Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: HZN Fight Night Kape v Slow
Date: Mar 31, 2024

#R1#
Morino misses with a hook. Xanthopoulos ducked under it nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Xanthopoulos misses its target.
Xanthopoulos slips under a jab.
Xanthopoulos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morino throws out the jab.
Morino misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Morino.
Bobby Morino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xanthopoulos moves out of range as Morino strikes.
Morino misses with a looping right.
Xanthopoulos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morino.
Xanthopoulos seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Xanthopoulos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Xanthopoulos dodges the punch combination from Morino.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morino will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Xanthopoulos tries to counter with a takedown but Morino is quick to defend against it.
Morino misses with an uppercut
and Xanthopoulos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Xanthopoulos on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Xanthopoulos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morino.
Xanthopoulos throws a counter high kick but Morino was just alert enough to avoid it.
Morino cracks Xanthopoulos with an open hand slap.
Morino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Xanthopoulos seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Morino missing with a left hand there. Xanthopoulos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morino throws out a loose jab but Xanthopoulos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xanthopoulos tries to counter with a takedown but Morino is quick to defend against it.
A slow jab from Morino misses its intended target.
Xanthopoulos tries to counter by clinching up but Morino breaks away and moves out of range.
Morino misses with a straight left.
Xanthopoulos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morino throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Xanthopoulos.
Morino fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Morino moves to clinch but Xanthopoulos breaks away #TD#
and Xanthopoulos counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T2#
Xanthopoulos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Morino wants to stand up but Xanthopoulos is controlling him.
Morino pulls Xanthopoulos in close to prevent any damage.
Xanthopoulos sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Morino is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Xanthopoulos stays in close to Morino's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Morino pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Xanthopoulos back to the cage. Morino follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nice defenses there by Xanthopoulos.
Xanthopoulos attempts a counter takedown but Morino avoids it well and moves away.
Xanthopoulos seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Morino throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Xanthopoulos counters with a shoot takedown. Morino fights it but they end up in guard.
Xanthopoulos won't allow Morino to sweep him here.
Xanthopoulos looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xanthopoulos pushing down on Morino's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Morino wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Morino wants to control but Xanthopoulos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Xanthopoulos perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Morino is looking to control Xanthopoulos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Morino avoid being mounted?
Xanthopoulos is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Morino is trying to stand up here but Xanthopoulos is controlling him well.
Xanthopoulos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Morino is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xanthopoulos is pressing down on Morino's thigh, looking to free his foot. Morino is holding on for now.
Morino is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Morino dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Morino fails with an attempt to clinch.
Xanthopoulos throws a quick counter kick to the body but Morino avoids it.
Morino throws a hook but Xanthopoulos avoids it easily.
As Morino looks to move away, Xanthopoulos throws a big counter combo but Morino just gets out of the way.
A telegraphed right hand from Morino misses the target.
Morino misses with a straight left.
Xanthopoulos half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Morino.
Xanthopoulos slips a jab from Morino.
Xanthopoulos is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Morino.
Morino lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Xanthopoulos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Xanthopoulos ducks under a wild hook from Morino.
Xanthopoulos is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Morino.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xanthopoulos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Xanthopoulos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morino.
As Morino tries to get set, Xanthopoulos tries to push him back and clinch up but Morino manages to avoid the attempt.
Morino lunges at Xanthopoulos with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Xanthopoulos's hand.
Morino looks to throw the jab but Xanthopoulos is out of range.
Bobby Morino seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morino misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Xanthopoulos counters with a nice double leg into side control. Morino won't be happy with that. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Morino's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Xanthopoulos taking a breather here.
Morino wants to get back to his feet but Xanthopoulos drags him back down.
Xanthopoulos in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Morino wants to get back to his feet.
Morino is looking for a sweep.
Xanthopoulos controls the position from side control.
Xanthopoulos's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Xanthopoulos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Xanthopoulos appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Morino 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.#TD#
Xanthopoulos feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Morino looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Xanthopoulos is stalling in the full guard.
Xanthopoulos passes Morino's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
Morino pushes Xanthopoulos off looking to stand but Xanthopoulos dives back in and keeps control.
Morino keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Xanthopoulos trying to pass the guard but Morino defending well.
Morino trying to hold on to Xanthopoulos's head to control him but Xanthopoulos postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xanthopoulos slows the pace down in half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#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.

A close second round but Bobby Morino 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Morino misses with a wild combination.
Morino is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Xanthopoulos slips a jab and a cross from Morino.
Morino throws a good cross that connects.
Morino loads up on a big right hand but Xanthopoulos slips the punch.
Xanthopoulos takes a jab right on the kisser.
Xanthopoulos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morino.
Xanthopoulos feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Morino misses the jab.
Morino misses with a few strikes there.
As Morino tries to get set, Xanthopoulos tries to push him back and clinch up but Morino manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xanthopoulos walks into a left hand.
Xanthopoulos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Morino is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xanthopoulos.
Xanthopoulos tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Morino manages to circle out of the way.
Morino swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
A big right from Morino misses.
Morino is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xanthopoulos.
Morino throws a lazy right hand but Xanthopoulos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Xanthopoulos seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Morino missing with a left hand there. Xanthopoulos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Xanthopoulos walks into a jab.
Morino throws a shot from downtown. Xanthopoulos moves away and avoids it.
Xanthopoulos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Morino.
Morino misses with a straight left.
Xanthopoulos is looking to counter punch.
Morino scores with a jab to the jaw.
Morino throws a looping overhand right but Xanthopoulos ducks down to avoid it.
Morino just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromXanthopoulos.
Morino looks to land a combination but Xanthopoulos avoids it well.
Xanthopoulos circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Xanthopoulos counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Morino has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Xanthopoulos off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos 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!
A swing and a miss from Morino.
Xanthopoulos was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Morino pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Morino tries to close the distance and clinch up but Xanthopoulos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And Xanthopoulos counters with a quick kick to the body but Morino blocks it.
Morino swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Xanthopoulos counters by moving into the clinch.
Morino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Xanthopoulos jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Morino walks away with a smile on his face. Xanthopoulos gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Morino throws a looping overhand right but Xanthopoulos ducks down to avoid it.
Xanthopoulos throws a quick counter kick to the body but Morino avoids it.
Morino looks to throw the jab but Xanthopoulos is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Xanthopoulos misses the target.
Morino throws a poor cross that misses
and Xanthopoulos counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A combination from Morino does no damage.
Xanthopoulos lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T3#
Morino is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
No joy there for Morino, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Xanthopoulos wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Xanthopoulos moves out of range of the strikes.
Morino throws the left hand but Xanthopoulos avoids the punch easily.
Bobby Morino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morino throws an overhand right that lands on Xanthopoulos's shoulder, as Xanthopoulos tries to avoid the shot.
Morino throws a right hand that misses #TD#
so Xanthopoulos counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Xanthopoulos advances position into side control!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Morino 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.
Xanthopoulos content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Morino's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Xanthopoulos controlling from side mount.
Xanthopoulos landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Xanthopoulos controlling the position from side mount.
Morino felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Morino wants to control but Xanthopoulos postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Morino comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Morino 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Morino!

