into range and connects with a jab.
Papadopoulos's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Papadopoulos duly obliges.
Papadopoulos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rocker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Avraam Papadopoulos will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Rocker just misses with a punch to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Rocker as he connects with a hook.
Papadopoulos misses with a looping left.
Papadopoulos just misses with a punch to the body.
Papadopoulos throws a good cross that connects.
Rocker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Papadopoulos misses with an uppercut. Rocker saw that one coming.
A nice side step and Rocker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Papadopoulos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rocker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Papadopoulos avoids the head kick by Rocker.
Rocker swats away the attempt to clinch by Papadopoulos.
Rocker misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocker misses with an uppercut.
Papadopoulos walks into a left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Papadopoulos. Rocker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rocker misses with a wild body shot.
Rocker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rocker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Papadopoulos scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Papadopoulos swings widly with a right hand
and Papadopoulos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from Papadopoulos misses its intended target.
Papadopoulos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook to the body
and Rocker counters with a nice uppercut.
Papadopoulos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rocker was well out of range. Poor timing from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Rocker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rocker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rocker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rocker slips a jab from Papadopoulos.
Rocker keeps the fight on the outside.
Papadopoulos misses with a straight right.
A lazy body kick from Rocker
and Papadopoulos counters with an inside leg kick.
Papadopoulos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Papadopoulos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rocker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Avraam Papadopoulos is winning the standup battle so far.
Rocker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Papadopoulos sizes up Rocker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rocker shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T2#
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!
Rocker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Papadopoulos.
Rocker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Papadopoulos cracks Rocker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Papadopoulos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Papadopoulos throws a jab when Rocker was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Rocker.
Papadopoulos tries to score with a low kick but Rocker moves his leg out of the way.
Rocker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Papadopoulos can pounce on him.
Nice body punch from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rocker circles away quickly and effectively.
Papadopoulos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rocker.
Papadopoulos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rocker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Papadopoulos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rocker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rocker throws a hook but Papadopoulos avoids it easily.
Papadopoulos loads up on a big right hand but Rocker slips the punch.
Rocker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3#
Papadopoulos defending well as Rocker loads up on a big left hand.
Papadopoulos is looking to clinch.
Rocker throws a lazy uppercut
and Papadopoulos counters with a nice body shot.
Papadopoulos lunges at Rocker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rocker's hand.
Rocker looks to throw a body kick
and Papadopoulos counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick but Rocker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Papadopoulos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rocker scores with a hook to the body. Papadopoulos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Papadopoulos lands a jab.
Papadopoulos moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rocker lands with a straight right. Papadopoulos didn't see that one coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rocker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Papadopoulos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rocker.
Papadopoulos works the jab nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Papadopoulos lands a glancing blow to the side of Rocker's head.
Papadopoulos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rocker.
#T4#
Rocker is looking to score with low kicks.
Papadopoulos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Rocker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rocker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Papadopoulos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rocker looks to land a right hand but Papadopoulos moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Papadopoulos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Papadopoulos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Papadopoulos lands with a straight right. Rocker didn't see that one coming.
Rocker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Papadopoulos checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rocker lands a lovely overhand right.
Rocker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Papadopoulos lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Papadopoulos takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rocker scores with the left hand. Papadopoulos knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab from Papadopoulos.
Rocker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A good leg kick by Rocker.
Papadopoulos misses with a body shot.
Rocker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Avraam Papadopoulos dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice shot by Rocker.
Rocker misses with an uppercut. Papadopoulos saw that one coming.
Papadopoulos is looking to clinch.
Rocker ducks under a wild hook from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Papadopoulos throws the left hand but Rocker avoids the punch easily.
Papadopoulos stuns Rocker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Papadopoulos ducks under a wild hook from Rocker.
Rocker slips under a jab from Papadopoulos.
Rocker slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocker drops his hands momentarily and Papadopoulos takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rocker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Papadopoulos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rocker goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
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!
Rocker swats away the attempt to clinch by Papadopoulos.#T1#
Rocker lands a jab.
Papadopoulos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rocker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rocker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rocker circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rocker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rocker connects with a right hand. Papadopoulos shakes it off.
Papadopoulos tries to close the distance and clinch but Rocker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Papadopoulos throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rocker.
Nice jab there from Rocker.
Papadopoulos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Papadopoulos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Papadopoulos tests Rocker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rocker swings for the body but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
Papadopoulos pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Papadopoulos drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Rocker.
Papadopoulos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Rocker throws a shot from downtown. Papadopoulos moves away and avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Papadopoulos connects with a body shot.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook.
Rocker misses with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Papadopoulos. Those never looked like landing.
Papadopoulos misses with a double jab.
Papadopoulos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rocker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos scores with a body shot.
#CL#
Papadopoulos has closed the distance and engaged Rocker in a clinch.
Papadopoulos misses with some punches.
Papadopoulos lands with a short shot to the head.
Papadopoulos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Papadopoulos lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Rocker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Rocker breaks the clinch.
Papadopoulos misses with an uppercut
and Rocker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Papadopoulos thows a left - swing and a miss!
A left lands for Papadopoulos.
Rocker digs a good body shot into Papadopoulos's ribs.
Rocker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos tries to clinch up.
Rocker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Papadopoulos walks into a stiff left hand from Rocker.
Rocker throws a hook but Papadopoulos avoids it easily.
Papadopoulos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rocker manages to avoid it.
Papadopoulos lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rocker moves out of range as Papadopoulos strikes.
Rocker ducks under a wild hook from Papadopoulos.
Rocker cracks Papadopoulos with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rocker cracks a nice hook into Papadopoulos's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rocker misses with a leg kick. #T4#
Papadopoulos throws a quick inside leg kick.
Papadopoulos avoids the head kick by Rocker.
A decent looking cross lands there for Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos lands a body shot.
Rocker lands with a good body shot.
Papadopoulos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Papadopoulos plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rocker throws a front kick that sends Papadopoulos stumbling back into the cage.
Ram Rocker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Papadopoulos misses with a combination
and Rocker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Papadopoulos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rocker digs a good body shot into Papadopoulos's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Papadopoulos walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rocker lands with a kick to the temple. Papadopoulos shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Papadopoulos getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ram Rocker.
Well Papadopoulos has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avraam Papadopoulos!
Post fight, Avraam Papadopoulos stared into the camera and said 'It's time to leave my gloves in the cage, thanks for the support on my journey, it was all a dream when i started'. |
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Event:
Grunge 45: They Live
Date: May 16, 2021 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Papadopoulos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Avraam Papadopoulos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Linewood lands with a hook. Papadopoulos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Papadopoulos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Linewood.
Papadopoulos throws a body punch but Linewood moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Linewood.
A shot to the liver by Papadopoulos. Beautiful body shot.
Papadopoulos takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A jab from Papadopoulos misses.
Linewood on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The fighters circling - Linewood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Linewood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Linewood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Papadopoulos.
Linewood throws a hook but Papadopoulos blocks it.
Linewood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Linewood avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Papadopoulos misses with a straight left.
Papadopoulos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
Papadopoulos throws a series of punches but Linewood avoids them all with ease.
Linewood feints and then cracks Papadopoulos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Papadopoulos down.
Linewood tries to score with a low kick but Papadopoulos moves his leg out of the way.
Papadopoulos throwing a counter right hand but Linewood manages to avoid it.#T1#
Papadopoulos swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Linewood counters by clinching up.
We've been informed that Linewood 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.
Linewood trying to control the position but instead, Papadopoulos has worked for underhooks and has pushed Linewood into the cage.
Linewood lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short body shot lands from Linewood as the two fighters clinch.
Papadopoulos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Papadopoulos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Linewood can't find room to land a body shot as Papadopoulos controls the action.
Papadopoulos is trying to break the clinch but Linewood has him pressed against the cage.
Papadopoulos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Linewood or not. #BC2#
Linewood escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Linewood tries to close the distance and clinch but Papadopoulos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Papadopoulos tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Linewood is able to avoid easily.
Linewood throws the kick towards the body but Papadopoulos avoids it.
Papadopoulos slips under a jab.
Papadopoulos lands a nice hook to Linewood's body. Linewood takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Papadopoulos throws an off balance right hand
letting Linewood counter with a right hand. #T2#
Linewood jabs at Papadopoulos's body.
Linewood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Papadopoulos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Linewood does it's job there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Linewood has managed to clinch.
Papadopoulos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Linewood leaning his opponent against the cage.
Papadopoulos tries a body shot but Linewood blocks it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Papadopoulos scores with a hook to the body.
Linewood lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Linewood.
Papadopoulos throws a punch but it's blocked by Linewood.
Papadopoulos tries to score a body lock takedown but Linewood shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Papadopoulos is trying to push Linewood away but Linewood has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Papadopoulos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Linewood lands a hook that snaps the head of Papadopoulos backwards. #T3#
Linewood wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Papadopoulos has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Papadopoulos.
Linewood is stalling here.
Linewood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Linewood.
Papadopoulos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Linewood backwards.
Linewood presses Papadopoulos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Linewood struggles to land a body shot inside as Papadopoulos controls his hands.
Papadopoulos prevents a body shot from Linewood.
Papadopoulos is trying to stall.
Papadopoulos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos struggles to land a body shot inside as Linewood controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Papadopoulos fails to land.
Papadopoulos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Linewood is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Papadopoulos lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
Papadopoulos blocks a body shot from Linewood. #BC#
Papadopoulos breaks from the clinch.
Papadopoulos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Linewood throws a series of punches but Papadopoulos avoids them all with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Linewood connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Linewood throws a front kick aimed at Papadopoulos's knee but Papadopoulos avoids it well.
Linewood misses with a kick to the body.
Papadopoulos misses the shot to the body.
Linewood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Papadopoulos.
That kick from Linewood tenderised Papadopoulos's leg. Papadopoulos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Papadopoulos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Linewood dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Papadopoulos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Papadopoulos takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Papadopoulos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Linewood.
Linewood defending well as Papadopoulos loads up on a big left hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Linewood looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shock Linewood 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#
Papadopoulos lands a really nice looking cross but Linewood seems unphased.
Linewood moves out of range as Papadopoulos throws a body kick.
Linewood misses with an uppercut.
Linewood darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Papadopoulos with a jab.
Papadopoulos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Linewood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It seemed like Linewood was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Linewood looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Linewood throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Linewood checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Papadopoulos.
Linewood will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Papadopoulos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Linewood moves away.
Papadopoulos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick but Linewood sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Linewood feints and then cracks Papadopoulos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Papadopoulos down. #T1#
Linewood throws a shot to the body.
Linewood misses with a body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Linewood uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos lands with a straight right. Linewood didn't see that one coming.
Papadopoulos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Linewood.
Linewood slips a jab and a cross from Papadopoulos.
Linewood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Linewood. Papadopoulos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Papadopoulos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Linewood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Papadopoulos moves away.
Linewood takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Papadopoulos. Linewood does a little dance to reset his feet.
A combination from Linewood does no damage.
Papadopoulos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Linewood slips a jab from Papadopoulos.
Linewood doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Linewood. Papadopoulos shrugs it off though.
Linewood uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Linewood cracks Papadopoulos with an open hand slap.
Papadopoulos throws a right hand that Linewood ducks under and follows up with a left that Linewood also avoids with ease.
Linewood fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Linewood uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Papadopoulos.
Linewood ducks under a wild hook from Papadopoulos.
Linewood checks the leg kick nicely there.
A slow jab from Linewood misses its intended target.
Linewood lands a really nice looking cross but Papadopoulos seems unphased.
Papadopoulos throws a jab but it's blocked by Linewood.
Linewood checks a leg kick.
Linewood misses with a wild body shot.
Papadopoulos throws a poor cross that misses
and Linewood makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Papadopoulos takes a jab right on the kisser.
Linewood slips under a jab from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos connects with a right hand. Linewood shakes it off.
Linewood throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Papadopoulos sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Linewood misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throws a jab when Linewood was well out of range.
Linewood throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Linewood throws a hook but Papadopoulos blocks it.
Papadopoulos throws a nice looking combination but Linewood bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Linewood throws a good cross that connects.
Linewood looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Linewood wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Linewood avoids the body shot from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Linewood was well out of range. Poor timing from Papadopoulos.
Linewood turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Papadopoulos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Linewood.
Linewood misses the jab.
Linewood avoids the body shot from Papadopoulos.
A nice leg kick lands there from Linewood.
Linewood scores with a jab.
Linewood lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Linewood blocks a head kick by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Linewood fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Papadopoulos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A big left from Papadopoulos misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Linewood! But no joy.
Papadopoulos walks into a left hand.
Papadopoulos throws a body punch but Linewood moves out of range.
Papadopoulos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Linewood.
Linewood misses with a hook to the body
and Papadopoulos counters with an inside leg kick.
Papadopoulos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Linewood manages to avoid it.
Linewood turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Papadopoulos throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Linewood throws a quick inside leg kick.
Linewood throws out a leg kick but Papadopoulos moves out of range and Linewood only half commits.
Papadopoulos misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Linewood counters with a stiff right hand.
Papadopoulos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Linewood.
Papadopoulos throws a big shot that misses.
Papadopoulos throws the left hand but Linewood avoids the punch easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shock Linewood 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 each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Papadopoulos swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL2#
and Linewood holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Linewood lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Linewood creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Papadopoulos throws a head punch that misses.
Linewood misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Linewood.
Linewood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Papadopoulos's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Papadopoulos has a couple of punches blocked by Linewood.
Papadopoulos wants to break free but Linewood has control.
Papadopoulos misses with the head strike.
Linewood stalling.
Linewood tries to work over Papadopoulos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Linewood lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Linewood goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Papadopoulos tries to break free but Linewood pushes him back against the cage.
Linewood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Linewood blocks an uppercut.
Papadopoulos misses with some punches.
Papadopoulos has a couple of punches blocked by Linewood.
Shock Linewood seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Papadopoulos blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Linewood manages to break the clinch.
Linewood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Papadopoulos manages to avoid it.
Papadopoulos has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Linewood.
Linewood takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Papadopoulos avoids the body shot from Linewood.
Papadopoulos throws an overhand right that lands on Linewood's shoulder, as Linewood tries to avoid the shot.
Linewood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Papadopoulos throws out the jab.
Linewood moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Papadopoulos misses the target.
Papadopoulos swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Linewood.
Papadopoulos is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Papadopoulos throws a big shot that misses.
Linewood scores with a jab to the head.
Linewood with the inside leg kick.
Papadopoulos throws a shot from downtown. Linewood moves away and avoids it.
Papadopoulos wants to slow Linewood down by chopping away at his legs.
Linewood takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Avraam Papadopoulos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Linewood fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Papadopoulos.
Linewood missing with a left hand there. Papadopoulos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Papadopoulos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Linewood throws a series of punches but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
Papadopoulos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Papadopoulos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Linewood scores with a jab to the jaw.
Linewood scores with a hook to the body. Papadopoulos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Linewood misses with a hook
and Linewood takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Linewood avoids a punch combination nicely.
Papadopoulos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Papadopoulos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Linewood.
Papadopoulos misses with a jab to the body
and Linewood counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Papadopoulos misses with a looping right.
No joy there for Papadopoulos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Linewood scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shock Linewood seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Papadopoulos throws a head kick that misses.
Linewood throws a head kick that misses
and Papadopoulos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Linewood scores with a jab. Papadopoulos acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Linewood misses with a body kick.
Papadopoulos is looking to counter punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Linewood.
Linewood takes a swing at Papadopoulos's ribcage but misses.
Linewood shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Papadopoulos throws a body punch but Linewood moves out of range.
Linewood lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Linewood takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Linewood swings for the body but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
A low kick lands for Linewood.
Papadopoulos lands a lovely overhand right.
Linewood scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Papadopoulos misses with a looping right.
Linewood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Papadopoulos.#T4#
Linewood throws a half hearted mid kick.
Linewood walks forward, straight into a front kick from Papadopoulos.
Linewood throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Linewood.
Papadopoulos keeps the fight on the outside.
Papadopoulos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Linewood tries to clinch up but Papadopoulos circles away and keeps his distance.
Linewood connects with a right hand. Papadopoulos shakes it off.
Linewood tries to clinch there but Papadopoulos circles away.
It looked like Papadopoulos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Linewood thumps Papadopoulos with a low kick.
Papadopoulos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Linewood sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Linewood is looking to chop away at Papadopoulos's legs.
A quick step to the side and Papadopoulos tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Papadopoulos walks into a straight right hand from Linewood.
Linewood jabs Papadopoulos right on the nose. Papadopoulos blinks but takes it well.
Shock Linewood is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A shot to the liver by Linewood. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Papadopoulos throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Linewood instigates a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shock Linewood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Linewood 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shock Linewood!
Shock Linewood decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Avraam Papadopoulos spoke after the fight, saying 'It's time to leave my gloves in the cage, thanks for the support on my journey, it was all a dream when i started'. |
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Event:
Grunge 43: Pearl Jam
Date: May 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Tulikoura looks to score with a jab to the body but Papadopoulos is just out of range.
A lazy left from Papadopoulos finds it's target.
Papadopoulos lands a lovely overhand right.
Papadopoulos bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tulikoura's head backwards.
Papadopoulos lands a really nice looking cross but Tulikoura seems unphased.
Tulikoura ducks right into an uppercut from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos misses with a few strikes there.
Papadopoulos lands with an overhand left.
Papadopoulos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tulikoura.
A looping hook to the body misses from Papadopoulos. Tulikoura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body kick there by Tulikoura.
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!
Papadopoulos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tulikoura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Papadopoulos is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Papadopoulos missing with a left hand there. Tulikoura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tulikoura thinks about countering with a body kick.
A lazy left from Papadopoulos finds it's target.
Tulikoura's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Papadopoulos connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tulikoura scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
A jab from Tulikoura misses.
Papadopoulos scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tulikoura in his tracks.
Tulikoura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos thuds his right hand into Tulikoura's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Papadopoulos has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Papadopoulos tries to clinch but Tulikoura is having none of it.
It looked like Tulikoura wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tulikoura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Papadopoulos! But no joy.
Papadopoulos has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tulikoura takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tulikoura slips a straight right by Papadopoulos.
Nice defenses there by Tulikoura.
An attempted straight right counter from Tulikoura misses the target.
A low kick from Tulikoura is predictable there
and Papadopoulos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Papadopoulos might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#CL2#
Papadopoulos has Tulikoura up against the cage in a clinch.
Papadopoulos misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Papadopoulos breaks from the clinch.
Tulikoura ducks under a wild hook from Papadopoulos.#T2#
Papadopoulos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Papadopoulos tests Tulikoura's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tulikoura takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Papadopoulos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Papadopoulos lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tulikoura doesn't seem phased though.
Tulikoura lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tulikoura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Papadopoulos.
It looked like Tulikoura wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Papadopoulos throws a poor cross that misses
and Tulikoura counters with a left to the body.
A nice combination there by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos moves in looking to clinch but Tulikoura pushes him off.
Papadopoulos tries to score with a low kick but Tulikoura moves his leg out of the way.
Tulikoura tried to counter with a leg kick but Papadopoulos avoided it.
Papadopoulos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tulikoura walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Papadopoulos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tulikoura. That did some damage!#T3#
Tulikoura walks into a left hand.
Tulikoura ducks under a wild hook from Papadopoulos.
Avraam Papadopoulos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Papadopoulos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tulikoura.
It seemed like Papadopoulos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Papadopoulos throws a jab when Tulikoura was well out of range.
Tulikoura tried to score with a low kick but Papadopoulos checks it.
Papadopoulos lands with a nice body punch.
Tulikoura slips under a jab.
Tulikoura lands an overhand right.#CUT#It looks like Avraam Papadopoulos has been cut.
Papadopoulos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tulikoura paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tulikoura throwing a counter right hand but Papadopoulos manages to avoid it.
Tulikoura takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Papadopoulos is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tulikoura had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Tulikoura ducks under a wild hook from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos tries to work over Tulikoura's front leg with a kick but Tulikoura checks it.
Papadopoulos misses with a double jab.
#T4#
Nice defenses there by Tulikoura.
Papadopoulos scores with a hook.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Tulikoura on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Papadopoulos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tulikoura is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Papadopoulos's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Papadopoulos walks into a straight right hand from Tulikoura.
Papadopoulos lands with a hook. Tulikoura tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Papadopoulos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice cross by Tulikoura.
Papadopoulos throws a lazy uppercut
and Tulikoura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tulikoura's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Papadopoulos connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tulikoura scrambles back to his feet.
Papadopoulos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut there from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throws a lazy uppercut
and Tulikoura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tulikoura is looking to land body kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Avraam Papadopoulos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Avraam Papadopoulos's cut.
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#
A left lands for Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throws a hook to the side of Tulikoura's head but Tulikoura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tulikoura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Tulikoura 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Tulikoura.
Tulikoura scores with a sloppy right hand. Papadopoulos should have avoided that one.
Tulikoura on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Papadopoulos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tulikoura gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Papadopoulos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tulikoura.
Papadopoulos misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch combination from Papadopoulos misses.
Tulikoura fires out a quick counter leg kick but Papadopoulos just manages to avoid it.
Papadopoulos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tulikoura lands a nice shot that snaps Papadopoulos's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Papadopoulos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tulikoura doesn't seem bothered though.
Papadopoulos throws a poor cross that misses
and Tulikoura counters with a nice low kick that buckles Papadopoulos's knee momentarily.#T1#
Tulikoura moves away from the strike by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tulikoura half committed to a counter leg kick.
Papadopoulos looks to throw the jab but Tulikoura is out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Tulikoura checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tulikoura is looking to counter punch.
Tulikoura just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Papadopoulos! But no joy.
Papadopoulos looks to clinch
and Tulikoura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Papadopoulos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Papadopoulos lands a jab to the nose.
Papadopoulos misses with a body shot.
Papadopoulos moves into range and connects with a jab.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick but Tulikoura moved away.
A little feinted left hand from Tulikoura on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tulikoura connects with a single shot there.
Papadopoulos with a nice cross.
Tulikoura needs to keep his hands up - Papadopoulos had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
Papadopoulos swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tulikoura.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tulikoura throws a hook but Papadopoulos blocks it.
Papadopoulos throws a jab but it's blocked by Tulikoura.
Papadopoulos is looking to land body kicks.
Tulikoura half committed to a counter leg kick.
Papadopoulos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tulikoura looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tulikoura is looking to score with low kicks.
Papadopoulos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tulikoura.
Tulikoura misses with an attempted mid kick.
Papadopoulos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tulikoura looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Papadopoulos thuds his right hand into Tulikoura's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tulikoura ducks under a wild hook from Papadopoulos.
Tulikoura was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A telegraphed right hand from Papadopoulos misses the target. #T3#
Papadopoulos defending well as Tulikoura loads up on a big left hand.
Papadopoulos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Papadopoulos misses with an uppercut
and Tulikoura makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tulikoura clobbers Papadopoulos with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A big left from Papadopoulos misses.
Papadopoulos moves out of range as Tulikoura strikes.
Papadopoulos throws out a counter right but Tulikoura avoids it with no problem.
Papadopoulos throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A jab from Papadopoulos misses.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick that misses. #CL2#
Papadopoulos darts in and clinches Tulikoura up against the cage.
Tulikoura has a couple of punches blocked by Papadopoulos.
#BC2#
Papadopoulos breaks the clinch.
Tulikoura swats away the attempt to clinch by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Papadopoulos takes one to the chin there.
Tulikoura scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Papadopoulos swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tulikoura counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A big right from Tulikoura misses.
Tulikoura misses the shot to the body.
Tulikoura looks to score with a jab to the body but Papadopoulos is just out of range.
Papadopoulos misses with a two punch combination.
Tulikoura tried to counter with a leg kick but Papadopoulos avoided it.
Papadopoulos throws a hook to the side of Tulikoura's head but Tulikoura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Tulikoura on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tulikoura keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Tulikoura wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tulikoura lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Papadopoulos at a distance.
Papadopoulos jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tulikoura lands a jab.
Papadopoulos sizes up Tulikoura with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Avraam Papadopoulos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Avraam Papadopoulos's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Nice defenses there by Tulikoura.
Tulikoura steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Papadopoulos.
Tulikoura quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Papadopoulos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tulikoura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Papadopoulos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tulikoura swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tulikoura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Papadopoulos was well out of range. Poor timing from Tulikoura.
It seemed like Papadopoulos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Papadopoulos throws a hook but Tulikoura blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Papadopoulos.
A combination from Papadopoulos does no damage.
It looked like Tulikoura wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tulikoura throws an overhand right that lands on Papadopoulos's shoulder, as Papadopoulos tries to avoid the shot.
Tulikoura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Papadopoulos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papadopoulos misses with an uppercut. Tulikoura saw that one coming.
Papadopoulos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Papadopoulos swinging wildly here.
Tulikoura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Papadopoulos lands a jab to the nose.
Papadopoulos throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tulikoura on the side of the head.
Papadopoulos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As Tulikoura backs off Papadopoulos throws a huge counter combo but Tulikoura manages to avoid it all.
Tulikoura connects with a single shot there.
Tulikoura takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Papadopoulos thuds his right hand into Tulikoura's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Some wild striking there from Papadopoulos.
Tulikoura takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Papadopoulos sizes up Tulikoura with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Papadopoulos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tulikoura.#T2#
Tulikoura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook.
Tulikoura slips a straight right by Papadopoulos.
It looked like Tulikoura was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Papadopoulos.
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!
Tulikoura throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Papadopoulos connects with a looping right hand.
Papadopoulos stalks Tulikoura and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tulikoura's face. Tulikoura staggers backwards, shaken.
Papadopoulos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tulikoura paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tulikoura is looking to counter punch.
Tulikoura throws a big shot that misses.
Papadopoulos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Papadopoulos misses with a left hand
and Tulikoura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Danga de danga de dang - Papadopoulos scores with a four punch combination!
Papadopoulos lands a jab to the nose.
Papadopoulos misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3#
Tulikoura connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Papadopoulos looks to land a combination. Tulikoura sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A lazy left from Tulikoura finds it's target.
Papadopoulos is looking to clinch.
Tulikoura circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tulikoura tried to counter with a leg kick but Papadopoulos avoided it.
Johannes Tulikoura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Papadopoulos scores with a decent looking hook.
Papadopoulos takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Papadopoulos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Papadopoulos throws a poor cross that misses
letting Tulikoura counter with a right hand.
Tulikoura misses with an uppercut.
Papadopoulos throws out a loose jab but Tulikoura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Papadopoulos misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Tulikoura on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tulikoura throws a jab but it's blocked by Papadopoulos. #T4#
Papadopoulos swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tulikoura appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Papadopoulos moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tulikoura pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Papadopoulos moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Papadopoulos moves out of range as Tulikoura throws a body kick.
Tulikoura takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Papadopoulos takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Papadopoulos takes a swing at Tulikoura's ribcage but misses.
Papadopoulos looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tulikoura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Papadopoulos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Papadopoulos lands a glancing blow to the side of Tulikoura's head.
Tulikoura takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that's the end of the fight!
Avraam Papadopoulos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Papadopoulos 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avraam Papadopoulos!
Post fight, an emotional Avraam Papadopoulos said 'It's time to leave my gloves in the cage, thanks for the support on my journey, it was all a dream when i started'. |
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Grunge 39: Don’t Follow
Date: Mar 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Papadopoulos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Novoselic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Papadopoulos wants to clinch.
Papadopoulos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Papadopoulos wants to clinch up but Novoselic keeps it at a distance.
Papadopoulos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Novoselic moves out of range as Papadopoulos strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Novoselic misses the target.
Papadopoulos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Novoselic.
Novoselic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos is looking to clinch.
Papadopoulos tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Novoselic counters with a low kick, right behind Papadopoulos 's knee.
Papadopoulos throws a jab when Novoselic was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papadopoulos throws a right hand that Novoselic ducks under and follows up with a left that Novoselic also avoids with ease.
Novoselic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Papadopoulos's sensitive parts.
Papadopoulos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Novoselic has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marijuana Gardens in the buildup to the fight.
Novoselic throws a hook but Papadopoulos avoids it easily.
Novoselic walks into a left hand.
Papadopoulos scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Novoselic looks to score with a jab to the body but Papadopoulos is just out of range.
Novoselic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Papadopoulos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Novoselic scores with a jab. Papadopoulos acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Novoselic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Papadopoulos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Papadopoulos avoids the body shot from Novoselic.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Papadopoulos breaks the clinch.
Novoselic throws a leg kick but Papadopoulos sees it coming and moves out of range.
A big left from Papadopoulos misses.
Novoselic with the inside leg kick.
Papadopoulos staying out of range there.
Papadopoulos throws out a loose jab but Novoselic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Novoselic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Papadopoulos blocks the low kick.
Papadopoulos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Novoselic throws a leg kick but Papadopoulos sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Papadopoulos lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Papadopoulos connects with a looping right hand.
#T2##CL2#
Papadopoulos moves into range and clinches up with Novoselic.
Novoselic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Papadopoulos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Papadopoulos is looking to control Novoselic's arms but Novoselic gets an underhook and turns him. Now Papadopoulos has his back to the cage.
Papadopoulos is looking to control Novoselic's arms but Novoselic gets an underhook and turns him. Now Papadopoulos has his back to the cage.
Novoselic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Papadopoulos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Papadopoulos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Novoselic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Novoselic throws a jab but it's blocked by Papadopoulos.
Novoselic fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Papadopoulos is out of range.
Papadopoulos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Papadopoulos throws a poor cross that misses
letting Novoselic counter with a right hand.
Novoselic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Papadopoulos is able to avoid easily.
Avraam Papadopoulos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Novoselic stuns Papadopoulos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Novoselic lands with a straight right. Papadopoulos didn't see that one coming.
Papadopoulos missing with a left hand there. Novoselic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Novoselic thinks about countering with a body kick.
Novoselic works the jab nicely.#T3#
Papadopoulos cracks Novoselic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fighters circle momentarily. Novoselic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Novoselic moves away from the strike by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos slips a straight right by Novoselic.
Novoselic attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Novoselic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Novoselic's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Novoselic duly obliges.
Papadopoulos is looking to clinch but Novoselic is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Papadopoulos forces Novoselic back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Papadopoulos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Novoselic lands with a shot to the body.
Papadopoulos throws a right hand that misses
and Novoselic counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Papadopoulos scores with a jab. Novoselic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Novoselic.
Papadopoulos might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Novoselic pushes Papadopoulos away with a front kick.
A low kick lands for Papadopoulos.
Novoselic thuds a left hand into Papadopoulos's body.
Papadopoulos throws a solid leg kick but Novoselic takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Papadopoulos.#T4#
Novoselic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Papadopoulos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Novoselic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Papadopoulos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook. Novoselic ducked under it nicely.
Novoselic throws a low kick but Papadopoulos moves out of range easily.
Papadopoulos throws a lazy right hand but Novoselic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A punch combination from Novoselic misses.
Novoselic moves away from the strike by Papadopoulos.
Novoselic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Papadopoulos.
Novoselic throws a hook but Papadopoulos avoids it easily.
Novoselic throws a jab when Papadopoulos was well out of range.
Novoselic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Papadopoulos finds it's way round the side to connect with Novoselic's head.
Papadopoulos misses with a looping right.
Papadopoulos is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Novoselic had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Novoselic misses with a straight right.
Novoselic swats away the attempt to clinch by Papadopoulos.
Novoselic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Papadopoulos.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alex Novoselic will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Papadopoulos swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Novoselic.
Novoselic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Novoselic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Novoselic tried to score with a low kick but Papadopoulos checks it.
Novoselic throws a wild body kick that Papadopoulos sees coming a mile off.
Novoselic misses with a wild combination.
A little jabbing left from Papadopoulos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Papadopoulos wants to clinch up but Novoselic keeps it at a distance.
Novoselic moves out of range of the strikes.
Papadopoulos throws out a loose jab but Novoselic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Novoselic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Papadopoulos avoids a kick to the body.
Papadopoulos throws a jab when Novoselic was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papadopoulos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A low kick lands for Novoselic.
Papadopoulos misses with a low kick.
Nice jab there from Novoselic.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Novoselic tries to land a front kick but Papadopoulos steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Papadopoulos looks to land a combination but Novoselic avoids it well.
Novoselic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Novoselic lands a body shot.
Papadopoulos lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Novoselic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Papadopoulos walks forward, straight into a front kick from Novoselic.
Papadopoulos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Novoselic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Novoselic thuds his right hand into Papadopoulos's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Papadopoulos looks to land a right hand but Novoselic moved out of range.
Papadopoulos throws a low kick but Novoselic moves out of range easily.
Papadopoulos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Novoselic circles away from the clinch attempt.
Papadopoulos throws an off balance right hand
and Novoselic counters with a nice uppercut.
Novoselic throws a jab when Papadopoulos was well out of range.
Papadopoulos throws a solid leg kick but Novoselic takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Good shot there by Papadopoulos.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Papadopoulos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Novoselic.
Novoselic misses with a hook. Papadopoulos ducked under it nicely. #T2#
That kick from Novoselic tenderised Papadopoulos's leg. Papadopoulos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Papadopoulos lands a nice shot that snaps Novoselic's head back.
Alex Novoselic is winning the standup battle so far.
Papadopoulos loads up on a big right hand but Novoselic slips the punch.
Papadopoulos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Novoselic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Papadopoulos.
Novoselic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Papadopoulos throws a body shot but no joy.
Papadopoulos ducks under a wild hook from Novoselic.
Novoselic lands a leg kick that knocks Papadopoulos off balance momentarily.
A slow jab from Papadopoulos misses its intended target.
Papadopoulos doesn't manage to clinch there - Novoselic circles away.
Papadopoulos takes a swing at Novoselic's ribcage but misses.
Novoselic slips under a jab from Papadopoulos.
A swing and a miss from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Novoselic.
Papadopoulos lands with a straight right. Novoselic didn't see that one coming.
Novoselic sizes up Papadopoulos with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Novoselic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Papadopoulos checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Papadopoulos unleashes a big counter combination but Novoselic bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3#
Novoselic slips under a jab.
Novoselic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Papadopoulos looks to land a left hand but Novoselic moved out of range nicely.
Nice jab there from Papadopoulos. #CL2#
Papadopoulos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Papadopoulos misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Papadopoulos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Novoselic throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Papadopoulos connects with a solid leg kick.
Novoselic cracks a nice hook into Papadopoulos's ribs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Papadopoulos checks a leg kick.
Papadopoulos checks a leg kick.
Papadopoulos misses with a left hand
enabling Novoselic to counter with a crisp jab.
Novoselic takes one on the button.
Novoselic misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Novoselic jabs Papadopoulos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Papadopoulos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Novoselic. #T4#
Papadopoulos misses with a looping left.
Novoselic ducks under a wild hook from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Papadopoulos looks to score with a jab to the body but Novoselic is just out of range.
Novoselic feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Novoselic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Papadopoulos. Papadopoulos obviously looking to wear him down.
Both fighters circling a little - Novoselic finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Papadopoulos throws a half hearted mid kick.
Novoselic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Novoselic throws out a loose jab but Papadopoulos uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Papadopoulos crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Novoselic - the referee stops the clock and Papadopoulos gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Novoselic. Papadopoulos manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Novoselic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheers as Novoselic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Papadopoulos doesn't seem phased though.#CL2#
Papadopoulos closes the distance and clinches.
Papadopoulos tries a body shot but Novoselic blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Papadopoulos looking to slow down the pace here.
Novoselic gets through Papadopoulos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Papadopoulos.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alex Novoselic will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Papadopoulos throws a big shot that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Novoselic.
Novoselic misses with a low kick.
Novoselic shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Novoselic.
Papadopoulos scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook
and Novoselic counters with a series of strikes. Papadopoulos will be more careful next time no doubt.
Novoselic swats away the attempt to clinch by Papadopoulos.
Novoselic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Papadopoulos manages to avoid it.
Papadopoulos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Papadopoulos lands with a cross.
Novoselic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Novoselic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Papadopoulos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Novoselic looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Papadopoulos cracks Novoselic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Novoselic scores with a punch to the head.
Novoselic scores with the left hand. Papadopoulos knows he should have avoided that one.
Novoselic throws a leg kick but Papadopoulos sees it coming and moves out of range.
Papadopoulos lands with an uppercut that bounces Novoselic off the cage and back into range.
Papadopoulos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Novoselic swings for the body but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
Novoselic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Papadopoulos lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Papadopoulos misses with a left hand
and Novoselic counters with a leg kick.
Novoselic defending well as Papadopoulos loads up on a big left hand.
Novoselic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Novoselic moves out of range as Papadopoulos strikes.
Papadopoulos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Novoselic misses with a low kick.
Papadopoulos thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Novoselic looks for the body kick but Papadopoulos saw that one coming.
Novoselic throws a hook but Papadopoulos blocks it.
Papadopoulos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Novoselic manages to avoid it.
Avraam Papadopoulos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Novoselic 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.
Papadopoulos misses the shot to the body.
Papadopoulos looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Papadopoulos has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Novoselic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Papadopoulos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Novoselic.
Papadopoulos throws a hook but Novoselic avoids it easily.
Novoselic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos moves out of range of the leg kick from Novoselic.#CL2#
Papadopoulos closes the distance and clinches.
Alex Novoselic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos wants to break free but Novoselic has control.
Papadopoulos stalling in the clinch.
Papadopoulos tries a body shot but Novoselic blocks it.
Avraam Papadopoulos seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Papadopoulos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Papadopoulos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Novoselic.
Papadopoulos throws a head punch that misses.
Novoselic throws a head punch that misses.
Papadopoulos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Novoselic backwards.
Papadopoulos throws a head punch that misses.
Papadopoulos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Papadopoulos is trying to push Novoselic away but Novoselic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The referee calls for Papadopoulos to work.
#BC#
Novoselic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Papadopoulos jabs Novoselic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A shot to the body from Papadopoulos misses
and Novoselic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Novoselic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Papadopoulos misses with a straight right.
Novoselic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Papadopoulos scores with a jab. Novoselic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Novoselic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Papadopoulos finds it's way round the side to connect with Novoselic's head.
Novoselic lands a leg kick that knocks Papadopoulos off balance momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Papadopoulos misses the target.
Papadopoulos looks to land a left hand but Novoselic moved out of range nicely.
Papadopoulos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A jab from Novoselic finds it's way through Papadopoulos's defenses.
Papadopoulos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Novoselic tries to move into range but Papadopoulos moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Novoselic throws a push kick but Papadopoulos slaps the foot to one side.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Avraam Papadopoulos.
I think Novoselic 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Novoselic!
A relieved looking Alex Novoselic thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Avraam Papadopoulos was interviewed post fight and said 'It's time to leave my gloves in the cage, thanks for the support on my journey, it was all a dream when i started'. |
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Event:
Grunge 36: Pretty Noose
Date: Feb 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Novoselic throws a low kick but Papadopoulos moves out of range easily.
Papadopoulos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Papadopoulos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Novoselic circles away quickly and effectively.
Novoselic throws a looping overhand right but Papadopoulos ducks down to avoid it.
Papadopoulos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook.
Novoselic misses with a wild body shot.
Novoselic misses with a straight left.
Papadopoulos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Novoselic misses with a low kick.
Novoselic throws a leg kick that is checked
and Papadopoulos counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Papadopoulos cracks Novoselic with a right hand to the side of the head.
Novoselic throws a jab when Papadopoulos was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novoselic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Papadopoulos is out of range and Novoselic settles back down.
Papadopoulos misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Novoselic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Novoselic has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Novoselic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Papadopoulos's hands.
Papadopoulos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Novoselic pinned against the cage. Novoselic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Novoselic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Papadopoulos ducks under a wild hook from Novoselic.
Novoselic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Novoselic connects with a body shot that sends Papadopoulos's belly button to the back.
Novoselic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Novoselic defending well as Papadopoulos loads up on a big left hand.
Papadopoulos connects with a nice looking jab.
Novoselic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Papadopoulos dips to his left and cracks Novoselic with an uppercut!
Novoselic looks to land a right hand but Papadopoulos moved out of range.
Novoselic throws a leg kick
and Papadopoulos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Novoselic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Papadopoulos defending well as Novoselic loads up on a big left hand.
Novoselic swings for the body but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Novoselic cracks Papadopoulos with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Novoselic throws a right hand that misses
and Papadopoulos counters with a stiff right hand.
Novoselic scores with a jab.
A big right from Novoselic misses.
Papadopoulos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Papadopoulos misses.
Novoselic scores with a nice head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Papadopoulos. Novoselic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Novoselic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Papadopoulos moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Papadopoulos, as that shot connected.
#CL2#
Papadopoulos clinches up against the cage.
Novoselic misses with some punches.
#BC#
Novoselic breaks from the clinch.
A big left from Papadopoulos misses.
Novoselic is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Papadopoulos has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Papadopoulos misses with a looping left.
Papadopoulos throws a hook but Novoselic avoids it easily.#T3#
Papadopoulos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Novoselic counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Papadopoulos pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Novoselic misses with a hook.
Papadopoulos throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Novoselic on the side of the head.
Papadopoulos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Novoselic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Novoselic jabs Papadopoulos right on the nose. Papadopoulos blinks but takes it well.
Papadopoulos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Novoselic was well out of range. Poor timing from Papadopoulos.
Novoselic fires out a quick counter leg kick but Papadopoulos just manages to avoid it.
Papadopoulos scores with a jab to the body.
Alex Novoselic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Papadopoulos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Papadopoulos scores with a nice strike.
Novoselic checks a low kick from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Novoselic doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Novoselic is looking to land body kicks.
Novoselic avoids the body shot from Papadopoulos.
Novoselic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Papadopoulos checks it well.
Papadopoulos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T4#
Papadopoulos misses with a looping right.
Novoselic thows a leg kick but Papadopoulos checks it
and Papadopoulos counters with a right hand to the body.
Papadopoulos lands a really nice looking cross but Novoselic seems unphased.
Novoselic lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Novoselic.
Novoselic blocks a jab.
Papadopoulos throws a body punch but Novoselic moves out of range.
Papadopoulos throws a series of punches but Novoselic moves out of range.
Novoselic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Papadopoulos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Novoselic moves away.
Papadopoulos tries a head kick but it misses.
Papadopoulos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Novoselic.
Papadopoulos 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.
Novoselic tries a low kick but Papadopoulos avoids it.
Papadopoulos scores with a nice strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Papadopoulos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Novoselic misses the target.
Papadopoulos slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Avraam Papadopoulos dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Papadopoulos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Novoselic.
Papadopoulos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Novoselic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Papadopoulos.
Novoselic feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Papadopoulos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Papadopoulos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Novoselic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Novoselic swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Papadopoulos ducks under a wild hook from Novoselic.
Novoselic avoids the body shot from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos looks to land a left hand but Novoselic moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papadopoulos misses with a few strikes there.
Novoselic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Papadopoulos's corner calls for a 1-2. Papadopoulos obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Novoselic scores with a punch to the head.
Avraam Papadopoulos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Novoselic thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Papadopoulos, as that shot connected.
Novoselic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Papadopoulos moves away.
Papadopoulos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Papadopoulos's jab looks to have found its range, popping Novoselic under the eye.
A telegraphed right hand from Papadopoulos misses the target.
Novoselic lands with a hook. Papadopoulos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Papadopoulos with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Novoselic avoids the body shot from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Papadopoulos scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Novoselic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Papadopoulos cracks a nice hook into Novoselic's ribs.
Papadopoulos misses with a body shot.
Novoselic moves out of range of the strikes.
Novoselic throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Papadopoulos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Novoselic slips a jab and a cross from Papadopoulos.
#T2#
Papadopoulos just misses with a punch to the body.
Novoselic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Papadopoulos misses with a two punch combination.
Novoselic lands a jab to the head.
Papadopoulos scores with a decent looking hook.
Papadopoulos throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Novoselic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Novoselic lands a jab to the nose.
Papadopoulos looks for a takedown but Novoselic sprawls well.
Papadopoulos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Novoselic lands with a nice body kick.
Papadopoulos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Novoselic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Papadopoulos.
Novoselic throwing a counter right hand but Papadopoulos manages to avoid it.
Novoselic 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. #T3#
Papadopoulos scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The fighters circling - Papadopoulos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Papadopoulos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Novoselic is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Novoselic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Papadopoulos. That did some damage!
Novoselic keeps the fight on the outside.
Novoselic half committed to a counter leg kick.
Novoselic throws a wild body kick that Papadopoulos sees coming a mile off.
Papadopoulos throws a jab when Novoselic was well out of range.
Papadopoulos slips a straight right by Novoselic.
Novoselic with a hook.
Papadopoulos avoids the head kick by Novoselic.
Novoselic throws a shot from downtown. Papadopoulos moves away and avoids it.
Novoselic throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Papadopoulos on the side of the head.
Novoselic misses with a left hand
enabling Papadopoulos to counter with a crisp jab.
Novoselic misses with a low kick.
Papadopoulos connects with a body shot.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Novoselic finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Papadopoulos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Novoselic lands a front kick.
A lazy left from Novoselic finds it's target.
Novoselic misses with a looping right.
Novoselic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Papadopoulos missing with a left hand there. Novoselic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Novoselic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Papadopoulos.
No joy there for Papadopoulos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch combination from Papadopoulos misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Novoselic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Papadopoulos manages to avoid it.
Papadopoulos lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Avraam Papadopoulos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Novoselic misses with a looping left.
Papadopoulos throws a big shot that misses.
Novoselic misses with a looping left.
Novoselic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Papadopoulos tries to clinch but Novoselic is having none of it.
Papadopoulos wants to land a leg kick but Novoselic is out of range.
Papadopoulos shoots in and drives through. Novoselic sprawls well.
Papadopoulos misses the shot to the body.
Novoselic throws a looping overhand right but Papadopoulos ducks down to avoid it.
No joy there for Novoselic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papadopoulos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Papadopoulos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Papadopoulos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Novoselic.
Novoselic moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Novoselic swats away the attempt to clinch by Papadopoulos.#T1#
Papadopoulos scores with a jab to the body.
Novoselic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Novoselic looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Papadopoulos looks to throw the jab but Novoselic is out of range.
Papadopoulos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Novoselic misses with a hook
and Papadopoulos counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Novoselic lands a body shot.
Novoselic connects with an inside leg kick.
Novoselic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Papadopoulos's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Novoselic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Papadopoulos scrambles back to his feet.
Novoselic tries to work over Papadopoulos's front leg with a kick but Papadopoulos checks it.
Good work by Papadopoulos as he checks the leg kick.
Nice body punch from Papadopoulos.
Novoselic jabs Papadopoulos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Avraam Papadopoulos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Papadopoulos misses.
A slow jab from Novoselic misses its intended target.
Novoselic throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Papadopoulos.
Novoselic slips a straight right by Papadopoulos.
Novoselic scoring well with a low kick there.
Novoselic walks into a stiff left hand from Papadopoulos.
Alex Novoselic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An inside leg kick from Novoselic misses.
Papadopoulos ducks under a wild hook from Novoselic.
Papadopoulos connects with a body shot.
Novoselic misses with a head kick.
No joy there for Papadopoulos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Papadopoulos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Papadopoulos looks to land a right hand but Novoselic moved out of range.#T3#
Novoselic just misses with a punch to the body.
Novoselic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Papadopoulos moves away.
Papadopoulos slips under a jab from Novoselic.
Papadopoulos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Novoselic.
Novoselic misses with a low kick.
Novoselic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Papadopoulos was well out of range. Poor timing from Novoselic.
Novoselic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Novoselic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice body punch from Papadopoulos.
Novoselic missing with a left hand there. Papadopoulos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Papadopoulos misses with a left hand
and Novoselic counters with a nice low kick that buckles Papadopoulos's knee momentarily.
Novoselic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos slips a straight right by Novoselic.
Novoselic lands a body shot.
#T4#
Novoselic slips under a jab.
Novoselic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Papadopoulos connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Novoselic's hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Papadopoulos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Papadopoulos scores with a one two! Novoselic had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Novoselic blocks a jab.
Novoselic misses with a body shot.
Novoselic throws a body kick that misses.
Novoselic lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL2#
Papadopoulos takes the fight into the clinch.
Papadopoulos blocking some punches.
Papadopoulos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Novoselic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Papadopoulos backwards.
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 Alex Novoselic.
Well Papadopoulos 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Pochlast moves away from the strike by Papadopoulos.
Pochlast swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Papadopoulos counters with a stiff right hand.
Papadopoulos connects with the punch.
A swing and a miss from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A swing and a miss from Pochlast.
Papadopoulos is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Papadopoulos takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pochlast throws a right hand that misses
and Papadopoulos counters with a left and a right that stings Pochlast.
Papadopoulos throws a good cross that connects.
Papadopoulos 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Papadopoulos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pochlast.
Papadopoulos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pochlast.
Pochlast has his takedown stuffed
and Papadopoulos counters with a nice uppercut.
Papadopoulos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Papadopoulos lands a leg kick that knocks Pochlast off balance momentarily.
Papadopoulos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pochlast.
#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Papadopoulos, as that shot connected.
Papadopoulos scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pochlast takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Papadopoulos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pochlast.
Papadopoulos lands a slapping body shot.
Papadopoulos tests Pochlast's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Papadopoulos has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Papadopoulos there as he acknowledges the shot.
Papadopoulos scores with a sloppy right hand. Pochlast should have avoided that one.
Pochlast jabs Papadopoulos right on the nose. Papadopoulos blinks but takes it well.
Pochlast jabs Papadopoulos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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!
Pochlast misses with a body shot
letting Papadopoulos counter with a right hand.
Pochlast misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Papadopoulos.
Pochlast shoots in for a takedown but Papadopoulos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pochlast dodges the punch combination from Papadopoulos.
It seemed like Pochlast was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Papadopoulos lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Papadopoulos clobbers Pochlast with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pochlast rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Papadopoulos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pochlast misses with a body shot.
Pochlast walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A shot to the body from Pochlast misses
and Papadopoulos counters with a nice uppercut.
Papadopoulos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pochlast avoids a kick to the body.
Pochlast is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Papadopoulos rather than just go for the knockout.
Papadopoulos with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Papadopoulos jabs at Pochlast's body.
Papadopoulos looks to land a combination. Pochlast sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Papadopoulos lands with a right hand. #TD2#
Pochlast fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Papadopoulos to the ground. Pochlast is now in Papadopoulos's guard.
Papadopoulos wriggles free and stands up. #T3#
Papadopoulos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pochlast.
Avraam Papadopoulos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Krzysztof Pochlast.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pochlast's head backwards.
Papadopoulos misses with a looping left.
Pochlast looks to score with a jab to the body but Papadopoulos is just out of range.
Krzysztof Pochlast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Papadopoulos closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pochlast quickly recovers to half guard.
Papadopoulos perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pochlast is not content to let Papadopoulos control the position.
Pochlast wants to get back to full guard.
Papadopoulos perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
Papadopoulos prevents Pochlast from improving his position.
Papadopoulos is taking a breather. Pochlast 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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pochlast lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pochlast jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Papadopoulos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Papadopoulos is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pochlast has his takedown stuffed
and Papadopoulos counters with a two punch combo.
Papadopoulos stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Avraam Papadopoulos dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Papadopoulos moves into range and clinches up with Pochlast.
Pochlast has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Papadopoulos lands a left hand.
Pochlast tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Papadopoulos just stands there and leans against the cage.
Papadopoulos is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pochlast pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Papadopoulos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pochlast on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD2#
Pochlast fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Papadopoulos sprawls well initially but Pochlast persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Papadopoulos kicks Pochlast off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Papadopoulos lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pochlast backs up against the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pochlast. Papadopoulos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Papadopoulos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Papadopoulos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Papadopoulos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Papadopoulos. Beautiful body shot.
Pochlast throws a lazy uppercut
and Papadopoulos counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice leg kick from Papadopoulos, right into the meat of the thigh.
#T1#
Nice cross by Papadopoulos.
The crowd cheers as Papadopoulos lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pochlast doesn't seem phased though.
Avraam Papadopoulos is winning the standup battle so far.
Pochlast scores with a hook to the body. Papadopoulos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Papadopoulos gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Papadopoulos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pochlast moves away.
A swing and a miss from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos misses with an uppercut. Pochlast saw that one coming.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Papadopoulos connects with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Papadopoulos. Pochlast does a little dance to reset his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Pochlast misses.
Pochlast misses with a combination
and Papadopoulos counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pochlast lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Papadopoulos at a distance.