Event: HZN 9 Ivanovic v McBean
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1#
Desceosarrafo misses with the combination.
Xanthopoulos is looking for the big counter here.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Desceosarrafo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Xanthopoulos counters with a one-two to the body.
Desceosarrafo misses with a left hand
and Xanthopoulos counters with a stiff right hand.
Desceosarrafo misses with a series of wild punches.
Xanthopoulos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT#It looks like Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos has been cut.
Xanthopoulos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Desceosarrafo.
It seemed like Xanthopoulos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Desceosarrafo misses with a body shot
and Xanthopoulos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Xanthopoulos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Desceosarrafo.
Xanthopoulos throws a counter combo.
Xanthopoulos scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1##CL#
Desceosarrafo closes the distance and pushes Xanthopoulos back into the cage.
Desceosarrafo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Xanthopoulos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Desceosarrafo smiles and moves away.
A punch combination from Desceosarrafo misses.
Desceosarrafo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Xanthopoulos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Desceosarrafo pushes Xanthopoulos up against the cage in a clinch.
Desceosarrafo stalling against the cage.
Desceosarrafo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Desceosarrafo working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Desceosarrafo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2##CL#
Xanthopoulos gets tackled into the cage by Desceosarrafo. Desceosarrafo maintains the clinch.
Desceosarrafo throws a head punch that misses.
Xanthopoulos jumps guard but Desceosarrafo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Desceosarrafo fails to land. #BC#
Desceosarrafo manages to break the clinch.
Xanthopoulos blocks a jab.
It seemed like Xanthopoulos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Desceosarrafo pushes Xanthopoulos up against the cage in a clinch.
Desceosarrafo lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Desceosarrafo gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Desceosarrafo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Desceosarrafo clinches.
Desceosarrafo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos.#T3#
Xanthopoulos tries to pull guard but Desceosarrafo won't allow it. #BC#
Desceosarrafo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Desceosarrafo misses.
It seemed like Xanthopoulos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Desceosarrafo closes the distance and clinches.
Desceosarrafo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xanthopoulos takes a shot to the head.
Xanthopoulos is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Desceosarrafo pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Xanthopoulos gets control of Desceosarrafo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Xanthopoulos will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Desceosarrafo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Desceosarrafo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Xanthopoulos is trying to hold Desceosarrafo in close to prevent damage but Desceosarrafo has managed to pass into half guard. #T4#
Desceosarrafo wants to stand up but Xanthopoulos is controlling the position.
Xanthopoulos is looking to control Desceosarrafo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Xanthopoulos avoid being mounted?
Desceosarrafo wants to stand up but Xanthopoulos has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Desceosarrafo wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Xanthopoulos uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Xanthopoulos has a closed guard, preventing Desceosarrafo from standing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Desceosarrafo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Desceosarrafo avoids the body shot from Xanthopoulos.
Desceosarrafo fails to land with a series of punches.
Xanthopoulos is looking for the big counter here.
Desceosarrafo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Xanthopoulos counters with a stiff right hand.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo is winning the standup battle so far.
Desceosarrafo lands an overhand right.
Desceosarrafo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Desceosarrafo misses with the combination.
Desceosarrafo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fighters circle momentarily. Desceosarrafo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Desceosarrafo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Xanthopoulos.
Xanthopoulos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Desceosarrafo looks to land a combination but Xanthopoulos avoids it well.
Xanthopoulos doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Xanthopoulos takes a swing at Desceosarrafo's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Desceosarrafo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Desceosarrafo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T1##CL2#
Xanthopoulos moves into the clinch.
Desceosarrafo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Xanthopoulos is working for takedown but Desceosarrafo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Desceosarrafo has a couple of punches blocked by Xanthopoulos.
Desceosarrafo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Xanthopoulos has him pressed against the cage.
Desceosarrafo tries to work over Xanthopoulos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Desceosarrafo misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Desceosarrafo manages to break the clinch.
Desceosarrafo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Xanthopoulos circles away quickly and effectively.
Desceosarrafo moves out of range as Xanthopoulos strikes.
Desceosarrafo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xanthopoulos.
Desceosarrafo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T2#
Desceosarrafo misses with a few strikes there.
Xanthopoulos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Desceosarrafo misses with a straight left.
Desceosarrafo misses with a two punch combination.
Desceosarrafo lands a head shot.
Desceosarrafo looks to land a combination. Xanthopoulos sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Desceosarrafo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Xanthopoulos counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Xanthopoulos.
Desceosarrafo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL#
Desceosarrafo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Desceosarrafo looking to stall.
Xanthopoulos prevents a body shot from Desceosarrafo. #T3#
Desceosarrafo lands a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Xanthopoulos jumps guard and drags Desceosarrafo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Desceosarrafo is looking to stand up but Xanthopoulos won't let him.
Desceosarrafo 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.
Desceosarrafo wants to stand and escape but instead Xanthopoulos has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Xanthopoulos content to stall in guard here.
Desceosarrafo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Xanthopoulos can do to turn this around?#T4#
Xanthopoulos wants to pass the guard but Desceosarrafo is keeping the position.
Desceosarrafo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Desceosarrafo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos's cut.
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#
Desceosarrafo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good exchange - Desceosarrafo coming out on top.
A big left from Desceosarrafo misses. #CL#
Desceosarrafo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Desceosarrafo tries a body shot but Xanthopoulos blocks it. #BC#
Desceosarrafo manages to break the clinch.
Desceosarrafo throws a series of punches but Xanthopoulos avoids them all with ease.
Desceosarrafo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Xanthopoulos circles away quickly and effectively.
Desceosarrafo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Xanthopoulos to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Desceosarrafo drives through and clinches with Xanthopoulos against the cage.
Xanthopoulos is trying to drag Desceosarrafo to the mat but Desceosarrafo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A shot in the inside from Desceosarrafo. #T1#
Xanthopoulos is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Desceosarrafo is defending well.
Xanthopoulos blocking some punches.
Desceosarrafo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Xanthopoulos has him pressed against the cage.
Xanthopoulos has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Desceosarrafo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos.
Desceosarrafo has Xanthopoulos pushed against the cage.
Desceosarrafo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Xanthopoulos tries to pull guard but Desceosarrafo holds him up against the cage and eventually Xanthopoulos drops back down to his feet.
Desceosarrafo goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #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.
Desceosarrafo lands an uppercut.#BC#
Desceosarrafo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Desceosarrafo throws a right and a left that Xanthopoulos avoids nicely.
As Desceosarrafo backs off Xanthopoulos throws a huge counter combo but Desceosarrafo manages to avoid it all.#CL#
Desceosarrafo rushes Xanthopoulos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Xanthopoulos drags the fight down to the ground. #SU#
Xanthopoulos is working an open guard so Desceosarrafo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Desceosarrafo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Desceosarrafo lands a jab to the head.
Desceosarrafo swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Desceosarrafo forces Xanthopoulos back against the cage and clinches.
Xanthopoulos is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Desceosarrafo to keep the fight standing.#T3#
Xanthopoulos blocks an uppercut.
Xanthopoulos blocks a body shot from Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo misses with a body punch.
Desceosarrafo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Xanthopoulos is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Desceosarrafo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xanthopoulos is trying to drag Desceosarrafo to the mat but Desceosarrafo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Desceosarrafo moves into the clinch successfully. #T4##TD2#
Xanthopoulos gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Xanthopoulos is taking a breather. Desceosarrafo 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.
Xanthopoulos wants to control but Desceosarrafo is keeping him busy. #ES#
Desceosarrafo kicks off Xanthopoulos and gets to his feet.
Desceosarrafo misses with a wild combination.
Xanthopoulos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Desceosarrafo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Desceosarrafo, 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Desceosarrafo!

Event: HZN 4 Machine v Vrana
Date: Jan 26, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Voluspa rushes Xanthopoulos and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Xanthopoulos wants the takedown. Voluspa is fighting it off but Xanthopoulos persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Voluspa's guard against the cage.
Xanthopoulos controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Xanthopoulos'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.#SUB2#
Voluspa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Xanthopoulos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Voluspa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xanthopoulos stopping the sweep attempt from Voluspa.#SUB2#
Voluspa working for submissions but it's allowed Xanthopoulos to get to half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Voluspa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Xanthopoulos pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Voluspa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Xanthopoulos sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Voluspa wants to improve his position but Xanthopoulos is controlling well.
Voluspa controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2#
Voluspa actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Xanthopoulos in particular looking to stall.
Voluspa tries to roll over but Xanthopoulos keeps him under control.
Xanthopoulos controlling the action here.
Xanthopoulos passes into side control, despite Voluspa's attempt to control the position.
Voluspa sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Voluspa wants to control but Xanthopoulos passes into side. #T3#
Voluspa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Voluspa being controlled for a moment.
Voluspa manages to get back to half guard.
Xanthopoulos content to control rather than advance.
Voluspa has a hand on Xanthopoulos's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Xanthopoulos takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Voluspa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Xanthopoulos controlling his opponent.
Xanthopoulos prevents Voluspa from getting the reversal.
Voluspa keeps trying to improve his position.
Voluspa wants to control but Xanthopoulos is having none of it.
Voluspa is desperately trying to improve his position but Xanthopoulos has a good base and remains in mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Voluspa throwing hammer fists to the chest of Xanthopoulos. What's that going to do exactly?
Voluspa slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Xanthopoulos controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Voluspa gets a takedown into half guard.
Xanthopoulos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Voluspa.
Xanthopoulos wants to improve his position but Voluspa is controlling well.
Xanthopoulos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Voluspa.
Voluspa drops an elbow to the side of Xanthopoulos's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voluspa with the ground and pound but Xanthopoulos uses the opportunity to regain guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Voluspa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Voluspa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Voluspa throws a strike but Xanthopoulos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T1##SUB2#
Voluspa looking for subs off his back but Xanthopoulos has passed one foot through into half guard.
Xanthopoulos is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Xanthopoulos prevents Voluspa from improving his position.
Voluspa trying to hold on to Xanthopoulos's head to control him but Xanthopoulos postures up.
Still in half guard, Xanthopoulos seems content to control.
Voluspa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Xanthopoulos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Xanthopoulos's back!#T2#
Voluspa controlling well, preventing Xanthopoulos from escaping the position.
Voluspa is punishing Xanthopoulos with some ground and pound. #CUT2#It looks like Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos has been cut.#SUB2#
Voluspa is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Voluspa missing with punches from the back.
Voluspa somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Voluspa is striking from the back but Xanthopoulos escapes and manages to recover to half guard.
Xanthopoulos is trying is best to control the position here.
Voluspa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #CUT2#Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos's cut is getting worse.
Voluspa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Voluspa trying to control the pace. #T3#
Xanthopoulos works his way to full guard. Good work.
Voluspa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Xanthopoulos is keeping the position for now.
Voluspa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Voluspa is working Xanthopoulos over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #CUT2#Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Voluspa throws a strike but Xanthopoulos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Voluspa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Voluspa is looking to stand up but Xanthopoulos isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
Voluspa working a defensive guard but Xanthopoulos manages to pass into side control anyway.
Voluspa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Xanthopoulos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Voluspa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Xanthopoulos staying calm.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Voluspa is looking to regain half guard here but Xanthopoulos keeps moving and retains side control.
Xanthopoulos scoring with punches from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nori Voluspa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos's cut.
That's time! Xanthopoulos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Voluspa closes the distance and pushes Xanthopoulos back into the cage.#TD2#
Voluspa has hold of one of Xanthopoulos's legs. Xanthopoulos is fighting the takedown attempt but Voluspa gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Voluspa trying to control the position from guard on top but Xanthopoulos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Voluspa passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Nori Voluspa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Xanthopoulos gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Voluspa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voluspa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Voluspa trying to control the action but Xanthopoulos is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Voluspa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Xanthopoulos is just riding it out for now. Voluspa eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Voluspa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Voluspa is looking for a kimura here.
Voluspa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Xanthopoulos keeps control of the position for the meantime. #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.
Voluspa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Xanthopoulos's head.
Voluspa not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Voluspa seems to be working for a kimura but Xanthopoulos defends the submission attempt.
Voluspa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Voluspa is trying to control the action in half guard but Xanthopoulos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Voluspa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Xanthopoulos trying to control here.
Voluspa wants to pass the guard but Xanthopoulos is defending well. #T3#
Xanthopoulos wants to improve his position but Voluspa is controlling well.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Xanthopoulos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Xanthopoulos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Voluspa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Voluspa seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nice defenses there by Voluspa.#CL2#
Voluspa clinches up with Xanthopoulos and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Voluspa lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Voluspa is trying to control the action in half guard but Xanthopoulos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Voluspa looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Voluspa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4#
Xanthopoulos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Voluspa.
Xanthopoulos regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Voluspa.
Xanthopoulos wants to sweep here but Voluspa controlling him for the moment.
Voluspa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Xanthopoulos holds on and takes a little breather.
Voluspa tries to free his leg and advance position but Xanthopoulos is retaining full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nori Voluspa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Voluspa 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nori Voluspa!
A very excited looking Nori Voluspa 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.

Event: HZN 1 Machine vs Norton
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1#
Redman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Xanthopoulos scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #TD#
Redman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Xanthopoulos gets full guard.
Redman throws a strike but Xanthopoulos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Xanthopoulos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Redman is keeping the position for now.
Xanthopoulos not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Redman 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.
Redman working a defensive guard but Xanthopoulos manages to pass into side control anyway.
You can see the frustration on Redman's face as Xanthopoulos controls the position.
Redman wants to control but Xanthopoulos postures up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Redman holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Redman is looking to reverse the position.
I've been told that Xanthopoulos has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Xanthopoulos content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Xanthopoulos tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Redman looking for a sweep but Xanthopoulos has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T3#
Xanthopoulos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Redman is working to get back to half guard.
Xanthopoulos controlling the pace for now. #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.
Redman is trying to escape the mount.
Xanthopoulos controlling from mount.
Redman working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Redman looks to throw the jab but Xanthopoulos is out of range.
A nice side step and Xanthopoulos releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Redman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Xanthopoulos takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Redman misses with a hook. Xanthopoulos ducked under it nicely. #TD#
Redman shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Xanthopoulos is controlling Redman's trapped leg to prevent Redman from advancing to side control.
Redman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xanthopoulos moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Redman being controlled here momentarily.
Xanthopoulos 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#
Redman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Redman lands a couple of elbows.
Xanthopoulos managing to control the position.
Xanthopoulos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Redman is one step ahead there.
Redman throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Xanthopoulos pulls Redman in close to prevent any damage.
Redman throws a big elbow that misses.
Stu Redman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Redman trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Xanthopoulos manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Xanthopoulos content to stall in guard here.
Redman looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Xanthopoulos controlling from the top position.
Xanthopoulos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Redman is keeping the position for now.
Redman throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Xanthopoulos preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Redman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Xanthopoulos manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Redman throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Redman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Redman throwing strikes but missing.
Xanthopoulos has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Redman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Xanthopoulos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Redman looking to pass the guard.
Xanthopoulos wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Redman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Redman is looking to work some ground and pound but Xanthopoulos has wrist control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stu Redman 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#
Redman misses with a lunging right hand
letting Xanthopoulos counter with a right hand.
Redman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #TD#
Redman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Redman postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Xanthopoulos tries to improve position but can't.
Redman trying to control the action but Xanthopoulos is working from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Redman are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xanthopoulos gets back to half guard.
Xanthopoulos is trying is best to control the position here. #T1#
Redman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Xanthopoulos's head.
Xanthopoulos controlling the position for now.
Redman trying to mount his opponent but Xanthopoulos defends it.
Redman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Xanthopoulos defending well though.
Xanthopoulos is controlling Redman's trapped leg to prevent Redman from advancing to side control.
Redman misses with a head shot. Xanthopoulos uses the momentum to regain guard.
Redman throws an elbow that misses. Xanthopoulos uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Redman's guard. Nice move by Xanthopoulos!#REVB#
Redman is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2#
Xanthopoulos advances position into side control!
The referee asks Xanthopoulos politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Xanthopoulos prefers to stall for the moment though.#T3#
Redman is looking for a sweep.
Xanthopoulos controlling the position from side mount. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Redman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Redman looks to land a left hand but Xanthopoulos moved out of range nicely.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Xanthopoulos enables Redman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Xanthopoulos manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Redman looking to sit in guard and control but Xanthopoulos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Xanthopoulos slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

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 Stu Redman.
Well Redman 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stu Redman!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Stu Redman made sure he mentioned Stoner's Killer Apparel, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: SPFT #9
Date: Sep 03, 2023

#R1#
Jam fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Xanthopoulos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A swing and a miss from Jam.
It seemed like Xanthopoulos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jam comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Xanthopoulos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Xanthopoulos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Xanthopoulos defending well as Jam loads up on a big left hand.
Xanthopoulos is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jam throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Xanthopoulos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jam thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xanthopoulos is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jam with a body shot.
Jam is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Xanthopoulos walks into a stiff left hand from Jam.
Jam definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jam rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Xanthopoulos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Jam throws a lazy right hand but Xanthopoulos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Xanthopoulos appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Xanthopoulos on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#It looks like Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos has been cut.
Xanthopoulos fails with the takedown.#T1#
Jam slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jam rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Xanthopoulos counters with a straight right hand.
Jam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xanthopoulos.#TD2#
Xanthopoulos shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jam is trying to defend but Xanthopoulos finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Xanthopoulos tries to pass to full mount but Jam defends it.
Jam controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T2#
Xanthopoulos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Xanthopoulos trying to control the pace.
Jam trying to control here. #T3#
Xanthopoulos throwing shots but Jam is blocking nicely.
Xanthopoulos controlling the action here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jam misses with a hook
and Xanthopoulos counters with a series of strikes. Jam will be more careful next time no doubt.
Xanthopoulos misses with a hook. Jam ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Jam misses its intended target.
Xanthopoulos unleashes a big counter combination but Jam bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jam throws a body punch but Xanthopoulos moves out of range.
Xanthopoulos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jam misses with a shot to the body
and Xanthopoulos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Xanthopoulos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Toe Jam is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
A big right from Jam misses.
Jam misses the body punch
and Xanthopoulos counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jam thinking. #CL2#
Xanthopoulos pushes Jam up against the cage in a clinch.
Xanthopoulos blocks a body shot from Jam.
Jam tries a body shot but Xanthopoulos blocks it. #BC#
Jam breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the liver by Xanthopoulos. Beautiful body shot.
Donk. Jam catches Xanthopoulos right on the button with a cross.
Jam misses with a looping right.
Jam throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Xanthopoulos.
Jam misses with a right hand
and Xanthopoulos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jam throws a lazy right hand but Xanthopoulos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Xanthopoulos gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jam.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toe Jam dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos'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#
Jam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xanthopoulos appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jam takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Xanthopoulos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jam.
Jam looks to throw the jab but Xanthopoulos is out of range.
Jam throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Xanthopoulos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Xanthopoulos lands a nice shot to the body.
Xanthopoulos misses with the combination.
Jam throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Xanthopoulos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jam throws an off balance right hand
and Xanthopoulos counters with a one-two to the body.
Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jam misses with a hook
and Xanthopoulos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Xanthopoulos has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jam swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Xanthopoulos counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Xanthopoulos takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jam misses with a looping left.
Jam throws the left hand but Xanthopoulos avoids the punch easily.
Jam throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jam throws a body shot but no joy.
Xanthopoulos throws out a counter right but Jam avoids it with no problem.
Xanthopoulos fails to land with a series of punches.
Jam jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Xanthopoulos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jam throws a predictable looking body shot
and Xanthopoulos counters with a left to the body.
Xanthopoulos slips a jab and a cross from Jam.
Jam steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Xanthopoulos.
A swing and a miss from Jam.
Jam misses with a looping left.
A countering left hand to the body from Xanthopoulos misses.#T2#
Jam misses with a looping right.
Jam ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Toe Jam is winning the standup battle so far.
Jam throws a hook to the side of Xanthopoulos's head but Xanthopoulos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xanthopoulos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Toe Jam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jam misses with an uppercut. Xanthopoulos saw that one coming.
Jam slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jam jabs at Xanthopoulos's body.
A jab from Jam finds it's way through Xanthopoulos's defenses.
Xanthopoulos slips under a jab from Jam.
Jam throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jam takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jam misses with a looping right.
Jam misses with a hook to the body
enabling Xanthopoulos to counter with a crisp jab.
Xanthopoulos misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Jam throws an off balance right hand
and Xanthopoulos counters with a right hand to the body.
Xanthopoulos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jam counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jam throws a looping overhand right but Xanthopoulos ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Xanthopoulos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jam keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jam throws a poor cross that misses
and Xanthopoulos counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jam fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A slow jab from Jam misses its intended target.
Xanthopoulos let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Xanthopoulos moves out of range of the strikes.
As Jam backs off Xanthopoulos throws a huge counter combo but Jam manages to avoid it all.
Jam throws a right hand that misses
and Xanthopoulos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jam dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Jam misses the target. #T4#
Xanthopoulos blocks a jab.
Xanthopoulos gets cracked there but stands up to 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!
Jam throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Xanthopoulos staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Xanthopoulos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Xanthopoulos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jam swings widly with a right hand
and Xanthopoulos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A swing and a miss from Jam.
Jam's corner calls for a 1-2. Jam obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jam lands with an overhand left.
Jam lands with a cross.
Jam connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Xanthopoulos moves out of range as Jam strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toe Jam dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Jam waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xanthopoulos.
Xanthopoulos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jam was well out of range. Poor timing from Xanthopoulos.
Xanthopoulos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jam throws a hook to the side of Xanthopoulos's head but Xanthopoulos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jam misses with a lunging right hand
and Xanthopoulos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Xanthopoulos looks to land a left hand but Jam moved out of range nicely.
Jam is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Xanthopoulos.
Xanthopoulos scores with a shot to the body.
Jam swings widly with a right hand
and Xanthopoulos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jam throws a body punch but Xanthopoulos moves out of range.
A nice side step and Xanthopoulos releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jam swings widly with a right hand
and Xanthopoulos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Xanthopoulos slips a jab from Jam.
Xanthopoulos is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Xanthopoulos blocks a jab.#T1#
Jam avoids the body shot from Xanthopoulos.
Xanthopoulos misses the jab.
Jam throws a hook but Xanthopoulos blocks it.
Jam just misses with a punch to the body.
Jam throws a lazy right hand but Xanthopoulos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jam throws an overhand right that lands on Xanthopoulos's shoulder, as Xanthopoulos tries to avoid the shot.
Jam throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Xanthopoulos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Jam misses.
A nice side step and Xanthopoulos releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jam swings for the body but Xanthopoulos moves out of range.
Jam swings for the body but Xanthopoulos moves out of range.
Xanthopoulos appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jam misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Xanthopoulos to counter with a crisp jab.
Toe Jam is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Jam throws a body punch but Xanthopoulos moves out of range.
Jam misses with an uppercut. Xanthopoulos saw that one coming.
Xanthopoulos doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Xanthopoulos slips under a jab.
Xanthopoulos lands an overhand right.
Xanthopoulos ducks under a wild hook from Jam.
Jam throws a right hand that misses
and Xanthopoulos counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Xanthopoulos lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jam backs up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jam throws a hook but Xanthopoulos avoids it easily.
Xanthopoulos works Jam's body with a nice hook.
Jam misses with a wild body shot.
Xanthopoulos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jam thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xanthopoulos has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T3#
Jam clobbers Xanthopoulos with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The fighters circling - Jam throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jam throws a hook but Xanthopoulos blocks it.
Jam throws a predictable looking body shot
and Xanthopoulos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jam lands with a cross.
Xanthopoulos scores with a jab.
Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xanthopoulos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jam throws out the jab.
Jam defending well as Xanthopoulos loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Jam misses the target.
Jam dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jam scores with a decent looking hook.
Xanthopoulos avoids the body shot from Jam.
Xanthopoulos throws a counter combo.#T4#
Jam throws a hook but Xanthopoulos avoids it easily.
Jam jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jam rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Xanthopoulos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Xanthopoulos has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jam missing with a left hand there. Xanthopoulos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Xanthopoulos throws a counter combo.
Xanthopoulos on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Xanthopoulos throws a nice looking combination but Jam bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jam. Xanthopoulos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xanthopoulos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Xanthopoulos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Xanthopoulos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Xanthopoulos throws a combination. Jam tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Xanthopoulos moves out of range of the strikes.
Jam moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromXanthopoulos.
Xanthopoulos sizes up Jam with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jam lands an overhand right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jam 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 Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toe Jam!
Toe Jam made sure to mention his sponsor, Northern Zombie in his post fight interview.