Pochlast swings for the body but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
Pochlast scores with a crisp jab that stopped Papadopoulos in his tracks.
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!
Pochlast jabs Papadopoulos right on the nose. Papadopoulos blinks but takes it well.#T2#
Papadopoulos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Pochlast misses.
Pochlast misses with a straight left.
Papadopoulos misses the shot to the body.
That kick from Papadopoulos tenderised Pochlast's leg. Pochlast is trying to keep his angry face on.
Papadopoulos shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pochlast eats them both and turns towards Papadopoulos to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Papadopoulos moves out of range of the strikes.
Papadopoulos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pochlast pinned against the cage. Pochlast gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pochlast misses with a takedown attempt - Papadopoulos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Papadopoulos shoots in but Pochlast avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Avraam Papadopoulos. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Papadopoulos closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T3#
Well, if Papadopoulos 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.
Pochlast wants to improve his position but Papadopoulos is controlling well.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Papadopoulos tries to stand and escape but Pochlast is controlling the position.
Papadopoulos is keen to just control but Pochlast is a slippery customer.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Papadopoulos in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Papadopoulos cracks Pochlast with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Papadopoulos getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pochlast throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pochlast misses the shot to the body.
Pochlast misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Papadopoulos.
Pochlast on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Papadopoulos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice uppercut there from Papadopoulos.
A combination from Papadopoulos does no damage.
Papadopoulos looks to land a left hand but Pochlast moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Avraam Papadopoulos dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Papadopoulos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pochlast was well out of range. Poor timing from Papadopoulos.
Pochlast misses with a jab, cross combination.
Papadopoulos is looking to counter punch.
Pochlast needs to keep his hands up - Papadopoulos had a free shot at his head there.
Papadopoulos lands with a hook. Pochlast tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Papadopoulos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pochlast stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Papadopoulos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pochlast can do to turn this around?
Papadopoulos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Papadopoulos looks to throw the jab but Pochlast is out of range.
Papadopoulos lands an overhand right.
Pochlast throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Papadopoulos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pochlast takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pochlast scores with a crisp jab that stopped Papadopoulos in his tracks.
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!
Papadopoulos with a nice cross.
A cross from Pochlast lands.
Papadopoulos connects with a right hand. Pochlast shakes it off.
Pochlast waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Papadopoulos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pochlast.#T1#
Papadopoulos ducks under a wild hook from Pochlast.
Pochlast rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Papadopoulos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pochlast misses with a hook
and Papadopoulos counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pochlast throws a hook to the side of Papadopoulos's head but Papadopoulos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Papadopoulos closes the distance and clinches.
Papadopoulos blocks an uppercut.
Papadopoulos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Papadopoulos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Papadopoulos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Papadopoulos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Papadopoulos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Papadopoulos looks to land a right hand but Pochlast moved out of range.
Pochlast defending well as Papadopoulos loads up on a big left hand.
Papadopoulos connects with a single shot there.
Avraam Papadopoulos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Pochlast takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Papadopoulos throws a body punch but Pochlast moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pochlast throws a poor cross that misses
and Papadopoulos counters with a two punch combo.
Papadopoulos throws a right hand that Pochlast ducks under and follows up with a left that Pochlast also avoids with ease.
Papadopoulos catches Pochlast with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A lazy left from Pochlast finds it's target.
A jab from Papadopoulos finds it's way through Pochlast's defenses.
Papadopoulos scores with a jab to the jaw.
A chopping leg kick lands by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pochlast is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Papadopoulos clobbers Pochlast with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pochlast misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Papadopoulos scores with a nice strike.
Papadopoulos throws a right and a left that Pochlast avoids nicely. #T3#
Papadopoulos throws a one two combo.
A jab from Papadopoulos misses. #CL#
Pochlast gets tackled into the cage by Papadopoulos. Papadopoulos maintains the clinch.
Papadopoulos manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Papadopoulos prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pochlast lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Papadopoulos blocking some punches.
Papadopoulos scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Papadopoulos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Papadopoulos lands with an uppercut that bounces Pochlast off the cage and back into range.
Pochlast misses with a left hand
and Papadopoulos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice combination there by Papadopoulos.
#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Papadopoulos displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pochlast staying out of range there.
Pochlast looks to land a left hand but Papadopoulos moved out of range nicely.
Papadopoulos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pochlast lands a jab to Papadopoulos's midsection.
Papadopoulos slips a straight right by Pochlast.
Pochlast drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pochlast pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Papadopoulos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pochlast avoids the body shot from Papadopoulos.
Pochlast fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Papadopoulos manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Papadopoulos misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Papadopoulos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pochlast manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Papadopoulos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pochlast.
Pochlast takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Krzysztof Pochlast has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Papadopoulos scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Avraam Papadopoulos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Papadopoulos has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avraam Papadopoulos!
Our winner, Avraam Papadopoulos, 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. |
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SYN 773 Gusmao vs Turner
Date: Jan 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Trujillo throws a jab when Papadopoulos was well out of range.
Papadopoulos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Trujillo throws a jab but it's blocked by Papadopoulos.
Trujillo with a nice calf kick.
Papadopoulos missing with a left hand there. Trujillo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Trujillo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Trujillo scores with a shot to the body.
Trujillo lunges at Papadopoulos with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Papadopoulos's hand. #CL#
Papadopoulos forces Trujillo back against the cage and clinches.
Papadopoulos blocks an uppercut.
Trujillo has a couple of punches blocked by Papadopoulos.
Trujillo blocks a body shot from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Trujillo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Trujillo walks away with a smile on his face. Papadopoulos gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Trujillo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Papadopoulos walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Papadopoulos takes a swing at Trujillo's ribcage but misses.
Papadopoulos takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Trujillo looks to land a right hand but Papadopoulos moved out of range.
A big right from Trujillo misses.
Papadopoulos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Avraam Papadopoulos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Trujillo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Papadopoulos lands the left hand.
Trujillo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Papadopoulos moves away.
Trujillo misses with a wild body shot.
Trujillo keeps the fight on the outside.
Papadopoulos swings widly with a right hand
and Trujillo counters with a left to the body.
Papadopoulos swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Trujillo.
Papadopoulos thuds a left hand into Trujillo's body.
Trujillo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Papadopoulos looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Trujillo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Papadopoulos tries to clinch there but Trujillo circles away.
Papadopoulos fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trujillo shoots in but Papadopoulos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Trujillo throws a jab but it's blocked by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Papadopoulos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trujillo.
Trujillo takes one to the chin there.
Trujillo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Papadopoulos tries to avoid it but Trujillo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Papadopoulos to the ground. Papadopoulos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Avraam Papadopoulos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Papadopoulos connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Trujillo momentarily.
Trujillo looks to land a left hand but Papadopoulos moved out of range nicely.
Trujillo looks to throw the jab but Papadopoulos is out of range.
Trujillo looks to score with a jab to the body but Papadopoulos is just out of range.
Papadopoulos punishes Trujillo's body with a nice straight punch.
A nice combination there by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos tries to clinch
and Trujillo counters with a stiff right hand.
Papadopoulos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Papadopoulos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Trujillo connects with the punch.
Trujillo cracks Papadopoulos with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Papadopoulos gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Trujillo.
Trujillo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Papadopoulos had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Papadopoulos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Trujillo.#CL#
Papadopoulos closes the distance and clinches.
Papadopoulos is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Trujillo misses with a punch on the inside.
Trujillo is leaning against Papadopoulos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Trujillo misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Papadopoulos jumps guard but Trujillo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Avraam Papadopoulos. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3##BC#
Papadopoulos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Papadopoulos slips under a jab from Trujillo.
Trujillo slips a jab and a cross from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
An inside leg kick from Trujillo misses.
Papadopoulos on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Trujillo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Trujillo scores with a jab. Papadopoulos acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook. Trujillo ducked under it nicely.
Trujillo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Papadopoulos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Trujillo! But no joy.
Papadopoulos thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Papadopoulos moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Papadopoulos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Papadopoulos rushes Trujillo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Papadopoulos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Trujillo has him pressed against the cage.
Papadopoulos jumps guard but Trujillo stands there with Papadopoulos around his waist. Papadopoulos gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Trujillo takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Good body shot from Trujillo.
Trujillo lands a body shot.
Papadopoulos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Papadopoulos definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A right handed body shot lands from Trujillo.
Trujillo has a couple of punches blocked by Papadopoulos.
Trujillo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Trujillo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Papadopoulos tries to pull guard but Trujillo holds him up against the cage and eventually Papadopoulos drops back down to his feet.
Trujillo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Trujillo gets through Papadopoulos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Trujillo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Papadopoulos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Trujillo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Papadopoulos backwards.
Trujillo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trujillo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Papadopoulos can't find room to land a body shot as Trujillo controls the action.
Papadopoulos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Trujillo lands a shoulder strike.
Trujillo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dominic Trujillo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Trujillo slips a straight right by Papadopoulos.
Trujillo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Trujillo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Papadopoulos connects with the punch.
Papadopoulos misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Papadopoulos has managed to clinch.
Trujillo presses Papadopoulos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short uppercut from Trujillo.
Trujillo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Papadopoulos's elbow.
Trujillo misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Papadopoulos. #BC2#
Trujillo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Papadopoulos lands a jab.
Papadopoulos avoids the body shot from Trujillo.
Papadopoulos throws a jab when Trujillo was well out of range.
Trujillo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Papadopoulos punishes Trujillo's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trujillo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trujillo tests Papadopoulos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dominic Trujillo seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Papadopoulos clinches up with Trujillo and pushes him back against the cage.#T1##BC#
Papadopoulos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Papadopoulos scores with a jab. Trujillo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Papadopoulos jabs Trujillo right on the nose. Trujillo blinks but takes it well.
Papadopoulos missing with a left hand there. Trujillo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Trujillo works Papadopoulos's body with a nice hook.
Papadopoulos looks to score with a jab to the body but Trujillo is just out of range.
Papadopoulos takes a swing at Trujillo's ribcage but misses.
Nice body punch from Papadopoulos.
Trujillo moves away from the strike by Papadopoulos.
Trujillo throws a wild body kick that Papadopoulos sees coming a mile off.
Papadopoulos misses with a straight left.
Papadopoulos looks to score with a jab to the body but Trujillo is just out of range.
Trujillo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Trujillo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Papadopoulos.
Trujillo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Papadopoulos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Trujillo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Papadopoulos swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Papadopoulos throws a right and a left that Trujillo avoids nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Papadopoulos throws a hook to the side of Trujillo's head but Trujillo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice shot lands for Trujillo.
Trujillo swings for the body but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
#T2#
Papadopoulos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Papadopoulos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Trujillo. Trujillo obviously looking to wear him down.
Papadopoulos scores with a punch to the head.
Papadopoulos moves in looking to clinch but Trujillo pushes him off.
Trujillo cracks a nice hook into Papadopoulos's ribs.
Papadopoulos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Trujillo takes one to the side of the head.
Papadopoulos scores with a crisp jab that stopped Trujillo in his tracks.
Trujillo looks to throw the jab but Papadopoulos is out of range. #CL#
Papadopoulos clinches.
Papadopoulos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Trujillo takes a shot to the head.
Trujillo tries a body shot but Papadopoulos blocks it.
Avraam Papadopoulos has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD2#
Papadopoulos is fighting off a takedown attempt but Trujillo is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Papadopoulos to the mat. Papadopoulos regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Papadopoulos is looking for a triangle here but Trujillo uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Trujillo landing strikes. #T3#
Papadopoulos is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Papadopoulos struggling a bit here.
Papadopoulos is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Papadopoulos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Trujillo lands with a punch from half guard.
Papadopoulos trying to control but Trujillo postures up.
Trujillo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Papadopoulos is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Trujillo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Papadopoulos has hold of Trujillo's hands but Trujillo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Trujillo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
Papadopoulos trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Papadopoulos wants to control but Trujillo is having none of it.
Trujillo cracks Papadopoulos with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Papadopoulos keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Papadopoulos is working hard here to advance position.
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!
Papadopoulos tries to hold on but Trujillo postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trujillo with good strikes from the mount here!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Trujillo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Trujillo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Trujillo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Papadopoulos with a body shot.
Papadopoulos throws a series of strikes that have Trujillo backpedaling.
#CL#
Papadopoulos rushes Trujillo and presses him up against the cage.
Papadopoulos struggles to land a body shot inside as Trujillo controls his hands.
Trujillo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Papadopoulos wants to break free but Trujillo has control.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Papadopoulos.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throws a head punch that misses.
Trujillo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Papadopoulos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Trujillo tenderised Papadopoulos's leg. Papadopoulos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Papadopoulos throws a series of punches but Trujillo moves out of range.
Papadopoulos lands a jab to Trujillo's midsection.
Papadopoulos scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd cheers as Papadopoulos lands an impressive looking overhand right. Trujillo doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Papadopoulos lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Decent striking displayed by Trujillo there.#T1#
Trujillo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Papadopoulos wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Good shot there by Papadopoulos.
Trujillo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Papadopoulos throws a lazy right hand but Trujillo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Papadopoulos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Trujillo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos tries to clinch but Trujillo moves out of range.
Papadopoulos takes a swing at Trujillo's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Trujillo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Papadopoulos scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Trujillo digs a good body shot into Papadopoulos's ribs.
Papadopoulos tries to clinch there but Trujillo circles away.
Trujillo lands with a good body shot.
Trujillo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Trujillo's corner calls for a 1-2. Trujillo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Trujillo misses with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Papadopoulos closes the distance but Trujillo moves to the side
and Papadopoulos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Papadopoulos takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T2##TD2#
Trujillo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Papadopoulos takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Check out the look on Trujillo's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Papadopoulos can't do much from the bottom here.
Papadopoulos manages to work his way to half guard, despite Trujillo's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Papadopoulos trying to control from the bottom.
Trujillo working the head and body with strikes.
Trujillo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Papadopoulos trying to hold on to Trujillo's head to control him but Trujillo postures up.
#SUB#
Papadopoulos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Trujillo pulls his head out easily.
Trujillo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Trujillo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Papadopoulos is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Trujillo scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Papadopoulos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Trujillo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Papadopoulos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Papadopoulos wants to improve his position but Trujillo is controlling well.
Papadopoulos is not content to let Trujillo control the position.
Dominic Trujillo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Papadopoulos is trying to control but can't.
#T4#
Trujillo controlling the pace.
Trujillo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Papadopoulos looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Papadopoulos actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Papadopoulos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dominic Trujillo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Well, if Trujillo 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominic Trujillo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Trujillo 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominic Trujillo!
A very excited looking Dominic Trujillo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Syn 767
Date: Dec 20, 2020 |
#R1#
Papadopoulos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Portis throws a big shot that misses.
Portis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson Portis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Papadopoulos misses with an uppercut
and Portis counters with a nice uppercut.
Papadopoulos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Portis throws a good cross that connects.
#CUT2#It looks like Avraam Papadopoulos has been cut.
Portis scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papadopoulos throws a body punch but Portis moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Portis! But no joy.
Portis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Papadopoulos ducks under a wild hook from Portis.
Papadopoulos has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Nice jab there from Portis.
Papadopoulos scores with a crisp jab that stopped Portis in his tracks.
Portis takes a jab right on the kisser.
Portis throws out a powerful jab.
Papadopoulos takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick but Portis sees it coming and moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Portis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Papadopoulos lands with a hook. Portis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Papadopoulos throws a lazy right hand but Portis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Papadopoulos throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Portis releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Portis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Portis throws a nice looking combination but Papadopoulos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Portis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Papadopoulos.
Portis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Papadopoulos connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Portis momentarily.
Papadopoulos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Portis walks into a stiff left hand from Papadopoulos.#T3#
Papadopoulos lands a glancing blow to the side of Portis's head.
Papadopoulos moves away from the strike by Portis.
Portis throws an off balance right hand
and Papadopoulos counters with a stiff right hand.
Portis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Papadopoulos.
A punch lands to the side of Papadopoulos 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Portis misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Papadopoulos counters with a nice uppercut.
Portis getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Portis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T4#
Portis checks a leg kick nicely.
Portis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Papadopoulos takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Papadopoulos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Papadopoulos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Portis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Portis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Papadopoulos lands a head shot.
Portis misses with a straight right.
Papadopoulos swings for the body but Portis moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Avraam Papadopoulos will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Avraam Papadopoulos's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nice jab there from Portis.
Portis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Papadopoulos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Papadopoulos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Portis.
Portis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Papadopoulos scores with a body shot.
Portis throws a lazy uppercut
and Portis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Papadopoulos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Portis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A big left from Papadopoulos misses.
It seemed like Portis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Papadopoulos with a hook.#T1#
Papadopoulos misses with a left hand
and Portis counters with a one-two to the body.
Papadopoulos 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.
Papadopoulos's corner calls for a 1-2. Papadopoulos obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Portis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT2#Avraam Papadopoulos's cut is getting worse.
Portis throws a looping overhand right but Papadopoulos ducks down to avoid it.
Papadopoulos is looking to counter punch.
Portis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Papadopoulos walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
Papadopoulos jabs Portis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Papadopoulos throws a big shot that misses.
Papadopoulos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Portis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Portis throws an overhand right that drops Papadopoulos like a sack of potatoes! Portis dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Portis!
A very excited looking Jackson Portis made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Syn Cruz jr vs Zulu
Date: Nov 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kuznetsov.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov moves out of range as Papadopoulos strikes.
Kuznetsov throws out a counter right but Papadopoulos avoids it with no problem.
Kuznetsov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Papadopoulos blocks the body kick.
Kuznetsov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kuznetsov throws a leg kick which misses Papadopoulos's front leg but catches the back leg as Papadopoulos tries to avoid it.
Papadopoulos throws a hook but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Kuznetsov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kuznetsov throws a combination. Papadopoulos tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#It looks like Avraam Papadopoulos has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Papadopoulos misses with a hook
and Kuznetsov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kuznetsov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Papadopoulos connects with a jab.
Papadopoulos swings widly with a right hand
and Kuznetsov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've been told by Papadopoulos's head coaches at Hey Steves Fight Shack that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice defenses there by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Papadopoulos feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Papadopoulos takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kuznetsov swings widly with a right hand
and Papadopoulos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Papadopoulos looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuznetsov is just out of range.
Papadopoulos misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Papadopoulos misses.
Kuznetsov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kuznetsov slips a jab from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuznetsov defending well as Papadopoulos loads up on a big left hand.
A punch lands to the side of Kuznetsov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Papadopoulos moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC#Kuznetsov is rocked!
Papadopoulos misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kuznetsov is still on wobbly legs! Can Papadopoulos finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Papadopoulos.#T2#
Kuznetsov lands a body shot.
Kuznetsov seems to have recovered his senses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov moves out of range as Papadopoulos throws a body kick.
Kuznetsov lands a body shot.
Kuznetsov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Papadopoulos lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Papadopoulos.
Some wild striking there from Kuznetsov.
Papadopoulos feinted with a counter takedown.
Kuznetsov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kuznetsov lands a jab to Papadopoulos's midsection.
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Kuznetsov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Papadopoulos lands a right hook to the body.
Kuznetsov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Papadopoulos connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kuznetsov thuds a left hand into Papadopoulos's body.
Papadopoulos takes a kick to the side of the head.
Papadopoulos slips a jab from Kuznetsov.
Papadopoulos scores with a sloppy right hand. Kuznetsov should have avoided that one.
Papadopoulos misses with a lunging right hand
and Kuznetsov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Papadopoulos misses with an uppercut. Kuznetsov saw that one coming.
Nice shot lands for Kuznetsov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Papadopoulos throws a poor cross that misses
and Kuznetsov counters with a stiff right hand.
Konstantin Kuznetsov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Kuznetsov lands with a shot to the body.
Papadopoulos takes a jab right on the kisser.
Papadopoulos misses with a body shot
and Kuznetsov counters with a left and a right that stings Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos misses with a low kick.
Kuznetsov tests Papadopoulos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kuznetsov avoids the body shot from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos takes a swing at Kuznetsov's ribcage but misses.
Kuznetsov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Papadopoulos had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that Papadopoulos avoids nicely.
Papadopoulos needs to keep his hands up - Kuznetsov had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Papadopoulos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kuznetsov.
Papadopoulos throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Papadopoulos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantin Kuznetsov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Avraam Papadopoulos's cut.
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#
Kuznetsov throws a right hand that Papadopoulos ducks under and follows up with a left that Papadopoulos also avoids with ease.
Papadopoulos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Papadopoulos scores with a push kick.
Kuznetsov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Papadopoulos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping left.
Konstantin Kuznetsov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Papadopoulos misses with a lunging right hand
and Kuznetsov counters with a low kick, right behind Papadopoulos 's knee.
A punch lands to the side of Papadopoulos 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Papadopoulos misses with a looping right.
Kuznetsov throws out a counter right but Papadopoulos avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Papadopoulos.
Kuznetsov lands a slapping body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuznetsov. Papadopoulos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Papadopoulos misses with a left hand
and Kuznetsov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Papadopoulos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Papadopoulos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kuznetsov counters with a solid body kick.
Kuznetsov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Papadopoulos.
Kuznetsov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Papadopoulos misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Kuznetsov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kuznetsov with a nice cross.
Papadopoulos moves out of range as Kuznetsov strikes.
Papadopoulos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kuznetsov throws out the jab.
Kuznetsov stuns Papadopoulos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Papadopoulos pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Papadopoulos moves out of range of the body kick.
Kuznetsov feints and then cracks Papadopoulos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Papadopoulos down.
Kuznetsov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Papadopoulos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Papadopoulos lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Papadopoulos defending well as Kuznetsov loads up on a big left hand.
Kuznetsov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Papadopoulos.
Kuznetsov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Papadopoulos.
Kuznetsov lands with a slapping head kick.
Kuznetsov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kuznetsov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Papadopoulos.
A countering left hand to the body from Kuznetsov misses.
Papadopoulos throws a sloppy head kick and Kuznetsov moves out of range easily.
Papadopoulos gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kuznetsov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Papadopoulos misses the body punch #KD2#
and Kuznetsov counters with a crisp one two that drops Papadopoulos! Kuznetsov thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Papadopoulos to his feet! Papadopoulos is in big trouble!#ROC2#Papadopoulos is rocked!#CUT2#Avraam Papadopoulos's cut is getting worse.#T3#
Papadopoulos glances at the clock... BAM! Kuznetsov nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Papadopoulos crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Papadopoulos is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Konstantin Kuznetsov!
Konstantin Kuznetsov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Syn 722
Date: Oct 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Papadopoulos misses with a body shot.
Northrop walks into a stiff left hand from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Papadopoulos shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Northrop napping and manages to drive through into side control!
An elbow from Papadopoulos crashes against the mat.
Northrop told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Papadopoulos landing strikes.
Northrop sneaks back into half guard.
Papadopoulos lands strikes from half guard.
Papadopoulos uses his free foot to push down on Northrop's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Northrop.
Northrop gets back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Papadopoulos takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
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. Papadopoulos connects with a nice short shot to Northrop's temple.
Northrop regains full guard. Nicely done.
Papadopoulos scoring with some ground and pound.
Papadopoulos lands a couple of digs.
Papadopoulos stands and throws Northrop's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Northrop gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
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.
Northrop blocking the ground and pound attempt from Papadopoulos. #T1#
Northrop works his way to full guard. Good work.
Papadopoulos trying to control the position from guard on top but Northrop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Papadopoulos lands a couple of elbows.
Papadopoulos scoring with punches to the head and body.
Northrop can't keep his opponent in guard - Papadopoulos advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Papadopoulos prevents Northrop from improving his position.#SUB2#
Northrop is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Papadopoulos pulls his head out easily.
Papadopoulos working over Northrop with some ground and pound. Northrop looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Northrop is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Northrop looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Northrop is looking for a sweep. Papadopoulos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Northrop is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Papadopoulos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Papadopoulos's back!#SUB2#
Northrop is looking for the choke from the back position but Papadopoulos is controlling his hands well.
Papadopoulos rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Northrop prevents Papadopoulos from improving his position.#SUB2#
Northrop is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Papadopoulos is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Northrop jumps into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Papadopoulos manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Papadopoulos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Papadopoulos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Northrop's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Northrop's back!
Northrop grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. #SUB#
Papadopoulos is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Northrop knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Northrop for a finish. #T3#
Papadopoulos lands punches and elbows.
Papadopoulos throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Northrop!
Papadopoulos lands strikes to the head.
Papadopoulos scores with strikes from the back.
Papadopoulos is landing with strikes from the back. #ROC#Northrop is rocked!
Papadopoulos doesn't have the hooks in and Northrop manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB#
Papadopoulos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Northrop can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Papadopoulos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Northrop is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Papadopoulos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Northrop scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
Northrop pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Papadopoulos is keeping the position for now.
Papadopoulos is trying to control the position but Northrop postures up.
Northrop scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Northrop got a little sloppy there for a moment and Papadopoulos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Northrop has managed to get both his arms back between Papadopoulos's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Northrop avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Northrop trying to control but Papadopoulos is working from the bottom.
Papadopoulos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Northrop distracts Papadopoulos with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Papadopoulos is looking for a triangle but Northrop pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Northrop drops back looking for a leg! Papadopoulos is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Papadopoulos manages to kick Northrop off! Northrop jumps back into Papadopoulos's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avraam Papadopoulos dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Northrop connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#It looks like Avraam Papadopoulos has been cut.
Northrop needs to keep his hands up - Papadopoulos had a free shot at his head there.
Northrop misses with a takedown
letting Papadopoulos counter with a right hand.
Papadopoulos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Northrop swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Russell Northrop is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Papadopoulos 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.
Papadopoulos's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Papadopoulos duly obliges.
Northrop is still on wobbly legs! Can Papadopoulos finish him?
Papadopoulos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Northrop was well out of range. Poor timing from Papadopoulos.
Northrop seems to have recovered his senses.
Papadopoulos looks to score with a jab to the body but Northrop is just out of range.
Papadopoulos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Papadopoulos wants it to stay on the feet.
Northrop looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Papadopoulos throws a half hearted mid kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Papadopoulos cracks Northrop with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Northrop tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Papadopoulos pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Northrop is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Avraam Papadopoulos!
Russell Northrop was interviewed post fight and said 'No fair. He tried to kiss me.'. |
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Event:
Syn 710
Date: Aug 28, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Presley looks to land a left hand but Papadopoulos moved out of range nicely.
Presley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Presley has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Papadopoulos is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Papadopoulos is looking to clinch.
Papadopoulos thuds his right hand into Presley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Papadopoulos is looking to land body kicks.
Presley walks into a left hand.
Presley staying out of range there.
Nice body kick there by Papadopoulos.
Nice shot lands for Presley.
Papadopoulos tries to move into range but Presley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Presley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Presley scores with a nice head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Papadopoulos tries a low kick but Presley avoids it.
Papadopoulos avoids the body shot from Presley.
Presley defending well as Papadopoulos loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Presley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Presley thuds his right hand into Papadopoulos's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Presley cracks Papadopoulos with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Presley throws a poor cross that misses
and Papadopoulos counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Papadopoulos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Presley.#T1#
A lazy left from Presley finds it's target.
Presley moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Papadopoulos moves in looking to clinch but Presley pushes him off.
Presley moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Papadopoulos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Papadopoulos looks for a takedown but Presley sprawls well.
Presley might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Presley throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Papadopoulos counter with a right hand.
Presley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Papadopoulos throws a jab but it's blocked by Presley. #CL#
Papadopoulos moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos prevents a body shot from Presley.
Papadopoulos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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!
Still in the clinch, Papadopoulos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Presley misses with a punch to the body.
Papadopoulos tries to work over Presley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Presley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Presley lands a body punch.
Papadopoulos lands with a short shot to the head.
Presley blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Papadopoulos.
Presley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Papadopoulos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Presley backwards.
Papadopoulos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Presley lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos lands with a left to the head.
Presley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Presley.
Presley lands a shoulder strike.
Presley lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Presley.
Papadopoulos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Papadopoulos throws a punch but it's blocked by Presley.
Presley misses with a punch to the body.
Presley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Presley pushes Papadopoulos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Papadopoulos swings wildly with an uppercut but Presley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Papadopoulos lands with a light punch inside. #T3#
Papadopoulos struggles to land a body shot inside as Presley controls his hands.
Papadopoulos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Papadopoulos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Presley moves into range and connects with a jab.
Papadopoulos is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A left and a right from Papadopoulos both land. Nice combination.
Papadopoulos takes one to the side of the head.
Papadopoulos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Presley defends it nicely.
Papadopoulos tries a head kick but it misses.
Presley connects with a body shot that sends Papadopoulos's belly button to the back.
A decent looking cross lands there for Presley.
Elvis Presley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Presley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Papadopoulos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Papadopoulos swings for the body but Presley moves out of range.
Presley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Papadopoulos slips under a jab from Presley.#T4#
Presley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Papadopoulos.
Presley connects with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Papadopoulos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Presley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Papadopoulos's hands.
An inside leg kick lands from Presley.
Presley catches Papadopoulos with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Papadopoulos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Presley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Presley throws a solid leg kick but Papadopoulos takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Presley.
Presley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Papadopoulos.
Presley fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Papadopoulos takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Presley wants to clinch.
Papadopoulos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Presley slips a straight right by Papadopoulos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elvis Presley dominated that 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.#R2#
Papadopoulos closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Papadopoulos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Papadopoulos misses with a looping right.
Presley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Papadopoulos fails to land with a series of punches.
Presley blocks a low kick nicely.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook. Presley ducked under it nicely.
Presley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Presley connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Papadopoulos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Presley manages to avoid it.
Papadopoulos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Presley throws out the jab.
Presley throws a nice inside leg kick.
Papadopoulos throws a big shot that misses.
Nice body kick from Presley.
Presley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Papadopoulos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Presley slips a jab from Papadopoulos.
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!
Presley throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Presley uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Papadopoulos has time to react.
Presley throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Presley misses with a leg kick
and Papadopoulos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Presley throws a poor cross that misses
and Papadopoulos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Papadopoulos wants to slow Presley down by chopping away at his legs.
Papadopoulos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#CL2#
Presley clinches up with Papadopoulos and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Papadopoulos pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Presley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Presley tries to stand but Papadopoulos is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Papadopoulos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Presley wants to get up but he can't break Papadopoulos's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Papadopoulos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Presley stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Presley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Papadopoulos.
Presley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Papadopoulos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Elvis Presley seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Papadopoulos attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A cross from Papadopoulos lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Papadopoulos tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Papadopoulos wants to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Presley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters circling - Papadopoulos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Presley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Papadopoulos avoids a kick to the body.
Presley throws out a powerful jab.
A low kick lands for Presley.
Presley scores with a body shot.
Presley fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Papadopoulos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Presley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Papadopoulos.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Presley - that will leave a mark!
Presley lands with a right hand.
Presley checks the leg kick nicely there.
Good leg kick by Presley. #T3#
Presley lands a jab to the nose.
Presley has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Presley throws a low kick, looking for Papadopoulos's leg but Papadopoulos calmly moves out of range.
Papadopoulos needs to keep his hands up - Presley had a free shot at his head there.
Papadopoulos misses with a kick to the body.
Papadopoulos takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Presley jabs at Papadopoulos's body.
Presley throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Papadopoulos on the side of the head.
Papadopoulos looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Presley checks the leg kick nicely there.
Presley throws a big shot that misses.
Presley misses with a shot to the body
and Papadopoulos finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Papadopoulos 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.
Papadopoulos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Presley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Presley lands a jab.
Papadopoulos walks into a jab.
Papadopoulos is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
Papadopoulos takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Presley slips a straight right by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Presley can pounce on him.
Papadopoulos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Papadopoulos takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Papadopoulos punishes Presley's body with a nice straight punch.
Papadopoulos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Presley.
Papadopoulos needs to keep his hands up - Presley had a free shot at his head there.
A telegraphed right hand from Papadopoulos misses the target.
Papadopoulos slips under a jab from Presley.
Papadopoulos is looking to counter punch.
Presley lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Presley throws a right hand that Papadopoulos ducks under and follows up with a left that Papadopoulos also avoids with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Papadopoulos drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Presley moves out of range of the leg kick from Papadopoulos.
The fighters circling - Papadopoulos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Papadopoulos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Presley.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elvis Presley 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Presley throws a nice inside leg kick.
Papadopoulos throws a body shot but no joy.
Presley moves away from the strike by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A low kick lands for Presley.
Presley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Presley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Papadopoulos swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Papadopoulos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Presley manages to avoid it.
Presley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Presley lands with an overhand left.
Presley cracks Papadopoulos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Presley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Presley blocks an uppercut.
Presley blocking some punches.
Papadopoulos working aggressively here.
Presley misses with a punch to the body.
Papadopoulos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Presley lands a body shot in the clinch.
Presley lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Papadopoulos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Elvis Presley seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Presley.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Presley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Presley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Presley fails to land.
Papadopoulos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Presley's elbow.
Presley has a couple of punches blocked by Papadopoulos.
Presley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Presley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Presley scores with a nice hook to the head.
Papadopoulos is trying to force a seperation but Presley has the dominant position.
Presley blocks an uppercut.
Papadopoulos blocks an uppercut.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Papadopoulos can't find room to land a body shot as Presley controls the action.
Papadopoulos misses with a punch on the inside.
Presley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Papadopoulos working aggressively here.
Avraam Papadopoulos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Papadopoulos decides to pull guard. #SU2#
Papadopoulos is working an open guard so Presley takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Papadopoulos is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Decent striking displayed by Papadopoulos there.
Presley tries to clinch up.
A solid body kick from Presley.
Presley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Papadopoulos.
Presley lands with a shot to the body.
Presley scores with a jab to the jaw.
Papadopoulos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Presley drives through and clinches with Papadopoulos against the cage.
Presley scores with a shoulder strike.
Presley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Presley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Presley works on Papadopoulos's body with a couple of short punches.
Presley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Papadopoulos.
Presley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Presley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3#
Presley lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Papadopoulos.
A short uppercut from Presley.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Presley.
A head punch on the inside from Presley fails to land.
Presley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Papadopoulos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Papadopoulos takes a shot to the head.
Papadopoulos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Presley lands a nice shot to the body.
Presley lands with a left to the head.
Presley pushes Papadopoulos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Presley lands a body shot in the clinch.
Papadopoulos working aggressively here.
Presley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Papadopoulos backwards.
Papadopoulos has a couple of punches blocked by Presley.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Presley lands a shot to the body.
Presley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Papadopoulos backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Presley.
Presley works on Papadopoulos's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Nice body punch from Presley - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos tries a body shot but Presley blocks it.
Presley lands with a light punch inside.
Presley takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Presley.
Presley cracks Papadopoulos with a nice body shot.
A short right from Presley.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Presley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Presley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Presley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Papadopoulos's elbow.
Presley lands with a left to the head.
Presley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Presley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Papadopoulos has a couple of punches blocked by Presley.
Papadopoulos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Presley lands an uppercut.
Papadopoulos swings wildly with an uppercut but Presley uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Presley. #ROC2#Papadopoulos is rocked!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Presley.
And that's the end of the fight!
Elvis Presley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Presley 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elvis Presley!
After winning the bout, Elvis Presley thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Syn 671 Whymer vs Magufuli
Date: Feb 16, 2020 |
#R1#
Papadopoulos lands with a shot to the body.
Papadopoulos scores with a hook.
Papadopoulos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Papadopoulos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Papadopoulos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Warror sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Papadopoulos is looking to land body kicks.
Nice defenses there by Warror.
Warror quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Papadopoulos has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Warror 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.
Warror scores with a kick to the midsection.
Papadopoulos checks a leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Papadopoulos misses.
Papadopoulos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Papadopoulos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Warror connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Warror takes one to the side of the head.
Warror on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Warror throws out a leg kick but Papadopoulos moves out of range and Warror only half commits.
Warror wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Warror lands a jab to the head.
Warror wants to land a leg kick but Papadopoulos is out of range.
Warror misses with a leg kick.
Papadopoulos ducks under a wild hook from Warror.
Papadopoulos's jab looks to have found its range, popping Warror under the eye.
Warror uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Papadopoulos.
#T1#
Warror misses with a wild body shot.
Warror lands a really nice looking cross but Papadopoulos seems unphased.
Papadopoulos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Warror lands a jab to the nose.
Warror needs to keep his hands up - Papadopoulos had a free shot at his head there.
Papadopoulos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Warror.
Warror misses with a low kick.
Papadopoulos misses with a low kick.
Warror throwing a counter right hand but Papadopoulos manages to avoid it.
Warror slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Warror lands a nice looking body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Warror checks a leg kick.
Warror throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Papadopoulos! But no joy.
Papadopoulos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Papadopoulos misses with an uppercut
and Warror counters with a thumping low kick.
Papadopoulos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Papadopoulos misses with a looping right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warror looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've been told by Warror's head coaches at Ryōzanpaku Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Papadopoulos misses with an uppercut. Warror saw that one coming.
Papadopoulos thuds his right hand into Warror's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Papadopoulos, as that shot connected.
#T2#
Warror throws a quick inside leg kick.
Warror tests Papadopoulos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Warror lands with a good body shot.
Warror looks to throw the jab but Papadopoulos is out of range.
Papadopoulos loads up on a big right hand but Warror slips the punch.
Papadopoulos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Warror on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Warror lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Warror, right into the meat.
Warror throws a leg kick which misses Papadopoulos's front leg but catches the back leg as Papadopoulos tries to avoid it.
Warror on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Papadopoulos looks to land a right hand but Warror moved out of range.
Avraam Papadopoulos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warror takes a swing at Papadopoulos's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Papadopoulos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Warror throws a head kick that misses.
Warror wants to land a leg kick but Papadopoulos is out of range.
Warror fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Papadopoulos is out of range.
Papadopoulos feints and then cracks Warror's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Warror down.
Warror misses with a low kick.#T3#
Warror lands with a nice body kick.
Warror takes one on the button.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick that misses.
Papadopoulos 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.
Papadopoulos misses the shot to the body.
Warror dips to his left and cracks Papadopoulos with an uppercut!
Warror throws a body kick that misses.
Warror misses with a straight right.
Papadopoulos looks to throw the jab but Warror is out of range.
Warror steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throws a lazy right hand but Warror sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Warror digs a good body shot into Papadopoulos's ribs.
Papadopoulos throws a shot from downtown. Warror moves away and avoids it.
Warror lands a lovely overhand right.
Jab by Papadopoulos.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warror checks a leg kick.
Warror connects with the punch.
Warror swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Papadopoulos scoring well with a low kick there.
Papadopoulos attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T4#
Warror checks a leg kick.
Warror ducks under a wild hook from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throws a shot from downtown. Warror moves away and avoids it.
Warror is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Papadopoulos lands with a nice body kick.
Papadopoulos lands a nice looking body shot.
Papadopoulos throws a jab when Warror was well out of range.
Warror is looking to counter punch.
Donk. Papadopoulos catches Warror right on the button with a cross.
Papadopoulos blocks a leg kick.
Warror shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Papadopoulos goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Papadopoulos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Warror.
Warror misses with an uppercut.
Warror keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Warror takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Warror slips a jab from Papadopoulos.
A big left from Papadopoulos misses.
Papadopoulos lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Papadopoulos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Warror misses with a straight left.
Papadopoulos only half commits to the counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Avraam Papadopoulos will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Warror throws a leg kick but Papadopoulos sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Papadopoulos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Papadopoulos tries to score with a low kick but Warror moves his leg out of the way.
Papadopoulos looks for the body kick but Warror saw that one coming.
Papadopoulos throws a hook to the side of Warror's head but Warror sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Papadopoulos looks to land a left hand but Warror moved out of range nicely.
Nice jab there from Warror.
Warror jabs Papadopoulos right on the nose. Papadopoulos blinks but takes it well.
Warror throws a low kick but Papadopoulos avoids it.
Papadopoulos connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Warror's hands.
Warror looks for the body kick but Papadopoulos saw that one coming.
Avraam Papadopoulos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Warror dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Papadopoulos. That did some damage!
Papadopoulos takes a swing at Warror's ribcage but misses.
Papadopoulos avoids a kick to the body.
Warror misses with a looping left.
Papadopoulos blocks a leg kick.
Papadopoulos cracks the inside of Warror's front leg.
Papadopoulos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Papadopoulos misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Papadopoulos throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Nice jab there from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos looks to land a left hand but Warror moved out of range nicely.
Papadopoulos throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Warror uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Papadopoulos.
Warror pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Papadopoulos blocks a low kick nicely.
Papadopoulos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Warror thumps Papadopoulos with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Warror was well out of range. Poor timing from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos scores with a body shot.
Papadopoulos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Warror.
Warror throws the left hand but Papadopoulos avoids the punch easily.
Warror avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Warror slips a jab from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throws a solid leg kick but Warror takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Papadopoulos.
Good leg kick by Warror there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A telegraphed right hand from Papadopoulos misses the target.
Papadopoulos tries a low kick but Warror avoids it.#T2#
Warror misses with a low kick.
Warror works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Warror throws a body punch but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Papadopoulos. Warror does a little dance to reset his feet.
Papadopoulos jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Papadopoulos checks a low kick from Warror.
Papadopoulos looks to land a left hand but Warror moved out of range nicely.
Papadopoulos ducks under a wild hook from Warror.
A little jabbing left from Papadopoulos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Warror.
Papadopoulos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A jab from Papadopoulos misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Warror misses the target.
Warror pivots, looking for a leg kick but Papadopoulos is out of range and Warror settles back down.
Papadopoulos ducks under a wild hook from Warror.
Warror lands a really nice looking cross but Papadopoulos seems unphased.
Warror thumps Papadopoulos with a low kick.
Papadopoulos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Warror looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Papadopoulos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Warror moves away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Papadopoulos 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 Warror has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Warror and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Warror throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3#
Papadopoulos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Warror throws a leg kick but Papadopoulos sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Papadopoulos takes a swing at Warror's ribcage but misses.
Warror takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Warror throws a hook to the side of Papadopoulos's head but Papadopoulos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Warror misses with a few strikes there.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook.
A combination from Warror does no damage.
Warror throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Warror ducks under a wild hook from Papadopoulos.
A nice leg kick lands there from Warror.
Papadopoulos with a hook.
Warror lands an overhand right.
Papadopoulos misses the jab.
Warror cracks a nice hook into Papadopoulos's ribs.
Warror throws a body kick that misses.
Nice straight punches there by Warror. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Warror.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Warror uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Papadopoulos.
Warror jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T4#
Nice cross by Warror.
Papadopoulos looks to score with a jab to the body but Warror is just out of range.
Warror ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Warror tried to counter with a leg kick but Papadopoulos avoided it.
Warror looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Crunch! Warror slams his shin into Papadopoulos's torso.
Papadopoulos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Warror on the side of the head.
Papadopoulos moves out of range of the body kick.
Papadopoulos misses with a wild body shot.
Warror throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Papadopoulos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Papadopoulos moves away from the strike by Warror.
A thudding body kick lands there by Papadopoulos!
Warror throws a big shot that misses.
Papadopoulos throws the left hand but Warror avoids the punch easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Warror sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Papadopoulos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Warror misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Papadopoulos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Papadopoulos checks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Warror loads up on a big right hand but Papadopoulos slips the punch.
Papadopoulos misses with a low kick.
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 Paul Warror will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Papadopoulos connects with a body shot.
Jab from Warror.
Warror motions for Papadopoulos to come forward. Warror throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Papadopoulos misses.
Warror misses with a body kick.
Warror misses with an uppercut. Papadopoulos saw that one coming.
Papadopoulos throws a body punch but Warror moves out of range.
Papadopoulos shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like Warror wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Papadopoulos blocks a leg kick.
Papadopoulos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Warror moves away.
Warror half committed to a counter leg kick.
Papadopoulos checks a leg kick.
Warror cracks Papadopoulos with a good jab.
Papadopoulos looks to land a left hand but Warror moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papadopoulos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Warror jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Warror uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Papadopoulos.
Jab from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick but Warror moved away.
Warror misses with a combination
and Papadopoulos counters with a leg kick. #T1#
The fighters circling - Warror throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Papadopoulos lands a jab to the head.
Papadopoulos stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Some bone on bone action there as Warror checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Warror thows a left - swing and a miss!
Papadopoulos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Warror.
Warror misses with a low kick.
Warror scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheers as Papadopoulos lands an impressive looking overhand right. Warror doesn't seem phased though.
Papadopoulos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Papadopoulos misses with a looping right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Warror.
Warror throws a leg kick but Papadopoulos sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Papadopoulos walks forward, straight into a front kick from Warror.
Papadopoulos fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Warror checks it well.
Papadopoulos staying out of range there.
Warror scores with a jab.#T2#
Warror jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Papadopoulos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Papadopoulos misses with an uppercut.
Warror moves away from the strike by Papadopoulos.
Warror tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Papadopoulos was well out of range. Poor timing from Warror.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Papadopoulos 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 Warror has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Warror and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Warror on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Good leg kick by Papadopoulos there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Warror takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Papadopoulos moves out of range of the strikes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Papadopoulos.
Warror throws a nice looking combination but Papadopoulos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Papadopoulos pushes Warror away with a front kick.
Warror throws a body punch but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
Papadopoulos misses with a looping right.
Warror pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Papadopoulos back to the cage. Warror follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A big left from Papadopoulos misses.
Warror tries to land a leg kick but Papadopoulos saw it coming and moves away.
#T3#
Papadopoulos scores with a jab to the head.
Papadopoulos is looking to chop away at Warror's legs.
Papadopoulos throws a quick inside leg kick.
Papadopoulos throws a hook but Warror avoids it easily.
Papadopoulos has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Warror.
Warror tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Papadopoulos is able to avoid easily.
Warror scores with a body shot.
Warror is looking to land body kicks.
Papadopoulos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Papadopoulos looks to land a right hand but Warror moved out of range.
Warror moves away from the strike by Papadopoulos.
An attempted straight right counter from Warror misses the target.
Papadopoulos checks a leg kick.
Papadopoulos tests Warror's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Papadopoulos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Papadopoulos lands a nice hook to Warror's body. Warror takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big right from Warror misses.
Warror moves away from the strike by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Papadopoulos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Warror tried to score with a low kick but Papadopoulos checks it.
Papadopoulos throws a hook to the side of Warror's head but Warror sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Papadopoulos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Warror.
Warror moves forwards but Papadopoulos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Papadopoulos takes one to the chin there.
Warror looks for the body kick but Papadopoulos saw that one coming.
Papadopoulos is looking to score with low kicks.
Warror takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Warror cracks Papadopoulos with a right hand to the side of the head.
Warror looks to score with a jab to the body but Papadopoulos is just out of range.
Warror tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Warror swings for the body but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
Warror bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Papadopoulos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Papadopoulos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Warror.
Papadopoulos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Warror manages to avoid it.
Warror lands a leg kick that knocks Papadopoulos off balance momentarily.
Papadopoulos throws out a loose jab but Warror uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Avraam Papadopoulos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Papadopoulos 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avraam Papadopoulos!
In his post fight interview, Avraam Papadopoulos started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Syn 667 Whymer vs Nixon II
Date: Jan 19, 2020 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Gravas .
Gravas throws a body shot but no joy.
Papadopoulos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gravas misses with a straight left.
Papadopoulos steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gravas .
Papadopoulos misses with a lunging right hand
and Gravas counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Papadopoulos fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gravas , pushing him back against the cage.
Gravas misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Gravas .
Gravas lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Gravas .
Papadopoulos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gravas misses with the head strike.
Papadopoulos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gravas blocks a body shot from Papadopoulos.
Gravas scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
Papadopoulos lands a body shot in the clinch.
Papadopoulos tries to throw a body punch but Gravas avoids it by throwing Papadopoulos back against the cage.
Papadopoulos tries a body shot but Gravas blocks it.
Gravas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gravas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gravas has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gravas .
Papadopoulos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Papadopoulos swings wildly with an uppercut but Gravas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gravas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gravas tries a knee to the head but Papadopoulos blocks it.
Papadopoulos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Papadopoulos can't find room to land a body shot as Gravas controls the action.
#BC#
Gravas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Decent striking displayed by Gravas there.
Papadopoulos misses with a jab to the body
and Gravas counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Avraam Papadopoulos has been cut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Papadopoulos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gravas .
Gravas misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T2#
Gravas misses with a body punch
and Papadopoulos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gravas misses with a looping left.
Gravas is looking to score with low kicks.
Gravas slips under a jab.
Gravas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gravas lands a lovely overhand right.
Gravas throws a body shot but no joy.
Papadopoulos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3#
Papadopoulos swings for the body but Gravas moves out of range.
Gravas 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Papadopoulos connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gravas scrambles back to his feet.
Papadopoulos avoids a kick to the body.
Latka Gravas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Papadopoulos lands.
Gravas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Papadopoulos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gravas moves away.
Papadopoulos lands a jab to the nose.
Gravas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T4#
Gravas lands a front kick.
Gravas connects with a leg kick. Papadopoulos looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Papadopoulos scores with a shot to the body.
Gravas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Papadopoulos drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gravas throws a body kick that misses.
Papadopoulos on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Papadopoulos lands with a good body shot.
Gravas catches Papadopoulos with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Latka Gravas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Avraam Papadopoulos's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Papadopoulos fails in his attempt to clinch.
As Papadopoulos backs away, Gravas returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Gravas misses with an uppercut.
A left lands for Gravas .
Gravas blocks a head kick by Papadopoulos.
Gravas went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gravas lands a leg kick that knocks Papadopoulos off balance momentarily.
Gravas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papadopoulos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gravas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gravas dips to his left and cracks Papadopoulos with an uppercut!
Gravas defending well as Papadopoulos loads up on a big left hand.
Gravas is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Gravas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jab from Papadopoulos.
Gravas tries to land a front kick but Papadopoulos steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Papadopoulos avoids the body shot from Gravas .
A nice inside leg kick there by Gravas . That's going to slow Papadopoulos down.
Papadopoulos swings widly with a right hand
and Gravas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Papadopoulos throws a body punch but Gravas moves out of range.
Gravas gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Papadopoulos counters with a right hand to the body.
Gravas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Papadopoulos can do to turn this around?#T2#
Papadopoulos blocks a head kick by Gravas .
Papadopoulos doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gravas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Papadopoulos.
Gravas jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Papadopoulos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gravas has time to react.
Papadopoulos jabs Gravas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gravas slips a straight right by Papadopoulos.
As Papadopoulos backs away, Gravas returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gravas .
Papadopoulos looks to score with a jab to the body but Gravas is just out of range.
Latka Gravas is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Gravas . Papadopoulos does a little dance to reset his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gravas .
Gravas misses with a hook to the body
and Papadopoulos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gravas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gravas moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPapadopoulos.
Papadopoulos staying out of range there.
Papadopoulos doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gravas misses with a low kick.
Papadopoulos's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gravas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Papadopoulos scrambles back to his feet.
Gravas looks to score with a jab to the body but Papadopoulos is just out of range.#T4#
Gravas slips a straight right by Papadopoulos.
It looked like Gravas was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Papadopoulos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gravas feints and then cracks Papadopoulos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Papadopoulos down. #KD#
Gravas drops Papadopoulos with a beautiful combination! Papadopoulos stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Gravas is looking for the KO!
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!
Donk. Gravas catches Papadopoulos right on the button with a cross.
Papadopoulos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gravas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gravas throws a quick counter kick to the body but Papadopoulos avoids it.
Gravas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Papadopoulos.
Gravas was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Papadopoulos throws a jab but it's blocked by Gravas .
It appears Gravas was looking to counter with a kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Latka Gravas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Avraam Papadopoulos's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Gravas throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A big left from Gravas misses.
Gravas lands a high kick!
Gravas lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gravas misses with an uppercut
and Papadopoulos counters with a right hand to the body.
Gravas slips a jab from Papadopoulos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gravas misses with a body kick.
Papadopoulos drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Papadopoulos connects with a crisp jab.
Papadopoulos lands with a hook. Gravas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jab from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos misses with a looping right.
Gravas is looking for a counter combo.
Gravas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Papadopoulos tries a head kick but it misses.
Gravas scores with a shot to the body.
Papadopoulos cracks Gravas with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
Papadopoulos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gravas on the side of the head.
Gravas lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gravas scores with a leg kick.
Gravas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Papadopoulos counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gravas thinking.
Gravas misses with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Gravas .
Gravas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Papadopoulos.