Event: SPFT #5
Date: Aug 13, 2023

#R1#
McDonald throws a leg kick but Xanthopoulos sees it coming and moves out of range.
McDonald misses with a low kick.
A jab from McDonald finds it's way through Xanthopoulos's defenses.
McDonald throws a nice outside leg kick.
McDonald misses with a two punch combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xanthopoulos! But no joy.
McDonald throws a body kick that misses
and Xanthopoulos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDonald is looking to chop away at Xanthopoulos's legs.
McDonald misses with a kick to the body
and Xanthopoulos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A good leg kick by McDonald.
McDonald fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Xanthopoulos.
McDonald throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Xanthopoulos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McDonald misses with a body punch
and Xanthopoulos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nicholas McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xanthopoulos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the body from McDonald misses
and Xanthopoulos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDonald walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Xanthopoulos checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Xanthopoulos releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
McDonald throws a push kick but Xanthopoulos slaps the foot to one side.
McDonald lands a right hook to the body.
Nicholas McDonald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McDonald throws a body kick that misses
and Xanthopoulos counters with a straight right hand.
McDonald lands a nice leg kick that just misses Xanthopoulos's sensitive parts.
McDonald misses with a jab to the body
and Xanthopoulos counters with a left to the body.
Xanthopoulos lands a nice hook to McDonald's body. McDonald takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McDonald throws the left hand but Xanthopoulos avoids the punch easily.
McDonald definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McDonald throws a body kick that misses.
Xanthopoulos appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McDonald takes a swing at Xanthopoulos's ribcage but misses.
An inside leg kick from McDonald misses.
Xanthopoulos checks a low kick from McDonald.
Xanthopoulos now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McDonald takes a swing at Xanthopoulos's ribcage but misses.
As McDonald backs off Xanthopoulos throws a huge counter combo but McDonald manages to avoid it all.
McDonald throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xanthopoulos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Xanthopoulos lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McDonald throws a low kick but it's checked well by Xanthopoulos.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xanthopoulos! But no joy.#T2#
Xanthopoulos throws a jab but it's blocked by McDonald.
McDonald went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A low kick from McDonald misses
and Xanthopoulos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDonald looks to land a combination but Xanthopoulos avoids it well.
Xanthopoulos unleashes a big counter combination but McDonald bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xanthopoulos connects with a good right hand that stumbles McDonald. McDonald circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McDonald misses with a body punch
and Xanthopoulos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDonald throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Xanthopoulos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Xanthopoulos is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McDonald with a body shot.
McDonald connects with a leg kick.
Xanthopoulos is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McDonald had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
McDonald throws a right hand that Xanthopoulos ducks under and follows up with a left that Xanthopoulos also avoids with ease.
It seemed like Xanthopoulos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Xanthopoulos drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Xanthopoulos cracks McDonald with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McDonald lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Xanthopoulos backs up against the cage.
Good work by Xanthopoulos as he checks the leg kick.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xanthopoulos was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
Xanthopoulos is looking for the big counter here.#T3#
Xanthopoulos jabs McDonald to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Xanthopoulos connects with a body shot.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xanthopoulos moves away.
McDonald scoring well with a low kick there.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses
and Xanthopoulos counters with a series of strikes. McDonald will be more careful next time no doubt.
McDonald dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Xanthopoulos. That did some damage!
McDonald connects with a right hand. Xanthopoulos shakes it off.
McDonald lands with a kick to the ribs.
McDonald stalks Xanthopoulos and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Xanthopoulos's face. Xanthopoulos staggers backwards, shaken.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Xanthopoulos circles away quickly and effectively.
Xanthopoulos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McDonald fails to land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xanthopoulos! But no joy.
Xanthopoulos misses with an uppercut. McDonald saw that one coming.
McDonald throws a big counter combination but Xanthopoulos scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Good leg kick by McDonald.
McDonald lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McDonald fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T4#
Xanthopoulos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McDonald tried to score with a low kick but Xanthopoulos checks it.
Xanthopoulos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McDonald throws a solid leg kick but Xanthopoulos takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McDonald.
Xanthopoulos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Xanthopoulos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McDonald can pounce on him.
McDonald fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McDonald throws a nice looking combination but Xanthopoulos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Xanthopoulos throws a counter combo.
McDonald lands with a thumping leg kick.
McDonald throws a low kick but Xanthopoulos avoids it.
Xanthopoulos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonald pushes Xanthopoulos away with a front kick.
McDonald throws a nice outside leg kick.
McDonald throws a half hearted mid kick.
McDonald connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nicholas McDonald 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#
McDonald throws a low kick, looking for Xanthopoulos's leg but Xanthopoulos calmly moves out of range.
McDonald looks for the body kick but Xanthopoulos saw that one coming.
Xanthopoulos is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McDonald pivots, looking for a leg kick but Xanthopoulos is out of range and McDonald settles back down.
A little jabbing left from Xanthopoulos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McDonald dips to his left and cracks Xanthopoulos with an uppercut!
McDonald misses with a body shot.
Xanthopoulos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McDonald.
McDonald fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
McDonald lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Xanthopoulos avoids a punch combination nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xanthopoulos! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xanthopoulos thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDonald seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Xanthopoulos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDonald.
McDonald works over Xanthopoulos's head and body with a nice combination.#T1#
Xanthopoulos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McDonald misses with a hook
letting Xanthopoulos counter with a right hand.
Xanthopoulos slips a jab and a cross from McDonald.
McDonald throws a lazy head kick
and Xanthopoulos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Xanthopoulos blocks a low kick nicely.
McDonald misses with a body punch
and Xanthopoulos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDonald is looking to wear down Xanthopoulos with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Xanthopoulos checks a low kick from McDonald.
McDonald rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Xanthopoulos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Xanthopoulos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick
and Xanthopoulos counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McDonald thinking.
Nicholas McDonald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McDonald throws a nice looking combination but Xanthopoulos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McDonald wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McDonald throws a lazy head kick
and Xanthopoulos counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xanthopoulos throws a right and a left that both miss.
McDonald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
McDonald connects with a body shot.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonald throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Xanthopoulos counters with a straight right hand.
McDonald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xanthopoulos.
McDonald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Xanthopoulos can do to turn this around?
McDonald pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McDonald misses with a hook to the body
and Xanthopoulos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McDonald throws a push kick but Xanthopoulos slaps the foot to one side.
Xanthopoulos appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McDonald tries a head kick but it misses.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xanthopoulos was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
A little jabbing left from Xanthopoulos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from McDonald misses the target.
McDonald lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McDonald dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Xanthopoulos. That did some damage!
Xanthopoulos misses with an uppercut. McDonald saw that one coming.
McDonald looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McDonald's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McDonald duly obliges. #T3#
McDonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Xanthopoulos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McDonald throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Xanthopoulos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Xanthopoulos scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Some wild striking there from Xanthopoulos.
McDonald throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McDonald throws a nice inside leg kick.
Xanthopoulos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Xanthopoulos avoids the head kick by McDonald.
A slapping leg kick lands for McDonald.
Xanthopoulos swings for the body but McDonald moves out of range.
A big left from McDonald misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xanthopoulos! But no joy.
Xanthopoulos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
McDonald paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McDonald is looking to chop away at Xanthopoulos's legs.
Xanthopoulos doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McDonald throws a lazy right hand but Xanthopoulos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Xanthopoulos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald thows a leg kick but Xanthopoulos checks it
and Xanthopoulos counters with a one-two to the body.
Xanthopoulos looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonald is just out of range.
McDonald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Xanthopoulos blocks a low kick nicely.
Xanthopoulos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McDonald throws a leg kick
and Xanthopoulos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McDonald misses with a low kick.
McDonald rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Xanthopoulos to counter with a crisp jab.
McDonald lands a head shot.
McDonald throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nicholas McDonald dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3##CL2#
Xanthopoulos rushes McDonald and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
McDonald breaks from the clinch.
McDonald lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Xanthopoulos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Xanthopoulos follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
McDonald throws a series of punches but Xanthopoulos avoids them all with ease.
Xanthopoulos now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McDonald lands a nice leg kick that just misses Xanthopoulos's sensitive parts.
Nicholas McDonald is winning the standup battle so far.
McDonald swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Xanthopoulos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick from McDonald misses
and Xanthopoulos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald wants to slow Xanthopoulos down by chopping away at his legs.
McDonald looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Xanthopoulos misses the shot to the body.
Xanthopoulos checks a low kick from McDonald.
McDonald scoring well with a low kick there.
McDonald misses with a two punch combination. #T1#
McDonald throws a head kick but Xanthopoulos moves out of range.
Xanthopoulos unleashes a big counter combination but McDonald bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Xanthopoulos fails to land with a series of punches.
Xanthopoulos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDonald.
McDonald throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McDonald misses with a shot to the body
and Xanthopoulos counters with a left to the body.
McDonald tries to bum rush Xanthopoulos with a series of wild strikes but Xanthopoulos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Xanthopoulos dodges the punch combination from McDonald.
McDonald throws a combination that misses
and Xanthopoulos counters with a nice uppercut.
McDonald throws a nice inside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McDonald.
McDonald throws a leg kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Xanthopoulos's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Xanthopoulos checks a low kick from McDonald.
Xanthopoulos blocks a leg kick.#T2#
Xanthopoulos blocks a head kick by McDonald.
McDonald loads up on a big right hand but Xanthopoulos slips the punch.
McDonald swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Xanthopoulos to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McDonald tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Xanthopoulos now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald misses with an uppercut. Xanthopoulos saw that one coming.
McDonald looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McDonald throws a series of punches but Xanthopoulos moves out of range.
Xanthopoulos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Xanthopoulos staying out of range there.
McDonald throws a low kick but it's checked well by Xanthopoulos.
Xanthopoulos blocks a low kick nicely.
A clash of legs there as Xanthopoulos blocks the low kick.
Xanthopoulos let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Xanthopoulos moves out of range of the leg kick from McDonald.
Jab by McDonald.#T3#
A shot to the liver by McDonald. Beautiful body shot.
McDonald turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McDonald throws a solid leg kick but Xanthopoulos takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McDonald.
McDonald motions for Xanthopoulos to come forward. McDonald throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McDonald tries to land a leg kick but Xanthopoulos saw it coming and moves away.
McDonald goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McDonald avoids a kick to the body.
Xanthopoulos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McDonald throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Xanthopoulos to counter with a crisp jab.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Xanthopoulos is just out of range.
As McDonald backs off Xanthopoulos throws a huge counter combo but McDonald manages to avoid it all.
McDonald misses with a leg kick
and Xanthopoulos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Xanthopoulos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McDonald.
Xanthopoulos checks a leg kick nicely.
McDonald throws a leg kick
letting Xanthopoulos counter with a right hand. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A chopping leg kick lands by McDonald.
McDonald tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Xanthopoulos is able to avoid easily.
Despite the aggression on Xanthopoulos's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Xanthopoulos throws a hook but McDonald blocks it.
The fighters circling - McDonald throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice side step and Xanthopoulos releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McDonald throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Xanthopoulos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Xanthopoulos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McDonald throws a push kick but Xanthopoulos slaps the foot to one side.
Xanthopoulos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Xanthopoulos throws the left hand but McDonald avoids the punch easily.
McDonald throws a lazy right hand but Xanthopoulos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McDonald is looking to chop away at Xanthopoulos's legs.
McDonald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xanthopoulos.
Xanthopoulos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A big left from McDonald misses.
It seemed like Xanthopoulos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nicholas McDonald clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
McDonald lands with a shot to the body.
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick and Xanthopoulos moves out of range easily.
Xanthopoulos scores with a three punch combo!
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
Xanthopoulos looks to land a combination but McDonald avoids it well.
McDonald fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Xanthopoulos checks it well.
McDonald shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Xanthopoulos is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McDonald with a body shot.
Xanthopoulos misses with a body kick.
McDonald misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xanthopoulos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A telegraphed right hand from McDonald misses the target.
McDonald misses with a two punch combination.
McDonald throws out a leg kick but Xanthopoulos moves out of range and McDonald only half commits. #T1#
Xanthopoulos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonald was well out of range. Poor timing from Xanthopoulos.
McDonald scoring well with a low kick there.
McDonald swings away with a body shot that misses
and Xanthopoulos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McDonald lands a nice leg kick that just misses Xanthopoulos's sensitive parts.
Xanthopoulos avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Donk. McDonald catches Xanthopoulos right on the button with a cross.
Xanthopoulos moves out of range of the leg kick from McDonald.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xanthopoulos moves away.
McDonald walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Xanthopoulos checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Xanthopoulos is looking for the big counter here.
McDonald throws a leg kick
and Xanthopoulos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDonald throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xanthopoulos! But no joy.
Some wild striking there from McDonald. #T2#
Xanthopoulos blocks a jab.
McDonald fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Xanthopoulos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McDonald misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McDonald throws a leg kick but Xanthopoulos checks it.
McDonald throws a leg kick which misses Xanthopoulos's front leg but catches the back leg as Xanthopoulos tries to avoid it.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xanthopoulos was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
McDonald throws a shot from downtown. Xanthopoulos moves away and avoids 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!
McDonald blocks a jab.
McDonald throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Xanthopoulos throws out a counter right but McDonald avoids it with no problem.
Xanthopoulos connects with a jab.
McDonald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDonald misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Xanthopoulos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDonald rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Xanthopoulos counter with a right hand. #T3#
Xanthopoulos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Xanthopoulos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McDonald will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Xanthopoulos lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Xanthopoulos slips under a jab from McDonald.
Xanthopoulos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McDonald swinging wildly here.
McDonald throws a leg kick
enabling Xanthopoulos to counter with a crisp jab.
Xanthopoulos checks a leg kick nicely.
A head kick misses from McDonald.
A nice side step and Xanthopoulos releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McDonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McDonald gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Xanthopoulos counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC2#McDonald is rocked!
McDonald tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Xanthopoulos is able to avoid easily.
Oh McDonald is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
McDonald swinging wildly here.
As McDonald backs off Xanthopoulos throws a huge counter combo but McDonald manages to avoid it all.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
McDonald scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McDonald seems to have got his legs back now.
Xanthopoulos swings for the body but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald misses with a low kick.
McDonald swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #KD2#
and Xanthopoulos counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends McDonald down! Xanthopoulos is looking to finish but McDonald is intelligently defending 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!
Xanthopoulos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McDonald working a defensive guard but Xanthopoulos passes into half guard.
Xanthopoulos with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
My spies in Steel Penn Training Den inform me that Xanthopoulos has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#ES#
McDonald pushes Xanthopoulos off and gets back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Nicholas McDonald will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
A nice leg kick lands there from McDonald.
McDonald throws a quick inside leg kick.
McDonald misses the shot to the body.
McDonald fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Xanthopoulos tries to clinch but McDonald is having none of it.
Xanthopoulos throws an overhand right that lands on McDonald's shoulder, as McDonald tries to avoid the shot.
Xanthopoulos avoids the head kick by McDonald.
McDonald thuds his right hand into Xanthopoulos's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A low kick lands for McDonald.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald connects with a solid leg kick.
Xanthopoulos checks a low kick from McDonald.
Xanthopoulos takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
McDonald throws a leg kick but Xanthopoulos sees it coming and moves out of range.
McDonald throws a leg kick but Xanthopoulos sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T1#
McDonald throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Xanthopoulos.
An inside leg kick from McDonald misses.
McDonald misses with the combination.
A head kick misses from McDonald.
Xanthopoulos blocks a head kick by McDonald.
McDonald misses with a wild combination.
Xanthopoulos unleashes a big counter combination but McDonald bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDonald throws a leg kick that is checked
and Xanthopoulos counters with a nice uppercut.
McDonald goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McDonald lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
McDonald showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Xanthopoulos.
McDonald tried to score with a low kick but Xanthopoulos checks it.
McDonald dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Xanthopoulos. That did some damage!
McDonald pivots, looking for a leg kick but Xanthopoulos is out of range and McDonald settles back down.
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick and Xanthopoulos moves out of range easily.
McDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
McDonald works Xanthopoulos's body with a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald throws a hook to the side of Xanthopoulos's head but Xanthopoulos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McDonald thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Xanthopoulos if he has to take too many more of those.
McDonald with the inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Xanthopoulos. #T3#
Xanthopoulos checks the leg kick.
McDonald throws a lazy body kick
and McDonald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDonald swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Xanthopoulos counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McDonald misses with a leg kick.
Nice cross by Xanthopoulos.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Xanthopoulos checks a leg kick.
Xanthopoulos is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McDonald with a body shot.
McDonald looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDonald throws the kick towards the body but Xanthopoulos avoids it.
McDonald misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Xanthopoulos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDonald misses with a wild combination.
Xanthopoulos takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Xanthopoulos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Danga de danga de dang - Xanthopoulos scores with a four punch combination!#T4#
Xanthopoulos looks to throw the jab but McDonald is out of range.
Xanthopoulos avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A countering left hand to the body from Xanthopoulos misses.
Xanthopoulos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McDonald. McDonald obviously looking to wear him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonald lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McDonald wants to land a leg kick but Xanthopoulos is out of range.
McDonald misses with a jab to the body
and Xanthopoulos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald thows a leg kick but Xanthopoulos checks it
and Xanthopoulos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McDonald throws a nice looking combination but Xanthopoulos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Xanthopoulos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McDonald throws a low kick but it's checked well by Xanthopoulos.
Xanthopoulos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McDonald doesn't seem bothered though.
Nicholas McDonald is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McDonald throws a half hearted mid kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nicholas McDonald showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McDonald, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 50:46
Judge Josh West scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicholas McDonald!
Nicholas McDonald is the new welterweight champion!