A jab from Gravas does it's job there.#CUT#
That has opened up Avraam Papadopoulos's cut even more.#T3#
Papadopoulos moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gravas tries to move into range but Papadopoulos moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gravas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gravas .
Papadopoulos jabs Gravas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Papadopoulos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gravas manages to avoid it.
Gravas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gravas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T4#
Gravas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Papadopoulos wants to counter with a clinch but Gravas pushes him away.
Papadopoulos cracks Gravas with a good jab.
Papadopoulos scores with a punch to the head.
Gravas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Papadopoulos is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gravas with a body shot.
Latka Gravas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Papadopoulos throws a big shot that misses.
Papadopoulos misses with a looping right.
Papadopoulos looks to land a left hand but Gravas moved out of range nicely.
Avraam Papadopoulos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Papadopoulos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Avraam Papadopoulos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gravas has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Latka Gravas !
A very excited looking Latka Gravas made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Syn 665 Shamrock vs Built
Date: Jan 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Papadopoulos connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Papadopoulos scores with a hook.#CL2#
Garibaldi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Papadopoulos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Papadopoulos digs a right hand into Garibaldi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Garibaldi's gas tank.
Garibaldi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Papadopoulos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Papadopoulos misses with a punch on the inside.
Papadopoulos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Garibaldi backwards.
Garibaldi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Papadopoulos.
Garibaldi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Papadopoulos.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Papadopoulos.
Garibaldi can't find room to land a body shot as Papadopoulos controls the action.
Papadopoulos tries to work over Garibaldi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Papadopoulos working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Papadopoulos as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos struggles to land a body shot inside as Garibaldi controls his hands.
Papadopoulos has a couple of punches blocked by Garibaldi.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Papadopoulos.
Garibaldi prevents a body shot from Papadopoulos.
Garibaldi scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Garibaldi jumps guard but Papadopoulos turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Papadopoulos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD2#
Garibaldi jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Papadopoulos is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Garibaldi has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Papadopoulos is looking to defend but Garibaldi has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Papadopoulos! Garibaldi pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Papadopoulos taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Michael Garibaldi!
After winning the bout, Michael Garibaldi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Syn 662 Magufuli vs Tsoko
Date: Dec 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Papadopoulos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spinks throws a leg kick that misses.
Spinks defending well as Papadopoulos loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson Spinks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Papadopoulos looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Papadopoulos slips under a jab from Spinks.
Papadopoulos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spinks throws out the jab.
Spinks missing with a left hand there. Papadopoulos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Papadopoulos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Spinks.
We've been told by Papadopoulos's head coaches at Gym Boiks that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Papadopoulos feints and then cracks Spinks's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Spinks down.
Papadopoulos just misses with a punch to the body.
Spinks fails in his attempt to clinch.
Spinks throws a hook but Papadopoulos blocks it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Spinks 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.
Papadopoulos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Papadopoulos throws a big shot that misses.
Spinks takes a swing at Papadopoulos's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papadopoulos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Spinks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Papadopoulos attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Papadopoulos tries to score with a low kick but Spinks moves his leg out of the way.
Spinks paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Papadopoulos defending well as Spinks loads up on a big left hand.
Papadopoulos throws a low kick but it's checked well by Spinks.#T1#
Papadopoulos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Spinks. That did some damage!
Papadopoulos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
As Spinks backs away, Papadopoulos returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Papadopoulos scores with the left hand. Spinks knows he should have avoided that one.
Spinks stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Papadopoulos.
Spinks connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Papadopoulos finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Papadopoulos staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Papadopoulos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Papadopoulos.
Spinks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Papadopoulos tries to score with a low kick but Spinks moves his leg out of the way.
Papadopoulos misses with a low kick.
Spinks throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Papadopoulos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Papadopoulos throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Papadopoulos misses with a looping right.
Spinks misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spinks scores with a body shot.
Spinks lands a jab to the head.
A good leg kick by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos slips under a jab from Spinks.
Papadopoulos scores with a hook.#T2#
Papadopoulos gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Papadopoulos clobbers Spinks with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Spinks throws an overhand right that lands on Papadopoulos's shoulder, as Papadopoulos tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick by Spinks misses
and Papadopoulos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spinks buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Spinks takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Papadopoulos throws a quick inside leg kick.
Papadopoulos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Papadopoulos backing away here, and Spinks unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Papadopoulos throws a nice looking combination but Spinks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Papadopoulos misses with a low kick.
Spinks blocks a low kick nicely.
A little jabbing left from Spinks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Spinks throws a hook to the side of Papadopoulos's head but Papadopoulos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Papadopoulos jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Spinks throws a combination. Papadopoulos tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Papadopoulos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Papadopoulos misses with a low kick as Spinks jumps back.
Papadopoulos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Avraam Papadopoulos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spinks looks to land a left hand but Papadopoulos moved out of range nicely.
Spinks swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Spinks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Papadopoulos blocks a low kick nicely.
Papadopoulos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3#
Spinks throws a shot from downtown. Papadopoulos moves away and avoids it.
A combination from Spinks does no damage.
Papadopoulos 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.
A bone on bone clash there as Papadopoulos blocks the leg kick.
Papadopoulos feints and then cracks Spinks's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Spinks down.
Papadopoulos throws a jab but it's blocked by Spinks.
Papadopoulos lands a nice looking body kick.
Spinks misses with a lunging right hand
and Papadopoulos makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Spinks throws a nice outside leg kick.
Spinks throws a wild body kick that Papadopoulos sees coming a mile off.
Spinks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Papadopoulos moves away.
Jab, jab by Papadopoulos - just one landing.
Spinks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Papadopoulos swinging wildly here.
Spinks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spinks ducks under a wild hook from Papadopoulos.
Spinks moves out of range as Papadopoulos throws a body kick.
Spinks lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spinks tests Papadopoulos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice uppercut there from Papadopoulos.
Spinks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Papadopoulos takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick but Spinks moved away.
Spinks misses with a low kick.
Donk. Papadopoulos catches Spinks right on the button with a cross.
Papadopoulos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Papadopoulos ducks under a wild hook from Spinks.
Spinks shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Papadopoulos avoids the body shot from Spinks.
Papadopoulos wants to clinch up but Spinks keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like Spinks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Spinks is looking to land body kicks.
Papadopoulos checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Papadopoulos checks a low kick from Spinks.
Spinks throws a sloppy head kick and Papadopoulos moves out of range easily.
Papadopoulos connects with a crisp jab.
Papadopoulos throws a jab when Spinks was well out of range.
Spinks throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
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 Avraam Papadopoulos will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A clash of legs there as Papadopoulos blocks the low kick.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick but Spinks moved away.
Papadopoulos throws a head kick but Spinks moves out of range.
A jab from Spinks misses.
Papadopoulos tried to counter with a leg kick but Spinks avoided it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Papadopoulos.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spinks. Papadopoulos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Papadopoulos there.
Papadopoulos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spinks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Papadopoulos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spinks looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Papadopoulos throws a push kick but Spinks slaps the foot to one side.
Papadopoulos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spinks.
A jab from Papadopoulos misses.
Spinks throws a right hand that misses
and Papadopoulos makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papadopoulos tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Papadopoulos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good work by Spinks as he checks the leg kick.
It seemed like Spinks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Papadopoulos misses with a leg kick.
Spinks's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A big right from Spinks misses. #CL2#
Spinks darts in and clinches Papadopoulos up against the cage.
Papadopoulos tries to throw a body punch but Spinks avoids it by throwing Papadopoulos back against the cage. #T1#
Papadopoulos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spinks digs a right hand underneath Papadopoulos's ribcage. Papadopoulos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Papadopoulos misses with a punch to the body.
Spinks has a couple of punches blocked by Papadopoulos.
Spinks has Papadopoulos pressed against the cage.
Spinks is looking to control Papadopoulos's arms but Papadopoulos gets an underhook and turns him. Now Spinks has his back to the cage.
Spinks prevents a body shot from Papadopoulos.
Spinks prevents a body shot from Papadopoulos.
Spinks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spinks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Papadopoulos tries to work over Spinks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Papadopoulos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Papadopoulos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spinks lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spinks taking a breather.
Papadopoulos misses with a punch on the inside.
Papadopoulos lands with a short shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Spinks.
#T2#
Papadopoulos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spinks lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Papadopoulos scores with a hook to the body.
Papadopoulos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Papadopoulos digs a right hand underneath Spinks's ribcage. Spinks let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Papadopoulos - that landed with a thud.
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!
Papadopoulos struggles to land a body shot inside as Spinks controls his hands.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Papadopoulos.
Spinks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spinks has a couple of punches blocked by Papadopoulos.
Spinks lands with a right to the head.
Spinks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Papadopoulos misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson Spinks seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice body punch from Papadopoulos.
Spinks lands a hook to the side of the head.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos tries to throw a body punch but Spinks avoids it by throwing Papadopoulos back against the cage. #T3#
Papadopoulos works on Spinks's body with a couple of short punches.
Papadopoulos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spinks's elbow.
Spinks stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Spinks.
Papadopoulos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Papadopoulos can't find room to land a body shot as Spinks controls the action.
Spinks lands with a left to the head.
Spinks struggles to land a body shot inside as Papadopoulos controls his hands.
Papadopoulos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD2#
Spinks jumps guard and drags Papadopoulos to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Papadopoulos is looking to stand up but Spinks won't let him.
Papadopoulos trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Papadopoulos stopping the sweep attempt from Spinks.#SUB2#
Spinks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
Spinks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Papadopoulos trying to stand up but can't free himself from Spinks's guard.#SU#
Papadopoulos gets to his feet. Spinks looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Spinks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Papadopoulos throws a sloppy head kick and Spinks moves out of range easily.
Spinks is trying to counter with his kicks.
Spinks moves out of range of the body kick.
Spinks scores with a decent looking hook.
Papadopoulos misses with a low kick.
Papadopoulos connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spinks throws a nice outside leg kick.
Papadopoulos misses with a straight left.
Papadopoulos cracks Spinks with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Papadopoulos tries to work over Spinks's front leg with a kick but Spinks checks it.
Spinks looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Papadopoulos throws a hook but Spinks avoids it easily.
Papadopoulos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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 Avraam Papadopoulos will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Papadopoulos looks to land a left hand but Spinks moved out of range nicely.
Spinks connects with a looping right hand.
Spinks fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Papadopoulos checks it well.
Papadopoulos misses with a looping left.
Papadopoulos walks into a straight right hand from Spinks.
Spinks fails to land with a series of punches.
Spinks throws a right hand that misses
and Papadopoulos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spinks attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Papadopoulos swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Papadopoulos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Spinks scores with a three punch combo!
Spinks moves out of range of the body kick from Papadopoulos.
Spinks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Papadopoulos manages to avoid it.
Papadopoulos moves out of range as Spinks strikes.
Papadopoulos misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Spinks counters with a shoot takedown. Papadopoulos fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Papadopoulos is looking to stand up but Spinks isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Spinks connects with a couple of short punches.
Spinks stops Papadopoulos from standing up. #ES#
Papadopoulos scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Spinks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spinks throws a solid leg kick but Papadopoulos takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Spinks.
Papadopoulos thinks about countering with a body kick.
Spinks throws a hook but Papadopoulos blocks it.
Spinks looks for the body kick but Papadopoulos saw that one coming.
Spinks throws a jab but it's blocked by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spinks avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Papadopoulos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spinks.
Spinks defending well as Papadopoulos loads up on a big left hand.
Jackson Spinks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Papadopoulos doesn't manage to clinch there - Spinks circles away.
Spinks avoids the head kick by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Spinks misses the target.
An inside leg kick from Papadopoulos misses.
Papadopoulos misses with an uppercut. Spinks saw that one coming.
Papadopoulos misses with a straight right.
Papadopoulos misses with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Spinks checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Avraam Papadopoulos is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Spinks closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Papadopoulos tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Spinks manages to move to mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Papadopoulos's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Spinks scoring with strikes but Papadopoulos is staying in there.
Papadopoulos really wants to buck Spinks off and get back to his feet.
Spinks is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T3#
Spinks dominating with strikes here.
Spinks looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Spinks pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Papadopoulos squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Spinks has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Spinks with shots to the head and body - Papadopoulos looks very uncomfortable down there.
Papadopoulos is trying to stand up.
Spinks working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jackson Spinks has got the better of the ground game so far.
BOOM! Spinks connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Papadopoulos wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Spinks lands a big shot there that rocks Papadopoulos but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Papadopoulos wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
#T4#
Spinks lands a heavy elbow.
Spinks has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Papadopoulos's face.
Papadopoulos is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Spinks connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Spinks lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Papadopoulos wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Spinks putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#ROC2#
Papadopoulos is rocked!
Spinks with a couple of short strikes.
Oh Papadopoulos is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Papadopoulos is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Spinks trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Papadopoulos is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Papadopoulos seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Papadopoulos defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Spinks.
Papadopoulos takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Spinks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Papadopoulos has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Avraam Papadopoulos!
Our winner, Avraam Papadopoulos, 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.
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Syn 659 Gravas vs Papadopoulos
Date: Dec 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Gravas throws an overhand right that lands on Papadopoulos's shoulder, as Papadopoulos tries to avoid the shot.
Gravas blocks a head kick by Papadopoulos.
Gravas throws a big counter combination but Papadopoulos scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gravas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Papadopoulos in his tracks. #CUT#
It looks like Avraam Papadopoulos has been cut.
Gravas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Papadopoulos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gravas .
Papadopoulos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gravas .
Gravas misses with a hook.
Gravas misses with a body kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gravas looks to land a body kick but Papadopoulos moved away.
Papadopoulos moves out of range of the body kick from Gravas .
Papadopoulos misses with a lunging right hand
letting Gravas counter with a right hand.
Gravas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Papadopoulos. Papadopoulos obviously looking to wear him down.
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!
Papadopoulos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gravas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Papadopoulos counters with a nice leg kick.
Gravas misses with a few strikes there.
Papadopoulos slips under a jab from Gravas .
Gravas is looking to land body kicks.
Gravas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Papadopoulos takes one to the side of the head.
#T1#
Papadopoulos shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gravas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Papadopoulos swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gravas moves away from the strike by Papadopoulos.
Gravas 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.
Papadopoulos tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gravas is able to avoid easily.
A big left from Gravas misses.
Papadopoulos motions for Gravas to come forward. Papadopoulos throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good exchange - Gravas coming out on top.
Nice body kick from Papadopoulos.
A good leg kick by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gravas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Papadopoulos connects with a single shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Papadopoulos looks to throw the jab but Gravas is out of range.
Gravas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gravas .
Gravas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Papadopoulos. Papadopoulos obviously looking to wear him down.
Papadopoulos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gravas .
Papadopoulos throws a hook but Gravas avoids it easily.#T2#
Gravas just misses with a punch to the body.
Papadopoulos throws a solid leg kick but Gravas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gravas .
Papadopoulos throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gravas throws a right hand that Papadopoulos ducks under and follows up with a left that Papadopoulos also avoids with ease.
Gravas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Papadopoulos! But no joy.
Gravas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos feints and then cracks Gravas 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gravas down.
Sloppy strikes from Papadopoulos. Those never looked like landing.
Gravas throws a lazy right hand but Papadopoulos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Papadopoulos tries to work over Gravas 's front leg with a kick but Gravas checks it.
Gravas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gravas throws a head kick but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
Papadopoulos was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Papadopoulos keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gravas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Papadopoulos.
Jab from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos wants to clinch up but Gravas keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Papadopoulos takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gravas misses with a straight right.
Gravas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gravas missing with a left hand there. Papadopoulos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Papadopoulos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gravas misses with a looping right.
A good leg kick by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gravas swats away the attempt to clinch by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Papadopoulos keeps Gravas at a distance using the push kick.
Papadopoulos's corner calls for a 1-2. Papadopoulos obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gravas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gravas misses with a kick to the body.
Gravas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Papadopoulos's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gravas under the eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Papadopoulos throws a nice inside leg kick.
Papadopoulos throws a low kick but Gravas moves out of range easily. #T4#
Gravas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Papadopoulos. That did some damage!
A slapping leg kick lands for Papadopoulos.
Gravas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Papadopoulos.
Gravas takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Papadopoulos looks to land a right hand but Gravas moved out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gravas !
Papadopoulos tests Gravas 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Papadopoulos tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gravas is able to avoid easily.
Papadopoulos scores with a sloppy right hand. Gravas should have avoided that one.
Gravas throws a head kick but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
Gravas takes one to the chin there.
Gravas lands a nice shot that snaps Papadopoulos's head back.
Papadopoulos is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gravas had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Papadopoulos walks into a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left lands for Papadopoulos.
Gravas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Papadopoulos slips under a jab.
Gravas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gravas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
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 Latka Gravas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Avraam Papadopoulos's cut.
That's time! Gravas 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Papadopoulos thumps Gravas with a low kick.
Papadopoulos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gravas is looking to counter punch.
Gravas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gravas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos swings for the body but Gravas moves out of range.
Gravas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Papadopoulos.
Gravas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gravas throws a half hearted mid kick.
It seemed like Papadopoulos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gravas misses with a hook. Papadopoulos ducked under it nicely.
Gravas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gravas takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Papadopoulos throws a jab but it's blocked by Gravas .
Gravas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Papadopoulos throws a nice inside leg kick.
Papadopoulos moves out of range of the body kick from Gravas .
Gravas throws the kick towards the body but Papadopoulos avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Papadopoulos misses the target.
Gravas misses with a kick to the body.
Gravas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T1#
Papadopoulos misses with a straight right.
Gravas tries to work over Papadopoulos's front leg with a kick but Papadopoulos checks it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gravas .
Gravas cracks Papadopoulos with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice uppercut lands for Gravas . That snapped Papadopoulos's head back.
Good standup being displayed there by Gravas as he connects with a hook.#ROC#
Papadopoulos is rocked!
Papadopoulos takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Papadopoulos's corner calls for a 1-2. Papadopoulos obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Papadopoulos motions for Gravas to come forward. Papadopoulos throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Papadopoulos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gravas .
Papadopoulos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#KD#
Gravas feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Papadopoulos sprawling to the canvas! Papadopoulos rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Gravas finish him?!
Papadopoulos is still on wobbly legs! Can Gravas finish him?#CUT#
That has opened up Avraam Papadopoulos's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gravas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gravas lands an uppercut, right on the button! Papadopoulos tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Latka Gravas !
Latka Gravas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Syn 655 Keenan vs Jodson III
Date: Nov 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Papadopoulos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Whyte.
Whyte dips to his left and cracks Papadopoulos with an uppercut!
Papadopoulos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Papadopoulos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Papadopoulos connects with a nice looking jab.
Whyte tries to clinch but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
Whyte misses with a head kick.
Papadopoulos throws a combination. Whyte tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Whyte misses with a low kick.
Papadopoulos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whyte.
Papadopoulos is looking to slow Whyte down with leg kicks.
Papadopoulos staying out of range there.
Whyte looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Whyte slips a straight right by Papadopoulos.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Papadopoulos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Whyte looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Papadopoulos ducks right into an uppercut from Whyte.
A thudding body kick lands there by Whyte!
Whyte scores with a jab to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Whyte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Papadopoulos throws out the jab.
Whyte tries to work over Papadopoulos's front leg with a kick but Papadopoulos checks it.
Papadopoulos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Whyte wants to clinch up but Papadopoulos keeps it at a distance.
Whyte throws a lazy uppercut
and Papadopoulos counters with an outside leg kick.
Papadopoulos tries to move into range but Whyte moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Whyte misses with a looping left.
The fighters circling - Papadopoulos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Whyte throws out a counter right but Papadopoulos avoids it with no problem.
Papadopoulos throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Whyte on the side of the head.
Whyte throws a hook to the side of Papadopoulos's head but Papadopoulos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Whyte ducks under a wild hook from Papadopoulos.
Whyte looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Papadopoulos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Whyte wants to land a leg kick but Papadopoulos is out of range.
Papadopoulos is looking to chop away at Whyte's legs.
Papadopoulos moves in looking to clinch but Whyte pushes him off.
Papadopoulos looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Whyte flicks out a counter leg kick but Papadopoulos steps away.
Papadopoulos misses with an uppercut.
Papadopoulos takes a jab right on the kisser.
Papadopoulos misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Papadopoulos gets tackled into the cage by Whyte. Whyte maintains the clinch.
Nice body punch from Papadopoulos - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Papadopoulos as the two fighters clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whyte misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Whyte.
Papadopoulos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Papadopoulos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Whyte.
Papadopoulos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Whyte has a couple of punches blocked by Papadopoulos.
Whyte throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Papadopoulos blocks it with crossed arms.
Whyte misses with a punch to the body.
Papadopoulos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Papadopoulos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Whyte prevents a body shot from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos scores with a shoulder strike.
Papadopoulos lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Whyte.
Whyte scores with a shoulder strike.
Papadopoulos misses with a punch on the inside.
Whyte throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Papadopoulos blocks it with crossed arms.
A short body shot lands from Whyte as the two fighters clinch.
Whyte misses with some punches.
Papadopoulos struggles to land a body shot inside as Whyte controls his hands.
Papadopoulos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Whyte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Papadopoulos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
Papadopoulos working aggressively here.
Whyte lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Papadopoulos blocks an uppercut.
Papadopoulos misses with a body punch.
Whyte cracks Papadopoulos with a nice body shot.
Whyte misses with a body punch.
Whyte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Papadopoulos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Whyte's elbow.
Whyte lands a body shot.
Whyte works on Papadopoulos's body with a couple of short punches.
Good body shot from Whyte.
Papadopoulos is breathing heavily.
Papadopoulos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Papadopoulos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Whyte swings wildly with an uppercut but Papadopoulos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Whyte scores with a shot to the side of Papadopoulos's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Papadopoulos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Papadopoulos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Papadopoulos is working Whyte over against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whyte struggles to land a body shot inside as Papadopoulos controls his hands.
Whyte with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Whyte misses with some punches.
#T4#
Whyte lands a left hand that snaps the head of Papadopoulos backwards.
Papadopoulos misses with a punch to the body.
Whyte lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Papadopoulos misses with a punch on the inside.
Whyte working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Papadopoulos blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Papadopoulos.
Whyte lands a hook to the side of the head.
Whyte swings wildly with an uppercut but Papadopoulos uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Whyte.
Papadopoulos digs a right hand underneath Whyte's ribcage. Whyte let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Papadopoulos lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Papadopoulos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whyte working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Whyte.
A nice left hand lands by Whyte.
Papadopoulos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Whyte prevents a body shot from Papadopoulos.
Whyte softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benson Whyte dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Whyte loads up on a big right hand but Papadopoulos slips the punch.
Papadopoulos blocks a jab.
Papadopoulos walks forward, straight into a front kick from Whyte.
Whyte is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Whyte tries a head kick but it misses.
Whyte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Benson Whyte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Papadopoulos throws a low kick but Whyte avoids it.
Whyte connects with a right hand. Papadopoulos shakes it off.
Whyte 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.
Whyte throws a looping overhand right but Papadopoulos ducks down to avoid it.
Papadopoulos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Papadopoulos moves out of range as Whyte strikes.
Whyte takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Papadopoulos tries a low kick but Whyte avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Papadopoulos instigates a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Whyte.
Papadopoulos swings wildly with an uppercut but Whyte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Papadopoulos tries to work over Whyte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Whyte working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Papadopoulos struggles to land a body shot inside as Whyte controls his hands.
#T1#
Papadopoulos throws a punch but it's blocked by Whyte.
Papadopoulos misses with a body punch.
Papadopoulos misses with a punch to the body.
Whyte working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Whyte.
Papadopoulos misses with a punch on the inside.
Papadopoulos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Whyte lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT2#
It looks like Avraam Papadopoulos has been cut.
Papadopoulos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Whyte backwards.
Papadopoulos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Papadopoulos misses with a punch on the inside.
Benson Whyte seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Papadopoulos tries a body shot but Whyte blocks it.
Papadopoulos tries to throw a body punch but Whyte avoids it by throwing Papadopoulos back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Whyte.
Papadopoulos cracks Whyte with a nice body shot.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Papadopoulos can't find room to land a body shot as Whyte controls the action.
Papadopoulos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Whyte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Papadopoulos lands a right hand.
Papadopoulos has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Whyte swings wildly with an uppercut but Papadopoulos uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Papadopoulos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whyte misses with the head strike.
Whyte lands a nice shot to the body.
Whyte throws a head punch that misses.
Papadopoulos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Whyte lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Whyte.
Whyte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Papadopoulos can't find room to land a body shot as Whyte controls the action.
Papadopoulos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Whyte scores with a shoulder strike.
Papadopoulos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Whyte backwards.
Papadopoulos scores with a shoulder strike.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Papadopoulos.
Whyte working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Whyte lands a good knee to the midsection. Papadopoulos won't want to take too many of those.
Whyte throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T3#
Papadopoulos lands with a left to the head.
Papadopoulos blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Whyte.
Papadopoulos misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Papadopoulos.
Whyte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Whyte using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Papadopoulos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Whyte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Whyte misses with a punch to the body.
Whyte misses with a punch to the body.
Whyte misses with some punches.
Papadopoulos throws a punch but it's blocked by Whyte.
Papadopoulos tries to throw a body punch but Whyte avoids it by throwing Papadopoulos back against the cage.
Whyte scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Papadopoulos lands a hook that snaps the head of Whyte backwards.
Papadopoulos struggles to land a body shot inside as Whyte controls his hands.
Whyte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Whyte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Whyte prevents a body shot from Papadopoulos.
Whyte working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Whyte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Papadopoulos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Whyte takes a shot to the head.
Papadopoulos tries to work over Whyte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whyte lands a body shot in the clinch.
Papadopoulos digs a right hand into Whyte's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Whyte's gas tank.
Papadopoulos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Papadopoulos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Papadopoulos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Papadopoulos can't find room to land a body shot as Whyte controls the action.
Papadopoulos throws a head punch that misses.
Papadopoulos lands a body punch.
A short uppercut from Whyte.
Whyte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Papadopoulos tries to throw a body punch but Whyte avoids it by throwing Papadopoulos back against the cage.
Papadopoulos lands with a right to the head.
Papadopoulos tries to work over Whyte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Whyte tries to land a knee to the head but Papadopoulos blocks with his arms.
Papadopoulos is working Whyte over against the cage.
Whyte is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whyte misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Benson Whyte will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Avraam Papadopoulos'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Whyte takes a jab right on the kisser.
Whyte slips a jab from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos connects with a right hand. Whyte shakes it off.
Papadopoulos looks to throw the jab but Whyte is out of range.
Whyte throws a fast counter high kick but Papadopoulos manages to duck under it in time.
Papadopoulos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Whyte throws out the jab.
Papadopoulos connects with an inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos is looking to chop away at Whyte's legs.
Whyte misses with a body shot.
Whyte lands with a right hand.
Papadopoulos lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Whyte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whyte checks a leg kick.
A nice side step and Whyte releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Whyte takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Whyte misses with a hook.
A clash of legs there as Whyte blocks the low kick.
Papadopoulos walks forward, straight into a front kick from Whyte.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Papadopoulos scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Whyte throws a head kick that Papadopoulos semi-blocks.
Whyte looks to score with a jab to the body but Papadopoulos is just out of range.
Papadopoulos will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Whyte slips under a jab.
Papadopoulos avoids the head kick by Whyte.
Whyte scores with the left hand. Papadopoulos knows he should have avoided that one. #CL#
Papadopoulos clinches with his opponent.
Papadopoulos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Whyte fails to land.
Papadopoulos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos lands a shoulder strike.
Whyte blocks a body shot from Papadopoulos.
Whyte tries to land a knee to the head but Papadopoulos blocks with his arms.
Whyte takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Whyte misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Whyte creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Whyte creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Whyte.
Whyte scores with a shoulder strike.
Whyte blocking some punches.
#T2#
Papadopoulos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Whyte misses with a hook to the ribs.
Papadopoulos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Papadopoulos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Whyte's elbow.
Papadopoulos is leaning against Whyte and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Papadopoulos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Papadopoulos struggles to land a body shot inside as Whyte controls his hands.
Papadopoulos lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Papadopoulos.
A short right from Papadopoulos on the inside.
Whyte blocks a body shot from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Whyte backwards.
Papadopoulos tries a body shot but Whyte blocks it.
Whyte has a couple of punches blocked by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Whytes head.
Whyte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Whyte lands a right hand.
Papadopoulos scores with a shot to the side of Whyte's head.
Whyte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Papadopoulos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Whyte backwards. #T3#
Papadopoulos misses with a body punch.
Papadopoulos throws a head punch that misses.
Whyte lands a nice uppercut.
Papadopoulos takes a shot to the head.
Whyte blocks a body shot from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos tries to throw a body punch but Whyte avoids it by throwing Papadopoulos back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Whyte as the two fighters clinch.
Whyte throws a head punch that misses.
Whyte tries a body shot but Papadopoulos blocks it.
Papadopoulos cracks Whyte with a nice body shot.
Whyte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Papadopoulos scores with a shoulder strike.
Whyte tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Papadopoulos tries a body shot but Whyte blocks it.
Papadopoulos is working Whyte over against the cage.
Papadopoulos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Whyte misses with some punches.
Whyte looking to throw knees to the head but Papadopoulos is blocking nicely.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Papadopoulos.
A short left from Papadopoulos. #T4#
Papadopoulos digs a right hand into Whyte's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Whyte's gas tank.
Papadopoulos tries to work over Whyte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Papadopoulos.
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!
Whyte prevents a body shot from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos tries to throw a body punch but Whyte avoids it by throwing Papadopoulos back against the cage.
Papadopoulos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Papadopoulos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Avraam Papadopoulos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short body shot lands from Papadopoulos as the two fighters clinch.
Whyte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos presses Whyte against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Whyte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Whyte.
Whyte misses with a punch on the inside.
Whyte misses with some punches.
Whyte misses with a knee to the head.
Whyte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Papadopoulos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short body shot lands from Papadopoulos as the two fighters clinch.
Papadopoulos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Avraam Papadopoulos showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Whyte 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Benson Whyte!
A less than humble Benson Whyte 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:
Syn 652 Keenan vs Jernit
Date: Oct 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Spinks connects with a body shot that sends Papadopoulos's belly button to the back.
Papadopoulos tries to clinch up but Spinks circles away and keeps his distance.
Spinks lands a jab to the head.
Papadopoulos's corner calls for a 1-2. Papadopoulos obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Spinks blocks a head kick by Papadopoulos.
A solid leg kick lands there for Spinks.
Spinks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Papadopoulos manages to avoid it.
Papadopoulos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Spinks blocks a leg kick.
Jackson Spinks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spinks misses with a body kick.
Papadopoulos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Spinks's jab looks to have found its range, popping Papadopoulos under the eye.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A big left from Spinks misses.
Spinks checks a leg kick.
Spinks misses with an uppercut.
Spinks uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Papadopoulos.
We've been hearing reports that Spinks has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Papadopoulos cracks Spinks with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Papadopoulos misses with a body shot.
A low kick from Spinks is predictable there
and Papadopoulos counters with a stiff right hand.
Spinks closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Papadopoulos 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.
Spinks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Papadopoulos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spinks attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Spinks missing with a left hand there. Papadopoulos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Despite the aggression on Papadopoulos's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Papadopoulos misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Spinks on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Spinks takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Papadopoulos throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Papadopoulos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Papadopoulos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Papadopoulos throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Spinks on the side of the head.
Papadopoulos throws a big shot that misses.
Papadopoulos checks a low kick from Spinks.
Papadopoulos dips to his left and cracks Spinks with an uppercut!
Spinks takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Spinks scores with a crisp jab that stopped Papadopoulos in his tracks.
Papadopoulos thumps Spinks with a low kick.
Spinks pushes Papadopoulos away with a front kick.
Spinks throws a looping overhand right but Papadopoulos ducks down to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good leg kick by Papadopoulos there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Spinks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Papadopoulos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spinks lands a leg kick that knocks Papadopoulos off balance momentarily.
Papadopoulos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Papadopoulos loads up on a big right hand but Spinks slips the punch.
Papadopoulos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T2#
Spinks tries to bum rush Papadopoulos with a series of wild strikes but Papadopoulos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Papadopoulos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Spinks misses with a head kick.
Spinks keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Spinks lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Papadopoulos tries to land a front kick but Spinks steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Spinks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Papadopoulos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Spinks somewhat.
Spinks lands with a kick to the temple. Papadopoulos shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Spinks tries to work over Papadopoulos's front leg with a kick but Papadopoulos checks it.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick which misses Spinks's front leg but catches the back leg as Spinks tries to avoid it.
Papadopoulos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spinks thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Papadopoulos if he has to take too many more of those.
Spinks throws a leg kick but Papadopoulos checks it.
Papadopoulos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Papadopoulos misses with a looping right.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick that misses.
Papadopoulos misses with a body kick.#T3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Papadopoulos.
Spinks throws a poor cross that misses
and Papadopoulos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Papadopoulos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook. Spinks ducked under it nicely.
Spinks is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Papadopoulos takes one to the chin there.
Nice body punch from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos blocks a jab.
Spinks is looking to land body kicks.
Avraam Papadopoulos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Papadopoulos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Spinks.
Papadopoulos scores with a hook to the body. Spinks takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Papadopoulos cracks the inside of Spinks's front leg.
Spinks takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Papadopoulos takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
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!
Spinks is looking to chop away at Papadopoulos's legs.
An inside leg kick from Papadopoulos misses.
Spinks moves out of range of the strikes.
Spinks connects with a solid leg kick.
Spinks throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Papadopoulos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Papadopoulos slips under a jab from Spinks.
Spinks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Papadopoulos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Papadopoulos lands an overhand right.
Spinks misses with a looping left.
Spinks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Papadopoulos.
Spinks throws a sloppy head kick and Papadopoulos moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Spinks misses
letting Papadopoulos counter with a right hand.
Papadopoulos tried to score with a low kick but Spinks checks it.
Papadopoulos throws a body kick that misses.
Crunch! Papadopoulos slams his shin into Spinks's torso.
Papadopoulos looks to land a body kick but Spinks moved away.
Papadopoulos blocks a jab.
Papadopoulos takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Spinks misses with a low kick.
A jab from Papadopoulos finds it's way through Spinks's defenses.
Spinks scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut there from Spinks.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick that misses.
Spinks looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Papadopoulos throws a shot from downtown. Spinks moves away and avoids it.
Papadopoulos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spinks.
Papadopoulos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Avraam Papadopoulos will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Papadopoulos misses with a body shot.
Avraam Papadopoulos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circle momentarily. Papadopoulos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Spinks lands a jab to the head.
Papadopoulos lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Spinks throws a lazy right hand but Papadopoulos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spinks slips under a jab from Papadopoulos.
Spinks avoids a kick to the body.
Papadopoulos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spinks keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Papadopoulos throws a nice head kick!
Spinks walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Papadopoulos checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Papadopoulos throws a low kick but Spinks moves out of range easily.
Spinks throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spinks. Papadopoulos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spinks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Papadopoulos throws the left hand but Spinks avoids the punch easily.
Papadopoulos checks a low kick from Spinks.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick but Spinks sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Spinks slips under a jab from Papadopoulos.
Spinks feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Spinks misses with a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Papadopoulos misses with a looping left.#T1#
Papadopoulos throws a good cross that connects.
Papadopoulos stuns Spinks with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Spinks.
Spinks misses with a body shot.
Spinks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Papadopoulos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Papadopoulos misses with a low kick.
Spinks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos is looking to chop away at Spinks's legs.
Papadopoulos moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Papadopoulos.
A slow jab from Papadopoulos misses its intended target.
Spinks throws a leg kick but Papadopoulos sees it coming and moves out of range.
Papadopoulos misses with a wild body shot.
Papadopoulos throws a chopping leg kick but Spinks manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Good standup being displayed there by Spinks as he connects with a hook.
Papadopoulos throws a hook but Spinks avoids it easily.
Papadopoulos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Spinks throws a low kick but it's checked well by Papadopoulos.
Spinks misses with a low kick as Papadopoulos jumps back.#T2#
Papadopoulos lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Papadopoulos throws a wild body kick that Spinks sees coming a mile off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spinks looks to land a body kick but Papadopoulos moved away.
Spinks bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Spinks gets through Papadopoulos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Spinks blocks a body shot from Papadopoulos.
Spinks lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Papadopoulos backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Papadopoulos.
Spinks misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Spinks manages to break the clinch.
Spinks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Papadopoulos.
A good leg kick by Papadopoulos.
Spinks looks to throw the jab but Papadopoulos is out of range.
Papadopoulos moves away from the strike by Spinks.
Papadopoulos looks to land a left hand but Spinks moved out of range nicely.
Spinks feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Papadopoulos staying out of range there.
Papadopoulos with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Papadopoulos misses with a looping right.#T3#
Spinks blocks a head kick by Papadopoulos.
#CL2#
Papadopoulos clinches up against the cage.
Papadopoulos struggles to land a body shot inside as Spinks controls his hands.
Papadopoulos blocks an uppercut.
Spinks is working Papadopoulos over against the cage.
Spinks lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Papadopoulos.
Spinks's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Papadopoulos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Papadopoulos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spinks.
Spinks lands with a light punch inside.
Spinks struggles to land a body shot inside as Papadopoulos controls his hands.
Spinks lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spinks blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spinks tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Papadopoulos struggles to land a body shot inside as Spinks controls his hands.
Spinks jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Papadopoulos walks away with a smile on his face. Spinks gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Papadopoulos throws a hook but Spinks blocks it.
Spinks throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Papadopoulos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T4#
Papadopoulos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Spinks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spinks with a jab.
Papadopoulos fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Spinks is out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Papadopoulos blocks the leg kick.
Papadopoulos misses with a low kick.
Spinks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spinks misses with a straight right.
Papadopoulos scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Spinks checks the leg kick nicely there.
Papadopoulos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Donk. Papadopoulos catches Spinks right on the button with a cross.
Spinks chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Papadopoulos can pounce on him.
Papadopoulos throws out a loose jab but Spinks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spinks with a jab.
Papadopoulos misses with a looping left.
A nice leg kick lands there from Spinks.
Spinks scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slapping body kick lands there for Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Avraam Papadopoulos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Spinks misses with an uppercut. Papadopoulos saw that one coming.
Papadopoulos's jab looks to have found its range, popping Spinks under the eye.
Papadopoulos slips a jab from Spinks.
Spinks wants to land a leg kick but Papadopoulos is out of range.
Papadopoulos throws a push kick but Spinks slaps the foot to one side.
Papadopoulos moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Papadopoulos throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Spinks throws an off balance right hand
and Spinks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spinks moves out of range of the leg kick from Papadopoulos.
Spinks was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook. Spinks ducked under it nicely.
Spinks finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Spinks throws a leg kick
and Papadopoulos counters with a stiff right hand.
Spinks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Papadopoulos counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Papadopoulos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spinks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Papadopoulos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spinks misses with a lunging right hand
and Papadopoulos counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Papadopoulos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Papadopoulos on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Papadopoulos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Papadopoulos looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Spinks looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That kick from Spinks tenderised Papadopoulos's leg. Papadopoulos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Papadopoulos ducks under a wild hook from Spinks.
Papadopoulos was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Spinks lands a nice looking body kick.
Papadopoulos checks a low kick from Spinks.
Spinks looks to throw the jab but Papadopoulos is out of range.
Spinks paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Spinks misses with the body kick
and Papadopoulos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spinks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Papadopoulos.
Spinks misses with a looping right.
Spinks slips under a jab from Papadopoulos.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Spinks.
Papadopoulos connects with a crisp jab.
Spinks takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Papadopoulos connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Papadopoulos gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Spinks.
Papadopoulos misses the jab.
Jackson Spinks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Spinks moves out of range as Papadopoulos throws a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Papadopoulos. Spinks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spinks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Papadopoulos! But no joy.
Papadopoulos moves away from the strike by Spinks.
A shot to the liver by Spinks. Beautiful body shot.
Spinks walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Papadopoulos checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Papadopoulos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spinks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Papadopoulos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Spinks dips to his left and cracks Papadopoulos with an uppercut!
Spinks fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Spinks.
Spinks connects with a solid leg kick.
Spinks blocks a leg kick.
Papadopoulos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick but Spinks checks it.
Papadopoulos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Papadopoulos lands a jab to the nose.
Spinks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos scores with a leg kick.
#T3#
Papadopoulos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spinks takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Papadopoulos throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Spinks looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Papadopoulos looks to throw the jab but Spinks is out of range.
Spinks throws a half hearted mid kick.
Papadopoulos walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Spinks checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Papadopoulos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Spinks.
Spinks ducks under a wild hook from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Spinks keeps Papadopoulos at a distance using the push kick.
Spinks throws a hook to the side of Papadopoulos's head but Papadopoulos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#TD#
Spinks is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Papadopoulos's half guard.#ES2#
Papadopoulos manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Spinks keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spinks cracks Papadopoulos with a nice body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spinks.
Spinks misses with a body punch.
Papadopoulos misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Papadopoulos throws a head punch that misses.
Papadopoulos struggles to land a body shot inside as Spinks controls his hands.
Spinks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spinks missing with knees to the body.
Papadopoulos tries to work over Spinks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos lands a shoulder strike.
Spinks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spinks tries to pull guard but Papadopoulos holds him up against the cage and eventually Spinks drops back down to his feet.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spinks.
Spinks lands a right hand.
Jackson Spinks has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Spinks prevents a body shot from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A body shot lands from Spinks.
Papadopoulos misses with a body punch.
Spinks misses with a punch on the inside.
Spinks lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Avraam Papadopoulos.
I've got Papadopoulos 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avraam Papadopoulos!
After winning the bout, Avraam Papadopoulos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Syn 650 Avraam vs Warror
Date: Sep 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Warror throws a lazy uppercut
and Papadopoulos counters with a left to the body.
Papadopoulos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Papadopoulos. Warror does a little dance to reset his feet.
Warror was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Warror scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Warror scores with a head kick. Papadopoulos tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Warror throws a body punch but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
Warror lands with a nice body punch.
Nice cross by Papadopoulos.
We've been told by Papadopoulos's head coaches at Gym Boiks that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Warror missing with a left hand there. Papadopoulos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Papadopoulos scores with a spinning back kick!
Warror misses with a looping left.
Papadopoulos thinks about countering with a head kick.
Papadopoulos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Warror moves away.
Warror tried to score with a low kick but Papadopoulos checks it.
Papadopoulos misses with an uppercut.
Warror misses with a hook.
Warror takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Warror fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Papadopoulos is out of range.
Papadopoulos looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Papadopoulos slips a jab from Warror.
Warror checks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Warror. #T1#
Papadopoulos walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Warror throws a leg kick which misses Papadopoulos's front leg but catches the back leg as Papadopoulos tries to avoid it.
Papadopoulos looks to score with a jab to the body but Warror is just out of range.
Papadopoulos connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice shot by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throws a lazy right hand but Warror sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Warror.
Warror looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Papadopoulos throws a hook but Warror avoids it easily.
Papadopoulos looks to land a left hand but Warror moved out of range nicely.
Papadopoulos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Papadopoulos walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Warror checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Warror throws out a counter right but Papadopoulos avoids it with no problem.
Papadopoulos cracks Warror with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Papadopoulos scores with a jab to the jaw.
Papadopoulos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Papadopoulos throws a sloppy body shot
and Warror counters with a straight right hand.
Papadopoulos throws a front kick aimed at Warror's knee but Warror avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Papadopoulos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Warror lands with a nice body kick. #T2#
Papadopoulos tries to score with a low kick but Warror moves his leg out of the way.
Papadopoulos looks to land a left hand but Warror moved out of range nicely.
Warror throws a low kick, looking for Papadopoulos's leg but Papadopoulos calmly moves out of range.
Warror ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Papadopoulos tries to clinch but Warror is having none of it.
Warror appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Papadopoulos tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Warror paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Warror looks to score with a jab to the body but Papadopoulos is just out of range.
Papadopoulos misses with a body shot.
Papadopoulos lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Papadopoulos tries to score with a low kick but Warror moves his leg out of the way.
Papadopoulos wants to land a leg kick but Warror is out of range.
Warror misses with a low kick.
Warror gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Papadopoulos throws a hook but Warror avoids it easily.
Papadopoulos fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Warror checks it well.
Papadopoulos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Papadopoulos seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Warror feints and then cracks Papadopoulos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Papadopoulos down.
Papadopoulos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Papadopoulos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Avraam Papadopoulos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Papadopoulos throws an off balance right hand
and Warror counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Warror waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Papadopoulos.
Warror misses with a right hand
and Papadopoulos counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Warror thinking.
Papadopoulos moves out of range of the body kick from Warror.
Warror keeps Papadopoulos at a distance using the push kick.
Papadopoulos misses with a kick to the body.
It seemed like Warror was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Warror scores with a hook to the body. Papadopoulos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Warror tried to score with a low kick but Papadopoulos checks it.
Papadopoulos throwing a counter right hand but Warror manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Papadopoulos misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Warror throws a head kick but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
Warror tries to score with a low kick but Papadopoulos moves his leg out of the way.
Papadopoulos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Warror throws an overhand right that lands on Papadopoulos's shoulder, as Papadopoulos tries to avoid the shot.
Papadopoulos throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jab by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throws the left hand but Warror avoids the punch easily.
Papadopoulos scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warror throws a shot to the body.
Warror paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T4#
Papadopoulos moves out of range of the strikes.
Warror looks to land a body kick but Papadopoulos moved away.
Papadopoulos moves out of range as Warror strikes.
Warror wants to land a leg kick but Papadopoulos is out of range.
Papadopoulos is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Warror lands a nice leg kick that just misses Papadopoulos's sensitive parts.
Papadopoulos cracks Warror with an open hand slap.
Warror throws out a leg kick but Papadopoulos moves out of range and Warror only half commits.
Warror cracks Papadopoulos with a right hand to the side of the head.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Warror.
Papadopoulos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Papadopoulos connects with an inside leg kick.
Warror misses with a head kick.
Warror with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Warror pushes Papadopoulos away with a front kick.
Papadopoulos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Warror was well out of range. Poor timing from Papadopoulos.
Warror moves out of range as Papadopoulos strikes.
Warror is looking for the big counter here.
That kick from Warror tenderised Papadopoulos's leg. Papadopoulos is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Paul Warror will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Papadopoulos checks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Warror.
Warror throws a leg kick but Papadopoulos moved away.
Warror looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Papadopoulos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Papadopoulos checks the leg kick nicely there.
Warror displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Papadopoulos throws out the jab.
Papadopoulos is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Warror checks a low kick from Papadopoulos.
Warror lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Papadopoulos circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters circling - Papadopoulos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Warror cracks the inside of Papadopoulos's front leg.
Papadopoulos lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Warror backs up against the cage.
Warror takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warror misses with a kick to the body.
Warror throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Warror punishes Papadopoulos's body with a nice straight punch.
Papadopoulos blocks a jab.
Warror lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Papadopoulos at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Warror looks to land a combination but Papadopoulos avoids it well. #T1#
Warror ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Papadopoulos moves away.
Warror swings for the body but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Warror.
Papadopoulos throws a front kick aimed at Warror's knee but Warror avoids it well.
Warror motions for Papadopoulos to come forward. Warror throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Warror has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Warror there as he acknowledges the shot.
Papadopoulos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Papadopoulos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Papadopoulos shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Warror takes a jab right on the kisser.
Papadopoulos works Warror's body with a nice hook.
Warror moves out of range as Papadopoulos strikes.
Papadopoulos takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Papadopoulos scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Papadopoulos misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Warror blocks a jab.
Papadopoulos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Warror. Warror obviously looking to wear him down.
Paul Warror seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Papadopoulos 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 Warror has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Warror and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Papadopoulos tries to clinch up.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Warror. Papadopoulos does a little dance to reset his feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Papadopoulos.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Warror.
Papadopoulos thows a body kick. Warror tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Papadopoulos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A solid leg kick lands there for Warror.
Papadopoulos throws an overhand right that lands on Warror's shoulder, as Warror tries to avoid the shot.
Papadopoulos doesn't manage to clinch there - Warror circles away.
Warror throws a chopping leg kick but Papadopoulos manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A head kick misses from Papadopoulos.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Warror's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Papadopoulos connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Warror scrambles back to his feet.
Papadopoulos throws a big shot that misses.
Warror misses with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Warror. That's going to slow Papadopoulos down.
Papadopoulos looks to throw a body kick
and Warror counters with a slapping leg kick. #T3#
Warror jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Papadopoulos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Warror scoring well with a low kick there.
Papadopoulos tries a head kick but it misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Papadopoulos.
Warror changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Warror avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Warror looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Warror loads up on a big right hand but Papadopoulos slips the punch.
Papadopoulos misses with a low kick.
Warror connects with an inside leg kick.
Papadopoulos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Warror.
Papadopoulos misses the jab.
Papadopoulos attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Papadopoulos slips under a jab.
Papadopoulos swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Papadopoulos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good standup being displayed there by Warror as he connects with a hook.
Warror misses with a shot to the body
and Papadopoulos counters with a head kick. That will keep Warror thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Nice shot lands for Warror.#T4#
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!
A nice inside leg kick there by Papadopoulos. That's going to slow Warror down.
Nice straight punches there by Warror. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Warror.
Papadopoulos's jab looks to have found its range, popping Warror under the eye.
A slapping body kick lands there for Warror.
Warror avoids a kick to the body.
Warror throws a one two combo.
Warror connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Papadopoulos is looking to land body kicks.
Papadopoulos looks to land a left hand but Warror moved out of range nicely.
Papadopoulos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Warror.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Warror 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 Papadopoulos has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Papadopoulos and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Warror ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Papadopoulos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Papadopoulos, right into the meat.
Warror just misses with a punch to the body.
Papadopoulos throwing a counter right hand but Warror manages to avoid it.
Warror feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Papadopoulos's calf.
Warror throws a body punch but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Paul Warror will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Warror throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Papadopoulos counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Warror is looking to land body kicks.
Papadopoulos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Papadopoulos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slow jab from Papadopoulos misses its intended target.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick but Warror moved away.
Warror thinks about the counter body kick.
Warror throws a body punch but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
Warror throws a shot from downtown. Papadopoulos moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Warror.
Warror throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Papadopoulos sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Papadopoulos takes the fight into the clinch.
Papadopoulos lands a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papadopoulos blocks an uppercut.
Warror working aggressively here.
Papadopoulos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Papadopoulos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Warror's elbow. #BC2#
Warror pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Papadopoulos clobbers Warror with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Warror lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Warror takes one to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos misses with a leg kick
and Warror connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Papadopoulos looks to land a left hand but Warror moved out of range nicely.
Warror jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Papadopoulos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Warror moves out of range of the leg kick from Papadopoulos.
Warror throws a leg kick but Papadopoulos checks it.
Papadopoulos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Warror ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Papadopoulos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Warror avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Warror checks a low kick from Papadopoulos.
Warror misses with a body kick.
Papadopoulos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Papadopoulos takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Warror has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Papadopoulos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
Warror looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Papadopoulos is predictable there
enabling Warror to counter with a crisp jab.
Papadopoulos misses with a looping left.
Papadopoulos cracks Warror with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Papadopoulos blocks a head kick by Warror.
Papadopoulos feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Warror's calf.
Papadopoulos scores with a jab to the jaw.
Warror tries to land a front kick but Papadopoulos steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Papadopoulos lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook
and Warror connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Papadopoulos throws the left hand but Warror avoids the punch easily.
Warror throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot lands for Warror.
Warror misses with a hook.
Papadopoulos tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Warror manages to circle out of the way.
Papadopoulos misses with an uppercut. Warror saw that one coming.
Papadopoulos checks a low kick from Warror.#T3#
Papadopoulos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Warror can pounce on him.
Warror blocks a jab.
Papadopoulos will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Warror misses with a low kick.
Warror steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Papadopoulos.
A nice leg kick lands there from Warror.
Warror thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Papadopoulos if he has to take too many more of those.
#CL#
Papadopoulos gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Warror escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Warror looks to throw the jab but Papadopoulos is out of range.
Jab from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos scores with a jab.
Warror chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Warror misses with a head kick.
Warror goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Warror gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos misses with a low kick as Warror jumps back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Papadopoulos lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Warror takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Papadopoulos blocks a jab.
Warror swats away the attempt to clinch by Papadopoulos.
Warror blocks a jab.
Warror is looking to score with low kicks.
Warror swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Papadopoulos looks to land a right hand but Warror moved out of range.#CL#
Papadopoulos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Warror lands with a light punch inside.
Warror lands with a right to the head.
Papadopoulos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Papadopoulos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Papadopoulos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Papadopoulos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Warror tries to work over Papadopoulos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Papadopoulos presses Warror against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Warror doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avraam Papadopoulos clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Warror moves away from the strike by Papadopoulos.
Warror takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Papadopoulos steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Warror. That one must have hurt.
Warror lands with a good body shot.
Papadopoulos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Warror.
Papadopoulos is looking to counter punch.
Papadopoulos fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Warror is out of range.
Warror on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Papadopoulos fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Warror is out of range.
A jab lands there for Warror.
Nice cross by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos tries to work over Warror's front leg with a kick but Warror checks it.
It seemed like Warror was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Warror throws a hook but Papadopoulos blocks it.
Nice straight punches there by Warror. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Warror.
Warror misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Warror scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Papadopoulos checks a leg kick nicely.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick that misses. #T1#
Warror drops his hands momentarily and Papadopoulos takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Warror misses with a low kick as Papadopoulos jumps back.
Warror connects with a crisp jab.
Warror scores with a hook.
Warror's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Papadopoulos connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Warror scrambles back to his feet.
Papadopoulos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Warror.
Papadopoulos takes a swing at Warror's ribcage but misses.
Papadopoulos throws a shot from downtown. Warror moves away and avoids it.
Papadopoulos lands with a shot to the body.
Warror throws a head kick that misses.
Papadopoulos throws a head kick but Warror moves out of range.
Papadopoulos tries to score with a low kick but Warror moves his leg out of the way.
Papadopoulos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Warror counters with a body kick that stops Papadopoulos in his tracks momentarily.
A head kick misses from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Warror finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#T2#
Warror misses with a low kick.
Papadopoulos misses with a kick to the body.
Warror throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Papadopoulos throws a looping overhand right but Warror ducks down to avoid it.
Warror scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Warror misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Papadopoulos.
Warror throws an off balance right hand
and Papadopoulos counters with a nice uppercut.
Warror scores with a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos connects with a crisp jab.
A clash of legs there as Papadopoulos blocks the low kick.
Papadopoulos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Papadopoulos blocks a jab.
Warror slips a straight right by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos misses with a straight right.
Papadopoulos moves out of range of the body kick from Warror.
Papadopoulos throws an overhand right that lands on Warror's shoulder, as Warror tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Papadopoulos forces Warror back against the cage and clinches.#T3##BC2#
Warror breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Warror slips a jab from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos tries a head kick but it misses.
Warror scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Papadopoulos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Warror misses.
Warror misses with a body shot.
Warror misses with a body shot.
Warror checks a low kick from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos tried to score with a low kick but Warror checks it.
Papadopoulos throws a hook but Warror avoids it easily.
Papadopoulos throws a looping overhand right but Warror ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Warror misses.
A jab from Papadopoulos misses.
Papadopoulos tests Warror's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Warror with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T4##CL#
Papadopoulos has managed to clinch.
Papadopoulos misses with a body punch.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Warror.
Warror misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Warror breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Papadopoulos looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Papadopoulos lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Papadopoulos clobbers Warror with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A punch lands to the side of Warror 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Warror checks a low kick from Papadopoulos.
Warror takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Warror tries to land a front kick but Papadopoulos steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Warror throws an off balance right hand
and Papadopoulos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Papadopoulos moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avraam Papadopoulos had his way with Paul Warror in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Warror 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 Papadopoulos has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Papadopoulos and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Papadopoulos checks a leg kick.
Warror throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Warror cracks Papadopoulos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Papadopoulos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Warror.
Warror lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Warror throws a lazy uppercut
and Papadopoulos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Papadopoulos takes a swing at Warror's ribcage but misses.
Some wild striking there from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos checks a leg kick.
It looked like Papadopoulos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warror scores with a shot to the body.
Warror staying out of range there.
Papadopoulos connects with a single shot there.
Papadopoulos throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Warror counters with a nice uppercut.
Warror ducks under a wild hook from Papadopoulos.
Warror uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Papadopoulos.#T1#
Warror buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick which misses Warror's front leg but catches the back leg as Warror tries to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Warror.
Warror lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Warror throws a body punch but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
Papadopoulos throws a nice outside leg kick.
Warror thows a left - swing and a miss!
Papadopoulos throws a head kick that misses.
Papadopoulos 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.
Warror throws a right hand that misses
and Papadopoulos counters with a nice uppercut.
Warror throws out a leg kick but Papadopoulos moves out of range and Warror only half commits.
Warror checks the leg kick nicely there.
Warror is looking to land body kicks.
Papadopoulos lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Warror backs up against the cage.
Warror tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Papadopoulos is able to avoid easily.
A left lands for Papadopoulos.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Warror fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Papadopoulos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Warror throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Papadopoulos is looking to slow Warror down with leg kicks.
Warror throws a lazy right hand but Papadopoulos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Warror throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Papadopoulos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Papadopoulos thumps Warror with a low kick.
Papadopoulos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Warror has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Warror throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Warror takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Papadopoulos misses with a head kick.
Warror cracks a nice hook into Papadopoulos's ribs.
Warror uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Papadopoulos.
Warror is looking to land body kicks.
It looked like Papadopoulos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Warror ducks under a wild hook from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos checks the leg kick nicely there.
#T3#
Warror uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Papadopoulos.
Warror lands a nice leg kick that just misses Papadopoulos's sensitive parts.
Papadopoulos misses with an uppercut
and Warror counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Papadopoulos thinking.
Papadopoulos moves out of range of the body kick from Warror.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Warror.
Papadopoulos slips a jab from Warror.
Warror is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos ducks under a wild hook from Warror.
Warror bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Good leg kick by Warror there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice jab there from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos connects with a leg kick. Warror looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Some bone on bone action there as Warror checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Papadopoulos throws a sloppy head kick and Warror moves out of range easily.
Warror connects with a body shot that sends Papadopoulos's belly button to the back.
Warror throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
Papadopoulos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That kick from Warror tenderised Papadopoulos's leg. Papadopoulos is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Papadopoulos with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Warror to score with a decent uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Papadopoulos.
Some bone on bone action there as Papadopoulos checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Warror fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Papadopoulos checks it well.
Papadopoulos scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A swing and a miss from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Warror feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Papadopouloss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Warror thumps Papadopoulos with a low kick.
Warror is looking to slow Papadopoulos down with leg kicks.
Papadopoulos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Warror throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Papadopoulos is looking to clinch.
Warror throws a big shot that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Paul Warror.
I think Warror 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:47
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Glass scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Paul Warror!
Paul Warror is the new welterweight champion!
Paul Warror seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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#R1#
Whyte lands a nice leg kick that just misses Papadopoulos's sensitive parts.
Donk. Whyte catches Papadopoulos right on the button with a cross.
Whyte misses with a body shot.
Whyte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Papadopoulos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Whyte dodges the punch combination from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos connects with a leg kick. Whyte looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Whyte moves in looking to clinch but Papadopoulos pushes him off.
Whyte throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Whyte throws a low kick but Papadopoulos moves out of range easily.
Whyte throws a hook to the side of Papadopoulos's head but Papadopoulos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Papadopoulos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Papadopoulos misses with a straight right.
Papadopoulos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Papadopoulos throws a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick lands from Whyte.
Whyte misses with a straight left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whyte with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Whyte blocks a jab.
Papadopoulos feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Whyte's calf.
Papadopoulos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T1#
Papadopoulos throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Papadopoulos misses its intended target. #CL#
Whyte gets a clinch.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Whyte.
Whyte lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT#
It looks like Avraam Papadopoulos has been cut.
Whyte blocking some punches.
Papadopoulos lands a body shot.
Whyte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Papadopoulos's elbow.
Papadopoulos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Whyte lands with a light punch inside.
Papadopoulos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Papadopoulos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Papadopoulos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Whyte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Whyte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Papadopoulos misses with a punch to the body.
Papadopoulos can't find room to land a body shot as Whyte controls the action.
Whyte lands a shoulder strike.
Papadopoulos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Papadopoulos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Whyte blocks a body shot from Papadopoulos. #T2#
Papadopoulos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Papadopoulos prevents a body shot from Whyte.
Papadopoulos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Papadopoulos lands a body punch.
Whyte lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Papadopoulos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Papadopoulos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Whyte backwards.
Papadopoulos lands with a right to the head.
Papadopoulos lands a body shot.
Whyte tries to throw a body punch but Papadopoulos avoids it by throwing Whyte back against the cage.
Papadopoulos tries a body shot but Whyte blocks it.
Whyte misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Whyte.
Papadopoulos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Whyte's elbow.
Whyte misses with a punch to the body.
Whyte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Papadopoulos swings wildly with an uppercut but Whyte uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Whyte.
Whyte prevents a body shot from Papadopoulos.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Papadopoulos.
Whyte misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Whyte fails to land. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Papadopoulos.
Whyte lands with a light punch inside.
Whyte misses with some punches.
A short right from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Whyte backwards.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Whyte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Papadopoulos misses with some punches.
Whyte lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Whyte scores a nice knee to the body.
Papadopoulos lands a left hand.
Papadopoulos struggles to land a body shot inside as Whyte controls his hands.
Whyte throws a punch but it's blocked by Papadopoulos.
Whyte misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Whyte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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!
Whyte misses with a hook. Papadopoulos ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Papadopoulos! But no joy.
Papadopoulos takes a swing at Whyte's ribcage but misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Whyte.
Papadopoulos goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Whyte lands a right hook to the body.
Whyte jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T4#
Papadopoulos just misses with a punch to the body.
Papadopoulos throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Whyte misses its target.
Whyte blocks a jab.
Papadopoulos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Whyte manages to avoid it.
A cross from Papadopoulos lands.
Whyte looks to land a left hand but Papadopoulos moved out of range nicely.
Whyte has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Whyte.
Papadopoulos throws out a counter right but Whyte avoids it with no problem.
Whyte loads up on a big right hand but Papadopoulos slips the punch.
Papadopoulos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Papadopoulos takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Papadopoulos is looking to land body kicks.#CL#
Whyte closes the distance and clinches.
Whyte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Papadopoulos scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Papadopoulos blocking some punches.
Papadopoulos has a couple of punches blocked by Whyte.
Papadopoulos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Whyte can't find room to land a body shot as Papadopoulos controls the action.
Papadopoulos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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 Benson Whyte will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Avraam Papadopoulos's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Whyte jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Papadopoulos lands a head kick!
Whyte tried to score with a low kick but Papadopoulos checks it.
Whyte looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Papadopoulos ducks under a wild hook from Whyte.
Whyte takes a kick to the side of the head.
Papadopoulos lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Papadopoulos misses the jab.
Whyte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Papadopoulos 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Whyte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Papadopoulos 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.
Whyte misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Whyte misses.
Papadopoulos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big right from Papadopoulos misses.
Papadopoulos throws a shot from downtown. Whyte moves away and avoids it.
Papadopoulos throws a looping overhand right but Whyte ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whyte throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Papadopoulos looks to land a left hand but Whyte moved out of range nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Papadopoulos 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 Whyte has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Whyte and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Benson Whyte is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Papadopoulos finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Whyte checks a leg kick.
Papadopoulos moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Papadopoulos throws a nice outside leg kick.
Whyte fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Papadopoulos checks it well.
Whyte fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Papadopoulos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
An inside leg kick from Papadopoulos misses.
Whyte misses with an uppercut.
A big right from Whyte misses.
Papadopoulos throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Whyte.
Whyte throws a low kick but it's checked well by Papadopoulos.
Whyte moves out of range of the strikes.
Some bone on bone action there as Whyte checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Papadopoulos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Whyte doesn't seem bothered though.
Papadopoulos misses with an attempted mid kick.
Papadopoulos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Papadopoulos attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A little feinted left hand from Whyte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Papadopoulos. Whyte does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Whyte throws a hook to the side of Papadopoulos's head but Papadopoulos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Whyte to score with a decent uppercut.
Papadopoulos connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Papadopoulos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A good leg kick by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throws a hook but Whyte avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Whyte misses its intended target.
Papadopoulos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Whyte moves away.
Papadopoulos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Whyte misses with a hook
and Papadopoulos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Papadopoulos connects with a solid leg kick.
Whyte ducks under a wild hook from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throws a shot from downtown. Whyte moves away and avoids it.
Whyte checks a leg kick.
Papadopoulos misses with a two punch combination.
Whyte lands a head kick!
Whyte swings widly with a right hand
and Papadopoulos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A chopping leg kick lands by Papadopoulos. #T3#
Whyte takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A swing and a miss from Whyte.
And Papadopoulos responds with a good body kick, but Whyte manages to step out the way in time.
Whyte tries to clinch but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
Jab from Papadopoulos.
Whyte tries to land a leg kick but Papadopoulos saw it coming and moves away.
Whyte jabs Papadopoulos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Whyte throws a jab when Papadopoulos was well out of range.
Papadopoulos thumps Whyte with a low kick.
Whyte slips a jab and a cross from Papadopoulos.
Whyte tries to clinch there but Papadopoulos circles away.
Whyte misses with a kick to the body.
Whyte lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Whyte lands a nice hook to Papadopoulos's body. Papadopoulos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Papadopoulos throws a sloppy head kick and Whyte moves out of range easily.
Whyte misses with a straight left.
Whyte throws a leg kick but Papadopoulos checks it.
Papadopoulos wants to slow Whyte down by chopping away at his legs.
Papadopoulos checks a leg kick nicely.#T4#
Papadopoulos fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Whyte is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Whyte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Papadopoulos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Whyte can pounce on him.
Papadopoulos looks to throw the jab but Whyte is out of range.
Whyte walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Papadopoulos checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Papadopoulos throws a low kick but it's checked well by Whyte.
Whyte is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Papadopoulos scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Papadopoulos scores with a punch to the head.
Whyte moves out of range of the strikes.
Whyte scores with a jab.
A slow jab from Papadopoulos misses its intended target.
Papadopoulos loads up on a big right hand but Whyte slips the punch.
Whyte connects with the punch.
Papadopoulos throws a nice outside leg kick.
Papadopoulos fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Whyte is out of range.
Papadopoulos ducks under a wild hook from Whyte.
Papadopoulos pivots, looking for a leg kick but Whyte is out of range and Papadopoulos settles back down.
Papadopoulos looks to land a right hand but Whyte moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Whyte moves away from the strike by Papadopoulos.
Whyte is looking to counter punch.
Papadopoulos moves out of range of the leg kick from Whyte.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avraam Papadopoulos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Avraam Papadopoulos's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Whyte throws a lazy uppercut
and Papadopoulos counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Whyte misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Whyte darts in and clinches Papadopoulos up against the cage.#BC#
Whyte breaks from the clinch.
Papadopoulos throws a push kick but Whyte slaps the foot to one side.
Whyte throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Papadopoulos scores with a sloppy right hand. Whyte should have avoided that one.
Whyte just misses with a punch to the body.
Papadopoulos throws a low kick but it's checked well by Whyte.
Papadopoulos throws a nice inside leg kick.
Papadopoulos scores with a nice strike.
Whyte looks to score with a jab to the body but Papadopoulos is just out of range.
Whyte tries to clinch up but Papadopoulos circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whyte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Whyte thuds a left hand into Papadopoulos's body.
Whyte lands a really nice looking cross but Papadopoulos seems unphased.
Papadopoulos lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Whyte misses with an attempted mid kick.
Whyte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Papadopoulos.#T1#
Papadopoulos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Whyte throws an off balance right hand
and Papadopoulos counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Whyte darts in and clinches Papadopoulos up against the cage.
Whyte misses with a hook to the ribs.
Papadopoulos presses Whyte against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Papadopoulos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Benson Whyte has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Whyte has a couple of punches blocked by Papadopoulos.
#BC#
Whyte pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Whyte tries to clinch up but Papadopoulos circles away and keeps his distance.
Papadopoulos only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Whyte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Papadopoulos was well out of range. Poor timing from Whyte.
Whyte tries a low kick but Papadopoulos avoids it.
Papadopoulos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Papadopoulos throws a sloppy head kick and Whyte moves out of range easily.
Papadopoulos is looking to land body kicks.
Papadopoulos takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Whyte throws a nice outside leg kick.
Papadopoulos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot by Papadopoulos.#T2#
Whyte lands a jab.
Papadopoulos lands a lovely overhand right.
Papadopoulos misses with a two punch combination.
Whyte moves away from the strike by Papadopoulos.
Whyte with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Papadopoulos to score with a decent uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Whyte.
Papadopoulos lands with a nice body kick.
Whyte moves out of range as Papadopoulos strikes.
Papadopoulos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Papadopoulos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Whyte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Papadopoulos lands with an overhand left.
Whyte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Whyte throws a leg kick but Papadopoulos sees it coming and moves out of range.
Whyte takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Whyte loads up on a big right hand but Papadopoulos slips the punch.
Whyte checks a leg kick.
Whyte takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
Whyte throws a lazy right hand but Papadopoulos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Papadopoulos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Papadopoulos checks the leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Papadopoulos misses the target.
Whyte lands a really nice looking cross but Papadopoulos seems unphased.
#CL#
Whyte moves into the clinch successfully.
Papadopoulos blocking some punches.
Papadopoulos working aggressively here.
Whyte scores with a shot to the side of Papadopoulos's head.
Papadopoulos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Whyte.
Papadopoulos can't find room to land a body shot as Whyte controls the action.
Papadopoulos can't find room to land a body shot as Whyte controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Papadopoulos.
A short right from Papadopoulos on the inside.
Papadopoulos pushes Whyte back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Whyte has a couple of punches blocked by Papadopoulos.
Whyte lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Whyte misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Papadopoulos lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Papadopoulos lands a body punch in the clinch.
Papadopoulos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
A right hook to the body lands for Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Papadopoulos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Whyte backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Whyte struggles to land a body shot inside as Papadopoulos controls his hands.
#BC#
Whyte breaks from the clinch.
Whyte misses with a hook.
Papadopoulos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Whyte on the side of the head.
Whyte throws an overhand right that lands on Papadopoulos's shoulder, as Papadopoulos tries to avoid the shot.
Papadopoulos feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Whyte's calf.
Whyte takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Papadopoulos lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Whyte at a distance.
Whyte drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Papadopoulos connects with a high kick.
Whyte throws a nice outside leg kick.
A big left from Papadopoulos misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Whyte.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avraam Papadopoulos really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Avraam Papadopoulos's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Jab, jab by Papadopoulos - just one landing.
Papadopoulos connects with a leg kick. Whyte looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Papadopoulos misses with a wild body shot.
Whyte tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Papadopoulos wants to slow Whyte down by chopping away at his legs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Papadopoulos 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 Whyte has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Whyte and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Whyte throws a solid leg kick but Papadopoulos takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Whyte.
Whyte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Whyte checks a leg kick.
Whyte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Papadopoulos.
Whyte connects with a solid leg kick.
Papadopoulos throws a lazy right hand but Whyte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A quick step to the side and Whyte tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papadopoulos misses with a head kick.
Papadopoulos throws a hook but Whyte blocks it.
Papadopoulos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Papadopoulos misses with a few strikes there.
Whyte just misses with a punch to the body.
Papadopoulos scores with a kick to the body.
#T1#
Papadopoulos with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Whyte to score with a decent uppercut.
Papadopoulos takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Whyte misses with a straight right.
Papadopoulos checks a leg kick.
Papadopoulos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Whyte.
Papadopoulos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Whyte doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Papadopoulos walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Whyte checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Whyte checks the leg kick nicely there.
Whyte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Papadopoulos.
A jab from Papadopoulos misses.
Papadopoulos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Whyte misses with a low kick.
Nice cross by Whyte.
Papadopoulos tries a low kick but Whyte avoids it.
Whyte swings for the body but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
#T2#
Whyte throws out a loose jab but Papadopoulos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Whyte blocks a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Papadopoulos closes the distance and clinches.
Whyte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Whyte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Whyte.
Whyte lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Papadopoulos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Whyte pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Papadopoulos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Papadopoulos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Whyte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Whyte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Papadopoulos was well out of range. Poor timing from Whyte.
Whyte misses with a looping left.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Papadopoulos.
Whyte looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Papadopoulos on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T3#
Whyte prevents a body shot from Papadopoulos.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Whyte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Papadopoulos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Whyte's elbow.
Whyte lands a body shot.
Papadopoulos is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Papadopoulos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Whyte lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Papadopoulos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Papadopoulos takes a shot to the head.
Whyte looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Papadopoulos.
Whyte lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Papadopoulos.
Whyte lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Whyte is working Papadopoulos over against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Whyte.
Papadopoulos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Whyte breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Papadopoulos takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Papadopoulos keeps the fight on the outside.
Whyte moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Papadopoulos works the jab nicely.
Papadopoulos thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Whyte if he has to take too many more of those.
Whyte checks the leg kick nicely there.
Papadopoulos shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Papadopoulos moves forwards but Whyte connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Whyte is looking to clinch.
Papadopoulos throws an overhand right that lands on Whyte's shoulder, as Whyte tries to avoid the shot.
Whyte slips a straight right by Papadopoulos.
Whyte lands a nice shot to the body.
Whyte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Whyte sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
Whyte drives through and clinches with Papadopoulos against the cage.
Papadopoulos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Papadopoulos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Whyte makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Benson Whyte will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Avraam Papadopoulos's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Papadopoulos tries a low kick but Whyte avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Papadopoulos misses the target. #CL2#
Papadopoulos pushes Whyte up against the cage in a clinch.
Papadopoulos struggles to land a body shot inside as Whyte controls his hands.
Papadopoulos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Papadopoulos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Whyte's elbow.
Papadopoulos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Whyte tries to work over Papadopoulos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Papadopoulos tries to throw a body punch but Whyte avoids it by throwing Papadopoulos back against the cage.
Papadopoulos misses with the head strike.
Papadopoulos misses with a body punch.
Whyte works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Papadopoulos.
Whyte with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Papadopoulos.
Whyte lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Papadopoulos can't find room to land a body shot as Whyte controls the action.
Whyte gets through Papadopoulos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Whyte can't find room to land a body shot as Papadopoulos controls the action.
Whyte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Whyte fails to land.
Whyte using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Papadopoulos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Whyte blocks a body shot from Papadopoulos.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Whyte.
Whyte blocks a body shot from Papadopoulos.
Whyte lands with a light punch inside.
Whyte blocks a body shot from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos lands a body shot in the clinch.
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.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Papadopoulos on the inside.
Papadopoulos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Whyte's elbow.
Papadopoulos cracks Whyte with a nice body shot.
Papadopoulos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Papadopoulos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Papadopoulos misses with a body punch.
Whyte lands a left hand that snaps the head of Papadopoulos backwards.
Whyte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Papadopoulos's elbow.
Papadopoulos misses with a punch to the body.
Papadopoulos lands a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Papadopoulos.#T2#
A hook to the body from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos has Whyte pressed against the cage, preventing Whyte from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Papadopoulos gets through Whyte's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of 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!
Whyte misses with the head strike.
Papadopoulos lands with a short shot to the head.
Whyte lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Whyte's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for Whyte.
Papadopoulos tries a body shot but Whyte blocks it.
Papadopoulos misses with a punch to the body.
Papadopoulos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Papadopoulos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Whyte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Papadopoulos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Whyte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Papadopoulos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Papadopoulos tries to throw a body punch but Whyte avoids it by throwing Papadopoulos back against the cage.
Whyte lands a left hand that snaps the head of Papadopoulos backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Whyte fails to land. #T3#
Papadopoulos working aggressively here.
Papadopoulos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Papadopoulos can't find room to land a body shot as Whyte controls the action.
A short right from Whyte on the inside.
Whyte prevents a body shot from Papadopoulos.
Whyte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Whyte lands a body punch.
Papadopoulos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Whyte fails to land.
Whyte lands a right hand.
Papadopoulos can't find room to land a body shot as Whyte controls the action.
Whyte has a couple of punches blocked by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Whyte has a couple of punches blocked by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Papadopoulos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Papadopoulos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Papadopoulos blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Whyte.
Whyte blocks a body shot from Papadopoulos. #T4#
Whyte lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Whyte blocks a body shot from Papadopoulos.
Whyte blocking some punches.
Papadopoulos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Papadopoulos.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Whyte breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Whyte throws a lazy head kick
and Papadopoulos counters with a nice low kick that buckles Whyte's knee momentarily.
Whyte looks to score with a jab to the body but Papadopoulos is just out of range.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick
and Whyte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Papadopoulos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Papadopoulos tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nice shot by Whyte.
A decent looking cross lands there for Whyte.
Papadopoulos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Papadopoulos was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A jab from Whyte misses.
Whyte slips a jab from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Papadopoulos walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Whyte checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Papadopoulos ducks under a wild hook from Whyte.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Avraam Papadopoulos.
I think Papadopoulos 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 47:48
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 48:47
Judge William Gold scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Avraam Papadopoulos!
Avraam Papadopoulos is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Avraam Papadopoulos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
EMP Zulu vs Rain
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Papadopoulos slips a jab from Storm.
Storm just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPapadopoulos.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Papadopoulos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Storm blocks the body kick.
Storm checks a low kick from Papadopoulos.
Storm tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Papadopoulos finds it's way through Storm's defenses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Papadopoulos 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 Storm has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Storm and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Papadopoulos connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Storm's hands.
Papadopoulos scores with a nice right hand.
Storm 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.
Papadopoulos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Papadopoulos misses with a low kick.
Papadopoulos fakes the leg kick and cracks Storm in the body.
Good work by Papadopoulos as he checks the leg kick.
Papadopoulos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Papadopoulos throws a big shot that misses.
Papadopoulos misses with a head kick.
Storm scores with a punch to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Papadopoulos missing with a left hand there. Storm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Papadopoulos moves out of range as Storm strikes.
Storm looks to land a left hand but Papadopoulos moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Storm throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Papadopoulos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Storm throws a hook but Papadopoulos avoids it easily.
Papadopoulos throws a hook to the side of Storm's head but Storm sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Storm blocks a leg kick.
Papadopoulos slips a jab from Storm.
Papadopoulos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Papadopoulos takes a jab right on the kisser.
Papadopoulos takes a swing at Storm's ribcage but misses.
Papadopoulos lands a right hook to the body.
Papadopoulos scores with a nice strike.
Avraam Papadopoulos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Storm.
Papadopoulos swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Storm.
Storm loads up on a big right hand but Papadopoulos slips the punch.
Storm lands a head shot.
Storm has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Papadopoulos finds it's way round the side to connect with Storm's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Storm thows a left - swing and a miss!
Storm slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Storm looks to land a right hand but Papadopoulos moved out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Storm. That snapped Papadopoulos's head back.
#T2#
Storm throws out a loose jab but Papadopoulos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Papadopoulos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Storm. That did some damage!
Papadopoulos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Storm on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big left from Storm misses.
Storm lands with an uppercut that bounces Papadopoulos off the cage and back into range.
Storm takes a swing at Papadopoulos's ribcage but misses.
Storm slips under a jab from Papadopoulos.
Storm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Papadopoulos.
Storm blocks a low kick nicely.
Storm now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Papadopoulos misses with a body shot.
Storm changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Papadopoulos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Storm scores with a sloppy right hand. Papadopoulos should have avoided that one.
A solid body kick from Storm.
A big right from Storm misses.
Papadopoulos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Storm misses with a hook. Papadopoulos ducked under it nicely.
Papadopoulos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Papadopoulos 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 Storm has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Storm and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Storm avoids the head kick by Papadopoulos.
Storm checks a leg kick. #T3#
Storm just misses with a punch to the body.
Storm misses with a hook. Papadopoulos ducked under it nicely.
Papadopoulos swings for the body but Storm moves out of range.
Good work by Storm as he checks the leg kick.
Storm looks to land a right hand but Papadopoulos moved out of range.
Papadopoulos moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Papadopoulos needs to keep his hands up - Storm had a free shot at his head there.
Papadopoulos getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Papadopoulos misses with a right hand
and Storm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Papadopoulos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Storm flicks out a counter leg kick but Papadopoulos steps away.
Papadopoulos tries to work over Storm's front leg with a kick but Storm checks it.
Storm throws a low kick but Papadopoulos moves out of range easily.
Storm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Papadopoulos throws out the jab.
Papadopoulos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Storm on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Papadopoulos on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Papadopoulos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Storm.
Storm looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Papadopoulos throws the left hand but Storm avoids the punch easily.
Storm scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Papadopoulos misses with a head kick.
#T4#
A jab from Storm does it's job there.
Storm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Papadopoulos connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Storm momentarily.
Papadopoulos is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Storm. Papadopoulos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Papadopoulos tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Storm manages to circle out of the way.
Papadopoulos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Storm.
Storm's corner calls for a 1-2. Storm obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Storm misses with a low kick.
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Papadopoulos moves away.
Papadopoulos throws a chopping leg kick but Storm manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Storm checks the leg kick nicely there.
Storm scores with a nice head shot.
Storm looks to land a right hand but Papadopoulos moved out of range.
Papadopoulos throwing a counter right hand but Storm manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Storm misses
and Storm takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Storm.
Storm misses with an uppercut. Papadopoulos saw that one coming.
Storm takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Papadopoulos misses with a wild body shot.
Papadopoulos catches Storm with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
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 Avraam Papadopoulos will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Papadopoulos's corner calls for a 1-2. Papadopoulos obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Papadopoulos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Storm moves out of range of the strikes.
Papadopoulos moves into range and connects with a jab.
Papadopoulos misses with a two punch combination.
Papadopoulos checks a leg kick.
Papadopoulos throws a body shot but no joy.
Storm ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice side step and Storm releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Papadopoulos throws a low kick but Storm avoids it.
Papadopoulos misses with a body kick.
Papadopoulos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Storm steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos misses with a left hand
letting Storm counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm connects with a solid leg kick.
Storm thuds his right hand into Papadopoulos's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A jab from Papadopoulos misses.
Avraam Papadopoulos is winning the standup battle so far.
Papadopoulos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Storm tries a quick counter leg kick but Papadopoulos is wise to it.
Papadopoulos slips under a jab.
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!
Papadopoulos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Storm.
Storm throws a hook but Papadopoulos avoids it easily.#T1#
Papadopoulos moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Storm. Papadopoulos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Papadopoulos misses with a looping left.
Storm with a hook.
Storm scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Papadopoulos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Papadopoulos misses with a low kick.
Papadopoulos pivots, looking for a leg kick but Storm is out of range and Papadopoulos settles back down.
Papadopoulos throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Storm's head.
Papadopoulos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Papadopoulos throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Storm connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Papadopoulos slips under a jab.
Storm throws an overhand right that lands on Papadopoulos's shoulder, as Papadopoulos tries to avoid the shot.
Storm lands a lovely overhand right.
Storm on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Papadopoulos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Storm gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Storm tests Papadopoulos's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Storm fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Storm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Storm misses its intended target.
Papadopoulos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Storm misses with a hook.
Papadopoulos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Storm.
A big right from Storm misses.
Papadopoulos throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Storm on the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Storm.
Papadopoulos lands with a nice body punch. #CL#
Papadopoulos rushes Storm and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Papadopoulos can't find room to land a body shot as Storm controls the action.
Papadopoulos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Storm blocks a body shot from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos takes a shot to the head.
Papadopoulos prevents Storm from breaking the clinch.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Papadopoulos. #T3#
Papadopoulos lands with a short shot to the head.
Papadopoulos lands with a short shot to the head.
Storm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Papadopoulos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Storm fails to land.
Papadopoulos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Storm backwards. #BC2#
Storm breaks the clinch.
Papadopoulos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Storm. Storm obviously looking to wear him down.
Papadopoulos looks to land a right hand but Storm moved out of range.
Papadopoulos checks a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Storm blocks the low kick.
Papadopoulos drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Storm moves out of range as Papadopoulos strikes.
Storm swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Storm loads up on a big right hand but Papadopoulos slips the punch.
Papadopoulos tries to score with a low kick but Storm moves his leg out of the way.
Storm moves out of range of the body kick from Papadopoulos.
Storm works Papadopoulos's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Storm. Papadopoulos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Papadopoulos throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A nice side step and Storm releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T4#
Donk. Papadopoulos catches Storm right on the button with a cross.
Papadopoulos scores with the left hand. Storm knows he should have avoided that one.
Papadopoulos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Papadopoulos throws a body punch but Storm moves out of range.
Storm blocks the body kick.
Storm looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Papadopoulos bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Storm's head backwards.
Papadopoulos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Papadopoulos gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Storm.
Papadopoulos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Storm. That's going to slow Papadopoulos down.
Storm misses with a looping right.
Storm ducks under a wild hook from Papadopoulos.
Storm misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Storm throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Papadopoulos on the side of the head.
Storm throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Storm dives in and grabs Papadopoulos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Papadopoulos pushes down on Storm's head and hops out.
Storm lands a leg kick that knocks Papadopoulos off balance momentarily.
Storm misses with an uppercut. Papadopoulos saw that one coming.
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 Avraam Papadopoulos will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Storm throws a leg kick but Papadopoulos sees it coming and moves out of range.
Papadopoulos moves in looking to clinch but Storm pushes him off.
Papadopoulos lands a nice looking body kick.
Storm waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos tries to clinch there but Storm circles away.
A left lands for Storm.
A big right from Papadopoulos misses.
Papadopoulos throws a big shot that misses.
Storm swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Papadopoulos pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Storm has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Storm swings for the body but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
Papadopoulos half committed to a counter leg kick.
Papadopoulos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Storm.
Papadopoulos half committed to a counter leg kick.
Papadopoulos walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm throws a hook but Papadopoulos avoids it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Papadopoulos checks a leg kick.
Papadopoulos tried to counter with a leg kick but Storm avoided it.
Storm walks into a jab.
Papadopoulos shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Papadopoulos misses the jab.
Storm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Papadopoulos.#T1#
Storm avoids a kick to the body.
Papadopoulos throws a big shot that misses.
Papadopoulos tries to bum rush Storm with a series of wild strikes but Storm uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Storm misses the jab.
Storm tries to score a power double leg takedown but Papadopoulos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Storm somewhat.
Storm looks to score with a jab to the body but Papadopoulos is just out of range.
Storm lands with a cross.
A left lands for Storm.
Papadopoulos moves out of range of the body kick.
Papadopoulos looks to land a body kick but Storm moved away.
Storm swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Storm throws a jab when Papadopoulos was well out of range.
Papadopoulos missing with a left hand there. Storm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Storm misses the jab.
Storm takes a swing at Papadopoulos's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Storm. Papadopoulos does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Storm scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A slow jab from Storm misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Storm.
Storm throws a shot from downtown. Papadopoulos moves away and avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Storm connects with a solid leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos thuds his right hand into Storm's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Papadopoulos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Storm.
A slapping leg kick lands for Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos lands the left hand.
The crowd cheers as Storm lands an impressive looking overhand right. Papadopoulos doesn't seem phased though.
Storm moves out of range as Papadopoulos strikes.
Storm fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Storm swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Papadopoulos.
Storm thows a left - swing and a miss!
Storm throws a leg kick but Papadopoulos sees it coming and moves out of range. #T3#
Papadopoulos connects with an inside leg kick.
Storm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Papadopoulos.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Storm! But no joy.
Storm throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Papadopoulos counters with a body kick.
Papadopoulos throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Storm walks into a straight right hand from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Papadopoulos is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A cross from Storm lands.
Storm punishes Papadopoulos's body with a nice straight punch.
Papadopoulos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Papadopoulos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Storm scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Storm misses the jab.
Papadopoulos lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Papadopoulos will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Storm takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Storm's corner calls for a 1-2. Storm obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Papadopoulos moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Papadopoulos throws a shot from downtown. Storm moves away and avoids it.
Papadopoulos lands a really nice looking cross but Storm seems unphased.
Storm's corner calls for a 1-2. Storm obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Storm misses with a hook.
Storm connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Papadopoulos momentarily.
A big left from Storm misses.
Papadopoulos feints and then cracks Storm's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Storm down.
Papadopoulos throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Storm on the side of the head.
Storm misses the jab.
Storm moves out of range as Papadopoulos strikes.
Papadopoulos misses with a straight left.
Papadopoulos throws a shot from downtown. Storm moves away and avoids it.
Papadopoulos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Storm.
Storm has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Storm. That did some damage!
Papadopoulos shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Storm appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Storm lands with a nice body punch.
Storm will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Corban Storm just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Storm scores with a hook to the body. Papadopoulos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Storm lands a lovely overhand right.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Papadopoulos.
Storm misses with a hook. Papadopoulos ducked under it nicely.
Storm throws a leg kick but Papadopoulos sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Papadopoulos stuffs the takedown.
Papadopoulos takes a swing at Storm's ribcage but misses.
Storm misses the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Papadopoulos misses its target.
A slow jab from Papadopoulos misses its intended target.
Papadopoulos misses with a straight right.
Papadopoulos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Papadopoulos checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papadopoulos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Papadopoulos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Storm takes a swing at Papadopoulos's ribcage but misses.
Papadopoulos stalks Storm and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Storm's face. Storm staggers backwards, shaken.
Storm steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Papadopoulos.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Storm. Papadopoulos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Papadopoulos appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Storm ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Storm throws a body shot but no joy.
Storm avoids the head kick by Papadopoulos.
Storm waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos swings for the body but Storm moves out of range.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook.
Storm lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Papadopoulos lands with a kick to the temple. Storm shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Papadopoulos misses with a few strikes there.
A swing and a miss from Papadopoulos.
Storm lands with a kick to the ribs.
Storm swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Storm swings for the body but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
Papadopoulos slips under a jab.
Storm defending well as Papadopoulos loads up on a big left hand.
Papadopoulos throws an overhand right that lands on Storm's shoulder, as Storm tries to avoid the shot.
Storm lands a slapping body shot.
#T2#
Papadopoulos avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
An attempted straight right counter from Papadopoulos misses the target.
Storm avoids the head kick by Papadopoulos.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Storm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Papadopoulos.
Storm will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Papadopoulos looks to land a combination but Storm avoids it well.
Papadopoulos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Papadopoulos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Papadopoulos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Storm's sensitive parts.
Storm looks to score with a jab to the body but Papadopoulos is just out of range.
Storm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throws a jab when Storm was well out of range.
Storm throws a jab but it's blocked by Papadopoulos.
Storm throws a poor cross that misses
and Papadopoulos counters with a nice body kick.
Storm moves out of range as Papadopoulos throws a body kick.
Papadopoulos defending well as Storm loads up on a big left hand.
Papadopoulos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Papadopoulos slips a jab from Storm.#T3#
Storm circles away from the clinch attempt.
Storm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Papadopoulos was well out of range. Poor timing from Storm.
Storm just misses with a punch to the body.
Papadopoulos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Storm throws out a loose jab but Papadopoulos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Storm throws out a leg kick but Papadopoulos moves out of range and Storm only half commits.
A good leg kick by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Storm.
Storm tests Papadopoulos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Papadopoulos misses with a straight right.
Papadopoulos scores with a nice head shot.
Storm is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Storm.
Storm connects with a jab.
Storm throws a jab but it's blocked by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos connects with an inside leg kick.#T4#
Papadopoulos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Storm.
A left lands for Papadopoulos.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Papadopoulos.
Storm moves into range and connects with a jab.
Storm throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Papadopoulos tried to counter with a leg kick but Storm avoided it.
Papadopoulos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Storm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Storm checks a low kick from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Storm moves away.
Nice defenses there by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throwing a counter right hand but Storm manages to avoid it.
Papadopoulos misses with an uppercut. Storm saw that one coming.
Storm connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Papadopoulos tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Storm pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Papadopoulos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A good leg kick by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos connects with a looping right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Corban Storm 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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Storm lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Storm lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Good work by Storm as he checks the leg kick.
Papadopoulos lands a nice looking body kick.
Papadopoulos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Storm.
Papadopoulos is looking to counter punch.
Papadopoulos misses with a looping left.
Storm misses with a low kick.
Papadopoulos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Storm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Papadopoulos.
Storm fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Papadopoulos tries a low kick but Storm avoids it.
Papadopoulos slips under a jab from Storm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Papadopoulos instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Storm pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Storm rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Papadopoulos counters with a straight right hand.
Storm just misses with a punch to the body.
Papadopoulos lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Storm throws a lazy right hand but Papadopoulos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Papadopoulos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Papadopoulos scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Storm thows a leg kick but Papadopoulos checks it
enabling Papadopoulos to counter with a crisp jab.
Storm misses the jab.
Storm avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Papadopoulos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Papadopoulos throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Storm's head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick but Storm sees it coming and moves out of range.
Storm looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Storm.
Papadopoulos throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Papadopoulos throws a hook but Storm blocks it.
Papadopoulos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Storm is looking to score with low kicks.
Papadopoulos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Storm cracks Papadopoulos with a good jab.
A combination from Papadopoulos does no damage. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Storm looks to land a right hand but Papadopoulos moved out of range.
Storm moves out of range of the leg kick from Papadopoulos.
Storm lands a nice leg kick that just misses Papadopoulos's sensitive parts.
Storm lands with a straight right. Papadopoulos didn't see that one coming.
Storm shoots in but no luck this time.
Storm lands a nice leg kick that just misses Papadopoulos's sensitive parts.
Storm waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Papadopoulos.
Storm waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos connects with a leg kick. Storm looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Papadopoulos scores with a jab to the jaw.
Storm fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Papadopoulos misses with a body shot.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Papadopoulos walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Papadopoulos motions for Storm to come forward. Papadopoulos throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Papadopoulos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Storm throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Papadopoulos sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Storm takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Storm throws a shot from downtown. Papadopoulos moves away and avoids it.
Papadopoulos tried to counter with a leg kick but Storm avoided it.
Papadopoulos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Storm loads up on a big right hand but Papadopoulos slips the punch.
Papadopoulos feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Storms jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Storm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Papadopoulos.
Storm has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Papadopoulos.
Storm's jab looks to have found its range, popping Papadopoulos under the eye.
Storm misses the shot to the body.
Papadopoulos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Storm finds it's way through Papadopoulos's defenses.
Papadopoulos looks to throw the jab but Storm is out of range.
Papadopoulos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Storm has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Storm takes one on the button.
Storm fails with a takedown attempt.
Storm throws a front kick aimed at Papadopoulos's knee but Papadopoulos avoids it well. #T4#
Storm looks to score with a jab to the body but Papadopoulos is just out of range.
Papadopoulos pushes Storm away with a front kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Papadopoulos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Papadopoulos ducks under a wild hook from Storm.
Storm tries to bum rush Papadopoulos with a series of wild strikes but Papadopoulos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Papadopoulos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Storm sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Storm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Storm takes a swing at Papadopoulos's ribcage but misses.
Storm throws a hook but Papadopoulos blocks it.
Papadopoulos misses with a leg kick
and Storm counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Storm misses with an uppercut
and Papadopoulos makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Papadopoulos feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Storms jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Papadopoulos wants to land a leg kick but Storm is out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos's jab looks to have found its range, popping Storm under the eye.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Storm, right into the meat.
A solid body kick from Papadopoulos.
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 Avraam Papadopoulos.
I think Papadopoulos 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avraam Papadopoulos!
Avraam Papadopoulos retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Avraam Papadopoulos thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Date: Jul 12, 2019 |
#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Papadopoulos.
MacGowan misses with a body shot.
Papadopoulos lands with a cross.
MacGowan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos avoids the body shot from MacGowan.
Papadopoulos tries to clinch up
and MacGowan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A shot to the body from MacGowan misses
and Papadopoulos counters with a nice uppercut.
MacGowan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
MacGowan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Papadopoulos sprawls well. Papadopoulos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. MacGowan gets slowly back to his feet.
Papadopoulos throws a wild body kick that MacGowan sees coming a mile off.
Papadopoulos lands a lovely overhand right.
A combination from MacGowan does no damage.
Papadopoulos went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by MacGowan!
Papadopoulos connects with an inside leg kick.
Papadopoulos tries a low kick but MacGowan avoids it.
MacGowan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Avraam Papadopoulos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacGowan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T1#
MacGowan looks to score with a jab to the body but Papadopoulos is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by MacGowan.
MacGowan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Papadopoulos was well out of range. Poor timing from MacGowan.
Papadopoulos lands a right hook to the body.
Papadopoulos scores with a nice right hand.
Papadopoulos keeps the fight on the outside.
Papadopoulos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
MacGowan takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Papadopoulos clinches with his opponent.
MacGowan tries to throw a body punch but Papadopoulos avoids it by throwing MacGowan back against the cage.
MacGowan can't find room to land a body shot as Papadopoulos controls the action.
MacGowan prevents a body shot from Papadopoulos.
MacGowan scores with a shot to the side of Papadopoulos's head.
MacGowan prevents a body shot from Papadopoulos.
MacGowan struggles to land a body shot inside as Papadopoulos controls his hands.
MacGowan lands a body punch.
MacGowan tries a body shot but Papadopoulos blocks it.
MacGowan scores with a shot to the side of Papadopoulos's head.
Papadopoulos digs a right hand into MacGowan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on MacGowan's gas tank.
Papadopoulos blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
MacGowan lands a body shot.
A body shot lands from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos lands a body shot in the clinch.
Papadopoulos lands a right hand.
Papadopoulos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Papadopoulos has a couple of punches blocked by MacGowan.
Papadopoulos managing to block the knees to the body from MacGowan.
#TD2#
MacGowan gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #ES#
Papadopoulos has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. MacGowan has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Papadopoulos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Papadopoulos tries to work over MacGowan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Papadopoulos tries to throw a body punch but MacGowan avoids it by throwing Papadopoulos back against the cage.
Papadopoulos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
MacGowan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Papadopoulos misses with a body punch.
Papadopoulos lands a hook that snaps the head of MacGowan backwards.
MacGowan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacGowan goes for a takedown attempt but Papadopoulos pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
MacGowan digs a good body shot into Papadopoulos's ribs.#T3#
MacGowan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacGowan. Papadopoulos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Papadopoulos is looking to counter punch.
Papadopoulos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Papadopoulos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Papadopoulos moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Papadopoulos scores with a leg kick.
MacGowan just misses with a punch to the body.
MacGowan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from MacGowan there as he acknowledges the shot.
MacGowan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Papadopoulos lands with a hook. MacGowan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
MacGowan tries to clinch but Papadopoulos is having none of it.
MacGowan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Papadopoulos rather than just go for the knockout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos misses with an uppercut.
A nice side step and MacGowan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
MacGowan misses with a double jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacGowan throws a body shot but no joy.
MacGowan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Papadopoulos was well out of range. Poor timing from MacGowan.#T4#
MacGowan scores with a punch to the head.
Papadopoulos tries to clinch up.
Papadopoulos throws a jab but it's blocked by MacGowan.
MacGowan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Papadopoulos with a body shot.
MacGowan throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Papadopoulos to counter with a crisp jab.
Papadopoulos throws a nice outside leg kick.
MacGowan misses with a wild body shot.
Papadopoulos lands a jab to the head.
Papadopoulos lands with a cross.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook. MacGowan ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Papadopoulos does it's job there.
MacGowan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Papadopoulos. Papadopoulos obviously looking to wear him down.
MacGowan misses with a wild body shot.
MacGowan throws a shot to the body.
MacGowan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Papadopoulos finds it's way round the side to connect with MacGowan's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Papadopoulos 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.
Nice sprawl there from Papadopoulos as MacGowan shoots in.
Avraam Papadopoulos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane MacGowan.
MacGowan goes for a double leg but Papadopoulos avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Papadopoulos continues to drive forward.
A cross from Papadopoulos lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avraam Papadopoulos dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Papadopoulos lunges at MacGowan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by MacGowan's hand.
Papadopoulos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt MacGowan.
MacGowan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacGowan. Papadopoulos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Papadopoulos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
MacGowan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Papadopoulos's waist but Papadopoulos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing MacGowan off to one side.
MacGowan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Papadopoulos counters with a low kick, right behind MacGowan 's knee.
MacGowan checks the leg kick.
MacGowan throws a shot to the body.
A cross from Papadopoulos lands.
MacGowan throws a body shot but no joy.
Papadopoulos throws a half hearted mid kick.
Papadopoulos lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Papadopoulos is looking to slow MacGowan down with leg kicks.
MacGowan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Papadopoulos.
MacGowan slips under a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from MacGowan.
MacGowan works Papadopoulos's body with a nice hook.#T1#
A punch lands to the side of MacGowan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
MacGowan is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Papadopoulos. MacGowan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Papadopoulos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacGowan.
Nice defenses there by MacGowan.
MacGowan has his takedown stuffed
and Papadopoulos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Avraam Papadopoulos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane MacGowan.
MacGowan throws a body shot but no joy.
Papadopoulos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
MacGowan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Papadopoulos lands a nice shot to the body.
Papadopoulos lands a straight punch to the body, keeping MacGowan at a distance.
MacGowan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
MacGowan throws a body punch but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
MacGowan throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Papadopoulos to counter with a crisp jab.
Papadopoulos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacGowan throws a front kick aimed at Papadopoulos's knee but Papadopoulos avoids it well.
Papadopoulos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that MacGowan can do to turn this around?
MacGowan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
MacGowan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Papadopoulos scores with a nice body kick.
Papadopoulos moves away from the strike by MacGowan.
Papadopoulos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacGowan. Papadopoulos does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacGowan walks into a jab.
Papadopoulos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent MacGowan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Papadopoulos throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Papadopoulos lands with a nice body punch.
Papadopoulos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL#
Papadopoulos clinches up against the cage.
MacGowan struggles to land a body shot inside as Papadopoulos controls his hands.
Papadopoulos scores with a shot to the side of MacGowan's head.
MacGowan is working Papadopoulos over against the cage.
MacGowan cracks Papadopoulos with a nice body shot.
Papadopoulos working aggressively here.
A knee to the head by MacGowan.
#CUT2#
It looks like Avraam Papadopoulos has been cut.
Papadopoulos lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Papadopoulos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Papadopoulos misses with a punch on the inside.
MacGowan misses with the head strike.
MacGowan throws a punch but it's blocked by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos prevents a body shot from MacGowan.
Papadopoulos lands a body punch.
A short left from Papadopoulos.
MacGowan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Papadopoulos tries to work over MacGowan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
MacGowan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
MacGowan blocks a body shot from Papadopoulos.
MacGowan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Papadopoulos's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Papadopoulos.
MacGowan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Good body shot from MacGowan.
Papadopoulos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacGowan prevents a body shot from Papadopoulos.
A short left from Papadopoulos.
Avraam Papadopoulos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Papadopoulos scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
Papadopoulos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of MacGowan backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacGowan.
MacGowan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Papadopoulos is defending well for now.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook from the clinch.
MacGowan prevents a body shot from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from MacGowan - that landed with a thud.
MacGowan tries to throw a body punch but Papadopoulos avoids it by throwing MacGowan back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MacGowan.
MacGowan swings wildly with an uppercut but Papadopoulos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Papadopoulos misses with some punches.
MacGowan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Papadopoulos is defending well for now.
MacGowan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Papadopoulos gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Papadopoulos tries a body shot but MacGowan blocks it.
Papadopoulos misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avraam Papadopoulos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Avraam Papadopoulos's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
MacGowan shoots for a takedown but Papadopoulos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Papadopoulos throws a counter high kick but MacGowan was just alert enough to avoid it.
Papadopoulos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from MacGowan.
MacGowan throws a leg kick which misses Papadopoulos's front leg but catches the back leg as Papadopoulos tries to avoid it.
Papadopoulos lands a nice leg kick that just misses MacGowan's sensitive parts.
Papadopoulos looks to land a right hand but MacGowan moved out of range.
MacGowan just misses with a punch to the body.
MacGowan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Papadopoulos looks to throw the jab but MacGowan is out of range.
MacGowan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A solid body kick from Papadopoulos.
MacGowan connects with a body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Papadopoulos!
Papadopoulos looks to throw the jab but MacGowan is out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Papadopoulos throws a lazy right hand but MacGowan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
MacGowan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Papadopoulos. Papadopoulos obviously looking to wear him down.
Papadopoulos throws a quick inside leg kick.
Papadopoulos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Papadopoulos lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
MacGowan misses with a shot to the body
and Papadopoulos counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
MacGowan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Papadopoulos tries to clinch up.