Event: SPFT #2
Date: Jul 23, 2023

#R1##TD#
Kosmanov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Xanthopoulos!
Xanthopoulos wants to control but Kosmanov postures up.
Kosmanov is staying tight to Xanthopoulos's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Kosmanov misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kosmanov wants to control but Xanthopoulos is keeping him busy.
Kosmanov 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.
Xanthopoulos tries to buck Kosmanov off but Kosmanov is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov working away.
Kosmanov with the ground and pound but Xanthopoulos regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kosmanov connects with a nice short shot to Xanthopoulos's temple. #T1#
Kosmanov is pressing down on Xanthopoulos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Xanthopoulos is holding on for now.
Xanthopoulos regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kosmanov. #SUB#
Kosmanov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Xanthopoulos manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kosmanov has Xanthopoulos in his guard.#REVB#
Xanthopoulos is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Kosmanov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Xanthopoulos is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kosmanov.#T2#
Kosmanov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kosmanov is working hard here to advance position.
Kosmanov is not content to let Xanthopoulos control the position.
Kosmanov gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
My spies in Steel Penn Training Den inform me that Xanthopoulos has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T3#
Xanthopoulos is thwarting Kosmanov's attempts to control the position.
Kosmanov is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Xanthopoulos jumps into side control!
Kosmanov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Xanthopoulos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kosmanov keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kosmanov manages to get back to half guard.
Xanthopoulos moves into full mount! Kosmanov won't be happy about that! #T4#
Kosmanov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Xanthopoulos blocks Kosmanov's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Kosmanov tries to reverse the position but Xanthopoulos maintains control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Xanthopoulos content just to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos 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##TD2#
Xanthopoulos gets a takedown into half guard.
Kosmanov wants to get back to full guard.
Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Xanthopoulos passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kosmanov!
Xanthopoulos wants to control the pace but Kosmanov is squirming around nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kosmanov is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T1#
Kosmanov is squirming around, avoiding Xanthopoulos's attempts to control the action.
Kosmanov is desperately trying to improve his position but Xanthopoulos has a good base and remains in mount.
Xanthopoulos controlling the pace for now.
Kosmanov is looking to improve his position but Xanthopoulos isn't that keen on the idea.
Xanthopoulos controlling the pace for now. #T2#
Kosmanov is looking to get to half guard.
Xanthopoulos controlling from the full mount.
Kosmanov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Xanthopoulos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Kosmanov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kosmanov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Xanthopoulos controlling the pace.
Kosmanov wants to get back to full guard but Xanthopoulos has passed into side control.
Kosmanov is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kosmanov regains half guard.
Kosmanov is looking to improve his position.
Kosmanov moves into full guard.
Xanthopoulos sitting in guard here, content to control.
Xanthopoulos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Kosmanov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Xanthopoulos was covering up waiting for the punch and Kosmanov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Xanthopoulos controls Kosmanov momentarily but Kosmanov frees himself.
Kosmanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Xanthopoulos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xanthopoulos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kosmanov throws an elbow that misses. Xanthopoulos uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kosmanov's guard. Nice move by Xanthopoulos!#REVB##SUB#
Kosmanov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Xanthopoulos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Xanthopoulos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Xanthopoulos's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kosmanov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Kosmanov has control of Xanthopoulos's left arm, preventing Xanthopoulos from doing any damage.
Kosmanov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Xanthopoulos is one step ahead there.
Xanthopoulos looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kosmanov trying to keep a closed guard but Xanthopoulos is proving a slippery customer.
Xanthopoulos slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Kosmanov.
Kosmanov trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Xanthopoulos manages to pass to mount!
Xanthopoulos looking to control but Kosmanov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Kosmanov is looking to get to half guard.
Xanthopoulos can't control as he wanted to and Kosmanov manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Xanthopoulos prevents Kosmanov from improving his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Xanthopoulos lands a nice short elbow.
Xanthopoulos is controlling the pace. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Xanthopoulos's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kosmanov trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Xanthopoulos manages to pass to mount!
Kosmanov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Xanthopoulos controlling from mount.
Vladimir Kosmanov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xanthopoulos wants to control the pace but Kosmanov is squirming around nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Xanthopoulos 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos!
Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: ENIGMA 165
Date: Apr 23, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Xanthopoulos looking to score a takedown here. Calamari is defending well but Xanthopoulos drives through and ends up in Calamari's guard.
Xanthopoulos 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Calamari is on top in guard. #REVR#
Calamari tries to free his leg and advance position but Xanthopoulos is retaining full guard.
Xanthopoulos wants to sweep but no luck.
Calamari wants to control from the top but Xanthopoulos keeps moving.
Xanthopoulos controlling Calamari's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xanthopoulos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Calamari's guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xanthopoulos being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Xanthopoulos sitting in guard here, content to control.
Calamari pulls Xanthopoulos in close to prevent any damage.
Calamari is looking to sweep but instead, Xanthopoulos has passed into half guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Calamari tries to get to full guard but Xanthopoulos has control of the leg.
Xanthopoulos is taking a breather. Calamari 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.
Xanthopoulos's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
My spies in Steel Penn Training Den inform me that Xanthopoulos has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Calamari is looking to get back to full guard here but Xanthopoulos has managed to pass to side control instead.#T3#
Calamari is looking for a sweep.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Calamari being controlled for a moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Xanthopoulos or perhaps it was just good defense by Calamari, which made it look bad. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Calamari dips to his left and cracks Xanthopoulos with an uppercut!
Calamari seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#TD2#
Xanthopoulos scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Calamari is looking for a sweep.
Calamari is working hard here to advance position.
Calamari struggling a bit here.
Calamari is looking to reverse the position.
Calamari wants to control but Xanthopoulos postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Xanthopoulos happy to just control the position for now.
Calamari is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Xanthopoulos's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos 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#
Calamari throws a lazy right hand but Xanthopoulos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Calamari looks to land a left hand but Xanthopoulos moved out of range nicely.
Calamari lands a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Xanthopoulos.
Xanthopoulos with a poor takedown
and Calamari connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Xanthopoulos avoids the body shot from Calamari.
Xanthopoulos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Calamari's waist but Calamari gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Xanthopoulos off to one side.
It looked like Calamari was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Xanthopoulos.
Valdo Calamari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos.
Calamari throws a looping overhand right but Xanthopoulos ducks down to avoid it.
Xanthopoulos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calamari throws a hook but Xanthopoulos avoids it easily.
Xanthopoulos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Calamari avoids it really well and circles away.
Calamari swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Calamari misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xanthopoulos.
Xanthopoulos with the counter takedown but Calamari avoids it easily.
Calamari jabs at Xanthopoulos's body.
Xanthopoulos ducks under a wild hook from Calamari.
Calamari scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Calamari takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Calamari stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Calamari wants it to stay on the feet.
Xanthopoulos fails with the takedown.
Valdo Calamari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Calamari lands a nice shot that snaps Xanthopoulos's head back.
Xanthopoulos fails with the takedown
and Calamari counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Xanthopoulos misses with a takedown attempt
and Calamari counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Calamari with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Calamari. Xanthopoulos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xanthopoulos drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Calamari defends it well.
Xanthopoulos misses with a takedown
and Calamari counters with a left to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xanthopoulos tries to clinch but Calamari moves out of range.
Calamari defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Xanthopoulos.
Calamari swings for the body but Xanthopoulos moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Xanthopoulos 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
Xanthopoulos closes the distance and clinches.
Come on Calamari - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Calamari seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Calamari misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Calamari breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Calamari works the jab nicely.
Xanthopoulos doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Calamari counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Calamari lands a glancing blow to the side of Xanthopoulos's head.
Calamari bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Xanthopoulos's head backwards.
Xanthopoulos gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Calamari cracks a nice hook into Xanthopoulos's ribs.
Calamari throws a looping overhand right but Xanthopoulos ducks down to avoid it.
Xanthopoulos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Calamari.
Calamari lands with a cross.
Xanthopoulos closes the distance and clinches up with Calamari, looking for a takedown. Xanthopoulos pushes Calamari against the cage but Calamari circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Xanthopoulos closes the distance and clinches up with Calamari, looking for a takedown. Xanthopoulos pushes Calamari against the cage but Calamari circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T4#
Calamari looks to throw the jab but Xanthopoulos is out of range.
Xanthopoulos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xanthopoulos darts in looking for a takedown but Calamari gets double underhooks and turns Xanthopoulos into the cage.
Calamari is looking to counter punch.
Calamari works Xanthopoulos's body with a nice hook.
Xanthopoulos walks into a jab.
Calamari lands a nice shot to the body.
Xanthopoulos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Calamari throws out the jab.
Valdo Calamari is winning the standup battle so far.
Calamari cracks Xanthopoulos with a good jab.
Xanthopoulos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Calamari sprawls well. Calamari wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Xanthopoulos gets slowly back to his feet.
Calamari lands a jab to Xanthopoulos's midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Valdo Calamari dominated that second 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!#R3#
Calamari wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheers as Calamari lands an impressive looking overhand right. Xanthopoulos doesn't seem phased though.
Calamari swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Calamari jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Calamari is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Xanthopoulos can do to turn this around?
Sloppy strikes from Calamari. Those never looked like landing.
Xanthopoulos is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Calamari throws a jab but it's blocked by Xanthopoulos.
Calamari wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Calamari misses with a straight left.
Calamari works Xanthopoulos's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calamari lands with a straight right. Xanthopoulos didn't see that one coming.
Calamari scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Xanthopoulos throws a series of punches but Calamari avoids them all with ease.
Xanthopoulos fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Xanthopoulos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Xanthopoulos slips a jab from Calamari.
Xanthopoulos shoots and misses
and Calamari counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Xanthopoulos misses with a takedown
letting Calamari counter with a right hand.
Valdo Calamari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos.
Calamari scores with a jab to the jaw.
Xanthopoulos takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Xanthopoulos fails with a takedown attempt.
Calamari throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2##TD2#
Xanthopoulos scores with a takedown into Calamari's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calamari tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Calamari has his hands on Xanthopoulos's head, controlling the position.
Calamari has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Xanthopoulos has passed into side control.
Xanthopoulos takes a little break here. Calamari wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T3#
Calamari struggling a bit here.
Calamari is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Xanthopoulos off and has taken his back!
Xanthopoulos is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Calamari trying to control momentarily.
Calamari is trying to stick to Xanthopoulos's back but Xanthopoulos is turning into Calamari. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Calamari's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Xanthopoulos.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calamari working a defensive guard but Xanthopoulos manages to pass into side control anyway. #T4#
The referee asks Xanthopoulos politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Xanthopoulos prefers to stall for the moment though.
Calamari wants to control but Xanthopoulos postures up.
Calamari sneaks back into half guard.
Xanthopoulos not doing much here.
Calamari is looking to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Valdo Calamari showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Calamari 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valdo Calamari!
Valdo Calamari 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.