MacGowan goes for a double leg but Papadopoulos avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Papadopoulos continues to drive forward.
Papadopoulos tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and MacGowan is able to avoid easily.
MacGowan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Papadopoulos lands with a right hand.
MacGowan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Papadopoulos as he avoids it easily.
Avraam Papadopoulos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane MacGowan.
Papadopoulos is looking to slow MacGowan down with leg kicks. #CL#
Papadopoulos clinches up with MacGowan and pushes him back against the cage.
MacGowan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Papadopoulos tries a body shot but MacGowan blocks it.
MacGowan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Papadopoulos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Papadopoulos lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Papadopoulos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Papadopoulos.
MacGowan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
MacGowan misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
MacGowan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacGowan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD2#
MacGowan works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES#
Papadopoulos pushes MacGowan off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Jab from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos jabs at MacGowan's body.
Papadopoulos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacGowan manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from MacGowan misses.
Papadopoulos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
MacGowan 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.
Papadopoulos connects with a nice looking jab.
MacGowan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A big right from Papadopoulos misses.
Papadopoulos lands an overhand right.
MacGowan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Papadopoulos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T3##TD2#
MacGowan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Papadopoulos napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Papadopoulos bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Papadopoulos is looking to land body kicks.
Papadopoulos jabs MacGowan right on the nose. MacGowan blinks but takes it well.
Avraam Papadopoulos is winning the standup battle so far.
MacGowan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Papadopoulos.
A jab from Papadopoulos finds it's way through MacGowan's defenses.
Papadopoulos pushes MacGowan away with a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Papadopoulos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Avraam Papadopoulos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacGowan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Papadopoulos throws a right hand that MacGowan ducks under and follows up with a left that MacGowan also avoids with ease.
MacGowan moves forwards but Papadopoulos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
MacGowan throws a body shot but no joy.
MacGowan throws a leg kick
and Papadopoulos counters with a straight right hand.
MacGowan looks to score with a jab to the body but Papadopoulos is just out of range.
A cross from Papadopoulos lands.
MacGowan blocks a head kick by Papadopoulos.
#T4#
Papadopoulos lands with a thumping leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That kick from Papadopoulos tenderised MacGowan's leg. MacGowan is trying to keep his angry face on.
MacGowan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
MacGowan darts in looking for a takedown but Papadopoulos gets double underhooks and turns MacGowan into the cage.
Papadopoulos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
MacGowan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good work by MacGowan as he checks the leg kick.
Papadopoulos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Papadopoulos scores with a jab. MacGowan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Papadopoulos misses with a straight right.
MacGowan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Papadopoulos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacGowan. Papadopoulos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Papadopoulos connects with a body shot.
Papadopoulos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacGowan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avraam Papadopoulos clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Avraam Papadopoulos's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
MacGowan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Papadopoulos scores with a head kick.
MacGowan defending well as Papadopoulos loads up on a big left hand.
Nice body punch from MacGowan.
Papadopoulos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Papadopoulos. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MacGowan manages to avoid it.
MacGowan fails with a takedown attempt.
Papadopoulos wants to land a leg kick but MacGowan is out of range.
MacGowan looks to score with a jab to the body but Papadopoulos is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papadopoulos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
MacGowan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Papadopoulos connects with an inside leg kick.
Papadopoulos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by MacGowan.
MacGowan is looking to chop away at Papadopoulos's legs.
MacGowan looks to score with a jab to the body but Papadopoulos is just out of range.#T1#
Papadopoulos thumps MacGowan with a low kick.
MacGowan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Papadopoulos was well out of range. Poor timing from MacGowan.
Good shot there by Papadopoulos.
MacGowan slips a jab from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos connects with an inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Papadopoulos there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
MacGowan moves out of range of the body kick.
A nice side step and MacGowan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
MacGowan misses with a wild body shot.
Papadopoulos scores with a decent looking hook.
MacGowan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Papadopoulos scores with a leg kick.
MacGowan lands a jab to Papadopoulos's midsection.
An inside leg kick lands from Papadopoulos.
MacGowan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Papadopoulos throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T2#
Papadopoulos throws an overhand right that lands on MacGowan's shoulder, as MacGowan tries to avoid the shot.
Papadopoulos avoids the body shot from MacGowan.
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!
Good standup being displayed there by Papadopoulos as he connects with a hook.
Papadopoulos lands a jab to MacGowan's midsection.
MacGowan throws a chopping leg kick but Papadopoulos manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Papadopoulos scores with a hook.
Papadopoulos connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice jab there from Papadopoulos.
MacGowan scores with a shot to the body.
Good exchange - Papadopoulos coming out on top.#CL2#
MacGowan rushes Papadopoulos and presses him up against the cage.
MacGowan tries a body shot but Papadopoulos blocks it.
Papadopoulos blocks a body shot from MacGowan.
MacGowan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Papadopoulos tries to work over MacGowan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Papadopoulos throws a punch but it's blocked by MacGowan.
MacGowan tries to work over Papadopoulos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
MacGowan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacGowan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Papadopoulos working aggressively here.
Papadopoulos throws a head punch that misses.
MacGowan pushes Papadopoulos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Papadopoulos lands with a right to the head.
Papadopoulos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of MacGowans head.
A right hand to the body from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos misses with a punch to the body.
Papadopoulos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Papadopoulos tries to work over MacGowan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
MacGowan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
MacGowan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from MacGowan.
Papadopoulos prevents a body shot from MacGowan.
Still in the clinch, Papadopoulos scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
Papadopoulos tries to throw a body punch but MacGowan avoids it by throwing Papadopoulos back against the cage.
MacGowan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Papadopoulos after a bit of a struggle.
Papadopoulos lands with a right to the head.
MacGowan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Papadopoulos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by MacGowan.
MacGowan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Papadopoulos can't find room to land a body shot as MacGowan controls the action.
Papadopoulos blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Papadopoulos misses with some punches.
Papadopoulos prevents a body shot from MacGowan.
Papadopoulos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Papadopoulos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
MacGowan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Papadopoulos misses with a body punch.
Papadopoulos tries to work over MacGowan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Papadopoulos has a couple of punches blocked by MacGowan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avraam Papadopoulos had his way with Shane MacGowan in that round.
The cut man is working on Avraam Papadopoulos's cut.
That's time! Papadopoulos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
MacGowan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Papadopoulos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
MacGowan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
MacGowan lands with a nice body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacGowan. Papadopoulos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Papadopoulos checks a leg kick.
MacGowan thuds a left hand into Papadopoulos's body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Papadopoulos.
MacGowan is looking to score with low kicks.
MacGowan misses the shot to the body.
MacGowan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Papadopoulos moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos lands a nice looking body shot.
Good exchange - Papadopoulos coming out on top.
Papadopoulos lands with a straight right. MacGowan didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Papadopoulos tried to score with a low kick but MacGowan checks it.
MacGowan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Papadopoulos checks it well. #T1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos avoids the body shot from MacGowan.
MacGowan throws a low kick but Papadopoulos avoids it.
Jab from Papadopoulos.#CL#
Papadopoulos moves into the clinch.
Papadopoulos tries to work over MacGowan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Papadopoulos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MacGowan misses with a body punch.
Papadopoulos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacGowan's elbow.
MacGowan lands with a right to the head.
MacGowan tries to throw a body punch but Papadopoulos avoids it by throwing MacGowan back against the cage.
MacGowan misses with a body punch.
MacGowan lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Papadopoulos fails to land.
MacGowan lands a shot to the body.
MacGowan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Shane MacGowan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
MacGowan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Papadopoulos avoids it.
Papadopoulos pushes MacGowan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Papadopoulos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Papadopoulos fails to land.
Papadopoulos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Papadopoulos misses with a short punch on the inside.
MacGowan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MacGowan has a couple of punches blocked by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacGowan's elbow.
Papadopoulos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt MacGowan or not.
MacGowan can't find room to land a body shot as Papadopoulos controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Papadopoulos scores with a nice short uppercut.
MacGowan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
MacGowan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Papadopoulos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Papadopoulos scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T3#
MacGowan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Papadopoulos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from MacGowan.
A right hand to the body from Papadopoulos.
MacGowan is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Papadopoulos works on MacGowan's body with a couple of short punches.
MacGowan blocks a body shot from Papadopoulos.
MacGowan can't find room to land a body shot as Papadopoulos controls the action.
Papadopoulos blocks a body shot from MacGowan.
Papadopoulos misses with a punch on the inside.
Papadopoulos scores with a shot to the side of MacGowan's head.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Papadopoulos lands a left hand that snaps the head of MacGowan backwards.
Papadopoulos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of MacGowan backwards.
MacGowan misses with a hook to the ribs.
MacGowan blocks a body shot from Papadopoulos.
MacGowan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MacGowan lands a right hand.
Papadopoulos lands with a left to the head.
MacGowan prevents a body shot from Papadopoulos. #T4#
MacGowan blocks a body shot from Papadopoulos.
MacGowan misses with a body punch.
MacGowan blocks a body shot from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos pushes MacGowan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacGowan can't find room to land a body shot as Papadopoulos controls the action.
A shot in the inside from MacGowan.
MacGowan misses with a body punch.
MacGowan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
MacGowan misses with a punch on the inside.
Papadopoulos misses with a body punch.
MacGowan lands a shoulder strike.
Papadopoulos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Papadopoulos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
MacGowan tries to score a body lock takedown but Papadopoulos shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Papadopoulos pushes MacGowan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Papadopoulos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Papadopoulos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Papadopoulos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacGowan's elbow.
Papadopoulos presses MacGowan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Avraam Papadopoulos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Papadopoulos has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avraam Papadopoulos!
Avraam Papadopoulos retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Avraam Papadopoulos made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
EMP Papadopoulos Vs Scrotum
Date: Jun 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Scrotum slips a straight right by Papadopoulos.
Scrotum jabs Papadopoulos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Papadopoulos dips to his left and cracks Scrotum with an uppercut!
We've been informed that Scrotum 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.
An inside leg kick from Papadopoulos misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Scrotum misses.
Scrotum checks a leg kick.
Scrotum slips a jab from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos wants to land a leg kick but Scrotum is out of range.
Papadopoulos looks to land a body kick but Scrotum moved away.
Papadopoulos swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A low kick from Papadopoulos is predictable there
letting Scrotum counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Avraam Papadopoulos has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papadopoulos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Papadopoulos motions for Scrotum to come forward. Papadopoulos throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Papadopoulos misses
and Papadopoulos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Papadopoulos lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scrotum misses with a looping left.
It looked like Papadopoulos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Papadopoulos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Papadopoulos avoids the head kick by Scrotum.
Papadopoulos throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Scrotum throws a right and a left that both miss.
Papadopoulos goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Papadopoulos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Scrotum lands a nice hook to Papadopoulos's body. Papadopoulos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Scrotum cracks Papadopoulos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Papadopoulos scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Papadopoulos.
We've been told by Papadopoulos's head coaches at Gym Boiks that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Papadopoulos connects with a high kick.
Papadopoulos throws a lazy right hand but Scrotum sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Scrotum on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice uppercut there from Papadopoulos.
Good leg kick by Papadopoulos there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Papadopoulos scores with a crisp jab that stopped Scrotum in his tracks.
Papadopoulos misses with a low kick.
Scrotum lands an overhand right.
Papadopoulos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Scrotum throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A low kick from Papadopoulos is predictable there
letting Scrotum counter with a right hand.
Papadopoulos connects with a right hand. Scrotum shakes it off.
A lazy left from Scrotum finds it's target.
Scrotum cracks Papadopoulos with a right hand to the side of the head.
Papadopoulos throws a low kick but Scrotum avoids it.
Decent striking displayed by Papadopoulos there.#T3#
Scrotum blocks a low kick nicely.
Papadopoulos is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Scrotum checks a low kick from Papadopoulos.
Scrotum is looking for the big counter here.
Papadopoulos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scrotum manages to avoid it.
Papadopoulos lunges at Scrotum with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Scrotum's hand.
Papadopoulos lands the left hand.
Papadopoulos scores with a nice head shot.
Papadopoulos scores with a jab. Scrotum acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Scrotum moves out of range of the body kick.
Scrotum lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Papadopoulos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Scrotum looks to throw the jab but Papadopoulos is out of range.
Papadopoulos blocks a head kick by Scrotum.
A head kick misses from Scrotum.
Papadopoulos throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Scrotum.
Scrotum takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T4#
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!
Papadopoulos sizes up Scrotum with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Avraam Papadopoulos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scrotum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Scrotum misses with a jab to the body
and Scrotum takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice cross by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Scrotum has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Papadopoulos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Papadopoulos is looking to slow Scrotum down with leg kicks.
Papadopoulos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Scrotum on the side of the head.
Scrotum has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos cracks Scrotum with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scrotum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Papadopoulos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Scrotum connects with a right hand. Papadopoulos shakes it off.
Jab, jab by Papadopoulos - just one landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avraam Papadopoulos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Avraam Papadopoulos's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Papadopoulos misses with a body kick.
Scrotum let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Scrotum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Scrotum on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Papadopoulos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scrotum can do to turn this around?
Papadopoulos scores with a punch to the head.
Papadopoulos connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Scrotum's hands.
Avraam Papadopoulos is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Papadopoulos forces Scrotum back against the cage and clinches.
Papadopoulos struggles to land a body shot inside as Scrotum controls his hands.
Papadopoulos working aggressively here.
Papadopoulos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Scrotum makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Papadopoulos blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Scrotum escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Papadopoulos blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papadopoulos ducks right into an uppercut from Scrotum.
Papadopoulos throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Papadopoulos lands with an uppercut that bounces Scrotum off the cage and back into range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Papadopoulos scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick that misses. #T1#
Papadopoulos throws a hook but Scrotum blocks it.
Scrotum raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Scrotum slips a straight right by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos connects with an inside leg kick.
Scrotum has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Scrotum bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Scrotum looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Papadopoulos pivots, looking for a leg kick but Scrotum is out of range and Papadopoulos settles back down.
Scrotum moves out of range as Papadopoulos strikes.
Scrotum misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Papadopoulos appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Papadopoulos scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Papadopoulos missing with a left hand there. Scrotum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Scrotum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Papadopoulos moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Good exchange - Papadopoulos coming out on top.
Papadopoulos throws a jab but it's blocked by Scrotum. #T2#
Papadopoulos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Papadopoulos misses with a leg kick
and Scrotum counters with a nice body kick.
Scrotum throws a hook but Papadopoulos blocks it.
Papadopoulos is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Papadopoulos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Papadopoulos misses with a leg kick
and Scrotum counters with a nice low kick that buckles Papadopoulos's knee momentarily.
Papadopoulos connects with an inside leg kick.
Scrotum steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Scrotum's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Scrotum pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good leg kick by Papadopoulos there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Scrotum staying out of range there.
Scrotum swings widly with a right hand
and Papadopoulos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Papadopoulos throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3#
Papadopoulos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scrotum.
Papadopoulos dips to his left and cracks Scrotum with an uppercut!
Scrotum swings for the body but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
Papadopoulos throws the left hand but Scrotum avoids the punch easily.
Scrotum cracks Papadopoulos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Scrotum looks to land a right hand but Papadopoulos moved out of range.
Scrotum throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Papadopoulos throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Papadopoulos misses with a right hand
and Scrotum counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Papadopoulos throws a low kick but Scrotum avoids it.
Papadopoulos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Papadopoulos lands with a thumping leg kick.
Scrotum throws a hook but Papadopoulos blocks it.#T4#
Papadopoulos thuds his right hand into Scrotum's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Scrotum throws out a loose jab but Papadopoulos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Papadopoulos throws a lazy right hand but Scrotum sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Scrotum responds with a good body kick, but Papadopoulos manages to step out the way in time.
Papadopoulos lands with a thumping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD2#
Scrotum drops Papadopoulos with a beautiful combination! Papadopoulos stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Scrotum is looking for the KO!
Papadopoulos plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick but Scrotum sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Papadopoulos moves away from the strike by Scrotum.
Papadopoulos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Scrotum.
Scrotum ducks under a wild hook from Papadopoulos.
Scrotum steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Papadopoulos takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT2#
Avraam Papadopoulos's cut is getting worse.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scrotum thows a leg kick but Papadopoulos checks it
and Papadopoulos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Scrotum closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avraam Papadopoulos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Avraam Papadopoulos's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Papadopoulos with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Papadopoulos. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Papadopoulos.
Scrotum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Papadopoulos moves away.
Scrotum throws a hook to the side of Papadopoulos's head but Papadopoulos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Papadopoulos throws a sloppy head kick and Scrotum moves out of range easily.
Scrotum shapes to counter with a head kick.
Scrotum bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Scrotum throws a leg kick but Papadopoulos checks it.
Papadopoulos is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Papadopoulos there.
Hairy Scrotum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Papadopoulos throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scrotum scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Papadopoulos throws a combination that misses
and Scrotum counters with a left and a right that stings Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos staying out of range there.
Papadopoulos scores with a crisp jab that stopped Scrotum in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Papadopoulos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Papadopoulos misses with a hook. Scrotum ducked under it nicely.
Scrotum checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Papadopoulos throws out a leg kick but Scrotum moves out of range and Papadopoulos only half commits.
Papadopoulos throws an overhand right that lands on Scrotum's shoulder, as Scrotum tries to avoid the shot.
Papadopoulos throws a low kick, looking for Scrotum's leg but Scrotum calmly moves out of range.
It seemed like Scrotum was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Papadopoulos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Papadopoulos scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Papadopoulos throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Papadopoulos cracks Scrotum with a good jab.
Papadopoulos misses with a left hand
and Scrotum makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Papadopoulos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Scrotum counters with a three punch combo that has Papadopoulos backing up. Papadopoulos nods at Scrotum to acknowledge the strikes.
Papadopoulos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Scrotum.
Scrotum avoids the head kick by Papadopoulos.
#T2#
Scrotum throws a big shot that misses.
Nice jab there from Papadopoulos.
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!
Scrotum cracks a nice hook into Papadopoulos's ribs.
Papadopoulos walks into a straight right hand from Scrotum.#CUT2#
Avraam Papadopoulos's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Papadopoulos looks for the body kick but Scrotum saw that one coming.
Scrotum steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos misses with a low kick.
Scrotum throws a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Papadopoulos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scrotum.
A slow jab from Papadopoulos misses its intended target.
An inside leg kick lands from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Papadopoulos misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Scrotum on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Scrotum takes a swing at Papadopoulos's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Papadopoulos misses with a lunging right hand
#CL2#
and Scrotum counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Scrotum. #BC2#
Scrotum breaks from the clinch.
Papadopoulos cracks Scrotum with a good jab.
Scrotum throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Scrotum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Papadopoulos.
Scrotum takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Papadopoulos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Scrotum lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Papadopoulos circles away quickly and effectively.
Scrotum tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Papadopoulos misses with a looping right.
Papadopoulos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Scrotum moves away from the strike by Papadopoulos.
Scrotum is looking for the big counter here.
A telegraphed right hand from Scrotum misses the target. #T4#
Scrotum blocks the body kick.
Papadopoulos looks to throw the jab but Scrotum is out of range.
Scrotum looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A leg kick checked by Scrotum.
Scrotum unleashes a big counter combination but Papadopoulos bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Scrotum takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Scrotum on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scrotum swinging wildly here.
Papadopoulos moves out of range of the strikes.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook to the body
letting Scrotum counter with a right hand.
Scrotum avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Scrotum misses with a wild body shot.
Scrotum's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Papadopoulos connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Scrotum scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Avraam Papadopoulos did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Avraam Papadopoulos's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Scrotum gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Papadopoulos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Papadopoulos closes the distance but Scrotum moves to the side
and Scrotum counters with a stiff right hand.
Papadopoulos scores with a nice right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Papadopoulos.
Scrotum feints and then cracks Papadopoulos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Papadopoulos down.
Nice uppercut there from Papadopoulos.
Scrotum throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papadopoulos scores with a nice head shot.
Scrotum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos works over Scrotum's head and body with a nice combination.#T1#
Papadopoulos misses the jab.
Papadopoulos tried to score with a low kick but Scrotum checks it.
Scrotum throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Scrotum chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Papadopoulos can pounce on him.
Papadopoulos pivots, looking for a leg kick but Scrotum is out of range and Papadopoulos settles back down.
Scrotum steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Papadopoulos.
Scrotum doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Papadopoulos gets a clinch.
Papadopoulos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Papadopoulos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scrotum lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Papadopoulos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Scrotum breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Papadopoulos.
Scrotum closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Papadopoulos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Scrotum. That did some damage!#T2#
Papadopoulos cracks Scrotum with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick from Papadopoulos misses.
Papadopoulos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Papadopoulos catches Scrotum with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Scrotum ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Papadopoulos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Scrotum manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Papadopoulos sets himself, and Scrotum steps forward looking for the clinch! Papadopoulos avoids it this time.
Papadopoulos looks to throw the jab but Scrotum is out of range.
Papadopoulos scores with a jab. Scrotum acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Papadopoulos moves out of range of the strikes.
Papadopoulos throws a hook but Scrotum avoids it easily.
Scrotum tries to counter with a clinch but Papadopoulos shakes him off and moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Papadopoulos.
Scrotum is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Papadopoulos with a body shot.
Papadopoulos attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T3#
Papadopoulos misses with the body kick
and Scrotum counters with a straight right hand.
Papadopoulos misses with an uppercut. Scrotum saw that one coming.
Scrotum let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Papadopoulos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Scrotum. That did some damage!
Papadopoulos throws a poor cross that misses
and Scrotum counters with a slapping leg kick.
Papadopoulos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scrotum.
Scrotum tries to counter with a clinch but Papadopoulos shakes him off and moves away.
Papadopoulos blocks a jab.
Papadopoulos looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Papadopoulos bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Papadopoulos scores with a decent looking hook.
Scrotum displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A slow jab from Scrotum misses its intended target.
Scrotum ducks under a wild hook from Papadopoulos.
The fighters circling - Papadopoulos throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Papadopoulos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Scrotum.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Papadopoulos scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Scrotum checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Scrotum unleashes a big counter combination but Papadopoulos bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Papadopoulos moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Papadopoulos scores with a sloppy right hand. Scrotum should have avoided that one.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Papadopoulos misses.
Papadopoulos works the jab nicely.
Scrotum connects with a high kick.
Papadopoulos scores with a sloppy right hand. Scrotum should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avraam Papadopoulos had his way with Hairy Scrotum in that round.
The cut man is working on Avraam Papadopoulos's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Scrotum.
Scrotum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Papadopoulos misses the target.
A good leg kick by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Papadopoulos finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Scrotum wants to counter with a clinch but Papadopoulos pushes him away.
Papadopoulos scores with a jab. Scrotum acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Papadopoulos lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Papadopoulos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Papadopoulos cracks Scrotum with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick from Scrotum.
Papadopoulos lands with an overhand left.
Scrotum drops his hands momentarily and Papadopoulos takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scrotum missing with a left hand there. Papadopoulos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Scrotum on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Papadopoulos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Papadopoulos feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Scrotum's calf.
Scrotum stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Papadopoulos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Papadopoulos throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Scrotum works Papadopoulos's body with a nice hook.
Scrotum looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Papadopoulos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scrotum.
Scrotum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Papadopoulos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos lands with an uppercut that bounces Scrotum off the cage and back into range.
Papadopoulos connects with a jab.
Papadopoulos throws a half hearted mid kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Papadopoulos.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Papadopoulos is predictable there
and Scrotum counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick from Papadopoulos misses
and Papadopoulos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Papadopoulos finds it's way through Scrotum's defenses.
Papadopoulos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Papadopoulos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scrotum tries to move into range but Papadopoulos moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Scrotum just misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Papadopoulos cracks Scrotum with an open hand slap.
Scrotum blocks a head kick by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos swings widly with a right hand
and Scrotum counters with a nice uppercut.
Papadopoulos lunges at Scrotum with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Scrotum's hand.
Scrotum blocks the body kick.
Papadopoulos slips a jab from Scrotum.
Papadopoulos moves away from the strike by Scrotum.
Papadopoulos darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fighters circling - Scrotum throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Papadopoulos's jab looks to have found its range, popping Scrotum under the eye.
Papadopoulos jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Scrotum moves forwards but Papadopoulos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hairy Scrotum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Scrotum lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Papadopoulos scores with a nice strike.
Papadopoulos throws an overhand right that lands on Scrotum's shoulder, as Scrotum tries to avoid the shot.
Scrotum swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Papadopoulos attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Papadopoulos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scrotum.
Scrotum is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Papadopoulos with a body shot.
Papadopoulos misses with a straight right.
Scrotum looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Scrotum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Papadopoulos lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Scrotum scores with a nice right hand.
Papadopoulos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Scrotum connects with a body shot.
Papadopoulos staying out of range there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Avraam Papadopoulos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Papadopoulos has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 49:46
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 50:45
Judge William Gold scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avraam Papadopoulos!
Avraam Papadopoulos retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Avraam Papadopoulos, 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.
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Event:
EMP Papadopoulos vs Storm
Date: May 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Storm lands with a straight right. Papadopoulos didn't see that one coming.
Storm lands with a right hand.
Papadopoulos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Storm.
Storm has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Papadopoulos is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A big left from Storm misses.
Storm throws a shot from downtown. Papadopoulos moves away and avoids it.
Papadopoulos stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice shot lands for Papadopoulos.#CL2#
Storm rushes Papadopoulos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Storm works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES#
Papadopoulos has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Storm is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Papadopoulos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Papadopoulos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Storm struggles to land a body shot inside as Papadopoulos controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Papadopoulos fails to land. #TD2#
Papadopoulos is fighting off a takedown attempt but Storm is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Papadopoulos to the mat. Papadopoulos regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Papadopoulos is wriggling around but Storm manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Storm seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Papadopoulos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Papadopoulos is looking to escape.
Storm tries to pass the half guard into mount. Papadopoulos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Papadopoulos is trying to stand.
Papadopoulos is in trouble now - Storm has advanced to mount!
Papadopoulos trying desperately to get to his feet.
Papadopoulos trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Storm is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Papadopoulos can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Papadopoulos wants to try and get back to his feet.
BOOM! Storm connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Papadopoulos trying desperately to get to his feet.
Storm pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Papadopoulos takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Storm lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Papadopoulos is bucking up trying to escape but Storm cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Papadopoulos is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Gym Boiks that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Storm trying to control but Papadopoulos is having none of it. #T2#
Storm controlling the pace for now.
Papadopoulos is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Papadopoulos is in a horrible position here. Storm smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Storm landing strikes from the mount and Papadopoulos is in trouble!
Storm breaks from Papadopoulos's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Papadopoulos is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Storm lands a heavy elbow.
Storm landing strikes from the mount.
Storm controlling his opponent.
Storm landing strikes from the mount and Papadopoulos is in trouble! #ES#
Papadopoulos bucks Storm off and manages to get back to his feet! #T3#
Storm avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Storm blocks a jab.
Papadopoulos with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Storm to score with a decent uppercut.
Storm steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throws a hook but Storm avoids it easily.
Storm takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Storm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Papadopoulos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Storm.
Decent striking displayed by Storm there.
Papadopoulos lands the left hand.
Papadopoulos scores with a spinning back kick!
Papadopoulos takes one to the chin there.
Papadopoulos throws out a leg kick but Storm moves out of range and Papadopoulos only half commits.
Papadopoulos throws a nice inside leg kick.
Storm misses with a low kick.
Papadopoulos is looking to counter punch.
Storm lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Papadopoulos connects with a high kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Storm shoots in looking for a takedown but Papadopoulos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Storm's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Storm scoring well with a low kick there.
A low kick from Papadopoulos is predictable there #TD2#
and Storm counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T4#
Storm wants to take a breather but Papadopoulos is having none of it.
Storm working over Papadopoulos with some ground and pound. Papadopoulos looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Storm takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Papadopoulos looks like he's trying to stand up.
Storm is looking to take a break and control but Papadopoulos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Papadopoulos has hold of Storm's hands but Storm slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Papadopoulos is trying to stand.
Storm lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Storm is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Papadopoulos is not content to let Storm control the position.
Storm landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Papadopoulos has hold of Storm's hands but Storm slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Papadopoulos is trying to stand back up but Storm is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corban Storm dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Storm is looking to clinch.
Storm throws a leg kick but Papadopoulos sees it coming and moves out of range.
Storm wants to land a leg kick but Papadopoulos is out of range.
Papadopoulos has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Papadopoulos there as he acknowledges the shot.
Storm avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Storm. Papadopoulos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Papadopoulos is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Storm.
Papadopoulos takes a swing at Storm's ribcage but misses.
Storm wants to land a leg kick but Papadopoulos is out of range.
Good work by Storm as he checks the leg kick.
Storm tries to clinch up but Papadopoulos circles away and keeps his distance.
Storm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Papadopoulos.
Storm stuns Papadopoulos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice shot by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm thows a left - swing and a miss!
Papadopoulos keeps Storm at a distance using the push kick.
Storm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Papadopoulos throws a hook but Storm avoids it easily.
Storm throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
Papadopoulos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Storm ducks under a wild hook from Papadopoulos.
Storm let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Storm looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Storm 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.
Storm scores with a leg kick.
Storm throws a leg kick but Papadopoulos sees it coming and moves out of range.
Papadopoulos swinging wildly here.
Storm lands a right hook to the body.
Storm fails with the takedown.
Storm staying out of range there.
Storm throws a leg kick but Papadopoulos moved away.
Storm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Papadopoulos 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.
Papadopoulos tries to clinch but Storm moves out of range. #CL2#
Storm clinches.
Papadopoulos lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Papadopoulos.
Storm is breathing heavily.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Papadopoulos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Papadopoulos blocking some punches.
Papadopoulos digs a right hand into Storm's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Storm's gas tank.
Papadopoulos digs a right hand into Storm's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Storm's gas tank.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Papadopoulos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Papadopoulos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Papadopoulos lands a nice shot to the body.
Papadopoulos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Storm's elbow.
Papadopoulos tries to throw a body punch but Storm avoids it by throwing Papadopoulos back against the cage.
Papadopoulos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Papadopoulos struggles to land a body shot inside as Storm controls his hands.
Papadopoulos tries a body shot but Storm blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Papadopoulos.
A short right from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos tries to throw a body punch but Storm avoids it by throwing Papadopoulos back against the cage.
Storm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Papadopoulos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Papadopoulos lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
A right hand to the body from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Papadopoulos lands with a right to the head.
Papadopoulos lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos scores with a shoulder strike.
Storm's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Storm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Papadopoulos's elbow.
Papadopoulos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Papadopoulos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Papadopoulos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Storm throws a head punch that misses.
Papadopoulos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Storm blocks a body shot from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos tries a body shot but Storm blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Storm misses with some punches.
Storm throws a head punch that misses.
Papadopoulos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Papadopoulos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Papadopoulos misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Storm creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Papadopoulos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Papadopoulos tries a body shot but Storm blocks it.
Storm tries for a takedown but Papadopoulos manages to get underhooks.
Papadopoulos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Storm's elbow.
Storm prevents a body shot from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Storm lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Papadopoulos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Papadopoulos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Storm's elbow.
Papadopoulos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Storm misses with the head strike.
Papadopoulos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Papadopoulos can't find room to land a body shot as Storm controls the action.
Papadopoulos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Papadopoulos prevents a takedown attempt there.
Avraam Papadopoulos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corban Storm.
Papadopoulos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Papadopoulos prevents a body shot from Storm.
Papadopoulos blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avraam Papadopoulos dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Papadopoulos 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.
Papadopoulos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Storm misses the body punch
and Papadopoulos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Papadopoulos - that will leave a mark!
Storm throws a head kick that misses.
It appears Papadopoulos was looking to counter with a kick there.
Storm looks to throw the jab but Papadopoulos is out of range.
Papadopoulos looks to score with a jab to the body but Storm is just out of range.
Papadopoulos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Storm on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Papadopoulos. Papadopoulos obviously looking to wear him down.
Papadopoulos thuds his right hand into Storm's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Papadopoulos throws an overhand right that lands on Storm's shoulder, as Storm tries to avoid the shot.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick but Storm sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Storm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Papadopoulos manages to avoid it.
Papadopoulos feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Storm's calf.
Storm ducks under a wild hook from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Storm throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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!
Papadopoulos looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Storm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Papadopoulos.#T1#
Storm scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Papadopoulos doesn't seem bothered though.
Papadopoulos is looking to score with low kicks.
Papadopoulos looks to land a left hand but Storm moved out of range nicely.
Corban Storm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Papadopoulos slips a straight right by Storm.
Storm swats away the attempt to clinch by Papadopoulos.
Storm jabs at Papadopoulos's body.
Avraam Papadopoulos is winning the standup battle so far.
Papadopoulos lands a jab to Storm's midsection.
Storm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Papadopoulos misses the jab.
Avraam Papadopoulos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch lands to the side of Papadopoulos 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Storm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Papadopoulos.
Storm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Papadopoulos.
Storm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A clash of legs there as Papadopoulos blocks the low kick.
Storm is looking to land body kicks.
Papadopoulos is looking to counter punch.
A left lands for Papadopoulos.
Storm keeps Papadopoulos at a distance using the push kick. #T2#
Papadopoulos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Papadopoulos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Papadopoulos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Storm's head.
Storm tries to clinch but Papadopoulos is having none of it.
Papadopoulos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Storm looks to score with a jab to the body but Papadopoulos is just out of range.
Papadopoulos fails to land with a series of punches.
Papadopoulos throws a sloppy head kick and Storm moves out of range easily.
And Storm responds with a good body kick, but Papadopoulos manages to step out the way in time.
Storm checks a low kick from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos misses with a looping right.
Papadopoulos slips a straight right by Storm.
Storm lunges at Papadopoulos with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Papadopoulos's hand.
Storm moves away from the strike by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Storm blocks a leg kick.
Papadopoulos ducks under a wild hook from Storm.#T3#
Papadopoulos stuffs the takedown.
Papadopoulos throws a big counter combination but Storm scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Papadopoulos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Storm tries to work over Papadopoulos's front leg with a kick but Papadopoulos checks it.
Storm takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Papadopoulos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Storm has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Storm is looking to land body kicks.
Papadopoulos fails to land with a series of punches.
Storm swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Storm scores with a body shot.
Papadopoulos misses with a looping left.
Storm steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Papadopoulos.
Storm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Papadopoulos.
Storm appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Storm buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Storm's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A decent looking cross lands there for Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos blocks a jab.#CL#
Papadopoulos moves into range and clinches up with Storm.
Papadopoulos tries to work over Storm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Storm tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T4#
Storm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Papadopoulos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Storm misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Papadopoulos.
Storm takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Papadopoulos swings wildly with an uppercut but Storm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Storm tries to score a body lock takedown but Papadopoulos shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Avraam Papadopoulos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corban Storm.
A shot in the inside from Storm.
Papadopoulos lands a nice shot to the body.
Avraam Papadopoulos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Papadopoulos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Papadopoulos lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos can't find room to land a body shot as Storm controls the action.
Papadopoulos tries to throw a body punch but Storm avoids it by throwing Papadopoulos back against the cage.
Storm goes for a takedown attempt but Papadopoulos pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Papadopoulos connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Papadopoulos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avraam Papadopoulos clearly takes that round.
That's time! Papadopoulos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Papadopoulos looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Papadopoulos slips under a jab from Storm.
Papadopoulos throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Storm lands a head kick. Papadopoulos smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Papadopoulos is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Papadopoulos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Papadopoulos takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Storm dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Papadopoulos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Storm.
Papadopoulos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Papadopoulos scores with a jab. Storm acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Storm misses with a low kick.
Papadopoulos moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Storm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Papadopoulos moves out of range of the body kick from Storm.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Storm wants to land a leg kick but Papadopoulos is out of range.
Papadopoulos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Papadopoulos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Papadopoulos tests Storm's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Papadopoulos lands a glancing blow to the side of Storm's head.
Storm throws a body shot but no joy.
Storm connects with an inside leg kick.
Papadopoulos ducks under a wild hook from Storm.
Storm misses with a straight left.
Storm takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Storm lands with a slapping head kick.
Storm throws a nice outside leg kick.
Papadopoulos moves out of range of the body kick from Storm.
Papadopoulos lands with a shot to the body.
Storm checks the leg kick nicely there.
Storm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Storm takes one on the button.
Storm throws a body punch but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
Storm misses with a wild body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Storm checks a leg kick.
Storm lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Storm takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Storm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Papadopoulos.
Storm throws a leg kick but Papadopoulos sees it coming and moves out of range.
Papadopoulos scores with a jab to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Storm misses the target.
It looked like Papadopoulos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A solid leg kick lands there for Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos misses the shot to the body.
Storm is looking to land body kicks.
Papadopoulos misses the jab.
Storm checks a low kick from Papadopoulos.
Storm lands the left hand.
Storm fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Papadopoulos throws a hook but Storm avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Papadopoulos lands an impressive looking overhand right. Storm doesn't seem phased though.
Storm jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Storm lands with an overhand left.
Papadopoulos is looking to slow Storm down with leg kicks. #T3#
Storm is looking to chop away at Papadopoulos's legs.
Papadopoulos takes one to the chin there.
Storm lands with a cross.
Papadopoulos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Storm moves away.
Papadopoulos moves in looking to clinch but Storm pushes him off.
Papadopoulos avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Storm checks a low kick from Papadopoulos.
Storm on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Storm fails to land with a series of punches.
Storm steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throws a sloppy head kick and Storm moves out of range easily.
Storm checks the leg kick.
Storm slips under a jab from Papadopoulos.
Storm lands with an overhand left.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Storm.
Papadopoulos misses with a low kick.
Storm is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Papadopoulos with a body shot.
Storm throws a low kick, looking for Papadopoulos's leg but Papadopoulos calmly moves out of range.
Papadopoulos takes a swing at Storm's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Storm tries a low kick but Papadopoulos avoids it.
Papadopoulos jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Storm fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Papadopoulos on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Papadopoulos scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Storm works Papadopoulos's body with a nice hook.
Storm shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Papadopoulos but Papadopoulos pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Storm moves out of range as Papadopoulos strikes.
Storm misses the shot to the body.
Storm fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Papadopoulos checks it well.
Papadopoulos misses with a body kick.
Storm avoids the body shot from Papadopoulos.
Storm has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Storm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Papadopoulos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Storm.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Papadopoulos has Storm up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Storm fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Avraam Papadopoulos 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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Papadopoulos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Storm shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Papadopoulos as he jumps to the side.
Papadopoulos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Papadopoulos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Papadopoulos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Storm.
Storm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Storm moves out of range as Papadopoulos strikes.
Storm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Papadopoulos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Storm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papadopoulos scores with a leg kick.
Storm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos lands with a right hand.
Storm uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Papadopoulos.
Storm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Papadopoulos was well out of range. Poor timing from Storm.
Papadopoulos looks to land a right hand but Storm moved out of range.#T1#
Papadopoulos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Papadopoulos loads up on a big right hand but Storm slips the punch.
Papadopoulos goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Storm misses with a straight right.
Papadopoulos takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Papadopoulos moves away from the strike by Storm.
Storm blocks a head kick by Papadopoulos.
Storm defending well as Papadopoulos loads up on a big left hand.
Papadopoulos moves out of range of the strikes.
Storm blocks a head kick by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos doesn't manage to clinch there - Storm circles away.
Papadopoulos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Storm finds it's way round the side to connect with Papadopoulos's head.
Storm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Papadopoulos.
Storm lands a really nice looking cross but Papadopoulos seems unphased.
Papadopoulos fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Storm is out of range.
Storm throws a looping overhand right but Papadopoulos ducks down to avoid it.
Papadopoulos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Storm with the counter takedown but Papadopoulos avoids it easily.
Papadopoulos tests Storm's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Corban Storm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Papadopoulos moves away.
Storm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Storm tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Papadopoulos defends well and Storm ends up having to push Papadopoulos into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Storm swats away the attempt to clinch by Papadopoulos.
Storm looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Papadopoulos throws an overhand right that lands on Storm's shoulder, as Storm tries to avoid the shot.
Papadopoulos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Papadopoulos. That's going to slow Storm down.
Papadopoulos throws a body kick that misses.
Storm flicks out a counter leg kick but Papadopoulos steps away.
Storm just misses with a punch to the body.
Papadopoulos ducks under a wild hook from Storm.
Papadopoulos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good work by Storm as he checks the leg kick.
Storm checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice jab there from Storm.
Storm slips a jab from Papadopoulos.
Storm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Papadopoulos.
#T3#
Storm defending well as Papadopoulos loads up on a big left hand.
Papadopoulos avoids the body shot from Storm.
Papadopoulos scores with a jab to the jaw.
Papadopoulos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Storm catches Papadopoulos with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Papadopoulos misses with a low kick as Storm jumps back.
Papadopoulos scores with a head kick.
Storm lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Storm moves out of range of the strikes.
Storm bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Storm takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Storm takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Storm lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Papadopoulos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Papadopoulos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Storm manages to avoid it.
Papadopoulos takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Storm throws a jab when Papadopoulos was well out of range.
Storm takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T4#
Storm fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Avraam Papadopoulos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corban Storm.
Papadopoulos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Papadopoulos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A leg kick checked by Papadopoulos.
Storm scores with a hook to the body. Papadopoulos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Storm throws a hook to the side of Papadopoulos's head but Papadopoulos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Papadopoulos is looking to clinch but Storm is avoiding it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Storm.
Papadopoulos moves out of range as Storm strikes.
Papadopoulos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Storm throws a leg kick that misses.
Storm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Papadopoulos appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Storm is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Papadopoulos scores with a decent looking hook.
Papadopoulos is looking to slow Storm down with leg kicks.
Storm needs to keep his hands up - Papadopoulos had a free shot at his head there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Avraam Papadopoulos showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Papadopoulos 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 48:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avraam Papadopoulos!
Avraam Papadopoulos is the new welterweight champion!
Avraam Papadopoulos seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
EMP WW Tourney - Round 2
Date: Apr 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Burrows wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Burrows has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Papadopoulos finds it's way round the side to connect with Burrows's head.
Burrows checks a low kick from Papadopoulos.
Burrows throws a lazy right hand but Papadopoulos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That kick from Papadopoulos tenderised Burrows's leg. Burrows is trying to keep his angry face on.
Papadopoulos throws a low kick but it's checked well by Burrows.
Burrows has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Burrows misses with a straight right.
As Burrows backs away, Papadopoulos returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Burrows lands a right hook to the body.
Papadopoulos looks to throw the jab but Burrows is out of range.
Burrows on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Papadopoulos. Papadopoulos obviously looking to wear him down.
Burrows walks into a jab.
Papadopoulos tries to score with a low kick but Burrows moves his leg out of the way.
Papadopoulos throws a predictable looking body shot
and Burrows cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Burrows takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Burrows bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Burrows changes levels and scores with a jab 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!
Burrows fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Burrows with a jab.
Burrows keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos looks to land a left hand but Burrows moved out of range nicely.
Burrows looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Papadopoulos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Papadopoulos throws a looping overhand right but Burrows ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Burrows throws a shot to the body.
Burrows slips a jab from Papadopoulos.
Burrows swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burrows displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Papadopoulos throws out the jab.
Papadopoulos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Burrows tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Papadopoulos was well out of range. Poor timing from Burrows.
Papadopoulos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Papadopoulos went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Burrows moves in looking to clinch but Papadopoulos pushes him off.
Burrows jabs Papadopoulos right on the nose. Papadopoulos blinks but takes it well.
Papadopoulos lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Papadopoulos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Papadopoulos throws a sloppy head kick and Burrows moves out of range easily.
Burrows missing with a left hand there. Papadopoulos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've been told by Papadopoulos's head coaches at Gym Boiks that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Good exchange - Papadopoulos coming out on top.
Burrows loads up on a big right hand but Papadopoulos slips the punch.
Burrows waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burrows moves out of range of the body kick from Papadopoulos.
A telegraphed right hand from Papadopoulos misses the target. #T2#
Burrows throws a body shot but no joy.
Papadopoulos connects with an inside leg kick.
Papadopoulos staying out of range there.
Papadopoulos appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Papadopoulos misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Burrows misses the target.
Burrows misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Papadopoulos.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burrows. Papadopoulos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burrows works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Burrows throws a shot from downtown. Papadopoulos moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Papadopoulos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Avraam Papadopoulos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burrows loads up on a big right hand but Papadopoulos slips the punch.
Papadopoulos lands the left hand.
Papadopoulos misses with a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Burrows blocks the leg kick.
Papadopoulos has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Papadopoulos there as he acknowledges the shot.
Burrows misses with a straight left.
Papadopoulos ducks under a wild hook from Burrows.
A big left from Papadopoulos misses.
Burrows tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Papadopoulos throws a low kick but Burrows moves out of range easily.
Papadopoulos with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Papadopoulos misses with a hook
and Burrows counters with a nice uppercut.
Burrows misses with a body shot.
Burrows ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Papadopoulos moves away.
Burrows sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Papadopoulos lands with a thumping leg kick.
Burrows misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Papadopoulos.
Burrows lands a nice shot to the body.
Burrows swings for the body but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Burrows.
Burrows steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos thuds his right hand into Burrows's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Papadopoulos scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Papadopoulos is looking to slow Burrows down with leg kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burrows just misses with a punch to the body.
Papadopoulos misses with an uppercut.
Papadopoulos misses the jab.
Burrows takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Papadopoulos slips under a jab from Burrows.#T4#
Burrows throws a shot from downtown. Papadopoulos moves away and avoids it.
Papadopoulos lands with a hook. Burrows tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Burrows misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Burrows checks it well.
Papadopoulos keeps Burrows at a distance using the push kick.
Burrows's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Papadopoulos looks to land a right hand but Burrows moved out of range.
A jab from Burrows misses.
Burrows throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Burrows takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Papadopoulos lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Papadopoulos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burrows throws out the jab.
Burrows fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Papadopoulos manages to avoid it.
Burrows on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Burrows looks to land a left hand but Papadopoulos moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burrows walks into a left hand.
Papadopoulos misses with a two punch combination.
Papadopoulos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burrows misses the shot to the body.
Papadopoulos tries a low kick but Burrows avoids it.
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 Avraam Papadopoulos will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick but Burrows sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Burrows doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A left lands for Papadopoulos.
Burrows tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Papadopoulos swivels and escapes.
Papadopoulos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Papadopoulos lands with an overhand left.
Papadopoulos throws a big shot that misses.
Avraam Papadopoulos is winning the standup battle so far.
Burrows connects with the punch.
Papadopoulos throws a wild body kick that Burrows sees coming a mile off.
Burrows lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Papadopoulos circles away quickly and effectively.
Papadopoulos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burrows sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burrows throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Avraam Papadopoulos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burrows misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papadopoulos throws the left hand but Burrows avoids the punch easily.
Papadopoulos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Burrows punishes Papadopoulos's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burrows scores with a punch to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burrows. Papadopoulos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burrows on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Burrows.
Papadopoulos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Burrows tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Papadopoulos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Papadopoulos misses with a low kick.
Burrows missing with a left hand there. Papadopoulos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burrows moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Papadopoulos lands a slapping body shot.
That kick from Papadopoulos tenderised Burrows's leg. Burrows is trying to keep his angry face on.
Papadopoulos throws a chopping leg kick but Burrows manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Papadopoulos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Papadopoulos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Some wild striking there from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Papadopoulos tries to work over Burrows's front leg with a kick but Burrows checks it.
Nice jab there from Burrows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Papadopoulos thuds his shin into the meat of Burrows's side.
Burrows misses with an uppercut. Papadopoulos saw that one coming.#T2#
Burrows slips under a jab from Papadopoulos.
Burrows throws a body punch but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
Papadopoulos looks to score with a jab to the body but Burrows is just out of range.
Papadopoulos fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Burrows checks it well.
Papadopoulos connects with the punch.
Papadopoulos moves into range and connects with a jab.
Papadopoulos lunges at Burrows with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Burrows's hand.
Burrows throws a jab when Papadopoulos was well out of range.
Burrows lands with a right hand.
Papadopoulos slips a straight right by Burrows.
Papadopoulos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burrows can do to turn this around?
Burrows looks to score with a jab to the body but Papadopoulos is just out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Burrows might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Papadopoulos has got the better of the exchanges.
Papadopoulos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burrows.
Papadopoulos misses with a low kick.
Burrows walks into a straight right hand from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burrows.
An inside leg kick from Papadopoulos misses.
Papadopoulos looks to land a right hand but Burrows moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Papadopoulos. Burrows does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Papadopoulos, right into the meat.
Papadopoulos is looking to score with low kicks.
Papadopoulos blocks a jab.
Papadopoulos throws an off balance right hand
and Burrows counters with a left to the body.
Papadopoulos throws a shot from downtown. Burrows moves away and avoids it.
Papadopoulos swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Papadopoulos bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Burrows's head backwards.
Papadopoulos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burrows misses with a wild combination.
Burrows has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Papadopoulos throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Burrows's head.
Burrows throws the left hand but Papadopoulos avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Papadopoulos.
A big right from Burrows misses.
Papadopoulos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice defenses there by Papadopoulos.
Burrows tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Papadopoulos was well out of range. Poor timing from Burrows.#T4#
Burrows throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burrows moves out of range as Papadopoulos strikes.
Burrows with a body punch. A glancing blow.
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!
Papadopoulos ducks under a wild hook from Burrows.
A jab from Papadopoulos misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burrows. Papadopoulos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burrows throws an overhand right that lands on Papadopoulos's shoulder, as Papadopoulos tries to avoid the shot.
Papadopoulos looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Papadopoulos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Burrows's sensitive parts.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick but Burrows checks it.
Papadopoulos misses with a looping right.
Burrows takes a swing at Papadopoulos's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Papadopoulos. That snapped Burrows's head back.
A decent looking cross lands there for Burrows.
Papadopoulos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burrows moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Burrows fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Papadopoulos, pushing him back against the cage.
Papadopoulos managing to block the knees to the body from Burrows.
Papadopoulos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Burrows backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avraam Papadopoulos dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Papadopoulos tries to work over Burrows's front leg with a kick but Burrows checks it.
Papadopoulos throws a head kick that half lands.
Papadopoulos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Burrows stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Burrows throws a right hand that misses
and Papadopoulos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Papadopoulos throws a lazy right hand but Burrows sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice cross by Papadopoulos.
Burrows blocks a head kick by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos swings for the body but Burrows moves out of range.
Burrows misses the shot to the body.
Burrows throws a body punch but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
Papadopoulos takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Papadopoulos lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Papadopoulos misses with a looping right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Burrows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good work by Burrows as he checks the leg kick.
Burrows just misses with a punch to the body.
Burrows shoots in and drives through. Papadopoulos sprawls well.
Papadopoulos works the jab nicely.
Burrows slips a jab and a cross from Papadopoulos.
#T1#
Papadopoulos takes one to the side of the head.
Papadopoulos throws a push kick but Burrows slaps the foot to one side.
Burrows throws a lazy right hand but Papadopoulos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Burrows checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Burrows takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Papadopoulos scores with a jab. Burrows acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Burrows throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Papadopoulos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Burrows's sensitive parts.
Papadopoulos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burrows.
Papadopoulos is looking to counter punch.
Papadopoulos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Burrows shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Burrows misses the jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos scores with a push kick.
Nice defenses there by Burrows.
Burrows moves forwards but Papadopoulos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burrows displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Papadopoulos throws out the jab. #T2#
Burrows fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Papadopoulos manages to avoid it.
Papadopoulos fires out a quick counter leg kick but Burrows just manages to avoid it.
Papadopoulos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Burrows has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Burrows throws a lazy right hand but Papadopoulos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Papadopoulos misses with a body shot.
Burrows steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throws out a leg kick but Burrows moves out of range and Papadopoulos only half commits.
Burrows throws an overhand right that lands on Papadopoulos's shoulder, as Papadopoulos tries to avoid the shot.
Burrows blocks a leg kick.
Papadopoulos misses with a straight right.
Burrows checks a leg kick nicely.
Burrows throws a jab but it's blocked by Papadopoulos.
Burrows keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Burrows misses with a wild body shot.
Burrows ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Papadopoulos moves away.
A big right from Burrows misses.
Papadopoulos misses with a looping right.
Burrows connects with a right hand. Papadopoulos shakes it off.
Burrows digs a good hook to Papadopoulos's body.
Burrows fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Papadopoulos manages to avoid it.
Papadopoulos throws a big counter combination but Burrows scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3#
Papadopoulos connects with a jab.
Burrows ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Papadopoulos moves away.
Papadopoulos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burrows throws out the jab.
Papadopoulos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Burrows's head.
Papadopoulos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Burrows sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burrows misses with a body shot.
Papadopoulos defending well as Burrows loads up on a big left hand.
Burrows chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Papadopoulos can pounce on him.
Papadopoulos getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Papadopoulos scoring well with a low kick there.
Burrows tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Papadopoulos was well out of range. Poor timing from Burrows.
Papadopoulos finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Burrows is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Papadopoulos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Burrows has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Papadopoulos finds it's way round the side to connect with Burrows's head.
Papadopoulos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burrows fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Papadopoulos manages to avoid it.
As Burrows backs away, Papadopoulos returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Papadopoulos shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Burrows eats them both and turns towards Papadopoulos to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Burrows closes the distance and clinches.
Papadopoulos lands a right hand.
Papadopoulos misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Papadopoulos.
Still in the clinch, Papadopoulos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Papadopoulos tries a body shot but Burrows blocks it.
Papadopoulos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Papadopoulos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Burrows.
Papadopoulos misses with a body punch.
Trevor Burrows has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Papadopoulos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Papadopoulos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Burrows is looking to control Papadopoulos's arms but Papadopoulos gets an underhook and turns him. Now Burrows has his back to the cage.
Papadopoulos lands a body punch in the clinch.
Papadopoulos blocks an uppercut.
Papadopoulos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Papadopoulos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from Papadopoulos.
Burrows prevents a body shot from Papadopoulos.
And that's the end of the fight!
Avraam Papadopoulos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Papadopoulos has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avraam Papadopoulos!
After winning the bout, Avraam Papadopoulos thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
EMP Graves vs Gonza
Date: Apr 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Papadopoulos attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gorbachenko moves out of range of the strikes.
Papadopoulos lands a really nice looking cross but Gorbachenko seems unphased.
Papadopoulos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gorbachenko.
A slow jab from Gorbachenko misses its intended target.
Papadopoulos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gorbachenko.
Gorbachenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Papadopoulos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Papadopoulos moves away from the strike by Gorbachenko.
Papadopoulos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Papadopoulos connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Papadopoulos takes a swing at Gorbachenko's ribcage but misses.
Gorbachenko misses with a kick to the body.
Gorbachenko digs a good hook to Papadopoulos's body.
Gorbachenko blocks a jab.
Gorbachenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Papadopoulos thumps Gorbachenko with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Papadopoulos misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Gorbachenko.
Avraam Papadopoulos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook. Gorbachenko ducked under it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gorbachenko misses the jab.
Papadopoulos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gorbachenko defending well as Papadopoulos loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Gorbachenko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Papadopoulos's head backwards.
Papadopoulos throws an overhand right that lands on Gorbachenko's shoulder, as Gorbachenko tries to avoid the shot.
Gorbachenko staying out of range there.
Gorbachenko slips under a jab.
Gorbachenko swings for the body but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
We've been told by Papadopoulos's head coaches at Gym Boiks that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Papadopoulos throws a body kick that misses.
Gorbachenko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Papadopoulos.
Gorbachenko staying out of range there.
Papadopoulos swings for the body but Gorbachenko moves out of range.
A left lands for Papadopoulos.
Gorbachenko throws a body kick that misses.
Papadopoulos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Papadopoulos clobbers Gorbachenko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Papadopoulos tried to score with a low kick but Gorbachenko checks it.
Gorbachenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Papadopoulos throws a poor cross that misses
and Gorbachenko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Papadopoulos thinking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gorbachenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Gorbachenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Papadopoulos moves away.
Papadopoulos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gorbachenko doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Papadopoulos ducks under a wild hook from Gorbachenko.
Gorbachenko scores with a sloppy right hand. Papadopoulos should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Papadopoulos misses the target.
Papadopoulos throws an overhand right that lands on Gorbachenko's shoulder, as Gorbachenko tries to avoid the shot.
Papadopoulos lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gorbachenko.
Gorbachenko throws a lazy right hand but Papadopoulos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Papadopoulos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gorbachenko.
A cross from Papadopoulos lands.
Gorbachenko digs a good hook to Papadopoulos's body.
Papadopoulos slips a jab from Gorbachenko.
Papadopoulos misses the jab.
Gorbachenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Papadopoulos misses with a leg kick.
Papadopoulos lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gorbachenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Papadopoulos manages to avoid it.
Papadopoulos was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gorbachenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Papadopoulos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Papadopoulos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Papadopoulos connects with a jab.
Papadopoulos feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gorbachenkos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Papadopoulos sizes up Gorbachenko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
Papadopoulos cracks Gorbachenko with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Papadopoulos misses with a low kick.
Gorbachenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Gorbachenko.
Papadopoulos misses with a two punch combination.
Gorbachenko throws a front kick aimed at Papadopoulos's knee but Papadopoulos avoids it well.
A shot to the liver by Papadopoulos. Beautiful body shot.
Papadopoulos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gorbachenko throws a hook but Papadopoulos blocks it.
Gorbachenko misses the jab.
Gorbachenko wants to clinch.
Papadopoulos pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gorbachenko is out of range and Papadopoulos settles back down.
Gorbachenko keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Papadopoulos.
Gorbachenko misses with a straight left.
It looked like Papadopoulos was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gorbachenko.
Papadopoulos scores with a nice strike.
Gorbachenko misses with a body shot.
Papadopoulos cracks Gorbachenko with an open hand slap.#T4#
Gorbachenko slips a straight right by Papadopoulos.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good shot there by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos stuns Gorbachenko with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab lands there for Gorbachenko.
Papadopoulos is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gorbachenko throws a leg kick but Papadopoulos moved away.
Gorbachenko tries to clinch up but Papadopoulos circles away and keeps his distance.
Gorbachenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gorbachenko slips a jab from Papadopoulos.
Gorbachenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Gorbachenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gorbachenko. Papadopoulos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Papadopoulos appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gorbachenko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gorbachenko moves out of range of the body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Papadopoulos.
Gorbachenko on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gorbachenko. Papadopoulos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Papadopoulos looks for the body kick but Gorbachenko saw that one coming.
Papadopoulos lands a really nice looking cross but Gorbachenko seems unphased.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gorbachenko. Papadopoulos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gorbachenko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avraam Papadopoulos dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Papadopoulos misses with a straight right.
Gorbachenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Papadopoulos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gorbachenko moves away.
Papadopoulos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gorbachenko manages to avoid it.
Gorbachenko misses with a wild body shot.
Papadopoulos avoids the body shot from Gorbachenko.
Gorbachenko throws a low kick but Papadopoulos moves out of range easily.
Gorbachenko throws a hook to the side of Papadopoulos's head but Papadopoulos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Papadopoulos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gorbachenko misses with a body shot.
Gorbachenko is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Papadopoulos.
Gorbachenko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Good work by Papadopoulos as he checks the leg kick.
Papadopoulos lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papadopoulos connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gorbachenko's hands.
Papadopoulos misses the jab.
Gorbachenko tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Papadopoulos is able to avoid easily.
Gorbachenko throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Papadopoulos pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gorbachenko is out of range and Papadopoulos settles back down.
Papadopoulos slips a straight right by Gorbachenko.#T1#
Papadopoulos connects with a right hand. Gorbachenko shakes it off.
Papadopoulos just misses with a punch to the body.
Papadopoulos throws a lazy right hand but Gorbachenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Papadopoulos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gorbachenko has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Papadopoulos throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gorbachenko on the side of the head.
Papadopoulos lands the left hand.
Papadopoulos bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gorbachenko's head backwards.
Papadopoulos looks for the body kick but Gorbachenko saw that one coming.
Papadopoulos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gorbachenko. That did some damage!
Gorbachenko takes a swing at Papadopoulos's ribcage but misses.
Gorbachenko scores with a sloppy right hand. Papadopoulos should have avoided that one.
Papadopoulos scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gorbachenko in his tracks.
Papadopoulos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gorbachenko can do to turn this around?
Gorbachenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice jab there from Gorbachenko.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Papadopoulos throws out a powerful jab.
Gorbachenko connects with a body shot that sends Papadopoulos's belly button to the back.
Papadopoulos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Papadopoulos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Papadopoulos misses with a wild body shot.
Papadopoulos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gorbachenko. That did some damage!#T2##CL2#
Gorbachenko closes the distance and clinches.
Gorbachenko blocks a body shot from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gorbachenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Gorbachenko working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gorbachenko pushes Papadopoulos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Papadopoulos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gorbachenko backwards.
Gorbachenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gorbachenko throws a head punch that misses.
Gorbachenko working aggressively here.
Papadopoulos lands a body shot in the clinch.
Papadopoulos tries a body shot but Gorbachenko blocks it.
Gorbachenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gorbachenko blocking some punches.
Gorbachenko blocking some punches.
Papadopoulos misses with a punch to the body.
Gorbachenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Papadopoulos backwards.
Gorbachenko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gorbachenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Papadopoulos controls his hands.
Papadopoulos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gorbachenko scores with a shot to the side of Papadopoulos's head. #T3#
Papadopoulos lands a body shot.
Papadopoulos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Papadopoulos - that landed with a thud.
Papadopoulos is leaning against Gorbachenko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gorbachenko tries to work over Papadopoulos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Papadopoulos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Anatoly Gorbachenko seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gorbachenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Papadopoulos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gorbachenko misses with some punches.
Papadopoulos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Papadopoulos.
Gorbachenko is breathing heavily.
Papadopoulos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gorbachenko takes a shot to the head.
Papadopoulos tries to throw a body punch but Gorbachenko avoids it by throwing Papadopoulos back against the cage.
Gorbachenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Papadopoulos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gorbachenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Papadopoulos.
Gorbachenko's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A left hand lands to the body for Papadopoulos.
Gorbachenko misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Papadopoulos as the two fighters clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Papadopoulos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
Gorbachenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Papadopoulos scores with a shot to the side of Gorbachenko's head.
Good body shot from Papadopoulos.
Nice body punch from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos gets through Gorbachenko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Papadopoulos prevents a body shot from Gorbachenko.
Papadopoulos tries to work over Gorbachenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Papadopoulos struggles to land a body shot inside as Gorbachenko controls his hands.
Gorbachenko digs a right hand underneath Papadopoulos's ribcage. Papadopoulos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Papadopoulos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Papadopoulos lands a nice uppercut.
Gorbachenko prevents a body shot from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gorbachenko backwards.
Gorbachenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Papadopoulos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gorbachenko has a couple of punches blocked by Papadopoulos.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gorbachenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Papadopoulos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gorbachenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Papadopoulos uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Papadopoulos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avraam Papadopoulos dominated that second round.
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#
Papadopoulos is looking to slow Gorbachenko down with leg kicks.
Avraam Papadopoulos is winning the standup battle so far.
Gorbachenko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Papadopoulos momentarily.
A big left from Gorbachenko misses.
Papadopoulos is looking to counter punch.
Papadopoulos lands with a cross.
Papadopoulos attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Papadopoulos looks to land a right hand but Gorbachenko moved out of range.
Gorbachenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Papadopoulos finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Papadopoulos scores with a body shot.
#CL2#
Gorbachenko has Papadopoulos up against the cage in a clinch.
Gorbachenko throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorbachenko misses with a punch to the body.
Gorbachenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Papadopoulos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gorbachenko backwards.
Papadopoulos prevents a body shot from Gorbachenko.
Nice body punch from Papadopoulos - that landed with a thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Papadopoulos blocks a body shot from Gorbachenko.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gorbachenko.
Gorbachenko misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Still in the clinch, Papadopoulos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Papadopoulos lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gorbachenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gorbachenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Papadopouloss head.
Gorbachenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Papadopoulos lands with a right to the head.
Papadopoulos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gorbachenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Papadopoulos.
Gorbachenko can't find room to land a body shot as Papadopoulos controls the action.
Papadopoulos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hand to the body from Papadopoulos.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Papadopoulos works on Gorbachenko's body with a couple of short punches.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Papadopoulos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gorbachenkos head. #ROC#
Gorbachenko is rocked!
Gorbachenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gorbachenko is still on wobbly legs! Can Papadopoulos finish him?
Papadopoulos gets through Gorbachenko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gorbachenko takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Papadopoulos cracks Gorbachenko with a nice body shot.
Papadopoulos lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Gorbachenko to his knees! Papadopoulos keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Avraam Papadopoulos!
An out of breath Avraam Papadopoulos thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
EMP WW Tourney - Round 1
Date: Mar 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Jab from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throws a shot from downtown. Chen Lo moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Chen Lo misses.
We've been told by Papadopoulos's head coaches at Gym Boiks that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chen Lo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A solid leg kick lands there for Papadopoulos.
Chen Lo dodges the punch combination from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chen Lo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Papadopoulos slips under a jab.
A leg kick checked by Chen Lo.
Chen Lo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Papadopoulos throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Chen Lo's head.
A jab from Papadopoulos finds it's way through Chen Lo's defenses.
Papadopoulos misses with a low kick.
Papadopoulos lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Papadopoulos throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Chen Lo throws a jab when Papadopoulos was well out of range.#T1#
Papadopoulos lands with a right hand.
Papadopoulos is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chen Lo misses with a body shot.
Papadopoulos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Papadopoulos scores with a nice head shot.
Papadopoulos throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chen Lo on the side of the head.
Papadopoulos misses with a looping left.
Chen Lo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Papadopoulos with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos lands a head kick. Chen Lo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A big right from Papadopoulos misses.
Chen Lo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos misses with a looping right.
Good leg kick by Papadopoulos there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
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!
Papadopoulos connects with a right hand. Chen Lo shakes it off.
Papadopoulos scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Papadopoulos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chen Lo misses with the combination.
#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Papadopoulos. Chen Lo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Papadopoulos scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Papadopoulos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos lands a jab to the head.
Papadopoulos connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chen Lo's hands.
Chen Lo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Chen Lo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Papadopoulos under the eye.
Papadopoulos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chen Lo's sensitive parts.
Chen Lo misses the body punch
and Papadopoulos counters with a thumping low kick.
Papadopoulos misses with a head kick.
Papadopoulos cracks the inside of Chen Lo's front leg.
Papadopoulos connects with a solid leg kick.
Papadopoulos cracks Chen Lo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chen Lo lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Chen Lo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Papadopoulos is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Chen Lo slips a jab from Papadopoulos.
Chen Lo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Papadopoulos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Papadopoulos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chen Lo counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Avraam Papadopoulos has been cut.
Papadopoulos misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Papadopoulos instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chen Lo.
Papadopoulos can't find room to land a body shot as Chen Lo controls the action.
Papadopoulos tries to work over Chen Lo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Papadopoulos struggles to land a body shot inside as Chen Lo controls his hands.
Come on Chen Lo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Papadopoulos pushes Chen Lo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Papadopoulos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Chen Lo.
#T4#
Papadopoulos lands with a short shot to the head.
Chen Lo misses with some punches.
Chen Lo is leaning against Papadopoulos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chen Lo blocks a body shot from Papadopoulos.
Chen Lo can't find room to land a body shot as Papadopoulos controls the action.
Papadopoulos throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chen Lo. #BC2#
Chen Lo breaks the clinch.
Papadopoulos throws a nice head kick!
Papadopoulos throws a combination. Chen Lo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Chen Lo throws a right and a left that Papadopoulos avoids nicely.
Chen Lo ducks under a wild hook from Papadopoulos.
A nice side step and Chen Lo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Papadopoulos connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chen Lo throws a right hand that misses
and Papadopoulos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Papadopoulos moves out of range of the strikes.
Papadopoulos moves in looking to clinch but Chen Lo pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avraam Papadopoulos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Avraam Papadopoulos's cut.
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#
Papadopoulos throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chen Lo.
Papadopoulos throws a head kick that misses.
Papadopoulos cracks Chen Lo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Chen Lo misses with a double jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Papadopoulos.
Chen Lo throws a hook to the side of Papadopoulos's head but Papadopoulos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Papadopoulos sizes up Chen Lo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Papadopoulos throws a looping overhand right but Chen Lo ducks down to avoid it.
Papadopoulos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chen Lo.
Chen Lo throws a lazy right hand but Papadopoulos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chen Lo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Papadopoulos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Papadopoulos. That snapped Chen Lo's head back.
Papadopoulos misses with a low kick.
Chen Lo lands with an overhand left.
Papadopoulos misses with a low kick.
Chen Lo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Papadopoulos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Papadopoulos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chen Lo.
Chen Lo ducks under a wild hook from Papadopoulos.
Chen Lo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chen Lo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Papadopoulos throws a looping overhand right but Chen Lo ducks down to avoid it.
Chen Lo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Papadopoulos throws out a powerful jab.
Papadopoulos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chen Lo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Papadopoulos can pounce on him.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Chen Lo in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Papadopoulos loads up on a big right hand but Chen Lo slips the punch.
Papadopoulos lands a jab.
Papadopoulos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chen Lo looks to score with a jab to the body but Papadopoulos is just out of range.
Papadopoulos swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Avraam Papadopoulos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Papadopoulos throws a quick inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Papadopoulos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Papadopoulos. Chen Lo does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
A big right from Chen Lo misses.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Chen Lo is looking for the big counter here.
Papadopoulos lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Papadopoulos misses with a body kick.
Papadopoulos throws a nice outside leg kick.
Papadopoulos connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chen Lo momentarily.
Good exchange - Papadopoulos coming out on top.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Papadopoulos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chen Lo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Chen Lo blocks a body shot from Papadopoulos.
Chen Lo digs a right hand underneath Papadopoulos's ribcage. Papadopoulos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Papadopoulos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chen Lo's elbow.
Papadopoulos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Papadopoulos tries to throw a body punch but Chen Lo avoids it by throwing Papadopoulos back against the cage.
Chen Lo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Papadopoulos seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Chen Lo can turn it around.
Chen Lo blocks a body shot from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Papadopoulos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Papadopoulos misses with a body punch.
Papadopoulos presses Chen Lo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chen Lo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Papadopoulos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chen Lo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Papadopoulos blocks an uppercut.
Papadopoulos swings wildly with an uppercut but Chen Lo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Papadopoulos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Papadopoulos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chen Lo's elbow.
Papadopoulos blocks an uppercut.
Papadopoulos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chen Lo can do to turn this around?
Chen Lo tries a body shot but Papadopoulos blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Papadopoulos lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Chen Lo tries to throw a body punch but Papadopoulos avoids it by throwing Chen Lo back against the cage.
Papadopoulos tries to throw a body punch but Chen Lo avoids it by throwing Papadopoulos back against the cage.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Papadopoulos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chen Lo's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos lands a hook that snaps the head of Chen Lo backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chen Lo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throws a head punch that misses.
Papadopoulos misses with a body punch.
Papadopoulos tries to throw a body punch but Chen Lo avoids it by throwing Papadopoulos back against the cage.
Papadopoulos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Papadopoulos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chen Lo can't find room to land a body shot as Papadopoulos controls the action.
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!
Papadopoulos lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avraam Papadopoulos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Avraam Papadopoulos's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Papadopoulos is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Chen Lo.
Avraam Papadopoulos is winning the standup battle so far.
Papadopoulos is looking to clinch but Chen Lo is avoiding it.
It seemed like Chen Lo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Papadopoulos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chen Lo.
Chen Lo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Papadopoulos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chen Lo takes a swing at Papadopoulos's ribcage but misses.
Papadopoulos lands with a kick to the temple. Chen Lo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Papadopoulos scores with a jab.
Papadopoulos misses with a leg kick.
Chen Lo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Papadopoulos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chen Lo.
Papadopoulos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Papadopoulos takes a swing at Chen Lo's ribcage but misses.
A leg kick checked by Chen Lo.
Chen Lo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chen Lo 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Papadopoulos misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Papadopoulos wants to slow Chen Lo down by chopping away at his legs. #T1#
Papadopoulos swings widly with a right hand
and Chen Lo counters with a left to the body.
Papadopoulos scores with a jab. Chen Lo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Papadopoulos throws a body shot but no joy.
Chen Lo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Papadopoulos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Papadopoulos throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Chen Lo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chen Lo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Papadopoulos tries to clinch up but Chen Lo circles away and keeps his distance.
A head kick misses from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos catches Chen Lo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Papadopoulos misses with a wild body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Papadopoulos looks to land a right hand but Chen Lo moved out of range.
Timiko Chen Lo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Chen Lo looks to throw the jab but Papadopoulos is out of range.
Papadopoulos throws a solid leg kick but Chen Lo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Papadopoulos.
Chen Lo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Papadopoulos moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Papadopoulos as he connects with a hook.
Chen Lo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chen Lo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Papadopoulos tried to score with a low kick but Chen Lo checks it.
Chen Lo checks the leg kick.
Papadopoulos throws a jab but it's blocked by Chen Lo.
Papadopoulos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chen Lo.
Papadopoulos tests Chen Lo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Papadopoulos plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Papadopoulos scores with a body shot.
Chen Lo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Papadopoulos throws out the jab. #T3#
Chen Lo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Papadopoulos scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Donk. Papadopoulos catches Chen Lo right on the button with a cross.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chen Lo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Papadopoulos ducks under a wild hook from Chen Lo.
Chen Lo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Papadopoulos.
A head kick from Papadopoulos lands but Chen Lo takes it in his stride.
Chen Lo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Papadopoulos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Papadopoulos throws a shot from downtown. Chen Lo moves away and avoids it.
Chen Lo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Papadopoulos lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Papadopoulos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Papadopoulos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Chen Lo. Papadopoulos does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Papadopoulos misses its target.
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!
Papadopoulos scores with a leg kick.
Papadopoulos throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Chen Lo ducks under a wild hook from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos lands a nice hook to Chen Lo's body. Chen Lo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chen Lo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Papadopoulos fakes the leg kick and cracks Chen Lo in the body.
Papadopoulos misses with a few strikes there.
Chen Lo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Chen Lo misses the shot to the body.
Chen Lo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Papadopoulos scores with a jab. Chen Lo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Papadopoulos throws a nice looking combination but Chen Lo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Papadopoulos looks to land a left hand but Chen Lo moved out of range nicely.
Papadopoulos throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Avraam Papadopoulos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Papadopoulos has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avraam Papadopoulos!
An out of breath Avraam Papadopoulos thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Timiko Chen Lo had this to say: 'I want to thank Freebok for sponsoring me. Buy there the have cool stuff!!! FREEBOK!!!'.
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#R1#
Partio is looking to score with low kicks.
Partio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Papadopoulos. That's going to slow Partio down.
Papadopoulos cracks Partio with a right hand to the side of the head.
Partio is looking to slow Papadopoulos down with leg kicks.
Partio tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Papadopoulos is able to avoid easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Partio. Papadopoulos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Partio scoring well with a low kick there.
Partio throws a body shot but no joy.
Donk. Papadopoulos catches Partio right on the button with a cross.
Partio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Papadopoulos scores with a decent looking hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Partio misses the target.
Partio has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Papadopoulos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Partio was well out of range. Poor timing from Papadopoulos.
Partio takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Partio misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Papadopoulos wants to land a leg kick but Partio is out of range.
The fighters circling - Papadopoulos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Partio looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Partio connects with a crisp jab.
Papadopoulos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Partio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Partio takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Papadopoulos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Partio was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T1#
Papadopoulos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Partio will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A jab from Papadopoulos misses.
Partio misses with a hook.
It looked like Papadopoulos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Papadopoulos throws a body punch but Partio moves out of range.
Papadopoulos scores with a leg kick.
Partio ducks under a wild hook from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos tries to close the distance and clinch but Partio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Papadopoulos moves out of range as Partio strikes.
Partio tries a head kick but it misses.
Papadopoulos misses with an uppercut.
Papadopoulos checks the leg kick.
Papadopoulos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A solid body kick from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Partio ducks under a wild hook from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos's corner calls for a 1-2. Papadopoulos obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Partio throws a solid leg kick but Papadopoulos takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Partio.
Papadopoulos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Papadopoulos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Partio feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Papadopoulos's calf.#T2#
Partio swinging wildly here.
Papadopoulos connects with a good right hand that stumbles Partio. Partio circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Partio just misses with a punch to the body.
Papadopoulos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Partio takes a swing at Papadopoulos's ribcage but misses.
Papadopoulos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Partio was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Papadopoulos throws a hook but Partio blocks it.
Partio misses with a straight right.
Partio looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Papadopoulos. Partio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Papadopoulos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Partio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Papadopoulos scoring well with a low kick there.
Partio works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Papadopoulos doesn't manage to clinch there - Partio circles away.
Papadopoulos throws a solid leg kick but Partio takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Papadopoulos.
Partio moves out of range of the body kick.
Papadopoulos misses with a body shot.
Papadopoulos misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3#
Partio throws a body shot but no joy.
Papadopoulos feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Partio walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Papadopoulos checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Papadopoulos tried to counter with a leg kick but Partio avoided it.
Papadopoulos misses with a straight left.
Papadopoulos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good standup being displayed there by Papadopoulos as he connects with a hook.
Partio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Papadopoulos throws out the jab.
Papadopoulos punishes Partio's body with a nice straight punch.
Partio has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Papadopoulos.
Partio takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Partio digs a good body shot into Papadopoulos's ribs.
Partio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Partio misses with a hook.
Partio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Papadopoulos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Papadopoulos lands a head shot.
Papadopoulos throws a series of punches but Partio avoids them all with ease.
Papadopoulos throws the left hand but Partio avoids the punch easily.
Papadopoulos jabs Partio to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Papadopoulos throws a low kick, looking for Partio's leg but Partio calmly moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Papadopoulos lands an impressive looking overhand right. Partio doesn't seem phased though.
Papadopoulos throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T4#
Partio lands a head shot.
Papadopoulos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Papadopoulos tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Partio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Partio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick but Partio checks it.
Papadopoulos's jab looks to have found its range, popping Partio under the eye.
Papadopoulos keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Papadopoulos plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Partio checks a low kick from Papadopoulos.
Partio works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook
and Partio counters with a nice leg kick.
Partio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Papadopoulos pivots, looking for a leg kick but Partio is out of range and Papadopoulos settles back down.
Partio slips under a jab from Papadopoulos.
Partio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Partio.
Papadopoulos getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Partio lands a lovely overhand right.
Partio throws out a leg kick but Papadopoulos moves out of range and Partio only half commits.
Papadopoulos takes a swing at Partio's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avraam Papadopoulos dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Papadopoulos throws out a loose jab but Partio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Partio scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Partio tries to land a leg kick but Papadopoulos saw it coming and moves away.
It looked like Papadopoulos was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Partio.
Papadopoulos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Partio.
Partio catches Papadopoulos with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Papadopoulos looks to land a body kick but Partio moved away.
Papadopoulos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Papadopoulos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Partio.
Partio digs a good hook to Papadopoulos's body.
Papadopoulos checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Papadopoulos misses the jab.
Papadopoulos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Papadopoulos's corner calls for a 1-2. Papadopoulos obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Papadopoulos lands with a hook. Partio tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Avraam Papadopoulos is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Partio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Papadopoulos cracks Partio with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Papadopoulos tries to close the distance and clinch but Partio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Papadopoulos misses with a wild combination.
As Papadopoulos backs off Partio throws a huge counter combo but Papadopoulos manages to avoid it all.
Partio thuds his shin into the meat of Papadopoulos's side.#T1#
Papadopoulos with a hook.
Partio just misses with a punch to the body.
Papadopoulos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Partio.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Partio! But no joy.
Papadopoulos 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.
Partio dips to his left and cracks Papadopoulos with an uppercut!
Papadopoulos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Partio.
Papadopoulos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Papadopoulos checks a leg kick.
Papadopoulos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Partio might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Papadopoulos has got the better of the exchanges.
Partio on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Papadopoulos pivots, looking for a leg kick but Partio is out of range and Papadopoulos settles back down.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Partio throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Papadopoulos tries to clinch up but Partio circles away and keeps his distance.
Papadopoulos throws out a powerful jab.
Papadopoulos lands a really nice looking cross but Partio seems unphased.
Papadopoulos throws a shot from downtown. Partio moves away and avoids it.
Papadopoulos misses with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Partio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Papadopoulos throws out the jab.
Papadopoulos wants to slow Partio down by chopping away at his legs.
Partio tries a quick counter leg kick but Papadopoulos is wise to it.#T2#
Partio throws out a loose jab but Papadopoulos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Papadopoulos misses with a looping left.
Papadopoulos connects with a single shot there.
Partio lands a nice leg kick that just misses Papadopoulos's sensitive parts.
Papadopoulos misses with a looping right.
Papadopoulos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice shot by Partio.
Papadopoulos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Partio's sensitive parts.
Partio throws a series of punches but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
Partio fakes the leg kick and cracks Papadopoulos in the body.
Papadopoulos shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Partio wants to land a leg kick but Papadopoulos is out of range.
Papadopoulos misses the jab.
Partio connects with a right hand. Papadopoulos shakes it off.
Partio fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Papadopoulos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Partio has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Partio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Papadopoulos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Partio keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Papadopoulos misses with a lunging right hand
and Partio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Partio, as that shot connected.
#T3#
Papadopoulos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Papadopoulos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Partio.
Partio misses with a few strikes there.
Papadopoulos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Partio.
Papadopoulos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Partio.
Papadopoulos moves forwards but Partio connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Partio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Papadopoulos.
Good work by Papadopoulos as he checks the leg kick.
Partio misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Papadopoulos.
Partio lands a leg kick that knocks Papadopoulos off balance momentarily.
Papadopoulos tries to work over Partio's front leg with a kick but Partio checks it.
Partio 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.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Partio.
Papadopoulos lands a really nice looking cross but Partio seems unphased.
Papadopoulos throws a looping overhand right but Partio ducks down to avoid it.
Partio tries to land a leg kick but Papadopoulos saw it coming and moves away.
Papadopoulos slips a straight right by Partio.
Partio throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Partio on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Partio takes one to the chin there.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick
and Partio counters with a nice body kick.
Partio scores with a kick to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Partio 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Papadopoulos staying out of range there.
Partio lands a leg kick that knocks Papadopoulos off balance momentarily.
That kick from Partio tenderised Papadopoulos's leg. Papadopoulos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Partio throws a hook but Papadopoulos avoids it easily.
Partio scores with a shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Papadopoulos checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Papadopoulos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Papadopoulos tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Partio is able to avoid easily.
Papadopoulos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Papadopoulos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Partio.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Papadopoulos misses with a leg kick.
It seemed like Partio was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Partio dips to his left and cracks Papadopoulos with an uppercut!
Papadopoulos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Papadopoulos throws a body shot but no joy.
Partio shapes to counter with a head kick.
Papadopoulos throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Polliisi Partio will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Papadopoulos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Partio throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Papadopoulos digs a good hook to Partio's body.
Papadopoulos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Papadopoulos tries to clinch but Partio moves out of range.
Papadopoulos lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Partio walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Papadopoulos blocks a jab.
Partio comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Partio swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Papadopoulos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Partio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Partio lands a leg kick that knocks Papadopoulos off balance momentarily.
Papadopoulos works the jab nicely.
Partio fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Partio throws a chopping leg kick but Papadopoulos manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
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!
Nice defenses there by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Partio moves away from the strike by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL#
Papadopoulos has closed the distance and engaged Partio in a clinch.
#T1#
Partio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Papadopoulos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Partio blocks a body shot from Papadopoulos.
Partio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Partio lands a left hand.
#TD2#
Partio pulls guard effortlessly.
Partio looking to control.
Papadopoulos trying to control but Partio is working from the bottom.
Partio not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Papadopoulos trying to control the position from guard on top but Partio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Partio looking to control.
Papadopoulos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Partio is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Papadopoulos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Papadopoulos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Partio is trying to keep Papadopoulos in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Partio is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Papadopoulos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Papadopoulos stands and throws Partio's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Papadopoulos tries to move to mount but Partio blocks the move with his legs.
Partio sneaks back into half guard.
Papadopoulos works his foot free and advances to mount.
Papadopoulos trying to control but Partio is having none of it.
Partio wants to control but Papadopoulos is having none of it.
Partio gets back to half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Partio trying to hold on to Papadopoulos's head to control him but Papadopoulos postures up.
#SUB#
Papadopoulos is trying for a kimura here. Partio looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Papadopoulos wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Avraam Papadopoulos!
A very excited looking Avraam Papadopoulos made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
EMP Steve vs Papadopoulos
Date: Jan 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Papadopoulos circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice side step and Papadopoulos releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Papadopoulos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steve throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Papadopoulos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steve tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Papadopoulos counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Steve thinking.
Steve is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Papadopoulos! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve tries to clinch up but Papadopoulos circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Papadopoulos! But no joy.
Steve lands a lovely overhand right.
Steve misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Papadopoulos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Steve throws a body punch but Papadopoulos moves out of range. #T1#
Steve misses the shot to the body.
Papadopoulos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Steve rushes Papadopoulos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Steve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steve throws a head punch that misses.
Papadopoulos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steve lands a shot to the body.
Steve misses with a short punch on the inside.
Papadopoulos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Papadopoulos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steve's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Steve scores with a nice short uppercut.
Steve lands with a short shot to the head.
Steve working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Steve has a couple of punches blocked by Papadopoulos.
Steve tries a body shot but Papadopoulos blocks it.
#BC2#
Papadopoulos manages to break the clinch.
Chris Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Steve rushes Papadopoulos and presses him up against the cage.
Papadopoulos misses with a body punch.
Steve prevents a body shot from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T2#
Papadopoulos swings wildly with an uppercut but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve tries a body shot but Papadopoulos blocks it.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Papadopoulos's elbow.
Steve tries a body shot but Papadopoulos blocks it.
Papadopoulos tries a body shot but Steve blocks it.
Steve presses Papadopoulos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Steve lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Papadopoulos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Papadopoulos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Papadopoulos is trying to break free.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steve fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Papadopoulos misses with a punch to the body.
Papadopoulos scores with a shot to the side of Steve's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steve.
Papadopoulos misses with some punches.
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steve.
Steve misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Papadopoulos struggles to land a body shot inside as Steve controls his hands.
#T3##BC2#
Papadopoulos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steve tries to clinch up but Papadopoulos circles away and keeps his distance.
Steve scores with a decent looking hook.
Steve swings widly with a right hand
and Papadopoulos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Steve throws a poor cross that misses
and Papadopoulos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Chris Steve has been cut.
We've been told by Steve's head coaches at Captain Turturro`s Pirate Ship that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
Papadopoulos gets tackled into the cage by Steve. Steve maintains the clinch.
Steve lands an uppercut.
Papadopoulos tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Papadopoulos back against the cage.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Papadopoulos avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Papadopoulos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Papadopoulos misses with a punch to the body.
Steve misses with some punches.
Papadopoulos blocks a body shot from Steve.
Papadopoulos blocks a body shot from Steve.
Steve scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
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!
Papadopoulos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Papadopoulos scores with a hook to the body.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steve fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steve misses with some punches.
Steve misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steve scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Papadopoulos has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Steve seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Papadopoulos can turn it around.
Papadopoulos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Papadopoulos tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Papadopoulos back against the cage.
Steve lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Papadopoulos or not.
Papadopoulos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steve lands a hook that snaps the head of Papadopoulos backwards.
A shot in the inside from Steve.
Papadopoulos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Steve.
Papadopoulos blocks an uppercut.
Steve lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steve lands a left hand that snaps the head of Papadopoulos backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos presses Steve against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Steve fails to land.
Nice body punch from Steve.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Steve dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Steve's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Papadopoulos misses the target. #CL#
Steve clinches up with Papadopoulos and pushes him back against the cage.
Papadopoulos gets through Steve's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
A right hand to the body from Papadopoulos.
Steve misses with some punches.
Chris Steve has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steve misses with some punches.
Papadopoulos throws a punch but it's blocked by Steve.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Papadopoulos - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Steve.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve misses with some punches.
Papadopoulos misses with a body punch.
Papadopoulos tries a body shot but Steve blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Papadopoulos.
Steve misses with some punches.
Steve lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Papadopoulos working aggressively here.
#T1#
Steve digs a right hand into Papadopoulos's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Papadopoulos's gas tank.
Steve is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Papadopoulos can do to turn this around?
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Steve.
A nice left hand lands by Steve.
Nice body punch from Steve.
Papadopoulos is breathing heavily.
Steve lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Papadopoulos backwards.
Papadopoulos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steve softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Papadopoulos tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Papadopoulos back against the cage.
Steve pushes Papadopoulos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Steve lands with a short shot to the head.
Papadopoulos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steve has a couple of punches blocked by Papadopoulos.
Steve lands a shot to the body.
Steve can't find room to land a body shot as Papadopoulos controls the action.
Steve throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Steve lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Papadopoulos backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steve lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Papadopoulos.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steve lands a left hand.
Papadopoulos tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Papadopoulos back against the cage. #T2#
A short uppercut from Steve.
Steve scores with a shoulder strike.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Papadopoulos's elbow.
Steve throws a punch but it's blocked by Papadopoulos.
A short right from Steve.
Papadopoulos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steve tries a body shot but Papadopoulos blocks it.
Papadopoulos misses with a punch to the body.
Papadopoulos scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Steve.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Papadopoulos's elbow.
Papadopoulos presses Steve against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Papadopoulos misses with some punches.
Papadopoulos tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Papadopoulos back against the cage.
Papadopoulos blocks an uppercut.
Steve prevents a body shot from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Steve - that landed with a thud.
Steve blocking some punches.
Steve blocks an uppercut.
Steve fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
A short uppercut from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos swings wildly with an uppercut but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Steve.
Steve misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Steve.
Papadopoulos prevents a body shot from Steve.
Papadopoulos lands a body shot.
Steve misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Steve.
Papadopoulos tries a body shot but Steve blocks it.
Papadopoulos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Steve.
Steve tries a body shot but Papadopoulos blocks it.
Steve lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Papadopoulos blocks an uppercut.
Papadopoulos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Papadopoulos struggles to land a body shot inside as Steve controls his hands.
#T4#
Steve lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Steve fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steve.
Papadopoulos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steve works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Papadopoulos.
Nice body punch from Steve.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steve pushes Papadopoulos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steve.
Nice body punch from Steve.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Steve works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hook to the body lands for Steve.
Steve throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Papadopouloss head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steve blocks a body shot from Papadopoulos.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Papadopoulos's elbow.
Steve presses Papadopoulos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Papadopoulos takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Steve.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Steve dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chris Steve'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.
#R3#
Steve misses with a wild body shot.
Papadopoulos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Steve tries to clinch there but Papadopoulos circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Papadopoulos! But no joy.
Steve scores with a body shot.
Steve wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Steve lands with an overhand left.
Steve works the jab nicely.
Steve slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#
It looks like Avraam Papadopoulos has been cut.
Papadopoulos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#KD#
Steve feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Papadopoulos sprawling to the canvas! Papadopoulos rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Steve finish him?!
#ROC#
Papadopoulos is rocked!
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!
Steve works Papadopoulos's body with a nice hook.
Papadopoulos is still on wobbly legs! Can Steve finish him?
Steve throws a monster overhand right that drops Papadopoulos! Steve follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Steve!
Chris Steve retains his welterweight title!
Chris Steve 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.
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Event:
EMP Tower vs Wolff
Date: Dec 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Papadopoulos tries to land a leg kick but Lopez saw it coming and moves away.
Lopez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lopez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Papadopoulos.
A head kick misses from Papadopoulos.
Lopez with the counter takedown but Papadopoulos avoids it easily.
Lopez has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Papadopoulos is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Papadopoulos slips under a jab from Lopez.
Papadopoulos scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Papadopoulos swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Papadopoulos looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lopez misses with a looping right.
Papadopoulos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Papadopoulos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Papadopoulos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lopez.
Lopez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab lands there for Lopez.
A head kick misses from Papadopoulos.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Papadopoulos throws out a leg kick but Lopez moves out of range and Papadopoulos only half commits.
And Lopez tries to counter it with a takedown but Papadopoulos pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Papadopoulos attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Papadopoulos tries a low kick but Lopez avoids it.
Lopez steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Papadopoulos. That one must have hurt.
Papadopoulos moves away from the strike by Lopez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopez misses with a wild body shot.
It appears Papadopoulos was looking to counter with a kick there.
Papadopoulos throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lopez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Papadopoulos goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Papadopoulos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T1#
Lopez lands a nice looking body shot.
Lopez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Papadopoulos shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Papadopoulos stuffs the takedown attempt from Lopez. Lopez gets slowly back to his feet.
Lopez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Papadopoulos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A good leg kick by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos misses with a head kick.
Lopez misses the shot to the body.
Good shot there by Lopez.
Lopez moves out of range of the body kick from Papadopoulos.
Lopez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lopez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Papadopoulos tries to land a leg kick but Lopez saw it coming and moves away.
Papadopoulos throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
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!
Lopez takes a swing at Papadopoulos's ribcage but misses.
Lopez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Papadopoulos thumps Lopez with a low kick.
Papadopoulos goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Papadopoulos throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T2#
Lopez digs a good hook to Papadopoulos's body.
Papadopoulos throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lopez blocks a head kick by Papadopoulos.
Lopez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A bone on bone clash there as Lopez blocks the leg kick.
Papadopoulos wants to land a leg kick but Lopez is out of range.
Papadopoulos connects with a jab.
Papadopoulos lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Papadopoulos wants to slow Lopez down by chopping away at his legs.
Lopez misses with a double jab
and Papadopoulos counters with an outside leg kick.
Lopez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Papadopoulos misses with a low kick.
Jab, jab by Papadopoulos - just one landing.
Papadopoulos takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lopez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Papadopoulos.
Lopez throws a right and a left that Papadopoulos avoids nicely.
Papadopoulos scores with a leg kick.
Lopez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Papadopoulos lands a lovely overhand right.
Lopez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Papadopoulos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lopez.
It looked like Papadopoulos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lopez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Papadopoulos appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Lopez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Papadopoulos 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.
Papadopoulos looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Papadopoulos 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 Lopez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lopez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Papadopoulos avoids the body shot from Lopez.
Papadopoulos connects with a leg kick. Lopez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lopez checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice uppercut there from Lopez.
A jab from Lopez does it's job there.
Papadopoulos throws a body punch but Lopez moves out of range.
Lopez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Papadopoulos is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Papadopoulos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Papadopoulos does it's job there.
A big right from Lopez misses.
Papadopoulos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lopez.
Papadopoulos misses with a low kick.
Papadopoulos attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick but Lopez checks it.
Papadopoulos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lopez doesn't seem bothered though.
Papadopoulos throws a half hearted mid kick.
Papadopoulos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lopez moves away.
Lopez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Lopez checks a leg kick.
Lopez shoots in but no luck this time.
Papadopoulos throws a head kick that misses.
Papadopoulos thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lopez if he has to take too many more of those.
Lopez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Papadopoulos moves away.
Papadopoulos pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lopez misses with an uppercut. Papadopoulos saw that one coming.
Lopez throws a body punch but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
Papadopoulos throws the kick towards the body but Lopez avoids it.
Good standup being displayed there by Lopez as he connects with a hook.
Papadopoulos throws a chopping leg kick but Lopez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Avraam Papadopoulos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Papadopoulos misses.
Papadopoulos tries to work over Lopez's front leg with a kick but Lopez checks it.
Papadopoulos throws the kick towards the body but Lopez avoids it.
Lopez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Papadopoulos had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Lopez looks to throw the jab but Papadopoulos is out of range.
Lopez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Papadopoulos connects with a jab.
Papadopoulos throws a jab but it's blocked by Lopez.
Papadopoulos is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Papadopoulos slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lopez steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Papadopoulos. That one must have hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avraam Papadopoulos dominated that 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.
#R2#
Lopez takes one on the button.
Nate Lopez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lopez scores with a shot to the body.
Papadopoulos cracks Lopez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Avraam Papadopoulos is winning the standup battle so far.
Lopez moves out of range as Papadopoulos strikes.
Lopez loads up on a big right hand but Papadopoulos slips the punch.
Papadopoulos dodges the punch combination from Lopez.
Papadopoulos explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lopez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Papadopoulos was well out of range. Poor timing from Lopez.
Lopez checks a leg kick.
Papadopoulos takes a swing at Lopez's ribcage but misses.
Lopez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Papadopoulos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lopez moves away.
Lopez misses with an uppercut.
Papadopoulos lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papadopoulos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Papadopoulos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lopez.
Papadopoulos scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
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!
Papadopoulos is looking to land body kicks.
Papadopoulos has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Papadopoulos there as he acknowledges the shot.
Papadopoulos cracks Lopez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lopez with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Lopez avoids the head kick by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos missing with a left hand there. Lopez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Papadopoulos throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That kick from Papadopoulos tenderised Lopez's leg. Lopez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Papadopoulos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lopez doesn't seem bothered though.
Papadopoulos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Papadopoulos is looking to counter with a body kick.
Lopez lands with a hook. Papadopoulos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Papadopoulos.
Lopez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Papadopoulos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lopez.
Papadopoulos feints and then cracks Lopez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lopez down.
Lopez moves out of range as Papadopoulos throws a body kick.
A head kick misses from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Papadopoulos misses with a low kick.
Lopez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Papadopoulos takes a swing at Lopez's ribcage but misses.
Lopez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lopez takes a swing at Papadopoulos's ribcage but misses.
Lopez scores with a sloppy right hand. Papadopoulos should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lopez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Papadopoulos misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T2#
Donk. Lopez catches Papadopoulos right on the button with a cross.
The fighters circling - Papadopoulos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Papadopoulos tries to land a front kick but Lopez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Papadopoulos is looking to slow Lopez down with leg kicks.
Papadopoulos scores with a push kick.
Lopez scores with a body shot.
Papadopoulos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lopez.
Papadopoulos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Papadopoulos blocks a jab.
Lopez misses with a body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lopez.
Papadopoulos defending well as Lopez loads up on a big left hand.
Lopez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Papadopoulos takes a swing at Lopez's ribcage but misses.
Lopez misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters circling - Lopez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Papadopoulos ducks under a wild hook from Lopez.
Papadopoulos 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.
Lopez has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos moves into range and connects with a jab.
Papadopoulos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lopez throws out the jab.
Papadopoulos ducks under a wild hook from Lopez.#T3#
Papadopoulos lands a slapping body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos scores with a nice head shot.
Lopez throws a leg kick but Papadopoulos moved away.
Papadopoulos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lopez.
Lopez ducks right into an uppercut from Papadopoulos.
Lopez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Papadopoulos moves away.
Lopez throws a series of punches but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
Lopez throws a chopping leg kick but Papadopoulos manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Papadopoulos quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Papadopoulos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good work by Lopez as he checks the leg kick.
Papadopoulos will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lopez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Papadopoulos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lopez.
Lopez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Papadopoulos circles away quickly and effectively.
Lopez throws a shot from downtown. Papadopoulos moves away and avoids it.
Papadopoulos pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lopez looks to land a right hand but Papadopoulos moved out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Papadopoulos misses with a low kick.
Papadopoulos throws a hook but Lopez blocks it.#T4#
Papadopoulos plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lopez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lopez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Papadopoulos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Papadopoulos has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Papadopoulos there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lopez walks into a straight right hand from Papadopoulos.
Good standup being displayed there by Lopez as he connects with a hook.
Lopez jabs Papadopoulos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lopez misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Papadopoulos. Lopez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Papadopoulos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lopez was well out of range. Poor timing from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos tries to score with a low kick but Lopez moves his leg out of the way.
The fighters circling - Lopez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Papadopoulos throwing a counter right hand but Lopez manages to avoid it.
Papadopoulos bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Papadopoulos connects with a leg kick. Lopez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lopez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Papadopoulos scores with a push kick.
Lopez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Papadopoulos slips a straight right by Lopez.
Nice body kick there by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick but Lopez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Lopez might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Papadopoulos has got the better of the exchanges.
Lopez scores with a hook.
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 Avraam Papadopoulos will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick which misses Lopez's front leg but catches the back leg as Lopez tries to avoid it.
Papadopoulos stuffs the takedown.
Papadopoulos lands a high kick!
Papadopoulos motions for Lopez to come forward. Papadopoulos throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Papadopoulos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Papadopoulos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Papadopoulos throws a right hand that Lopez ducks under and follows up with a left that Lopez also avoids with ease.
Lopez looks to land a left hand but Papadopoulos moved out of range nicely.
Papadopoulos feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Papadopoulos looks to land a body kick but Lopez moved away.
Lopez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lopez throws a looping overhand right but Papadopoulos ducks down to avoid it.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick that misses.
Papadopoulos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lopez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Papadopoulos avoids the body shot from Lopez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lopez misses the jab.
Lopez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lopez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lopez throws a poor cross that misses
and Papadopoulos counters with a crisp hook to the side of 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!
Lopez misses the jab.
Papadopoulos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Lopez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Papadopoulos.
Nice shot lands for Papadopoulos.
Lopez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Papadopoulos manages to avoid it.
Papadopoulos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Papadopoulos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Papadopoulos avoids the body shot from Lopez.
Papadopoulos scoring well with a low kick there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Papadopoulos. Lopez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lopez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Papadopoulos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lopez.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick but Lopez moved away.
Lopez misses with a hook. Papadopoulos ducked under it nicely.
Lopez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Papadopoulos in his tracks.
Papadopoulos finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Papadopoulos defending well as Lopez loads up on a big left hand.
Papadopoulos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Papadopoulos feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lopez's calf.
Lopez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Papadopoulos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Papadopoulos throws a push kick but Lopez slaps the foot to one side. #T2#
Lopez misses with a straight right.
Papadopoulos scoring well with a low kick there.
Papadopoulos misses with a wild body shot.
Lopez looks to land a left hand but Papadopoulos moved out of range nicely.
Lopez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lopez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook.
Lopez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lopez misses with the combination.
Papadopoulos misses with a low kick.
Lopez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lopez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Papadopoulos was well out of range. Poor timing from Lopez.
Lopez throws a big shot that misses.
Lopez misses with a looping left.
Papadopoulos misses with a low kick as Lopez jumps back.
Papadopoulos swings for the body but Lopez moves out of range.
Lopez throws a hook to the side of Papadopoulos's head but Papadopoulos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Papadopoulos thumps Lopez with a low kick.
Papadopoulos is looking to slow Lopez down with leg kicks.
Lopez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lopez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T3#
Papadopoulos misses with a body kick.
Lopez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Papadopoulos lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Papadopoulos scores with a leg kick.
Papadopoulos tries a head kick but it misses.
Papadopoulos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lopez doesn't seem bothered though.
Papadopoulos lands a leg kick that knocks Lopez off balance momentarily.
Papadopoulos lands a head shot.
Lopez misses with a body shot.
Lopez cracks Papadopoulos with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT2#
It looks like Avraam Papadopoulos has been cut.
Lopez misses with an uppercut.
Papadopoulos tried to counter with a leg kick but Lopez avoided it.
Papadopoulos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lopez.
Lopez checks a low kick from Papadopoulos.
Lopez throws a body punch but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
Lopez missing with a left hand there. Papadopoulos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Papadopoulos lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lopez shoots in and drives through. Papadopoulos sprawls well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Papadopoulos connects with a right hand. Lopez shakes it off.
Lopez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Lopez throws a low kick, looking for Papadopoulos's leg but Papadopoulos calmly moves out of range.
Papadopoulos lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Lopez throws a body shot but no joy.
Lopez takes a swing at Papadopoulos's ribcage but misses.
Papadopoulos is looking to chop away at Lopez's legs.
Papadopoulos is looking to slow Lopez down with leg kicks.
Lopez scores with a jab to the body.
Good shot there by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lopez can do to turn this around?
Papadopoulos cracks the inside of Lopez's front leg.
Lopez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lopez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Papadopoulos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos moves forwards but Lopez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Papadopoulos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lopez.
Lopez loads up on a big right hand but Papadopoulos slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lopez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lopez on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lopez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Papadopoulos was well out of range. Poor timing from Lopez.
Lopez moves out of range of the body kick from Papadopoulos.
And that's the end of the fight!
Avraam Papadopoulos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Papadopoulos has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avraam Papadopoulos!
Avraam Papadopoulos seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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EMPIRE 1
Date: Dec 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Papadopoulos swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chavez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Papadopoulos avoids a kick to the body.
Papadopoulos stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Avraam Papadopoulos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Papadopoulos. Chavez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Papadopoulos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chavez counters with a stiff right hand.