Event: ENIGMA 163
Date: Apr 09, 2023

#R1##TD#
Hardy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Xanthopoulos holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Xanthopoulos trying to hold on to Hardy's head to control him but Hardy postures up.
Xanthopoulos controlling the position well.
Hardy is keen to just control but Xanthopoulos is a slippery customer.
Xanthopoulos trying to hold on to Hardy's head to control him but Hardy postures up.
Xanthopoulos is controlling Hardy's trapped leg to prevent Hardy from advancing to side control.
Hardy wants to take a breather but Xanthopoulos is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Xanthopoulos is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are battling for position here. Xanthopoulos manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Xanthopoulos looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Xanthopoulos is trying to control the position but Hardy postures up.
Xanthopoulos pulls Hardy in close to prevent any damage.
Xanthopoulos trying to control the position.
Xanthopoulos wants to sweep here but Hardy controlling him for the moment.
Xanthopoulos keeping moving, preventing Hardy from controlling successfully.
Xanthopoulos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Hardy's coaches at Catch Wrestling L.A. have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Hardy wants to control but Xanthopoulos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hardy wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hardy manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
Xanthopoulos slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hardy looking to control. #SUB#
Hardy is looking for a triangle but Xanthopoulos pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Hardy looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Xanthopoulos has picked Hardy up and slammed him! Hardy can't keep hold of the triangle and Xanthopoulos manages to pass to side control!
Hardy is trying to improve his position.
Hardy manages to get back to half guard.
Hardy is trying to get back to full guard.
Xanthopoulos trying to pass the guard but Hardy defending well. #T3#
Xanthopoulos controlling the action here.
Hardy wants to control but Xanthopoulos is keeping busy.
Xanthopoulos sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hardy is doing well to control the position and prevent Xanthopoulos from advancing to side control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Xanthopoulos closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hardy's guard.
Hardy wants to improve his position but instead Xanthopoulos has moved into half guard. #SUB#
Hardy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Xanthopoulos pulls his head out easily.
Xanthopoulos looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hardy is trying to control but Xanthopoulos passes into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Hardy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Xanthopoulos to the mat! Xanthopoulos manages to get full guard.
Xanthopoulos managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Xanthopoulos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hardy postures up. #T1#
Xanthopoulos has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hardy wants to control from the top but Xanthopoulos keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hardy takes a swing at Xanthopoulos's ribcage but misses.
Xanthopoulos changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hardy throws an overhand right that lands on Xanthopoulos's shoulder, as Xanthopoulos tries to avoid the shot.
Xanthopoulos is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Xanthopoulos scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
My spies in Steel Penn Training Den inform me that Xanthopoulos has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hardy is trying to control Xanthopoulos's posture but Xanthopoulos avoids it.
Hardy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T2#
Xanthopoulos content to control rather than advance.
Hardy wants to get back to full guard.
Hardy preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Hardy tries to get to full guard but Xanthopoulos has control of the leg. #SUB#
Hardy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Xanthopoulos pulls his head out easily.
Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hardy trying to hold on to Xanthopoulos's head to control him but Xanthopoulos postures up. #T3#
Hardy gets full guard.
Hardy looking to control but Xanthopoulos passes into half guard.
Hardy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hardy works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hardy looking for a sweep. Not yet Hardy, not yet. #SUB#
Hardy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Xanthopoulos avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4##SUB#
Hardy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Xanthopoulos passes into side control.
Xanthopoulos trying to control the action but Hardy is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Hardy lands a body shot.
A jab from Hardy does it's job there.
Nice uppercut there from Hardy.
A punch lands to the side of Xanthopoulos 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT#It looks like Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos has been cut.
Hardy misses with a wild body shot.
Hardy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hardy scores with a punch to the head.
Hardy looks to score with a jab to the body but Xanthopoulos is just out of range.#TD2#
Hardy gets caught napping as Xanthopoulos dives in and scores a takedown. Hardy manages to retain guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Xanthopoulos's guard. #REVR#
Hardy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hardy passes Xanthopoulos's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Xanthopoulos is looking for a sweep. Hardy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hardy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Xanthopoulos trying to control here.
Hardy slips a nice elbow through Xanthopoulos's hands, connecting with Xanthopoulos's forehead.
Hardy passes into side control, despite Xanthopoulos's attempt to control the position.
Hardy trying to control the action but Xanthopoulos is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hardy is trying to get an arm triangle but Xanthopoulos is defending well.
Xanthopoulos tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Xanthopoulos manages to get back to half guard.
Xanthopoulos desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Xanthopoulos wants to improve his position but Hardy is controlling well.
Xanthopoulos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Xanthopoulos is looking to improve his position.
Xanthopoulos is controlling Hardy's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Xanthopoulos is trying to maintain the position but Hardy is very close to passing his half guard.
Xanthopoulos is controlling Hardy's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T3#
Hardy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Xanthopoulos is trying to maintain the position but Hardy is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Hardy is looking for a kimura but Xanthopoulos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hardy to get the leverage.
Nero Hardy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hardy prevents Xanthopoulos from improving his position.
Xanthopoulos holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hardy in particular looking to stall.
Xanthopoulos wants to get back to full guard.
Xanthopoulos is still trying to improve position.
Xanthopoulos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Xanthopoulos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Hardy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Xanthopoulos 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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Xanthopoulos 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.#TD2#
Xanthopoulos closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hardy to the mat! Hardy manages to get full guard. #SUB#
Hardy isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Xanthopoulos stacks Hardy 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 Xanthopoulos!
Hardy tries to get back to half guard but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nero Hardy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Xanthopoulos 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos!
A very excited looking Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: ENIGMA 159
Date: Mar 12, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Xanthopoulos shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rai is trying to defend but Xanthopoulos finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Rai is refusing to be controlled, as Xanthopoulos sits in half guard.
Rai avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Xanthopoulos. #SUB2#
Xanthopoulos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rai defends it well.
Rai is staying active underneath Xanthopoulos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Xanthopoulos is nestled in close to Rai, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rai wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Xanthopoulos is trying to work for a kimura but Rai is defending well.
Xanthopoulos is pressing down on Rai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rai is holding on for now.
Rai keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T1#
Xanthopoulos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rai's head.
Rai trying to control but Xanthopoulos postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Rai makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Rai misses with a body shot. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Xanthopoulos.
Rai tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Rai is desperately trying to improve his position but Xanthopoulos has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Xanthopoulos is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Rai is surviving well by controlling Xanthopoulos's body position as best he can.
Xanthopoulos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rai can't escape the position. #SUB2#
Xanthopoulos working for a guillotine from mount but Rai is in no mood to give up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Xanthopoulos is working for a guillotine from mount but Rai frees his head quite easily. #T2#
The referee warns Rai that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rai tries to hold on but Xanthopoulos pushes him away.
Xanthopoulos is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Xanthopoulos landing strikes from the mount and Rai is in trouble!
Xanthopoulos is landing with some decent strikes but Rai is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Xanthopoulos lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Xanthopoulos working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Xanthopoulos is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rai can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Xanthopoulos lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Xanthopoulos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rai is looking to escape.
Rai is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
Xanthopoulos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rai is trying to escape the mount.
Xanthopoulos lands with some strikes.
Xanthopoulos has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rai's face.
Xanthopoulos unloading with bombs!
Rai taking shots to the head. #ROC2#Rai is rocked!
Rai is working to get back to half guard.
Oh Rai is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rai wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Xanthopoulos.
Rai seems to have got his legs back now.#T4##SUB2#
Rai defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Xanthopoulos.
Rai stops Xanthopoulos from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Xanthopoulos trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Xanthopoulos lands a heavy elbow.
Xanthopoulos has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rai's face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rai wants to hold on but Xanthopoulos pushes him away.
Xanthopoulos with a couple of short strikes.
Xanthopoulos tries to control but Rai wriggling away.
Rai takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos 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#
Rai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Xanthopoulos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rai's waist but Rai gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Xanthopoulos off to one side.
Xanthopoulos tries for a takedown but Rai circles away easily
and Rai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Xanthopoulos checks a leg kick. #TD2#
Xanthopoulos manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rai on his heels. He'll look to pass Rai's guard now, I'm sure.
Xanthopoulos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rai is keeping the position for now.
Xanthopoulos is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xanthopoulos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Xanthopoulos stopping the sweep attempt from Rai.
Xanthopoulos looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Rai is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Rai gets underhooks to prevent Xanthopoulos's takedown attempt.
Agansing Rai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos.
Rai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Xanthopoulos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rai doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Rai throws a punch but it's blocked by Xanthopoulos.
Xanthopoulos wants to take the fight to the mat but Rai manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rai lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Xanthopoulos backwards. #BC#
Rai breaks from the clinch.
Rai tests Xanthopoulos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Xanthopoulos is defended easily by Rai.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Xanthopoulos.
Xanthopoulos lands a few punches from side control.
Rai wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Rai manages to work his way to half guard, despite Xanthopoulos's best efforts.#SUB2#
Xanthopoulos is working for a kimura but Rai is defending it quite comfortably. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xanthopoulos trying to control from Rai's half guard. Rai has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rai holds on and takes a little breather.
Xanthopoulos works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Xanthopoulos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Xanthopoulos is looking to take a break and control but Rai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Xanthopoulos lands with a punch from half guard.
Xanthopoulos tries to pass to full mount but Rai defends it.
Rai is not content to let Xanthopoulos control the position.#T3#
Rai wants to control but Xanthopoulos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Xanthopoulos uses his free foot to push down on Rai's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rai.
Xanthopoulos throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Xanthopoulos tries to control but Rai wriggling away.
Xanthopoulos lands with some strikes.#SUB2#
Xanthopoulos jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Rai is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Rai and Xanthopoulos has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Xanthopoulos landing a few strikes.
Xanthopoulos throws an elbow but Rai slips to the side and avoids it well.#T4#
Rai holding on.
Rai is not content to let Xanthopoulos control the position.
Xanthopoulos lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rai takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Xanthopoulos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rai keeps working.
Rai is looking for a sweep.
Xanthopoulos is looking to take a break and control but Rai is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Xanthopoulos are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
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 Agansing Rai will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Xanthopoulos manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rai on his heels. He'll look to pass Rai's guard now, I'm sure.
Xanthopoulos with a nice head shot there.
Rai tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rai can't keep his opponent in guard - Xanthopoulos advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Xanthopoulos looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Xanthopoulos trying to mount his opponent but Rai defends it.
Xanthopoulos prevents Rai from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xanthopoulos is looking to stall here but Rai recovers full guard.
Xanthopoulos wants to pass the guard but Rai is keeping the position.#T1#
Xanthopoulos preventing the sweep.
Xanthopoulos advances position into side control!
Rai can't do much from the bottom here.
Xanthopoulos lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Rai down.
Xanthopoulos throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#ES#
Rai bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Xanthopoulos 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.
Rai displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Xanthopoulos. #T2#
Rai misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Xanthopoulos shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Rai has one foot on Xanthopoulos's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Xanthopoulos looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Rai manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Xanthopoulos keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Rai prevents a takedown attempt there. #TD2#
Xanthopoulos lands a takedown into guard.

Rai pushes Xanthopoulos off and gets back to his feet.
Xanthopoulos fails to land the takedown.
Rai fires out a quick counter leg kick but Xanthopoulos just manages to avoid it.
Agansing Rai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos.#CL#
Rai clinches up with Xanthopoulos and pushes him back against the cage.
Xanthopoulos has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rai after a bit of a struggle. #T3#
A short right from Rai on the inside.
Xanthopoulos takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Xanthopoulos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Xanthopoulos tries to score a body lock takedown but Rai shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rai lands a nice uppercut.
Rai lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Xanthopoulos is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Rai breaks the clinch. #TD2#
Xanthopoulos feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Rai manages to escape and get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick lands for Rai.
Jab by Rai.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rai.
Rai tries to bum rush Xanthopoulos with a series of wild strikes but Xanthopoulos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Xanthopoulos fails with a takedown attempt.
Rai looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rai lands with an uppercut that bounces Xanthopoulos off the cage and back into range.#T4#
Xanthopoulos takes one on the chin but seems OK. #TD2#
Xanthopoulos closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rai did well to prevent Xanthopoulos getting side control.
Rai looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB2#
Xanthopoulos is working for a kimura but Rai is defending it quite comfortably.
Xanthopoulos wants to pass to mount but Rai is defending the position.
Rai tries to get to full guard but Xanthopoulos has control of the leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xanthopoulos works his way into full mount!
Rai is in all sorts of trouble here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Agansing Rai showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rai 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Agansing Rai!
Agansing Rai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: ENIGMA 153
Date: Feb 12, 2023