Papadopoulos staying out of range there.
Papadopoulos thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Chavez if he has to take too many more of those.
Papadopoulos moves out of range of the body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Papadopoulos!
Chavez lands a body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick that misses.
Papadopoulos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chavez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chavez lands with a cross.
Chavez throws a lazy right hand but Papadopoulos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Papadopoulos is looking to counter punch.
Chavez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chavez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Papadopoulos manages to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chavez checks the leg kick.#CL2#
Chavez moves into the clinch.
Papadopoulos wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chavez tries to throw a body punch but Papadopoulos avoids it by throwing Chavez back against the cage. #T1##BC#
Papadopoulos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Papadopoulos.
Chavez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Papadopoulos throws the kick towards the body but Chavez avoids it.
And Chavez responds with a good body kick, but Papadopoulos manages to step out the way in time.
Papadopoulos throws the left hand but Chavez avoids the punch easily.
Chavez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Papadopoulos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chavez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Papadopoulos scores with a nice right hand.
Chavez moves out of range of the body kick.
Papadopoulos smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Papadopoulos looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Papadopoulos scores with a nice head shot.
Papadopoulos lands a leg kick that knocks Chavez off balance momentarily.
Papadopoulos throws a body kick that misses.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook
and Chavez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chavez checks the leg kick.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick but Chavez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chavez appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Papadopoulos is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A telegraphed right hand from Chavez misses the target.
Papadopoulos throws a body punch but Chavez moves out of range.
Papadopoulos is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chavez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chavez looks to throw the jab but Papadopoulos is out of range.
Chavez tries to clinch up but Papadopoulos circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Papadopoulos looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chavez throws a wild body kick that Papadopoulos sees coming a mile off.
Chavez tries to bum rush Papadopoulos with a series of wild strikes but Papadopoulos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Papadopoulos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Papadopoulos throws a nice head kick!
Chavez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Papadopoulos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Papadopoulos throws a solid leg kick but Chavez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Papadopoulos.
Chavez checks a leg kick nicely.
Papadopoulos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chavez.
Papadopoulos's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chavez under the eye.
Papadopoulos throws a series of punches but Chavez avoids them all with ease.
A solid leg kick lands there for Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Papadopoulos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Papadopoulos walks into a jab.
Papadopoulos throws a low kick but Chavez moves out of range easily.
Papadopoulos fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chavez is out of range.
Papadopoulos misses with a leg kick
and Chavez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Papadopoulos misses with a body kick.
Papadopoulos throws a push kick but Chavez slaps the foot to one side. #T3#
Chavez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chavez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Papadopoulos scores with a jab.
Papadopoulos blocks a leg kick.
Papadopoulos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chavez lands with a cross.
Papadopoulos ducks under a wild hook from Chavez.
Papadopoulos is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chavez slips under a jab from Papadopoulos.
Chavez just misses with a punch to the body.
Papadopoulos looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Papadopoulos moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Papadopoulos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Papadopoulos scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Papadopoulos is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Chavez missing with a left hand there. Papadopoulos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Papadopoulos throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Papadopoulos throws a feint and then finishes with a kick 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!
Papadopoulos is looking to land body kicks.
A slow jab from Chavez misses its intended target.
Chavez throws the left hand but Papadopoulos avoids the punch easily.
Nice jab there from Chavez.
A nice inside leg kick there by Papadopoulos. That's going to slow Chavez down. #T4#
Papadopoulos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chavez tries to clinch up but Papadopoulos circles away and keeps his distance.
Papadopoulos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chavez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Papadopoulos scores with a nice right hand.
Chavez throws a hook but Papadopoulos blocks it.#CL2#
Chavez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chavez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Papadopoulos or not.
Chavez prevents Papadopoulos from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Papadopoulos breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Chavez rushes Papadopoulos and presses him up against the cage.
Papadopoulos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Chavez.
Papadopoulos tries to work over Chavez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Papadopoulos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chavez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Papadopoulos misses with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chavez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Papadopoulos doesn't seem bothered though.
Chavez lands a body shot.
Chavez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Chavez throws a body punch but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
Papadopoulos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avraam Papadopoulos dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Chavez checks a leg kick nicely.
Domingo Chavez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chavez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chavez drops his hands momentarily and Papadopoulos takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chavez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Papadopoulos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chavez misses with a hook. Papadopoulos ducked under it nicely.
Chavez connects with a nice looking jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chavez. Papadopoulos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Papadopoulos is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Papadopoulos pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Papadopoulos throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick but Chavez checks it.
Papadopoulos tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chavez is able to avoid easily.
Chavez flicks out a counter leg kick but Papadopoulos steps away.
Chavez lands a really nice looking cross but Papadopoulos seems unphased.
Chavez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Papadopoulos slips under a jab.
Papadopoulos tries to land a front kick but Chavez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chavez scores with a punch to the head.
Chavez punishes Papadopoulos's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chavez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Avraam Papadopoulos is winning the standup battle so far.
Papadopoulos misses with a low kick.
Chavez misses with a straight left.
Chavez looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chavez moves away.
Chavez has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos swings for the body but Chavez moves out of range.
Chavez throws an overhand right that lands on Papadopoulos's shoulder, as Papadopoulos tries to avoid the shot.
Chavez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Papadopoulos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chavez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A low kick from Papadopoulos is predictable there
and Papadopoulos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Danga de danga de dang - Papadopoulos scores with a four punch combination!
Chavez misses with a leg kick.
Papadopoulos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Papadopoulos slips under a jab from Chavez.
Chavez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Papadopoulos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chavez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chavez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Papadopoulos can pounce on him.
Papadopoulos misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chavez counters with a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Papadopoulos.
A swing and a miss from Chavez.
Papadopoulos misses with a low kick.
Chavez takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Chavez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T2#
Chavez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chavez scores with a jab. Papadopoulos acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Papadopoulos staying out of range there.
Chavez sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Chavez misses with a body kick.
Chavez throws a body kick that misses.
A solid body kick from Chavez.
Papadopoulos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Papadopoulos connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Papadopoulos looks to throw the jab but Chavez is out of range.
Chavez throws an overhand right that lands on Papadopoulos's shoulder, as Papadopoulos tries to avoid the shot.
Papadopoulos quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Chavez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chavez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Papadopoulos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Papadopoulos looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chavez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Papadopoulos lands with a cross.
Papadopoulos lands with a thumping leg kick.
Papadopoulos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Papadopoulos lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Chavez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Papadopoulos.
A bone on bone clash there as Chavez blocks the leg kick.
Chavez moves out of range of the body kick from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throws a hook to the side of Chavez's head but Chavez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Papadopoulos throws a sloppy body shot
and Chavez counters with a stiff right hand.
Papadopoulos checks a low kick from Chavez.
Papadopoulos throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Papadopoulos misses with a kick to the body.
Chavez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Papadopoulos slips a straight right by Chavez.
Chavez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A head kick misses from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos swats away the attempt to clinch by Chavez.
Papadopoulos lands the left hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Papadopoulos.
Chavez jabs Papadopoulos right on the nose. Papadopoulos blinks but takes it well.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Papadopoulos jabs Chavez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Papadopoulos throws a lazy right hand but Chavez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Papadopoulos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chavez manages to avoid it.
Chavez appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chavez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Papadopoulos thuds his shin into the meat of Chavez's side.
Chavez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Papadopoulos avoids the body shot from Chavez.
Chavez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Papadopoulos.
Chavez throws a body shot but no joy.
Papadopoulos connects with a solid leg kick.
Papadopoulos connects with the punch.#CL2#
Chavez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Chavez fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chavez.
Chavez is working Papadopoulos over against the cage.
Chavez digs a right hand into Papadopoulos's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Papadopoulos's gas tank.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Chavez.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Papadopoulos misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chavez.
A head punch on the inside from Papadopoulos fails to land.
Papadopoulos misses with a body punch.
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 Avraam Papadopoulos will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Papadopoulos attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Chavez throws a leg kick that misses.
Papadopoulos is looking to counter punch.
Papadopoulos blocks a head kick by Chavez.
Papadopoulos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chavez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chavez connects with a body shot.
Good work by Chavez as he checks the leg kick.
Chavez throws a low kick but Papadopoulos avoids it.
Chavez takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Papadopoulos misses with a body shot.
Chavez on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Chavez is looking to clinch.
Papadopoulos pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavez punishes Papadopoulos's body with a nice straight punch.
Chavez blocks a jab.
Papadopoulos scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chavez scores with a punch 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!
Chavez tries to clinch but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
Chavez tried to score with a low kick but Papadopoulos checks it.
Chavez checks a low kick from Papadopoulos.#T1#
Papadopoulos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chavez.
Chavez misses with a looping right.
Chavez throws the left hand but Papadopoulos avoids the punch easily.
Papadopoulos moves out of range as Chavez strikes.
Papadopoulos bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Papadopoulos lands with a kick to the ribs.
Papadopoulos scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Papadopoulos finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Papadopoulos moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Chavez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Papadopoulos feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Chavez's calf.
Chavez throws a body shot but no joy.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Chavez crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Papadopoulos - the referee stops the clock and Chavez gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Papadopoulos. Chavez manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Papadopoulos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Papadopoulos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chavez tries a head kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Papadopoulos connects with a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chavez. That's going to slow Papadopoulos down.
Papadopoulos ducks under a wild hook from Chavez.#T2#
Chavez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chavez misses with a hook. Papadopoulos ducked under it nicely.
Chavez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chavez looks to land a right hand but Papadopoulos moved out of range.
Chavez misses with a body kick.
Papadopoulos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Chavez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Papadopoulos lands with a nice body kick.
Papadopoulos moves out of range as Chavez strikes.
Chavez throws a leg kick but Papadopoulos sees it coming and moves out of range.
Papadopoulos throwing a counter right hand but Chavez manages to avoid it.
Papadopoulos lands with a cross.
Papadopoulos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chavez.
Papadopoulos lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Papadopoulos throws a front kick that sends Chavez stumbling back into the cage.
Papadopoulos throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Chavez misses with a straight left.
Papadopoulos half committed to a counter leg kick.
Papadopoulos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot lands for Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos moves out of range of the leg kick from Chavez.#T3#
Chavez throws an overhand right that lands on Papadopoulos's shoulder, as Papadopoulos tries to avoid the shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chavez.
A little feinted left hand from Papadopoulos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Papadopoulos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chavez throws a chopping leg kick but Papadopoulos manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Chavez throws a body shot but no joy.
Papadopoulos avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Papadopoulos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chavez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chavez connects with a body shot that sends Papadopoulos's belly button to the back.
Papadopoulos misses with a head kick.
Papadopoulos scores with a nice right hand.
Papadopoulos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Papadopoulos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chavez.
Papadopoulos lands a jab to the nose.
A slapping leg kick lands for Papadopoulos.
Chavez throws a push kick but Papadopoulos slaps the foot to one side.
Papadopoulos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Chavez rushes Papadopoulos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Chavez lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chavez.
Chavez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chavez.
Chavez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chavez struggles to land a body shot inside as Papadopoulos controls his hands.
Chavez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Papadopoulos misses with some punches.
Chavez lands a nice uppercut.
Chavez blocks an uppercut.
Papadopoulos lands an uppercut.
Chavez misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Papadopoulos breaks the clinch.
That kick from Chavez tenderised Papadopoulos's leg. Papadopoulos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Papadopoulos misses with a leg kick.
Chavez tries to land a body kick
and Papadopoulos counters with a good low kick that Chavez was not able to check.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A thudding body kick lands there by Papadopoulos!
Papadopoulos scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Chavez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Papadopoulos connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Chavez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Avraam Papadopoulos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Papadopoulos, 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avraam Papadopoulos!
During a confident post fight interview, Avraam Papadopoulos thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
TGC Openweight Round 1.2
Date: Nov 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Steve throws a sloppy body shot
and Papadopoulos counters with a nice low kick that buckles Steve's knee momentarily.
Steve fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Steve closes the distance and pushes Papadopoulos back into the cage.
Papadopoulos pushes Steve back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Papadopoulos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steve misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A frustrated look appears on Papadopoulos's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Papadopoulos misses with a body punch.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Papadopoulos is trying to break the clinch but Steve is controlling him.
Steve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Papadopoulos blocks an uppercut.
Papadopoulos misses with a punch to the body.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Papadopoulos avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage. #BC2#
Papadopoulos breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Steve throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick that misses.
Steve throws an overhand right that lands on Papadopoulos's shoulder, as Papadopoulos tries to avoid the shot.
Papadopoulos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steve.
Papadopoulos moves out of range of the strikes.
Papadopoulos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Papadopoulos lands a jab to the nose.#T1##CL#
Steve closes the distance and pushes Papadopoulos back into the cage.
Papadopoulos looking for a takedown.
Papadopoulos is leaning against Steve and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Papadopoulos drops down looking for an ankle pick but Steve pulls his leg out and moves away.
Papadopoulos pivots, looking for a leg kick but Steve is out of range and Papadopoulos settles back down.
Steve swings for the body but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
Steve misses with a body shot.
Steve avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Papadopoulos lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Steve scores with a hook to the body. Papadopoulos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Steve tries to bum rush Papadopoulos with a series of wild strikes but Papadopoulos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Papadopoulos feints and then cracks Steve's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Steve down.
Papadopoulos 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.
Papadopoulos scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Steve throws a hook to the side of Papadopoulos's head but Papadopoulos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Papadopoulos connects with a looping right hand.
#CL#
Steve closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steve throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Papadopoulos manages to break the clinch.
Papadopoulos scores with a push kick.#T2#
Steve walks into a jab.
Papadopoulos lands a nice hook to Steve's body. Steve takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Papadopoulos throws a head kick but Steve moves out of range.
Steve checks a leg kick.
Steve slips under a jab.
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Papadopoulos was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Papadopoulos! But no joy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throws a nice outside leg kick.
Papadopoulos lands the left hand.
Papadopoulos is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Papadopoulos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Papadopoulos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steve.
Papadopoulos scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Papadopoulos is trying to drag Steve to the mat but Steve just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chris Steve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Avraam Papadopoulos.#TD2#
Papadopoulos jumps guard and drags Steve to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Papadopoulos has his foot on Steve's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Steve works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Papadopoulos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Steve is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Steve wanted to stand there but Papadopoulos had control of the position.
Steve trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2#
Steve got a little sloppy there for a moment and Papadopoulos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Steve has managed to get both his arms back between Papadopoulos's legs - danger averted.#SU#
Steve gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A left lands for Papadopoulos.
Steve is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Steve. That snapped Papadopoulos's head back.
Steve lands a really nice looking cross but Papadopoulos seems unphased.
Papadopoulos looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#
It looks like Avraam Papadopoulos has been cut.#CL#
Steve clinches up with Papadopoulos and pushes him back against the cage.
Papadopoulos wants to get back to striking at distance but Steve won't allow it.
Steve tries a body shot but Papadopoulos blocks it.
Papadopoulos tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Steve just stands there and leans against the cage.
Papadopoulos lands a right hand.
Papadopoulos fails to pull guard.
Papadopoulos blocking some punches.
#T4#
Papadopoulos wants a takedown but no success here.
Papadopoulos pushes Steve back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Steve.
Steve tries to work over Papadopoulos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steve digs a right hand into Papadopoulos's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Papadopoulos's gas tank.
Papadopoulos looks winded!#TD2#
Papadopoulos ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Papadopoulos no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Papadopoulos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SU#
Steve stands and steps away. Papadopoulos gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick but Steve checks it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Papadopoulos tries to keep at a distance but Steve has taken the fight into the clinch.
Steve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Papadopoulos jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Steve walks away with a smile on his face. Papadopoulos gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Steve steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Papadopoulos. That one must have hurt.
Papadopoulos defending well as Steve loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Papadopoulos was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
Papadopoulos staying out of range there.
Steve misses with a right hand
and Papadopoulos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Papadopoulos throws a low kick but Steve moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Avraam Papadopoulos will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Avraam Papadopoulos's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Papadopoulos connects with a solid leg kick.
Steve moves in looking to clinch but Papadopoulos pushes him off.
A telegraphed right hand from Papadopoulos misses the target.
Papadopoulos slips under a jab.
Steve bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Papadopoulos's head backwards.
Steve throws a looping overhand right but Papadopoulos ducks down to avoid it.
Papadopoulos misses with a leg kick.
Steve throws a body shot but no joy.
Papadopoulos misses with a low kick.
Papadopoulos connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Papadopoulos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steve throws out the jab.
Steve stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Papadopoulos.
Steve takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Papadopoulos misses.
Papadopoulos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Steve.
Steve blocks a head kick by Papadopoulos.
Steve is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Steve tries to clinch but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
Papadopoulos attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Steve tries to clinch there but Papadopoulos circles away.
#T1#
Papadopoulos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steve throws a hook but Papadopoulos avoids it easily.
Papadopoulos steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Steve moves out of range of the leg kick from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos misses with a kick to the body.
#CL#
Steve clinches with his opponent.
Steve misses with some punches.
#TD2#
Papadopoulos pulls Steve into guard.
Steve is looking to stand up but Papadopoulos won't let him.
Steve might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Papadopoulos looking for a guillotine here but Steve defends easily.
#SU#
Papadopoulos is working an open guard so Steve takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Papadopoulos throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
As Papadopoulos tries to get set, Steve tries to push him back and clinch up but Papadopoulos manages to avoid the attempt.
Papadopoulos connects with a right hand. Steve shakes it off.
Papadopoulos throws the kick towards the body but Steve avoids it.
Steve scores with a nice head shot.
Papadopoulos finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#T2#
Papadopoulos tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Steve is able to avoid easily.
Papadopoulos misses with a body shot.
Steve misses with a looping right.
Steve on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Papadopoulos. Papadopoulos obviously looking to wear him down.
Papadopoulos's jab looks to have found its range, popping Steve under the eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve throws a body shot but no joy.
Steve changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Papadopoulos throws a lazy uppercut
and Steve counters with a stiff right hand.
Papadopoulos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Avraam Papadopoulos seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steve dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Papadopoulos walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Steve checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Steve is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Papadopoulos.
Steve tries to clinch up.
Steve moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPapadopoulos.#CL#
Steve pushes Papadopoulos up against the cage in a clinch.
Steve lands a left hand that snaps the head of Papadopoulos backwards.
Steve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chris Steve has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Steve lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steve throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Papadopouloss head.
Papadopoulos is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Steve pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Papadopoulos fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Papadopoulos has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Steve seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Papadopoulos can turn it around.#T3#
Steve lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Papadopoulos prevents a body shot from Steve.
Papadopoulos looking for a takedown.
Chris Steve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Avraam Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steve.
Papadopoulos is trying to pull guard but Steve turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Steve lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Steve fails to land.
Steve lands a hook that snaps the head of Papadopoulos backwards.
Steve lands a body shot.
Papadopoulos blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Steve.
Steve is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Steve lands a body shot.
Steve lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steve lands a shot to the body.
Steve lands a right hand that snaps the head of Papadopoulos backwards.
Steve digs a right hand underneath Papadopoulos's ribcage. Papadopoulos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steve lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Steve lands a shot to the body.
Steve lands a body punch.
Steve lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Papadopoulos.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos goes for a takedown in the clinch but Steve prevents it.
#T4#
A hook to the body from Steve.
Steve scores with a shot to the side of Papadopoulos's head.
Steve digs a right hand into Papadopoulos's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Papadopoulos's gas tank.
Steve pushes Papadopoulos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Steve.
Steve lands a right hand.
Steve is leaning against Papadopoulos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short left from Steve.
A short body shot lands from Steve as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steve.
Steve working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Steve misses with a punch to the body.
Steve scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Steve.
Steve lands a right hand that snaps the head of Papadopoulos backwards. #ROC#
Papadopoulos is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steve lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Papadopoulos backwards.
Papadopoulos is still on wobbly legs! Can Steve finish him?
Steve working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Steve lands with a left to the head.
Steve dips a shoulder and cracks Papadopoulos with a mighty uppercut! Papadopoulos falls back against the cage and Steve unloads with a barrage of strikes! Papadopoulos is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Steve screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Steve!
Chris Steve retains his welterweight title!
Chris Steve was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
TGC 76
Date: Oct 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Papadopoulos throws a head kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth moves out of range as Papadopoulos throws a body kick.
Wearmouth throws a hook to the side of Papadopoulos's head but Papadopoulos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wearmouth lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Papadopoulos blocks a jab.
Wearmouth takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wearmouth scores with a jab to the body.
Wearmouth misses the jab.
Papadopoulos tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Papadopoulos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Papadopoulos tries to score with a low kick but Wearmouth moves his leg out of the way.
Papadopoulos goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wearmouth throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Papadopoulos replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Wearmouth blocks it well.
Nice defenses there by Papadopoulos.
Wearmouth takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Papadopoulos throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wearmouth throws a series of punches but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick but Wearmouth sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wearmouth is looking to slow Papadopoulos down with leg kicks.
Wearmouth looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wearmouth blocks the body kick.
#T1#
Papadopoulos ducks right into an uppercut from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth looks to land a right hand but Papadopoulos moved out of range.
Papadopoulos misses with a kick to the body.
Papadopoulos lands with a right hand.
Wearmouth misses with a looping right.
Papadopoulos slips a jab and a cross from Wearmouth.
Papadopoulos throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wearmouth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A little jabbing left from Papadopoulos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wearmouth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wearmouth.
Papadopoulos scores with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Wearmouth misses the target.
Papadopoulos swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth throws a hook to the side of Papadopoulos's head but Papadopoulos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wearmouth chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Papadopoulos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Papadopoulos 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.
Wearmouth defending well as Papadopoulos loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Wearmouth lands with a thumping leg kick.
Papadopoulos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wearmouth.
Nice defenses there by Papadopoulos.
Wearmouth blocks a leg kick.
Wearmouth sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wearmouth pivots, looking for a leg kick but Papadopoulos is out of range and Wearmouth settles back down.
Papadopoulos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wearmouth missing with a left hand there. Papadopoulos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wearmouth swings for the body but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
Wearmouth moves out of range of the strikes.
Wearmouth clobbers Papadopoulos with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Papadopoulos scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Papadopoulos is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wearmouth.
Papadopoulos throws out a leg kick but Wearmouth moves out of range and Papadopoulos only half commits.
Papadopoulos moves away from the strike by Wearmouth.
An inside leg kick from Papadopoulos misses.
Wearmouth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Papadopoulos lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Papadopoulos's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wearmouth under the eye.
Avraam Papadopoulos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good work by Wearmouth as he checks the leg kick.#T3#
Papadopoulos moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Papadopoulos fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wearmouth is out of range.
The fighters circling - Wearmouth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Papadopoulos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wearmouth takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wearmouth was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Papadopoulos. Wearmouth does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Papadopoulos looks to move away, Wearmouth throws a big counter combo but Papadopoulos just gets out of the way.
Papadopoulos throws a looping overhand right but Wearmouth ducks down to avoid it.
Papadopoulos throws a looping overhand right but Wearmouth ducks down to avoid it.
Wearmouth misses with a straight left.
Wearmouth misses with a low kick as Papadopoulos jumps back.
Papadopoulos throws a body punch but Wearmouth moves out of range.
Wearmouth gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Papadopoulos.
Wearmouth fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Papadopoulos moves forwards but Wearmouth connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A punch combination from Wearmouth misses.
A low kick from Wearmouth misses
enabling Papadopoulos to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Papadopoulos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wearmouth. That did some damage!
Wearmouth connects with a solid leg kick.
Papadopoulos is looking to chop away at Wearmouth's legs.
Papadopoulos lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Wearmouth uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Papadopoulos.
Wearmouth fails to land with a series of punches.
Donk. Papadopoulos catches Wearmouth right on the button with a cross.
A good leg kick by Papadopoulos.
Wearmouth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Papadopoulos lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Papadopoulos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Wearmouth misses.
Papadopoulos is looking to clinch.
It looked like Wearmouth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wearmouth lands a body shot.
Wearmouth moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wearmouth lands a nice shot to the body.
Wearmouth misses with a few strikes there.
Papadopoulos lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Papadopoulos attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Papadopoulos throws a nice inside leg kick.
Papadopoulos blocks a jab.
Wearmouth looks to land a combination. Papadopoulos sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wearmouth connects with a body shot that sends Papadopoulos's belly button to the back.
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 Dave Wearmouth will probably get the nod.
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.
#R2#
Wearmouth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos cracks the inside of Wearmouth's front leg.
Papadopoulos misses with a looping right.
Papadopoulos tries to land a leg kick but Wearmouth saw it coming and moves away.
Papadopoulos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Wearmouth misses the target.
Papadopoulos checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Papadopoulos. Wearmouth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Papadopoulos throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dave Wearmouth is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Papadopoulos misses.
Wearmouth checks a leg kick.
Papadopoulos checks a low kick from Wearmouth.
Papadopoulos misses the shot to the body.
Wearmouth uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Papadopoulos has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papadopoulos scores with a jab to the head.
Papadopoulos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wearmouth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wearmouth blocks the body kick.
Wearmouth looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T1#
Papadopoulos misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos tries to land a front kick but Wearmouth steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wearmouth lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A clash of legs there as Papadopoulos blocks the low kick.
Papadopoulos connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wearmouth throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wearmouth looks to land a left hand but Papadopoulos moved out of range nicely.
Wearmouth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos wants to clinch.
Wearmouth fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Papadopoulos checks it well.
Papadopoulos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wearmouth was well out of range. Poor timing from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos misses the body punch
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Wearmouth counters with a good low kick that Papadopoulos was not able to check.
Wearmouth looks to land a right hand but Papadopoulos moved out of range.
Wearmouth throws a chopping leg kick but Papadopoulos manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A low kick from Papadopoulos is predictable there
and Wearmouth counters with a two punch combo.
Wearmouth sizes up Papadopoulos with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Papadopoulos throws a chopping leg kick but Wearmouth manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That kick from Papadopoulos tenderised Wearmouth's leg. Wearmouth is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wearmouth 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 Papadopoulos has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Papadopoulos and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Papadopoulos blocks a low kick nicely.
Wearmouth throws a lazy right hand but Papadopoulos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Papadopoulos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Papadopoulos blocks a low kick nicely.
Papadopoulos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wearmouth.
Papadopoulos tries to clinch but Wearmouth moves out of range.
Wearmouth checks a low kick from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Papadopoulos tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wearmouth is able to avoid easily.
Wearmouth throws a low kick but Papadopoulos moves out of range easily.
Wearmouth scoring well with a low kick there.
Papadopoulos connects with a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Wearmouth. That snapped Papadopoulos's head back.
Papadopoulos moves into range and connects with a jab.
Papadopoulos misses with an uppercut.
Papadopoulos misses with a kick to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Papadopoulos 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 Wearmouth has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wearmouth and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wearmouth throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Wearmouth loads up on a big right hand but Papadopoulos slips the punch.
Papadopoulos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wearmouth.
Papadopoulos's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wearmouth under the eye.
Papadopoulos swings for the body but Wearmouth moves out of range.
Papadopoulos misses with a looping left.
Wearmouth throws a front kick aimed at Papadopoulos's knee but Papadopoulos avoids it well.
Papadopoulos lands a leg kick that knocks Wearmouth off balance momentarily.
Wearmouth swinging wildly here.
Wearmouth avoids a kick to the body.
Wearmouth looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Papadopoulos connects with a solid leg kick.
Papadopoulos gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Papadopoulos throws a half hearted mid kick.
Papadopoulos scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Papadopoulos looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A big right from Papadopoulos misses.
Wearmouth misses with a series of wild punches.
Wearmouth takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Papadopoulos cracks Wearmouth with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Papadopoulos lands a jab to the nose.
Papadopoulos throws a wild body kick that Wearmouth sees coming a mile off.
Wearmouth finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Papadopoulos slips under a jab.
A nice side step and Papadopoulos releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Papadopoulos bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wearmouth's head backwards.
Papadopoulos fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wearmouth.
Papadopoulos takes a swing at Wearmouth's ribcage but misses.
Wearmouth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Papadopoulos misses with a wild body shot.
Wearmouth looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wearmouth looks to land a right hand but Papadopoulos moved out of range.
Papadopoulos keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Papadopoulos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Papadopoulos tries to clinch but Wearmouth moves out of range.
Papadopoulos scoring well with a low kick there.
Wearmouth lands a leg kick that knocks Papadopoulos off balance momentarily.
A good leg kick by Papadopoulos.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Papadopoulos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avraam Papadopoulos 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#
Wearmouth works Papadopoulos's body with a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Wearmouth misses the target.
Papadopoulos throws a push kick but Wearmouth slaps the foot to one side.
Wearmouth chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Papadopoulos can pounce on him.
Wearmouth misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Papadopoulos. Wearmouth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wearmouth throws a low kick, looking for Papadopoulos's leg but Papadopoulos calmly moves out of range.
Papadopoulos defending well as Wearmouth loads up on a big left hand.
Wearmouth looks to land a combination. Papadopoulos sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wearmouth fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Papadopoulos is out of range.
Papadopoulos throws a push kick but Wearmouth slaps the foot to one side.
Wearmouth chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Papadopoulos can pounce on him.
Wearmouth checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papadopoulos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wearmouth throwing a counter right hand but Papadopoulos manages to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Wearmouth.
Papadopoulos throws a low kick but Wearmouth moves out of range easily.
Wearmouth pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Papadopoulos back to the cage. Wearmouth follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Papadopoulos checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wearmouth takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Papadopoulos. Wearmouth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Papadopoulos finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Papadopoulos slips a straight right by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wearmouth looks to score with a jab to the body but Papadopoulos is just out of range.
Nice shot lands for Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth throws a nice looking combination but Papadopoulos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Papadopoulos appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Papadopoulos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook
and Wearmouth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wearmouth misses with a body shot.
Wearmouth misses with a straight right.
Wearmouth lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wearmouth throws a big shot that misses.
Papadopoulos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Papadopoulos lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wearmouth's sensitive parts.
Good work by Papadopoulos as he checks the leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Papadopoulos tries to clinch up but Wearmouth circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Wearmouth takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Papadopoulos works the jab nicely.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Wearmouth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Papadopoulos looks for the body kick but Wearmouth saw that one coming.
Papadopoulos swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wearmouth.
Papadopoulos connects with an inside leg kick.
Papadopoulos 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.
Papadopoulos staying out of range there.
Wearmouth misses with an uppercut.
Papadopoulos walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wearmouth checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Papadopoulos misses with a body kick.
Wearmouth checks a low kick from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Papadopoulos tries to land a leg kick but Wearmouth saw it coming and moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wearmouth.
The fighters circling - Wearmouth throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wearmouth lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T3#
Papadopoulos wants to slow Wearmouth down by chopping away at his legs.
Wearmouth takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wearmouth swings for the body but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
Wearmouth lands with a good body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Papadopoulos checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Papadopoulos. Wearmouth does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Papadopoulos backs away, Wearmouth returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Papadopoulos lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wearmouth moves out of range of the leg kick from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A nice inside leg kick there by Papadopoulos. That's going to slow Wearmouth down.
Papadopoulos throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wearmouth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Papadopoulos fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wearmouth is out of range.
Wearmouth fires out a quick counter leg kick but Papadopoulos just manages to avoid it.
Papadopoulos throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Wearmouth.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Papadopoulos checks a leg kick.
Wearmouth pivots, looking for a leg kick but Papadopoulos is out of range and Wearmouth settles back down.
Papadopoulos thumps Wearmouth with a low kick.
Wearmouth avoids a kick to the body.
#T4#
Papadopoulos throws a wild body kick that Wearmouth sees coming a mile off.
Wearmouth swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Papadopoulos misses with a kick to the body
enabling Wearmouth to counter with a crisp jab.
Papadopoulos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos thumps Wearmouth with a low kick.
Wearmouth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wearmouth.
Papadopoulos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Papadopoulos takes one to the chin there.
Wearmouth throws a leg kick that misses.
Papadopoulos goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wearmouth keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Papadopoulos throws a wild body kick that Wearmouth sees coming a mile off.
Papadopoulos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wearmouth.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wearmouth throws out a leg kick but Papadopoulos moves out of range and Wearmouth only half commits.
Wearmouth lands a body shot.
A big left from Papadopoulos misses.
Papadopoulos tries to bum rush Wearmouth with a series of wild strikes but Wearmouth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wearmouth misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Avraam Papadopoulos.
Well Papadopoulos 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avraam Papadopoulos!
A very excited looking Avraam Papadopoulos made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
TGC 74
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Papadopoulos lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Partio at a distance.
Papadopoulos takes a swing at Partio's ribcage but misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Partio misses with an attempted mid kick.
Papadopoulos lands with a right hand.
Papadopoulos throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Partio on the side of the head.
Papadopoulos just misses with a punch to the body.
Partio throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Partio has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Partio throws a right and a left that Papadopoulos avoids nicely.
Partio blocks a leg kick.
Partio drops his hands momentarily and Papadopoulos takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Papadopoulos cracks Partio with a right hand to the side of the head.
Papadopoulos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Partio walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Papadopoulos checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Papadopoulos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Partio was well out of range. Poor timing from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Partio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Papadopoulos missing with a left hand there. Partio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Partio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Papadopoulos.
Partio walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Partio cracks Papadopoulos with a right hand to the side of the head.
Papadopoulos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Partio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Partio uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Papadopoulos avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T1#
Partio slips under a jab.
Partio has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Partio there as he acknowledges the shot.
Papadopoulos steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Partio. That one must have hurt.
Papadopoulos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Partio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Papadopoulos moves away.
Partio is looking to land body kicks.
Papadopoulos loads up on a big right hand but Partio slips the punch.
Papadopoulos scores with a punch to the head.
Papadopoulos misses with an uppercut. Partio saw that one coming.
Papadopoulos throws a jab but it's blocked by Partio.
Papadopoulos misses with an uppercut. Partio saw that one coming.
Papadopoulos stuns Partio with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Papadopoulos throws a body punch but Partio moves out of range.
Papadopoulos thows a body kick. Partio tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Partio lands a glancing blow to the side of Papadopoulos's head.
A swing and a miss from Partio.
Partio throws a jab when Papadopoulos was well out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Partio takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Partio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Papadopoulos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Papadopoulos is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Partio thows a left - swing and a miss!
Papadopoulos lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Partio takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T2##CL#
Papadopoulos has Partio up against the cage in a clinch.
Papadopoulos lands a nice shot to the body.
Papadopoulos tries a body shot but Partio blocks it.
Papadopoulos has a couple of punches blocked by Partio.
#TD#
Papadopoulos works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Papadopoulos pushing down on Partio's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Papadopoulos is pressing down on Partio's thigh, looking to free his foot. Partio is holding on for now.
Papadopoulos is working hard here to advance position.
Papadopoulos is looking to take a break and control but Partio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Papadopoulos wants to pass the guard but Partio is defending well.
Partio looks like he's trying to stand up.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3#
Papadopoulos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Partio wants to get back to his feet.
Papadopoulos works his foot free and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Partio is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Papadopoulos is working for a guillotine from mount but Partio frees his head quite easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Papadopoulos seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Partio is holding on tight.
Partio wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Papadopoulos fails to take his opponent's back.
Papadopoulos takes Partio's back.
Partio is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Partio is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Papadopoulos gets his way!
Partio is trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Papadopoulos looking for the choke but no joy. #ES2#
Partio is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Partio feints a jab promting Papadopoulos to slip. Partio then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Papadopoulos slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avraam Papadopoulos dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Papadopoulos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A shot to the liver by Papadopoulos. Beautiful body shot.
Papadopoulos moves out of range of the body kick from Partio.
Partio misses with a body shot.
Papadopoulos avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Partio scores with a leg kick.
Papadopoulos lands an overhand right.
Papadopoulos throws out a loose jab but Partio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Papadopoulos checks the leg kick nicely there.
A quick step to the side and Papadopoulos tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Papadopoulos tries to clinch but Partio is having none of it.
Papadopoulos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Papadopoulos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Partio can do to turn this around?
Papadopoulos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crunch! Partio slams his shin into Papadopoulos's torso.
Papadopoulos scores with a sloppy right hand. Partio should have avoided that one.
Partio scores with a shot to the body.
Partio looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Papadopoulos, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Partio slips a jab from Papadopoulos.
Partio takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Partio.
Partio throws a body kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Papadopoulos misses its target.#T1#
A good leg kick by Partio.
Partio throws a half hearted mid kick.
Partio avoids the body shot from Papadopoulos.
Partio moves away from the strike by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Papadopoulos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Partio stalks Papadopoulos and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Papadopoulos's face. Papadopoulos staggers backwards, shaken.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook. Partio ducked under it nicely.
Partio keeps the fight on the outside.
Avraam Papadopoulos is winning the standup battle so far.
Papadopoulos works Partio's body with a nice hook.
Papadopoulos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Papadopoulos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheers as Papadopoulos lands an impressive looking overhand right. Partio doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Papadopoulos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Partio throws a jab when Papadopoulos was well out of range.
Papadopoulos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Partio only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Papadopoulos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Partio.
Papadopoulos cracks a nice hook into Partio's ribs.
Papadopoulos is looking to clinch but Partio is avoiding it.
#T2#
Partio takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Papadopoulos shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Partio throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Papadopoulos throws a jab but it's blocked by Partio.
Papadopoulos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Papadopoulos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Papadopoulos scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Partio.
Nice shot lands for Papadopoulos.
Partio goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Papadopoulos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Partio manages to avoid it.
Good work by Papadopoulos as he checks the leg kick.
Papadopoulos misses with an uppercut.
Partio misses with an attempted mid kick.
Partio connects with a looping right hand.
Partio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Partio catches Papadopoulos with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Papadopoulos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Papadopoulos tries to clinch up but Partio circles away and keeps his distance.
Papadopoulos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Partio.
#T3#
Papadopoulos lands a body shot.
Partio scores with a punch to the head.
Partio takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Partio misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Partio.
Papadopoulos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Papadopoulos avoids the head kick by Partio.
Nice defenses there by Partio.
Papadopoulos looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Partio staying out of range there.
Partio cracks Papadopoulos with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Partio will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Partio takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Partio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Papadopoulos 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.
Nice defenses there by Partio.
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!
Papadopoulos scores with a jab. Partio acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Partio catches Papadopoulos with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Partio blocks a jab.#T4#
Partio swings for the body but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
Papadopoulos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Papadopoulos lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Partio throws out a loose jab but Papadopoulos uses good head movement to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Papadopoulos checks a leg kick.
Papadopoulos scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Partio has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Papadopoulos thuds his right hand into Partio's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Partio shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Papadopoulos moves away from the strike by Partio.
Papadopoulos misses with an uppercut
and Partio counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Partio throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Papadopoulos seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Papadopoulos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Papadopoulos misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Papadopoulos clinches up against the cage.
Papadopoulos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Partio takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Partio lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Partio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Partio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Partio with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL#
Papadopoulos gets in close and instigates a clinch.
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 Avraam Papadopoulos will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Papadopoulos takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Papadopoulos tries to land a front kick but Partio steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Partio throws a series of punches but Papadopoulos avoids them all with ease.
Partio circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Papadopoulos, as that shot connected.
Partio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Papadopoulos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Partio looks to land a body kick but Papadopoulos moved away.
Partio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Papadopoulos looks to land a right hand but Partio moved out of range.
Partio looks to land a body kick but Papadopoulos moved away.
Papadopoulos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Papadopoulos punishes Partio's body with a nice straight punch.
Partio takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Partio.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Papadopoulos clinches. #BC2#
Partio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slapping leg kick lands for Partio.
Papadopoulos checks a low kick from Partio.
Partio attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T1#
Partio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Papadopoulos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Partio.
Partio ducks under a wild hook from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throws a body punch but Partio moves out of range.
Papadopoulos just misses with a punch to the body.
Papadopoulos 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.
Papadopoulos misses with a straight left.
Partio on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Partio tries to bum rush Papadopoulos with a series of wild strikes but Papadopoulos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A slow jab from Papadopoulos misses its intended target.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick but Partio sees it coming and moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Partio darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Papadopoulos 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.
Papadopoulos is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Partio throws a body kick that misses.
Partio walks into a stiff left hand from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throws out a loose jab but Partio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Partio throws a low kick but Papadopoulos avoids it.#CL#
Papadopoulos pushes Partio up against the cage in a clinch.
Polliisi Partio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Papadopoulos lands a right hand.
Papadopoulos jumps guard but Partio stands there with Papadopoulos around his waist. Papadopoulos gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Papadopoulos working aggressively here.
Papadopoulos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Papadopoulos jumps guard but Partio turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Papadopoulos lands a body shot in the clinch.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Papadopoulos misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Avraam Papadopoulos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Papadopoulos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Partio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Partio scores with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Partio. That's going to slow Papadopoulos down.
Papadopoulos tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Papadopoulos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Partio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Partio doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Partio slips under a jab.#T3#
Partio checks a low kick from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Papadopoulos takes a swing at Partio's ribcage but misses.
Papadopoulos throws a hook but Partio blocks it.
Partio throws a body shot but no joy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Partio.
Papadopoulos misses with a body shot.
Partio throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Papadopoulos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Papadopoulos loads up on a big right hand but Partio slips the punch.
Partio is trying to counter with his kicks.
Papadopoulos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Partio. That's going to slow Papadopoulos down.
Papadopoulos throws a shot from downtown. Partio moves away and avoids it.
Partio appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Partio throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Partio throws a nice outside leg kick.
Papadopoulos misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Partio misses.
Partio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Papadopoulos.
Partio scores with a kick to the midsection.
Papadopoulos throws a front kick that sends Partio stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Papadopoulos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Partio appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Papadopoulos swings for the body but Partio moves out of range.
Partio tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Partio tries to move into range but Papadopoulos moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Partio throws a wild body kick that Papadopoulos sees coming a mile off.
Papadopoulos avoids a kick to the body.
Papadopoulos scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Partio will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Papadopoulos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Partio moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That kick from Papadopoulos tenderised Partio's leg. Partio is trying to keep his angry face on.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Papadopoulos delivers a nice body kick.
Papadopoulos takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Papadopoulos drops his hands momentarily and Partio takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Partio lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Partio takes a swing at Papadopoulos's ribcage but misses.
Partio fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Papadopoulos checks it well.
Papadopoulos tries to counter by clinching up but Partio breaks away and moves out of range.
Partio slips under a jab.
Partio scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Papadopoulos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Polliisi Partio.
Well Papadopoulos has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avraam Papadopoulos!
A victorious Avraam Papadopoulos 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:
TGC Crucible 30
Date: Aug 15, 2018 |
#R1#
A jab from Papadopoulos finds it's way through Wearmouth's defenses.
Wearmouth fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Papadopoulos on the side of the head.
We've been informed that Wearmouth 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.
Wearmouth throws a poor cross that misses
and Papadopoulos counters with a straight right hand.
Papadopoulos tries to close the distance and clinch but Wearmouth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wearmouth follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wearmouth 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 Papadopoulos has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Papadopoulos and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wearmouth throws a sloppy body shot
and Papadopoulos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wearmouth fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wearmouth misses with a double jab.
Wearmouth throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Papadopoulos counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wearmouth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wearmouth pushes Papadopoulos back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wearmouth blocks a body shot from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos lands a hook that snaps the head of Wearmouth backwards.
Wearmouth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wearmouth tries to throw a body punch but Papadopoulos avoids it by throwing Wearmouth back against the cage.
Papadopoulos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wearmouths head.
Papadopoulos misses with some punches.
#TD#
Papadopoulos decides to pull guard.
Wearmouth engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Papadopoulos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wearmouth defends it easily.#T1##SU2#
Wearmouth stands and steps away. Papadopoulos gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Wearmouth waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Papadopoulos.
Wearmouth gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wearmouth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Papadopoulos tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wearmouth manages to circle out of the way.
Dave Wearmouth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Papadopoulos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Papadopoulos blocks a head kick by Wearmouth.
Papadopoulos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Papadopoulos tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Papadopoulos on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Papadopoulos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wearmouth throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wearmouth throws a wild body kick that Papadopoulos sees coming a mile off.#T2#
Wearmouth misses with a hook.
Papadopoulos is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#CL2#
Wearmouth moves into range and clinches up with Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Papadopoulos blocks an elbow strike from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth lands a damaging elbow.
Papadopoulos drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wearmouth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by Wearmouth.
Wearmouth creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Papadopoulos has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wearmouth is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Avraam Papadopoulos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice left hand lands by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos takes an elbow to the temple.
Papadopoulos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wearmouth lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wearmouth misses with an elbow strike.
#TD#
Papadopoulos ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Papadopoulos no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T3#
Papadopoulos working a defensive guard here.
Wearmouth is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Papadopoulos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wearmouth gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Papadopoulos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Papadopoulos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wearmouth tries to free his leg and advance position but Papadopoulos is retaining full guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wearmouth engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wearmouth preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Papadopoulos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wearmouth defends well.
Wearmouth looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dave Wearmouth will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Wearmouth.
Wearmouth lands a leg kick that knocks Papadopoulos off balance momentarily.
Wearmouth feints and then cracks Papadopoulos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Papadopoulos down.
Papadopoulos moves out of range as Wearmouth throws a body kick.
Wearmouth scores with a leg kick.
Papadopoulos ducks under a wild hook from Wearmouth.
Papadopoulos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Papadopoulos avoids the body shot from Wearmouth.
Papadopoulos is looking to counter punch.
Dave Wearmouth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wearmouth lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wearmouth throws a leg kick #CL#
and Papadopoulos counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Papadopoulos.
Wearmouth takes a shot to the head.
Wearmouth lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice elbow from Wearmouth. #CUT2#
It looks like Avraam Papadopoulos has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wearmouth digs a right hand underneath Papadopoulos's ribcage. Papadopoulos let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Papadopoulos is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wearmouth pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T1#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wearmouth.
Papadopoulos lands a body punch.
Wearmouth creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Papadopoulos's defenses.
Wearmouth makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wearmouth lands a nice uppercut.
I was talking to Papadopoulos's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Papadopoulos lands a right hand.
Wearmouth is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Papadopoulos takes a shot to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wearmouth just misses with a elbow thrown towards Papadopoulos's brow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Papadopoulos.
Wearmouth scores with a shoulder strike.
Papadopoulos misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Wearmouth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Papadopoulos misses with a punch on the inside.
Wearmouth throws an elbow that misses.
Wearmouth lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wearmouth can't find room to land a body shot as Papadopoulos controls the action.
Wearmouth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Papadopoulos blocks an uppercut.
Papadopoulos dodges an elbow strike from Wearmouth.
Papadopoulos avoids a wild elbow strike from Wearmouth.
Papadopoulos is trying to pull guard but Wearmouth has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Avraam Papadopoulos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Papadopoulos avoids the elbow strike from Wearmouth, against the cage.
#T2#
Papadopoulos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wearmouth.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wearmouth. #TD#
Papadopoulos pulls guard. #SUB#
Papadopoulos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wearmouth looking to pass the guard.
Wearmouth engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wearmouth wants to stand but Papadopoulos has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Papadopoulos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wearmouth working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Papadopoulos's head.
Wearmouth controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3##SUB#
Papadopoulos has an active guard here but Wearmouth has managed to pass into half guard.
Papadopoulos is trying to control but Wearmouth manages to pass to mount!
Papadopoulos is squirming around, avoiding Wearmouth's attempts to control the action.
Wearmouth content just to control the position here.
Papadopoulos is looking to improve his position but Wearmouth isn't that keen on the idea.
Wearmouth controlling the position easily from mount.
Papadopoulos bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T4#
Papadopoulos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wearmouth is keeping the position for now.
Wearmouth is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Papadopoulos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Papadopoulos passes Wearmouth's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wearmouth is controlling Papadopoulos's trapped leg to prevent Papadopoulos from advancing to side control.
Papadopoulos is looking to advance position but Wearmouth won't allow it. #SUB#
Papadopoulos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wearmouth is just riding it out for now. Papadopoulos eventually gives up the hold.
Wearmouth wants to control but Papadopoulos is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Wearmouth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Avraam Papadopoulos'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#
Wearmouth looks to clinch
letting Papadopoulos counter with a right hand.
Avraam Papadopoulos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wearmouth takes a swing at Papadopoulos's ribcage but misses.
Wearmouth throws a front kick that sends Papadopoulos stumbling back into the cage.
Papadopoulos slips under a jab from Wearmouth.
Nice defenses there by Papadopoulos.
Wearmouth is looking to slow Papadopoulos down with leg kicks. #CL2#
Wearmouth forces Papadopoulos back against the cage and clinches.
Papadopoulos blocks an elbow strike from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth lands an elbow inside that Papadopoulos shrugs off.
Papadopoulos misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Papadopoulos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wearmouth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wearmouth can't find room to land a body shot as Papadopoulos controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Papadopoulos avoids a wild elbow strike from Wearmouth.
A right hand to the body from Wearmouth.
Wearmouth lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Wearmouth lands an elbow that stopped Papadopoulos in his tracks for a moment.
Papadopoulos takes an elbow to the temple.
Papadopoulos tries to pull guard but Wearmouth won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right from Wearmouth on the inside.
Papadopoulos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#TD#
Papadopoulos pulls guard effortlessly.
Wearmouth stays in close to Papadopoulos's body and controls the position.
Wearmouth tries to free his leg and advance position but Papadopoulos is retaining full guard.
Papadopoulos working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Papadopoulos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wearmouth is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2#
Papadopoulos looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Wearmouth puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Papadopoulos moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Papadopoulos working for a triangle but Wearmouth defends it easily.
Wearmouth controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Papadopoulos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wearmouth defends well.
Papadopoulos throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#SUB#
Papadopoulos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
Wearmouth slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Papadopoulos working for a triangle but Wearmouth defends it easily.
Wearmouth content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Papadopoulos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wearmouth defends well.
Wearmouth controlling from the top position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Papadopoulos wants to hit a switch here but Wearmouth passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Papadopoulos there!
Papadopoulos is trying to escape the mount.
Dave Wearmouth is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Papadopoulos is working hard here to advance position.
Wearmouth content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Papadopoulos is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Wearmouth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wearmouth 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Wearmouth!
Dave Wearmouth decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
TGC Crucible 28
Date: Aug 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Papadopoulos keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Scrotum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Papadopoulos looks to land a combination but Scrotum avoids it well.
Papadopoulos lands a really nice looking cross but Scrotum seems unphased.
Papadopoulos is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Papadopoulos lands a head shot.
Scrotum is looking to clinch.
Papadopoulos with a hook.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook. Scrotum ducked under it nicely.
Papadopoulos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Papadopoulos swings for the body but Scrotum moves out of range.
Papadopoulos lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Scrotum gets tackled into the cage by Papadopoulos. Papadopoulos maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Scrotum breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Papadopoulos keeps the fight on the outside.
Papadopoulos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Scrotum stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Papadopoulos throws out a loose jab but Scrotum uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1##CL#
Papadopoulos fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Scrotum, pushing him back against the cage.
Scrotum tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
I was talking to Papadopoulos's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Papadopoulos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scrotum misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scrotum tries a body shot but Papadopoulos blocks it.
Papadopoulos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Scrotum backwards.
Scrotum lands a body shot in the clinch.
Papadopoulos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Scrotum.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Papadopoulos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Papadopoulos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Papadopoulos working aggressively here.
Papadopoulos misses with some punches.
Papadopoulos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scrotum tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Papadopoulos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Scrotum backwards.
Scrotum struggles to land a body shot inside as Papadopoulos controls his hands.
Papadopoulos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scrotum.
Scrotum lands a left hand that snaps the head of Papadopoulos backwards.
Papadopoulos scores with a shot to the side of Scrotum's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A body shot lands from Papadopoulos.
Scrotum misses with the head strike.
#T2#
Scrotum prevents a body shot from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throws a punch but it's blocked by Scrotum.
A short uppercut from Scrotum.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scrotum.
Scrotum tries a body shot but Papadopoulos blocks it.
Papadopoulos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Papadopoulos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Scrotum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Scrotum takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Papadopoulos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Scrotum takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Scrotum tries to clinch up.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick
and Scrotum connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Papadopoulos thumps Scrotum with a low kick.
Papadopoulos throws a body shot but no joy.
Scrotum tries to counter with a clinch but Papadopoulos shakes him off and moves away.#T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Papadopoulos. That's going to slow Scrotum down.
Scrotum is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Papadopoulos throws a series of punches but Scrotum avoids them all with ease.
Scrotum tries to clinch there but Papadopoulos circles away.
Papadopoulos chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Scrotum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scrotum tries to counter with a clinch but Papadopoulos shakes him off and moves away.
Scrotum takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Papadopoulos catches Scrotum with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A lazy body kick from Papadopoulos #CL2#
and Scrotum counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Scrotum.
Papadopoulos blocking some punches.
Papadopoulos has a couple of punches blocked by Scrotum.
Papadopoulos working aggressively here.
Scrotum scores with a shoulder strike.
Scrotum lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC2#
Scrotum manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Papadopoulos throws a right hand that misses
and Scrotum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scrotum slips a jab from Papadopoulos.#T4#
Papadopoulos swings for the body but Scrotum moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Papadopoulos. #CL2#
Scrotum drives through and clinches with Papadopoulos against the cage.
A short right from Scrotum on the inside.
Scrotum lands a hook to the side of the head.
Papadopoulos throws a head punch that misses.
Scrotum swings wildly with an uppercut but Papadopoulos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scrotum fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Papadopoulos scores with a shot to the side of Scrotum's head.
Scrotum goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Papadopoulos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos takes a shot to the head.
Scrotum lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Papadopoulos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Papadopoulos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throws a head punch that misses.
Papadopoulos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avraam Papadopoulos dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Papadopoulos connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Papadopoulos jabs Scrotum right on the nose. Scrotum blinks but takes it well.
Papadopoulos jabs Scrotum right on the nose. Scrotum blinks but takes it well.
Scrotum moves in looking to clinch but Papadopoulos pushes him off.
A little feinted left hand from Papadopoulos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Papadopoulos tests Scrotum's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Papadopoulos closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Papadopoulos.
Scrotum throws a head punch that misses.
Scrotum works on Papadopoulos's body with a couple of short punches.
Papadopoulos blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papadopoulos lands with a short shot to the head.
Papadopoulos has Scrotum pressed against the cage, preventing Scrotum from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Scrotum tries to break free but Papadopoulos pushes him back against the cage.
Scrotum blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos blocks an uppercut.
Papadopoulos working aggressively here.
#T1#
Papadopoulos misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Papadopoulos lands a body punch in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Scrotum.
#BC2#
Scrotum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Scrotum is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Papadopoulos appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hairy Scrotum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Scrotum is looking to clinch but Papadopoulos is avoiding it.
Avraam Papadopoulos is winning the standup battle so far.
Scrotum takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice jab there from Papadopoulos. #CL#
Papadopoulos has managed to clinch.
Scrotum working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Papadopoulos throws a punch but it's blocked by Scrotum.
Papadopoulos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Papadopoulos lands a shoulder strike.
Papadopoulos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Papadopoulos tries a body shot but Scrotum blocks it.
Scrotum misses with a hook to the ribs.
Scrotum tries a body shot but Papadopoulos blocks it.
#T2#
Nice body punch from Papadopoulos - that landed with a thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scrotum blocks a body shot from Papadopoulos.
Scrotum misses with a body punch.
Scrotum misses with a short punch on the inside.
Papadopoulos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Papadopoulos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Papadopoulos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Papadopoulos prevents a body shot from Scrotum.
Scrotum blocking some punches.
Papadopoulos scores with a shoulder strike.
Scrotum fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Scrotum fails to land.
Avraam Papadopoulos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Papadopoulos working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Scrotum breaks from the clinch.
Papadopoulos scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Scrotum fails in his attempt to clinch.
Scrotum walks into a jab.
Papadopoulos misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Scrotum on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Scrotum bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Scrotum is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T3#
Papadopoulos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Papadopoulos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scrotum.
Papadopoulos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CL#
Papadopoulos clinches with his opponent.
Scrotum misses with a hook to the ribs.
Scrotum lands a body punch in the clinch.
Scrotum scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Scrotum takes a shot to the head.
Scrotum throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Papadopouloss head.
Scrotum scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Papadopoulos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Papadopoulos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Papadopoulos digs a right hand into Scrotum's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Scrotum's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Scrotum fails to land. #BC2#
Scrotum breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Papadopoulos throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Scrotum looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Papadopoulos!
Scrotum tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Papadopoulos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Scrotum is looking to clinch.
Papadopoulos looks to score with a jab to the body but Scrotum is just out of range.
Papadopoulos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scrotum moves away.
Scrotum throws a counter combo.
Papadopoulos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Scrotum tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Papadopoulos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Papadopoulos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scrotum can do to turn this around?
Papadopoulos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Scrotum sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Papadopoulos. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos scores with a nice right hand.
Papadopoulos misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avraam Papadopoulos dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Scrotum wants to clinch.
Papadopoulos's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Papadopoulos duly obliges. #CL#
Papadopoulos gets a clinch.
Scrotum tries to work over Papadopoulos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scrotum struggles to land a body shot inside as Papadopoulos controls his hands.
Papadopoulos scores with a shoulder strike.
Papadopoulos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Scrotum backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papadopoulos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Scrotum.
A short left from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos tries a body shot but Scrotum blocks it.
Scrotum lands a right hand.
Papadopoulos tries to work over Scrotum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Scrotum wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T1#
Scrotum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Papadopoulos tries to throw a body punch but Scrotum avoids it by throwing Papadopoulos back against the cage.
Scrotum blocks a body shot from Papadopoulos. #BC2#
Scrotum breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Scrotum has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Scrotum is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Papadopoulos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Scrotum fails with an attempt to clinch.
Scrotum is looking to clinch but Papadopoulos is avoiding it.
Scrotum moves away from the strike by Papadopoulos.
Scrotum appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Papadopoulos instigates a clinch.
Scrotum tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Papadopoulos's elbow.
Scrotum lands a hook that snaps the head of Papadopoulos backwards.
Scrotum working aggressively here.
Papadopoulos can't find room to land a body shot as Scrotum controls the action.
Papadopoulos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Papadopoulos misses with a punch to the body.
Scrotum swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scrotum scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Papadopoulos struggles to land a body shot inside as Scrotum controls his hands.
Papadopoulos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Scrotum.
A left hand lands to the body for Scrotum.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scrotum.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Papadopoulos has a couple of punches blocked by Scrotum.
Papadopoulos blocks a body shot from Scrotum.
Scrotum blocking some punches.
Scrotum working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Scrotum tries to work over Papadopoulos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Scrotum breaks the clinch.
Papadopoulos finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Scrotum avoids a kick to the body.
Papadopoulos tests Scrotum's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Scrotum is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Scrotum has Papadopoulos up against the cage in a clinch.
Scrotum misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
Scrotum blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Scrotum escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Papadopoulos swats away the attempt to clinch by Scrotum.
Papadopoulos circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Papadopoulos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little jabbing left from Scrotum on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Scrotum keeps the fight on the outside.
A countering left hand to the body from Scrotum misses.
Scrotum is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Scrotum looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Papadopoulos has managed to clinch.
Papadopoulos struggles to land a body shot inside as Scrotum controls his hands.
Papadopoulos tries a body shot but Scrotum blocks it.
Hairy Scrotum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Papadopoulos misses with the head strike.
Scrotum goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Papadopoulos lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Papadopoulos.
Scrotum misses with a punch to the body.
Scrotum has a couple of punches blocked by Papadopoulos.
Scrotum is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Papadopoulos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Papadopoulos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Scrotums head.
Scrotum lands a hook that snaps the head of Papadopoulos backwards.
Papadopoulos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Scrotum works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Scrotum throws a punch but it's blocked by Papadopoulos.
Scrotum misses with the head strike.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Papadopoulos pushes Scrotum back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Scrotum manages to break the clinch.
Papadopoulos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Avraam Papadopoulos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Papadopoulos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Avraam Papadopoulos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Papadopoulos has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avraam Papadopoulos!
Avraam Papadopoulos decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
TGC Crucible 26
Date: Jul 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Tessier lands a nice looking kick to the body. Papadopoulos takes a step back to recover.
Tessier throws a series of punches but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
Tessier throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Papadopoulos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tessier connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tessier takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Papadopoulos looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Tessier counters with a single leg into guard. Papadopoulos didn't expect that. #ES#
Papadopoulos has his feet on Tessier'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!
Papadopoulos with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tessier misses with a body kick.
Tessier throws a hook but Papadopoulos blocks it.
Papadopoulos throws a lazy right hand but Tessier sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Tessier tries to counter it with a takedown but Papadopoulos pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Donk. Papadopoulos catches Tessier right on the button with a cross.
Papadopoulos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tessier looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Papadopoulos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tessier takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Papadopoulos darts in and clinches Tessier up against the cage.
Papadopoulos working aggressively here.
#T1#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tessier. #CUT2#
It looks like Avraam Papadopoulos has been cut.
Papadopoulos working aggressively here.
Papadopoulos blocks an uppercut.
Papadopoulos lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Papadopoulos.
Tessier works on Papadopoulos's body with a couple of short punches.
Papadopoulos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tessier backwards.
Tessier misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throws a head punch that misses.
Papadopoulos lands with a light punch inside.
Papadopoulos can't find room to land a body shot as Tessier controls the action.
Papadopoulos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tessier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tessier swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tessier throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Papadopoulos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tessier misses with some punches.
Papadopoulos working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Papadopoulos lands with a left to the head.
Papadopoulos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
Papadopoulos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Papadopoulos lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Papadopoulos.
Tessier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tessier's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Papadopoulos tries a body shot but Tessier blocks it.
Papadopoulos prevents a takedown attempt there.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tessier's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Papadopoulos misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Tessier on the inside.
Papadopoulos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Papadopoulos - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tessier throws an elbow but misses.
Papadopoulos can't find room to land a body shot as Tessier controls the action.
Papadopoulos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Papadopoulos on the inside.
Papadopoulos blocks a body shot from Tessier.
Papadopoulos misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Papadopoulos. #T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos lands a right hand.
Papadopoulos throws a punch but it's blocked by Tessier.
Papadopoulos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Papadopoulos misses with the head strike.
Papadopoulos avoids the elbow strike from Tessier, against the cage.
A short left from Tessier.
Papadopoulos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Papadopoulos lands a shot to the body.
Tessier scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tessier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Papadopoulos's elbow.
Papadopoulos throws a punch but it's blocked by Tessier. #BC2#
Tessier manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Papadopoulos drives through and clinches with Tessier against the cage.
Papadopoulos pushes Tessier back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Papadopoulos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tessier wants to take the fight to the mat but Papadopoulos manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tessier misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tessier misses with a punch to the body.
Tessier misses with a punch on the inside.
Papadopoulos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
Tessier blocking some punches.
Papadopoulos working aggressively here.
Papadopoulos lands a body shot.
Papadopoulos has a couple of punches blocked by Tessier.
Papadopoulos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tessier is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Avraam Papadopoulos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Tessier.
Papadopoulos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tessier blocks an uppercut.
Tessier misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tessier.
Papadopoulos gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tessier.
A head punch on the inside from Tessier fails to land.
Papadopoulos misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Papadopoulos.
Tessier looks winded!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tessier misses with the head strike.
Papadopoulos lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Papadopoulos.
Tessier takes a shot to the head.
Tessier prevents a body shot from Papadopoulos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avraam Papadopoulos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Avraam Papadopoulos's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Papadopoulos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tessier lands with a hook. Papadopoulos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Papadopoulos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Papadopoulos lands with a shot to the body.
Papadopoulos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tessier can do to turn this around?
Tessier throws a sloppy head kick
and Papadopoulos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tessier throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tessier connects with a leg kick. Papadopoulos looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Avraam Papadopoulos is winning the standup battle so far.
Tessier takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Papadopoulos is looking to wear down Tessier with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tessier throws a front kick aimed at Papadopoulos's knee but Papadopoulos avoids it well.
Tessier throws a sloppy head kick and Papadopoulos moves out of range easily.
Papadopoulos lands a body shot.
Tessier looks to land a body kick but Papadopoulos moved away.
Papadopoulos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Papadopoulos jabs Tessier to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Papadopoulos gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tessier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Papadopoulos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tessier backwards.
Avraam Papadopoulos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tessier creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tessier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Papadopoulos's elbow. #T1#
Tessier throws a head punch that misses.
Papadopoulos misses with some punches.
Papadopoulos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Papadopoulos scores with a shoulder strike.
Papadopoulos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Papadopoulos gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tessier.
Papadopoulos throws a head punch that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos digs a right hand into Tessier's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tessier's gas tank.
Tessier is breathing heavily.
Papadopoulos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC#
Tessier is rocked!
Papadopoulos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tessier is still on wobbly legs! Can Papadopoulos finish him?
Tessier tries to land knees in the clinch but Papadopoulos avoids the damage to the body.
Papadopoulos throws a punch but it's blocked by Tessier.
Papadopoulos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tessier backwards.
Papadopoulos throws a punch but it's blocked by Tessier.
Papadopoulos lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Papadopoulos misses with a punch on the inside.
Papadopoulos misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tessier.
Tessier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Papadopoulos creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Tessier with a big uppercut! Tessier tries to clinch up but Papadopoulos pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Tessier to the mat! Tessier covers up and Papadopoulos unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Avraam Papadopoulos!
A very excited looking Avraam Papadopoulos made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
TGC 64: Hepple vs Melodies
Date: Jul 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Norden feints and then cracks Papadopoulos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Papadopoulos down.
Papadopoulos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Norden tries to counter by closing the distance.
Norden missing with a left hand there. Papadopoulos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Papadopoulos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Norden throws out a counter right but Papadopoulos avoids it with no problem.
A thudding body kick lands there by Papadopoulos!
A big right from Papadopoulos misses.
Papadopoulos lands a glancing blow to the side of Norden's head.
Papadopoulos pivots, looking for a leg kick but Norden is out of range and Papadopoulos settles back down.
Papadopoulos misses with a low kick.
Norden moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A clash of legs there as Papadopoulos blocks the low kick.
Papadopoulos lands a nice shot that snaps Norden's head back.
Papadopoulos misses with the combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norden goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Papadopoulos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Papadopoulos tries to score with a low kick but Norden moves his leg out of the way.
Papadopoulos tries to clinch there but Norden circles away.
#T1#
Papadopoulos looks to score with a jab to the body but Norden is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Papadopoulos. Norden does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Papadopoulos misses its intended target.
Norden tries to counter by closing the distance.
Papadopoulos takes a swing at Norden's ribcage but misses.
Papadopoulos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Papadopoulos throws a hook but Norden blocks it.
Avraam Papadopoulos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Papadopoulos misses the target.
Papadopoulos lands with an uppercut that bounces Norden off the cage and back into range.
Papadopoulos throws a body shot but no joy.
Papadopoulos lands a nice hook to Norden's body. Norden takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Papadopoulos lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Norden clinches up with Papadopoulos and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Norden.
Papadopoulos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Norden's elbow.
Papadopoulos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Papadopoulos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Papadopoulos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Norden or not.
A short uppercut from Papadopoulos. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norden tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice left hand lands by Papadopoulos.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos throws a punch but it's blocked by Norden.
Papadopoulos has a couple of punches blocked by Norden.
Norden content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Papadopoulos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Papadopoulos letting Norden take a breather here.
Papadopoulos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Norden misses with a punch on the inside.
Papadopoulos misses with a body punch.
Norden trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Norden.
Norden makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Papadopoulos scores with a shot to the side of Norden's head.
Papadopoulos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Papadopoulos gets through Norden's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Papadopoulos throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Norden. #T3#
Norden lands with a light punch inside.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Norden is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Papadopoulos is keeping busy.
Norden blocks an uppercut.
Papadopoulos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Papadopoulos throws a head punch that misses.
Norden is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Papadopoulos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Papadopoulos fails to land.
Norden is trying to stall.
Papadopoulos misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Norden.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Norden.
A body shot lands from Norden.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Norden.
Papadopoulos struggles to land a body shot inside as Norden controls his hands.
Papadopoulos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch on the inside from Norden fails to land.
Papadopoulos working aggressively here.
Papadopoulos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Norden swings wildly with an uppercut but Papadopoulos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norden lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norden misses with a hook to the ribs.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Papadopoulos blocks an uppercut.
We've been informed that Norden has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Papadopoulos blocks an uppercut.
Norden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Norden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Norden lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT2#
It looks like Avraam Papadopoulos has been cut.
Norden tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Norden has a couple of punches blocked by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avraam Papadopoulos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Avraam Papadopoulos's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Papadopoulos throws an overhand right that lands on Norden's shoulder, as Norden tries to avoid the shot.
Norden tries to clinch there but Papadopoulos circles away.
Papadopoulos throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Norden counters by moving into the clinch.
Papadopoulos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Papadopoulos scores with a shot to the side of Norden's head.
Papadopoulos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Papadopoulos struggles to land a body shot inside as Norden controls his hands.
Norden misses with a punch on the inside.
Papadopoulos works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Papadopoulos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Papadopoulos struggles to land a body shot inside as Norden controls his hands.
Papadopoulos lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papadopoulos swings wildly with an uppercut but Norden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Norden misses with the head strike.
Papadopoulos misses with some punches.
Papadopoulos misses with some punches.
Norden throws a head punch that misses.
Papadopoulos is working Norden over against the cage.#T1#
Papadopoulos swings wildly with an uppercut but Norden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Papadopoulos tries to throw a body punch but Norden avoids it by throwing Papadopoulos back against the cage.
Norden works on Papadopoulos's body with a couple of short punches.
Norden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Norden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Papadopoulos tries to work over Norden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Norden throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Papadopouloss head.
Papadopoulos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Norden working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Norden lands a left hand.
Papadopoulos misses with some punches.
Norden is leaning against Papadopoulos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Papadopoulos struggles to land a body shot inside as Norden controls his hands.
Norden prevents a body shot from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Papadopoulos.
Norden tries a body shot but Papadopoulos blocks it.
Norden fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Norden misses with a punch to the body.
Papadopoulos working aggressively here.
Papadopoulos misses with a punch on the inside.
Papadopoulos pushes Norden back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Norden fails to land.
Papadopoulos misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Norden.
Norden lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Norden throws a punch but it's blocked by Papadopoulos.
Norden scores with a shot to the side of Papadopoulos's head.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Norden lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Norden prevents a body shot from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Papadopoulos swings wildly with an uppercut but Norden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Papadopoulos - that landed with a thud.
Papadopoulos misses with a punch to the body.
Papadopoulos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Norden.#T3#
Norden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Papadopoulos scores with a shot to the side of Norden's head.
Norden is looking to control Papadopoulos's arms but Papadopoulos gets an underhook and turns him. Now Norden has his back to the cage.
Norden lands a shoulder strike.
Avraam Papadopoulos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Norden fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Papadopoulos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Norden has Papadopoulos pressed against the cage.
Norden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Norden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Papadopoulos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Papadopoulos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Papadopoulos struggles to land a body shot inside as Norden controls his hands.
Papadopoulos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Papadopoulos misses with a punch on the inside.
Papadopoulos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Norden backwards.
Papadopoulos misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Papadopoulos.
Norden lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Norden blocks a body shot from Papadopoulos.
Norden tries a body shot but Papadopoulos blocks it.
Norden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Papadopoulos on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norden lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Papadopoulos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Papadopoulos blocks a body shot from Norden.
A knee to the head by Norden.
Norden makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Papadopoulos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Come on Norden - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Norden scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Norden lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Norden blocks an uppercut.
Papadopoulos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Papadopoulos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Papadopoulos misses with the head strike.
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 Avraam Papadopoulos will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Avraam Papadopoulos's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Norden tries to close the distance and clinch but Papadopoulos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Norden has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Norden there as he acknowledges the shot.
Norden tries to clinch but Papadopoulos moves out of range. #CL2#
Norden has managed to clinch.
Papadopoulos lands a right hand.
Papadopoulos pushes Norden back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Papadopoulos blocks a body shot from Norden.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Papadopoulos throws a head punch that misses.
Papadopoulos tries to throw a body punch but Norden avoids it by throwing Papadopoulos back against the cage.
Norden throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Norden.
Norden tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Norden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Papadopoulos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Papadopoulos prevents a body shot from Norden.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Papadopoulos. #T1#
Papadopoulos lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Norden takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Norden misses with a knee strike.
Norden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Papadopoulos tries to throw a body punch but Norden avoids it by throwing Papadopoulos back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Norden.
A right hand to the body from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos misses with a punch on the inside.
Papadopoulos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Norden can do to turn this around?
Papadopoulos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos tries to throw a body punch but Norden avoids it by throwing Papadopoulos back against the cage.
Papadopoulos misses with a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Papadopoulos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Papadopoulos gets through Norden's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Papadopoulos throws a head punch that misses.
Norden stalling in the clinch but Papadopoulos improves position.
Papadopoulos is working Norden over against the cage.#T2#
Norden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Norden has a couple of punches blocked by Papadopoulos.
Norden swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Papadopoulos blocking some punches.
Norden lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Papadopoulos misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Papadopoulos fails to land.
Papadopoulos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nordens head.
A body shot lands from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos misses with some punches.
Papadopoulos scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Norden.
Papadopoulos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Norden backwards.
A short right from Papadopoulos.
Norden blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Papadopoulos.
A short right from Papadopoulos on the inside. #ROC#
Norden is rocked!
Norden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Norden is still on wobbly legs! Can Papadopoulos finish him?
Papadopoulos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Norden trying to land knees to the body.
#T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Norden.
Papadopoulos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Papadopoulos throws a big uppercut that drops Norden! More strikes from Papadopoulos and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Norden lies dazed against the cage as Papadopoulos celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Avraam Papadopoulos!
Avraam Papadopoulos seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
TGC 61: Boaz vs Nagasaki
Date: Jun 16, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Storm scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Papadopoulos looks like he's trying to stand up.
Papadopoulos pushes Storm off but Storm dives into side control.
Storm lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Papadopoulos down.
Storm trying to control the action but Papadopoulos is working from the bottom.
Papadopoulos is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Storm has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Storm cracks Papadopoulos with a big right hand but Papadopoulos just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Storm wants to control but Papadopoulos is keeping him busy.
Storm working the ground and pound.
Papadopoulos is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Storm scoring with punches and elbows.
Papadopoulos is not content to let Storm control the position.
Papadopoulos wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T1#
Papadopoulos taking a bit of punishment here - Storm scoring with strikes.
Storm lands an elbow.
Storm looks up at the clock and then as Papadopoulos takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Storm smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Storm prevents Papadopoulos from escaping the position.
Storm wants to control but Papadopoulos is keeping him busy.
Storm working the ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Storm scoring with punches from side control. #ES#
Papadopoulos sneaks out the side door and pushes Storm away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Storm blocks a jab.#TD2#
Papadopoulos gets caught napping as Storm dives in and scores a takedown. Papadopoulos manages to retain guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Storm scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Storm chips away with some ground and pound.#T2#
Storm stands up over Papadopoulos, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Papadopoulos is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Storm's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Storm prevents Papadopoulos from getting back to his feet. #ES#
Papadopoulos is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Storm presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Papadopoulos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Storm is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Storm pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Papadopoulos scores with a nice strike.
Storm uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Storm uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Papadopoulos.
Avraam Papadopoulos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Storm tries to land a leg kick but Papadopoulos saw it coming and moves away.
Papadopoulos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Avraam Papadopoulos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Storm thumps Papadopoulos with a low kick.
Storm misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Storm lands a nice looking body shot.
#T3#
Storm avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Storm. Papadopoulos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Storm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Papadopoulos.
Storm wants to land a leg kick but Papadopoulos is out of range.
Storm looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Papadopoulos crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Storm - the referee stops the clock and Papadopoulos gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Storm. Papadopoulos manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Storm avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Storm connects with a body shot.
Storm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Papadopoulos.
Storm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Papadopoulos manages to avoid it.
Papadopoulos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Storm.
Storm tries a head kick but it misses.
Papadopoulos misses with a kick to the body.
Storm takes one to the side of the head.
Storm ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Storm swings for the body but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
Storm keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Storm walks into a stiff left hand from Papadopoulos.#T4#
Papadopoulos lands a jab-cross combination.
Papadopoulos moves in looking to clinch but Storm pushes him off.
Storm is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A jab from Storm misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Storm, as that shot connected.
#CL#
Storm tries to keep at a distance but Papadopoulos has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Papadopoulos fails to land.
A short uppercut from Papadopoulos. #BC2#
Storm breaks the clinch.
Papadopoulos missing with a left hand there. Storm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Storm circles away from the clinch attempt.
Papadopoulos blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Storm.
Storm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Papadopoulos slips a straight right by Storm.
Papadopoulos misses with a straight right.
Storm takes a swing at Papadopoulos's ribcage but misses.
Good shot there by Papadopoulos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corban Storm dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Papadopoulos pushes Storm away with a front kick.
Papadopoulos looks to score with a jab to the body but Storm is just out of range.
Storm lands a nice shot to the body.
Papadopoulos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Papadopoulos throws a hook to the side of Storm's head but Storm sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Storm throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Storm connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Papadopoulos throws a low kick but it's checked well by Storm.
Papadopoulos blocks a jab.
Storm comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Storm moves out of range of the strikes.
Storm scores with a crisp jab that stopped Papadopoulos in his tracks.
Storm moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Storm stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Papadopoulos's corner calls for a 1-2. Papadopoulos obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Papadopoulos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Storm has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Papadopoulos thuds a left hand into Storm's body.
Storm lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Papadopoulos at a distance.
Storm is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Papadopoulos. #T1##CL#
Papadopoulos clinches up against the cage.
Papadopoulos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Storm's elbow.
Papadopoulos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Papadopoulos gets through Storm's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Papadopoulos cracks Storm with a nice body shot.
Papadopoulos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Storm backwards.
Papadopoulos misses with the head strike.
Storm scores with a shot to the side of Papadopoulos's head.
Storm misses with the head strike.
Storm lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Papadopoulos backwards.
Papadopoulos lands with a short shot to the head.
Papadopoulos misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Papadopoulos fails to land.
Good body shot from Storm.
Storm is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Papadopoulos pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Papadopoulos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Papadopoulos throws a head punch that misses.
Papadopoulos misses with some punches.
Storm is looking to control Papadopoulos's arms but Papadopoulos gets an underhook and turns him. Now Storm has his back to the cage.
Storm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Storm.
Avraam Papadopoulos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Papadopoulos misses with the head strike.
Storm manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Storm lands a right hand that snaps the head of Papadopoulos backwards.
Storm blocks an uppercut.
Papadopoulos misses with a punch to the body.
Papadopoulos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Papadopoulos lands with a short shot to the head.
Papadopoulos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Storm lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Storm lands a body punch in the clinch.
Papadopoulos misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Storm.
Storm taking a breather.
Storm tries to score a body lock takedown but Papadopoulos shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Storm has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Papadopoulos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Avraam Papadopoulos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corban Storm.
Papadopoulos working aggressively here.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Storm blocks an uppercut.
Storm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Papadopoulos's elbow.
Papadopoulos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Storm tries to work over Papadopoulos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Papadopoulos tries to throw a body punch but Storm avoids it by throwing Papadopoulos back against the cage.
Papadopoulos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Storm blocks a body shot from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos lands a left hand.
Storm misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Papadopoulos throws a head punch that misses.
Papadopoulos misses with a punch on the inside.
Storm can't find room to land a body shot as Papadopoulos controls the action.
#TD2#
Storm lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Storm seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Papadopoulos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Storm has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Papadopoulos is trying to stand.
Storm seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Papadopoulos wants to get back to his feet.
#T4#
Storm scoring with strikes to the body and 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!
Papadopoulos wants to get back to his feet.
Storm 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.
Papadopoulos is trying to stand up here but Storm is controlling him well.
Storm is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Storm has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Papadopoulos taking shots to the head.
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 Avraam Papadopoulos will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Storm lands with a kick to the temple. Papadopoulos shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Storm throws a body punch but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Papadopoulos.
Storm loads up on a big right hand but Papadopoulos slips the punch.
It looked like Papadopoulos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Storm connects with a nice looking jab.
Papadopoulos misses the jab.
Storm ducks under a wild hook from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos lands with a shot to the body.
Papadopoulos lands a jab to Storm's midsection.
Papadopoulos throws the kick towards the body but Storm avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Storm on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Storm takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Storm connects with a right hand. Papadopoulos shakes it off.
Papadopoulos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Storm moves away.
Storm throws a body punch but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Papadopoulos lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Storm at a distance.
Papadopoulos wants to clinch up but Storm keeps it at a distance.
Storm was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Papadopoulos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Papadopoulos throws a head kick but Storm moves out of range.
Papadopoulos throws a chopping leg kick but Storm manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Papadopoulos tests Storm's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Storm misses with an uppercut. Papadopoulos saw that one coming.
Papadopoulos tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Storm counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Papadopoulos misses with a head kick.
Storm throws out a counter right but Papadopoulos avoids it with no problem.
Storm gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Papadopoulos lands a nice looking body shot.
#TD2#
Storm shoots in and gets a takedown into Papadopoulos's guard.
Storm wants to control from the top but Papadopoulos keeps moving. #ES#
Papadopoulos is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
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!#BC2#
Storm's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Storm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Storm just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Storm looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Papadopoulos misses with an uppercut.
Storm swats away the attempt to clinch by Papadopoulos.
Avraam Papadopoulos is winning the standup battle so far.
Papadopoulos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Storm.
Papadopoulos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Storm ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Papadopoulos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Storm.
Papadopoulos throws a looping overhand right but Storm ducks down to avoid it.
Storm tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Papadopoulos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Storm is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Papadopoulos with a body shot.
Papadopoulos loads up on a big right hand but Storm slips the punch.
Papadopoulos throws a jab but it's blocked by Storm.
Papadopoulos slips a jab from Storm.
Storm bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Papadopoulos's head.
Storm throws a big shot that misses.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook.
A nice side step and Storm releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3#
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Papadopoulos moves away.
Storm throws a body punch but Papadopoulos moves out of range.
Storm misses with a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Storm.
Storm walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Papadopoulos checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Papadopoulos sizes up Storm with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Storm ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Storm tries a low kick but Papadopoulos avoids it.
Papadopoulos misses with a body shot.
Papadopoulos misses with a straight right.
Papadopoulos takes one on the button.
Papadopoulos misses with a straight right.
Papadopoulos moves out of range as Storm strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Storm. Papadopoulos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Papadopoulos lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Papadopoulos scores with a body shot.
#T4#
Papadopoulos lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Papadopoulos.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Papadopoulos dips to his left and cracks Storm with an uppercut!
Papadopoulos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Papadopoulos throws a poor cross that misses
and Storm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Papadopoulos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Storm finds it's way round the side to connect with Papadopoulos's head.
Papadopoulos cracks a nice hook into Storm's ribs.
Papadopoulos looks to land a right hand but Storm moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Storm! But no joy.
Storm misses the jab.
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Papadopoulos moves away.
Storm uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Storm is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Papadopoulos swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Storm.
Papadopoulos lands a jab to Storm's midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Papadopoulos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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 Avraam Papadopoulos.
I think Papadopoulos 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Avraam Papadopoulos!
Avraam Papadopoulos seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
TGC 58: Steve vs Gorbachenko
Date: Jun 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Papadopoulos looks to land a right hand but Kane moved out of range.
Kane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Papadopoulos scores with a shot to the body.
Papadopoulos moves out of range as Kane strikes.
Kane on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kane bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Papadopoulos throws a hook but Kane avoids it easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Papadopoulos.#CL2#
Papadopoulos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Papadopoulos struggles to land a body shot inside as Kane controls his hands.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kane blocking some punches.
Papadopoulos cracks Kane with a nice body shot.#TD#
Kane successfully pulls guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Papadopoulos passes Kane's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kane wants to get back to full guard.
Papadopoulos moves into full mount! Kane won't be happy about that! #T1#
Kane prevents Papadopoulos from taking his back.
Papadopoulos takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Papadopoulos is controlling the position but Kane somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
#SUB2#
Papadopoulos wants to work for an arm triangle but Kane is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kane tries to get to full guard but Papadopoulos has control of the leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kane manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kane wants to sweep but no luck.
Papadopoulos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Papadopoulos tries to free his leg and advance position but Kane is retaining full guard.
Papadopoulos trying to control but Kane is working from the bottom.
Papadopoulos forces his way into half guard.
Kane is not content to let Papadopoulos control the position.#SUB2#
Papadopoulos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Papadopoulos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kane has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kane lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Kane is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Papadopoulos trying to pass the guard but Kane defending well.
Kane is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Papadopoulos moves into full mount! Kane won't be happy about that! #SUB2#
Papadopoulos swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kane is now in Papadopoulos's guard. A big mistake from Papadopoulos there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB2#
Kane avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kane trying to control but Papadopoulos is working from the bottom.
Papadopoulos trying to control the position.
Kane loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Our spies down at at Aspire Academy inform us that Papadopoulos has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T4##SUB2#
Kane avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Kane 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. #SUB2#
Papadopoulos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kane can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Papadopoulos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kane is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Papadopoulos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kane manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kane showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kane wants to control from the top but Papadopoulos keeps moving.
Kane cracks Papadopoulos with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avraam Papadopoulos 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#
Kane tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Papadopoulos swivels and escapes.
Papadopoulos connects with a looping right hand.
Kane takes a swing at Papadopoulos's ribcage but misses.
Kane works Papadopoulos's body with a nice hook.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook.
Papadopoulos throws a good cross that connects.
Papadopoulos lands a nice looking body shot.
Kane throws a leg kick but Papadopoulos sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Papadopoulos tests Kane's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Papadopoulos throws a body punch but Kane moves out of range.
Papadopoulos moves out of range of the strikes.
Kane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Papadopoulos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kane swings widly with a right hand
and Papadopoulos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kane throws the left hand but Papadopoulos avoids the punch easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Papadopoulos.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kane.
Avraam Papadopoulos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Kane needs to keep his hands up - Papadopoulos had a free shot at his head there.
Papadopoulos misses with a wild body shot.
Kane is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Papadopoulos connects with a single shot there.
Kane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kane changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kane throws a jab when Papadopoulos was well out of range.
Kane takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#TD#
Kane feints and as Papadopoulos raises his hands in defense, Kane changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Papadopoulos has his foot on Kane's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kane works his way back into a safe position though.
Kane throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Kane got a little sloppy there for a moment and Papadopoulos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kane has managed to get both his arms back between Papadopoulos's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Papadopoulos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Papadopoulos keeping full guard, as Kane tries to pass. #SUB2#
Papadopoulos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Papadopoulos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kane defends it easily.#T2#
Kane works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kane is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Papadopoulos!
Papadopoulos is trying desperately to improve position.
Kane punishing his opponent with strikes. #SUB#
Kane is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Kane extends the arm and Papadopoulos is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Boris Kane!
Boris Kane thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
TGC 55: Dong vs Yoshida
Date: May 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Durden wants to clinch.#CL2#
Papadopoulos moves into range and clinches up with Durden.
A body shot lands from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Papadopoulos drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Durden fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Papadopoulos misses with some punches.
Papadopoulos jumps guard but Durden stands there with Papadopoulos around his waist. Papadopoulos gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papadopoulos tries for a takedown but Durden manages to get underhooks.
Abraham Durden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Avraam Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos tries a body shot but Durden blocks it.
Durden prevents a body shot from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos working aggressively here.
#T1#
Durden tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Papadopoulos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Papadopoulos works on Durden's body with a couple of short punches.
Durden prevents a body shot from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos looking for a takedown.
Durden is pressed up against the cage. Papadopoulos has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Durden down to the mat. Durden avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Durden has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Big Jim's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Papadopoulos swats away the attempt to clinch by Durden.#CL#
Durden clinches up with Papadopoulos and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Durden.
Durden tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Durden creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Durden lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD2#
Papadopoulos has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Durden uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Papadopoulos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Durden doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Durden manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Papadopoulos trying to keep a closed guard but Durden is proving a slippery customer.
#T2##SUB2#
Papadopoulos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Our spies down at at Aspire Academy inform us that Papadopoulos has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Papadopoulos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Durden defends it easily.#SUB2#
Papadopoulos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Papadopoulos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Durden can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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!
Papadopoulos trying to keep a closed guard but Durden is proving a slippery customer.
#T3##SUB2#
Papadopoulos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Papadopoulos is looking for a triangle but Durden pushes his legs off easily.
Durden has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Papadopoulos is looking for a triangle but Durden pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Papadopoulos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Papadopoulos working for a triangle but Durden defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Papadopoulos looking for subs off his back but Durden has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T4##SUB2#
Papadopoulos looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Papadopoulos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Papadopoulos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Durden pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Papadopoulos wants to control but Durden passes into side.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Papadopoulos is trying to control Durden's posture but Durden avoids it.
Papadopoulos gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avraam Papadopoulos 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#
Papadopoulos lands a jab to the nose.
Papadopoulos connects with a crisp jab. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Papadopoulos misses with a punch on the inside.
Papadopoulos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Durden backwards.
Papadopoulos is trying to pull guard but Durden has him pressed against the cage.
Abraham Durden has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Durden controlling the action here for a moment.
Papadopoulos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Papadopoulos struggles to land a body shot inside as Durden controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Papadopoulos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Papadopoulos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Durden working aggressively here.
Papadopoulos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Papadopoulos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Papadopoulos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Papadopoulos is trying to drag Durden to the mat but Durden just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Papadopoulos scores with a shot to the side of Durden's head.
Papadopoulos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Papadopoulos throws a head punch that misses.
Durden is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Abraham Durden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Avraam Papadopoulos.
Durden throws a punch but it's blocked by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos jumps guard but Durden stands there with Papadopoulos around his waist. Papadopoulos gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Durden stalling in the clinch.
Durden just leaning against Papadopoulos, taking a breather.
Papadopoulos fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Papadopoulos throws a head punch that misses.
Papadopoulos lands a hook that snaps the head of Durden backwards.
A short right from Durden on the inside.
Papadopoulos drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T2#
Durden throws a head punch that misses.
Durden softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Durden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Papadopoulos scores with a shoulder strike.
Papadopoulos has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Durden avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
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!
Papadopoulos tries to work over Durden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Papadopoulos is trying to pull guard but Durden turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Durden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Durden.
Papadopoulos throws a head punch that misses.
Papadopoulos can't find room to land a body shot as Durden controls the action.
Papadopoulos is trying to pull guard but Durden turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Papadopoulos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Papadopoulos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Papadopoulos is looking for a takedown.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Durden.
Durden throws a head punch that misses.
Papadopoulos lands a nice shot to the body.
Papadopoulos throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Durden.
Papadopoulos misses with some punches.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Durden.
Papadopoulos fails to pull guard.
Papadopoulos misses with a punch to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Durden scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short left from Durden. #TD2#
Papadopoulos jumps guard and drags Durden to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2#
Papadopoulos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Durden doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Durden manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Durden got a little sloppy there for a moment and Papadopoulos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Durden has managed to get both his arms back between Papadopoulos's legs - danger averted.#T4##SUB2#
Papadopoulos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Durden can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Papadopoulos has a closed guard, preventing Durden from standing up.
Papadopoulos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Durden manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durden keeping moving, preventing Papadopoulos from controlling successfully.
Papadopoulos passes Durden's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avraam Papadopoulos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Durden moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from Papadopoulos fails to land.
Durden blocks an uppercut.
Durden dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Papadopoulos jumps guard but Durden turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short right from Durden on the inside.
Papadopoulos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Durden throws a punch but it's blocked by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos tries to pull guard but Durden won't allow it.
Durden misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Papadopoulos.
Durden avoiding damage.
A head punch on the inside from Papadopoulos fails to land.
Papadopoulos throws a punch but it's blocked by Durden. #T1#
Durden lands a left hand that snaps the head of Papadopoulos backwards.
Papadopoulos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Durden backwards.
Papadopoulos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Durden.
Papadopoulos misses with a punch on the inside.
Durden takes a shot to the head.
Papadopoulos has a couple of punches blocked by Durden.
Papadopoulos lands a body punch in the clinch.
Durden lands a right hand that snaps the head of Papadopoulos backwards.
Papadopoulos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Durden.
Papadopoulos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Papadopoulos working aggressively here.
Durden throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Papadopouloss head.
Durden pressing his opponent against the cage.
Papadopoulos lands with a right to the head.
Abraham Durden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Papadopoulos tries to work over Durden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Papadopoulos has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Durden avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Abraham Durden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Avraam Papadopoulos.
Durden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Durden.
Papadopoulos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Papadopoulos lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Papadopoulos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Durden's elbow.
Papadopoulos throws a punch but it's blocked by Durden.
Papadopoulos tries to pull guard but Durden won't allow it.
Durden effectively controlling the action here.
Papadopoulos throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Durden blocking some punches.
Durden lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Papadopoulos swings wildly with an uppercut but Durden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Durden controlling the action here for a moment.
Durden lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Durden.
Papadopoulos misses with some punches.
Durden throws a punch but it's blocked by Papadopoulos.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Durden.
Papadopoulos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Durden backwards.
Papadopoulos blocks an uppercut.
Papadopoulos fails to pull guard.
#T4#
Durden gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Papadopoulos.
Durden has a couple of punches blocked by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Durden gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Papadopoulos misses with a punch on the inside.
Papadopoulos lands with a light punch inside.
Durden working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Papadopoulos jumps guard but Durden stands there with Papadopoulos around his waist. Papadopoulos gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Papadopoulos tries a body shot but Durden blocks it.
Durden has Papadopoulos pushed against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Papadopoulos on the inside.
Durden lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Avraam Papadopoulos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Papadopoulos misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Avraam Papadopoulos.
Well Papadopoulos 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avraam Papadopoulos!
An out of breath Avraam Papadopoulos thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
TGC 49: Montgomery vs Reaper
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Papadopoulos throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Vieira was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Vieira 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.
Vieira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vieira throws the left hand but Papadopoulos avoids the punch easily.
Papadopoulos throws a sloppy body shot
and Vieira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Papadopoulos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vieira.
Papadopoulos misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Papadopoulos back to the cage. Vieira follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Vieira works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Papadopoulos throws a sloppy body shot
and Vieira counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Papadopoulos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Papadopoulos feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Papadopoulos misses with a jab to the body
and Vieira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Papadopoulos instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Vieira gets control of Papadopoulos's arms and successfully pulls guard. Vieira will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Vieira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SU#
Papadopoulos decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Vieira lands with a right hand. #T2#
Papadopoulos tries to clinch but Vieira moves out of range.
Vieira feints the counter takedown.
Papadopoulos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Papadopoulos blocks a jab.
Vieira keeps the fight on the outside.
Papadopoulos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vieira counters with a stiff right hand.
Vieira misses with a looping right.
Papadopoulos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vieira's head.#CUT#
It looks like Eduardo Vieira has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vieira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Papadopoulos as he jumps to the side.
Papadopoulos is looking to wear down Vieira with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T3#
Vieira moves away from the strike by Papadopoulos.
Vieira takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL#
Papadopoulos moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vieira.
Vieira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD2#
Vieira gets control of Papadopoulos's arms and successfully pulls guard. Vieira will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Papadopoulos stopping the sweep attempt from Vieira.
Vieira has a closed guard, preventing Papadopoulos from standing up.
Vieira looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU#
Papadopoulos decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T4#
Papadopoulos lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Papadopoulos delivers a nice body kick.
Vieira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook
and Vieira counters with a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Papadopoulos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vieira tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Papadopoulos misses with a left hand
and Vieira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vieira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eduardo Vieira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eduardo Vieira's cut.
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#
Vieira takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vieira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Papadopoulos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vieira throws an off balance right hand
and Papadopoulos counters with a low kick, right behind Vieira 's knee.
Vieira avoids the body shot from Papadopoulos.
A low kick from Papadopoulos is predictable there
enabling Vieira to counter with a crisp jab.
Vieira circles away from the clinch attempt
and Papadopoulos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papadopoulos wants to clinch up but Vieira keeps it at a distance.
Papadopoulos misses with a right hand
enabling Vieira to counter with a crisp jab.
Papadopoulos throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Vieira to counter with a crisp jab.
Vieira throws a predictable looking body shot
and Papadopoulos counters with a left to the body.
Avraam Papadopoulos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Papadopoulos throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vieira stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Papadopoulos swinging wildly here.
It seemed like Vieira was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vieira throws the left hand but Papadopoulos avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Papadopoulos wants to clinch but Vieira slips to the side
and Vieira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vieira throws an off balance right hand
enabling Papadopoulos to counter with a crisp jab.
Papadopoulos throws a predictable looking body shot
and Papadopoulos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Papadopoulos scores with a nice right hand.
A swing and a miss from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vieira looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Papadopoulos moves into range and clinches up with Vieira.
Papadopoulos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vieira lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Vieira working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vieira is working Papadopoulos over against the cage.
Vieira misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Papadopoulos.
Vieira blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Papadopoulos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vieira's elbow.
Papadopoulos lands a shot to the body.
Vieira working aggressively here.
Papadopoulos struggles to land a body shot inside as Vieira controls his hands.
Vieira is trying to drag Papadopoulos to the mat but Papadopoulos just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Vieira is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Papadopoulos can't fight it off and eventually Vieira manages to take the fight to the floor. Papadopoulos looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Papadopoulos manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vieira lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Papadopoulos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Papadopoulos throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Vieira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Papadopoulos gets through Vieira's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Papadopoulos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Papadopoulos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vieira makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vieira lands a nice shot to the body.
Good body shot from Vieira.
Papadopoulos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vieira lands a right hand that snaps the head of Papadopoulos backwards.
Papadopoulos lands a shoulder strike.
Papadopoulos blocks a body shot from Vieira.
Vieira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vieira misses with some punches.
Papadopoulos presses Vieira against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vieira is breathing heavily.
Papadopoulos blocks a body shot from Vieira.
Papadopoulos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Avraam Papadopoulos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Papadopoulos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Papadopoulos.
Vieira softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vieira.
Papadopoulos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avraam Papadopoulos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eduardo Vieira's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Vieira moves out of range as Papadopoulos strikes.
Vieira throws a counter combo.
Vieira might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Papadopoulos tries to clinch
and Vieira makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Papadopoulos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vieira misses with a body shot.
Vieira throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papadopoulos paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Eduardo Vieira seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Papadopoulos takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vieira. #T1#
Vieira tries to work over Papadopoulos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vieira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Papadopoulos's elbow.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vieira is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Papadopoulos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vieira.
A head punch on the inside from Papadopoulos fails to land.
Papadopoulos blocks an uppercut.
Papadopoulos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vieira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vieira lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Papadopoulos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vieira backwards.
Vieira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Vieira.
Papadopoulos lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vieira backwards.
Papadopoulos struggles to land a body shot inside as Vieira controls his hands.
Vieira wants a takedown but no success here.
Papadopoulos misses with a hook from the clinch.
Papadopoulos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Papadopoulos blocks a body shot from Vieira.
Vieira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Papadopoulos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Papadopoulos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Vieira prevents a body shot from Papadopoulos.
Vieira has a couple of punches blocked by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos digs a right hand underneath Vieira's ribcage. Vieira let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vieira blocks an uppercut.
Vieira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Papadopoulos's elbow.
Vieira lands an uppercut.
Papadopoulos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vieira's elbow.
Papadopoulos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Papadopoulos misses with the head strike.
Papadopoulos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vieira goes for a takedown attempt but Papadopoulos pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Avraam Papadopoulos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eduardo Vieira.
The fighters circling - Vieira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Papadopoulos throws a quick counter head kick but Vieira was just out of range.#CL#
Papadopoulos has managed to clinch.
Papadopoulos blocks an uppercut.
Vieira throws a head punch that misses.
Papadopoulos lands a right hand.
Papadopoulos lands a hook that snaps the head of Vieira backwards.
Vieira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Papadopoulos swings wildly with an uppercut but Vieira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Papadopoulos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vieira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vieira misses with the head strike.
Vieira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Papadopoulos tries a body shot but Vieira blocks it.
Vieira misses with a punch to the body.
Papadopoulos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Papadopoulos blocks an uppercut.
Vieira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Papadopoulos lands a right hand.
Vieira is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Papadopoulos to keep the fight standing.
Vieira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Papadopoulos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vieira tries for a takedown. No joy.
Papadopoulos scores with a shot to the side of Vieira's head.
Vieira blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos misses with a punch to the body.
Papadopoulos lands with a light punch inside.
Vieira lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T4#
Papadopoulos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vieira lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Papadopoulos misses with some punches.
Papadopoulos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vieira backwards.
Papadopoulos struggles to land a body shot inside as Vieira controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Vieira as the two fighters clinch.
Papadopoulos misses with a punch on the inside.
Vieira lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vieira misses with a punch to the body.
Papadopoulos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vieira.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos lands with a right to the head. #ROC#
Vieira is rocked!
Papadopoulos misses with the head strike.
Vieira is still on wobbly legs! Can Papadopoulos finish him?
A right hand to the body from Vieira.
Vieira seems to have recovered his senses.
A hook to the body from Papadopoulos.
Vieira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Papadopoulos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Papadopoulos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vieira backwards.
Vieira working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Papadopoulos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight!
Avraam Papadopoulos showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Papadopoulos 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avraam Papadopoulos!
During a confident post fight interview, Avraam Papadopoulos thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
TGC 43: Escobar v Shakhbulatov
Date: Feb 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Papadopoulos lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Braga throws a wild body kick that Papadopoulos sees coming a mile off.
Papadopoulos has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Aspire Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Papadopoulos takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Papadopoulos misses with an uppercut. Braga saw that one coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Braga.
We've been informed that Braga 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.
Braga misses with a shot to the body
letting Papadopoulos counter with a right hand.
Braga lands a jab.
Braga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Papadopoulos.
Braga shapes to counter with a head kick.
Papadopoulos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Braga is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Papadopoulos with a body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Braga, right into the meat.
Braga throws a leg kick
and Papadopoulos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Braga bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Papadopoulos drops Braga with a big left hand! Braga is injured, injured bad! Papadopoulos jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Avraam Papadopoulos!
An out of breath Avraam Papadopoulos thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
TGC 33: Lang vs Cobb
Date: Dec 09, 2017 |
#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Norden.
Papadopoulos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Norden.
Norden misses with a low kick.
Papadopoulos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Papadopoulos circles away from the clinch attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Papadopoulos checks a leg kick.
Norden throws a leg kick but Papadopoulos checks it.
Papadopoulos lands with a cross.
A cross from Papadopoulos lands.
Norden dodges the punch combination from Papadopoulos.
Norden is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Norden instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norden prevents a body shot from Papadopoulos. #BC#
Norden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Norden has taken the fight to the clinch.
Norden tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Papadopoulos avoids it.
Norden gets through Papadopoulos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Papadopoulos misses with some punches.
Papadopoulos misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Norden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Norden's jab looks to have found its range, popping Papadopoulos under the eye.
Norden has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Killer Instinct ☠ in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Norden breaks the clinch.
Norden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Papadopoulos.
Norden drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL2#
Papadopoulos darts in and clinches Norden up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Papadopoulos.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Papadopoulos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Papadopoulos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Papadopoulos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Norden working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Norden manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norden has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Norden scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Papadopoulos throws a looping overhand right but Norden ducks down to avoid it.
Norden takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Papadopoulos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Norden misses with a leg kick
and Papadopoulos counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Norden clinches. #BC#
Norden breaks the clinch.
#KD2#
Papadopoulos lands a left and a right that send Norden crashing to the mat, dazed. Papadopoulos thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Norden is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Njord Norden has been cut.
Norden misses with a left hand
and Papadopoulos counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Norden out cold! What a finish! Papadopoulos is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Avraam Papadopoulos!
Our winner, Avraam Papadopoulos, 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.
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Event:
KFC 35: ovo kills TJ
Date: Sep 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Papadopoulos blocks a head kick by Jollen.
Jollen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Papadopoulos sizes up Jollen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT#
It looks like Josef Jollen has been cut.
Jollen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Papadopoulos avoids the head kick by Jollen.
Papadopoulos looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jollen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Papadopoulos's head.
Papadopoulos takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#KD#
Papadopoulos sends Jollen crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Papadopoulos is motioning to the referee to let Jollen up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Jollen is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Papadopoulos buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jollen is still on wobbly legs! Can Papadopoulos finish him?
Jollen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jollen throws a nice looking combination but Papadopoulos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jollen seems to have recovered his senses.
Papadopoulos throws a monster overhand right that drops Jollen! Papadopoulos follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Avraam Papadopoulos!
Our winner, Avraam Papadopoulos, 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.
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