#R1#
Xanthopoulos lands with an overhand left.
Xanthopoulos misses with a left hand
and Van-Plant counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice takedown defense from Van-Plant. No joy for Xanthopoulos on that attempt.
Van-Plant avoids the body shot from Xanthopoulos.
Van-Plant 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.
Xanthopoulos throws a hook but Van-Plant blocks it.
A jab from Van-Plant finds it's way through Xanthopoulos's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos has been cut.#TD2#
Xanthopoulos gets the takedown into side control.
Van-Plant gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Xanthopoulos looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Xanthopoulos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Van-Plant's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van-Plant trying to control here.
Xanthopoulos is looking to take a break and control but Van-Plant is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Van-Plant is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Xanthopoulos lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Van-Plant wants to control but Xanthopoulos is keeping busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Xanthopoulos lands a nice short elbow.
Xanthopoulos looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Xanthopoulos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Van-Plant does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Xanthopoulos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Xanthopoulos working over Van-Plant with some ground and pound. Van-Plant looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Van-Plant avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Xanthopoulos.
Xanthopoulos 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.
Van-Plant blocking the ground and pound attempt from Xanthopoulos.
Xanthopoulos lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Van-Plant is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Van-Plant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Van-Plant keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Xanthopoulos wants to take a breather but Van-Plant is having none of it.
Xanthopoulos blocks the strikes from Van-Plant.
Xanthopoulos lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Van-Plant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Xanthopoulos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Van-Plant trying to hold on to Xanthopoulos's head to control him but Xanthopoulos postures up.
Xanthopoulos misses with a head shot. Van-Plant uses the momentum to regain guard. #T3#
Xanthopoulos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van-Plant swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Van-Plant has his hands on Xanthopoulos's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Van-Plant is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Xanthopoulos defends well.
Van-Plant working a defensive guard here.
Van-Plant manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Xanthopoulos manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Van-Plant wants to control from the top but Xanthopoulos keeps moving.
Van-Plant throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Xanthopoulos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Xanthopoulos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Van-Plant throws a big elbow that misses.
Xanthopoulos is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Van-Plant throws a big elbow that misses.
Van-Plant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Xanthopoulos is keeping the position for now.
Xanthopoulos seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Van-Plant throwing strikes but missing.
Xanthopoulos can't keep his opponent in guard - Van-Plant advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos's cut.
That's time! Van-Plant's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Xanthopoulos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Xanthopoulos takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Xanthopoulos looks to land a combination but Van-Plant avoids it well.
Xanthopoulos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Van-Plant counters with a nice uppercut.
Xanthopoulos misses with a hook. Van-Plant ducked under it nicely.
Van-Plant feinted with a counter takedown.
A jab lands there for Xanthopoulos.
Van-Plant takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van-Plant ducks under a wild hook from Xanthopoulos.
Van-Plant moves away from the strike by Xanthopoulos.
Xanthopoulos misses with a looping right.
Van-Plant is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Xanthopoulos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Van-Plant to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Xanthopoulos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van-Plant.
Xanthopoulos throws a right hand that Van-Plant ducks under and follows up with a left that Van-Plant also avoids with ease.
Xanthopoulos takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Xanthopoulos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Xanthopoulos misses with a left hand
and Van-Plant cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Xanthopoulos has a takedown stuffed.
Van-Plant changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Xanthopoulos avoids a kick to the body.
Van-Plant gets cracked there but stands up to it. #TD2#
Xanthopoulos looking to score a takedown here. Van-Plant is defending well but Xanthopoulos drives through and ends up in Van-Plant's guard.
Van-Plant working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Xanthopoulos.
Xanthopoulos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Van-Plant keeping moving, preventing Xanthopoulos from controlling successfully.
Xanthopoulos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xanthopoulos lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Van-Plant keeping moving, preventing Xanthopoulos from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Van-Plant looking for a guillotine here but Xanthopoulos defends easily.
Xanthopoulos wants to control from the top but Van-Plant keeps moving.
Xanthopoulos distracts Van-Plant with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Xanthopoulos postures up in Van-Plant's guard and throws a big left but Van-Plant blocks it.
Xanthopoulos trying to control but Van-Plant is working from the bottom.
Van-Plant trying to control the position. #SUB#
Van-Plant throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Xanthopoulos escapes and throws Van-Plant's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Van-Plant defending against the ground and pound.
Van-Plant struggling a bit here.
Xanthopoulos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A lull in the action here.
Van-Plant struggling a bit here.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Xanthopoulos working the ground and pound.
Xanthopoulos looks up at the clock and then as Van-Plant takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Xanthopoulos smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Xanthopoulos looking to control but instead Van-Plant has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Xanthopoulos scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Xanthopoulos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Van-Plant is trying to get back to full guard.
Van-Plant slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Xanthopoulos trying to control the position from guard on top but Van-Plant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Xanthopoulos lands a nice shot to the body. #TD2#
Xanthopoulos shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Xanthopoulos showed some decent athleticism there.
Van-Plant is refusing to be controlled, as Xanthopoulos sits in half guard.
Xanthopoulos not doing much here.
Van-Plant is trying to maintain the position but Xanthopoulos is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Xanthopoulos looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Van-Plant with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Xanthopoulos throws a strike but Van-Plant avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Van-Plant looking to hit a scissor sweep but Xanthopoulos is one step ahead there.
Van-Plant is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Van-Plant is looking for a triangle but Xanthopoulos pushes his legs off easily.
Van-Plant looking to hit a scissor sweep but Xanthopoulos is one step ahead there.
Xanthopoulos scoring with some ground and pound.
Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Xanthopoulos trying to control the position from guard on top but Van-Plant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xanthopoulos landing with the ground and pound.
Xanthopoulos trying to control the position from guard on top but Van-Plant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xanthopoulos throws a big right hand that misses.
Van-Plant has his hands on Xanthopoulos's head, controlling the position.
Xanthopoulos works over Van-Plant with some ground and pound from guard.
Xanthopoulos is looking to advance position but Van-Plant has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Xanthopoulos is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Xanthopoulos wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Van-Plant.
Xanthopoulos keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Van-Plant looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rico Van-Plant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Xanthopoulos is desperately trying to improve his position but Van-Plant has a good base and remains in mount.
Van-Plant tries to push Xanthopoulos's head away but Xanthopoulos is holding on tight.
Xanthopoulos is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Xanthopoulos is still trying to improve position.#T4##SUB#
Van-Plant is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Xanthopoulos is surviving well by controlling Van-Plant's body position as best he can.
Xanthopoulos gets back to half guard.
Xanthopoulos keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Xanthopoulos trying to control from the bottom.
Xanthopoulos manages to get to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Xanthopoulos is pulling down on Van-Plant's head. It's preventing any offense from Van-Plant, at least for the moment.
Xanthopoulos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Xanthopoulos 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos!
A very excited looking Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: ENIGMA 146
Date: Jan 01, 2023

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Byrd.
Xanthopoulos misses with a hook.
A big left from Xanthopoulos misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Byrd.
Xanthopoulos looks to score with a jab to the body but Byrd is just out of range.
Byrd connects with an inside leg kick.
Byrd throws a nice head kick!
Xanthopoulos throws a hook but Byrd blocks it.
Byrd thumps Xanthopoulos with a low kick.#TD2#
Xanthopoulos closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Byrd quickly recovers to half guard.
Byrd trying to control here.
Xanthopoulos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Byrd tries to roll over but Xanthopoulos keeps him under control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Byrd trying to control but Xanthopoulos postures up. #T1#
Byrd wants to improve his position but Xanthopoulos is controlling well.
Xanthopoulos thows a huge punch but Byrd dodges it nicely.
My spies in Tran MMA Gym inform me that Xanthopoulos has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Byrd avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Xanthopoulos.
Xanthopoulos working over Byrd with some ground and pound. Byrd looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Xanthopoulos throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Byrd is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Xanthopoulos not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Byrd trying to hold on to Xanthopoulos's head to control him but Xanthopoulos postures up.
Byrd keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Byrd is staying active underneath Xanthopoulos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Xanthopoulos seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Xanthopoulos thows a huge punch but Byrd dodges it nicely.
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. Xanthopoulos connects with a nice short shot to Byrd's temple.
Byrd blocking the ground and pound attempt from Xanthopoulos.
Byrd gets back to full guard.
Xanthopoulos landing with the ground and pound.
Xanthopoulos trying to control but Byrd is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Byrd being controlled here, momentarily.
Xanthopoulos trying to control but Byrd is working from the bottom. #T3#
Byrd is controlling Xanthopoulos's posture.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Xanthopoulos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Xanthopoulos throws a strike but Byrd rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Byrd won't allow Xanthopoulos to get back to his feet. #SU#
Byrd gets to his feet - Xanthopoulos follows without any prompting.
Byrd works over Xanthopoulos's head and body with a nice combination.
Byrd thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Xanthopoulos if he has to take too many more of those.
Xanthopoulos misses with a double jab
and Byrd counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Xanthopoulos thinking.
Byrd defending well as Xanthopoulos loads up on a big left hand.
Byrd takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Byrd looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T4#
Byrd is looking to score with low kicks.
Xanthopoulos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jab from Byrd.
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!
Byrd throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Byrd misses with an attempted mid kick.
Byrd throws a body shot but no joy.
Byrd displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Xanthopoulos.
Byrd buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Byrd throws a head kick that Xanthopoulos semi-blocks.
Xanthopoulos is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Byrd throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Saxon Byrd 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#
Byrd moves forwards but Xanthopoulos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Byrd is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Byrd misses with a low kick.
Byrd dips to his left and cracks Xanthopoulos with an uppercut!
Byrd paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Byrd connects with a body shot that sends Xanthopoulos's belly button to the back.
Byrd connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Byrd scores with a crisp jab that stopped Xanthopoulos in his tracks.
Xanthopoulos takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Byrd cracks Xanthopoulos with an open hand slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xanthopoulos shoots in and drives through. Byrd sprawls well.
Byrd is looking to counter punch.
Byrd with a nice cross.
Xanthopoulos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Byrd as he jumps to the side.
Byrd looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A big right from Xanthopoulos misses.
Byrd with a jab.
Xanthopoulos misses with a looping left.#T1#
Xanthopoulos misses with a hook.
Xanthopoulos misses with a combination
and Byrd counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Xanthopoulos misses with a takedown attempt
and Byrd makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Saxon Byrd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos.
Byrd connects with a body shot that sends Xanthopoulos's belly button to the back.
Xanthopoulos misses with a combination
and Byrd counters with a left to the body.
Byrd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Saxon Byrd is winning the standup battle so far.
Xanthopoulos looks to land a right hand but Byrd moved out of range.
Byrd fires out a quick counter leg kick but Xanthopoulos just manages to avoid it.
Byrd lands a jab-cross combination.
Byrd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Xanthopoulos can do to turn this around?
Xanthopoulos lands a nice shot that snaps Byrd's head back.
Byrd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xanthopoulos.
A little feinted left hand from Byrd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Byrd misses with a wild body shot.
Xanthopoulos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Saxon Byrd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xanthopoulos connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Xanthopoulos throws out a loose jab but Byrd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Byrd tries to bum rush Xanthopoulos with a series of wild strikes but Xanthopoulos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab from Byrd misses.
Xanthopoulos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xanthopoulos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Byrd sets himself, and Xanthopoulos steps forward looking for the clinch! Byrd avoids it this time.
Byrd's corner calls for a 1-2. Byrd obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Byrd stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Byrd wants it to stay on the feet.
Byrd lands an overhand right.
Byrd takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Xanthopoulos connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Xanthopoulos takes a jab right on the kisser.
Byrd looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Xanthopoulos scores with a three punch combo!
Xanthopoulos 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.
Byrd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab by Byrd.
Byrd connects with a right hand. Xanthopoulos shakes it off.#T3#
Xanthopoulos tries for a takedown but Byrd circles away easily
and Byrd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice jab there from Byrd.
The crowd cheers as Xanthopoulos lands an impressive looking overhand right. Byrd doesn't seem phased though.
Byrd stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Byrd wants it to stay on the feet.
Byrd connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jab from Byrd.
Xanthopoulos misses with an uppercut
and Byrd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Xanthopoulos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Byrd showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Xanthopoulos.
Xanthopoulos cracks Byrd with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Byrd chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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!
Xanthopoulos connects with a nice looking jab. #T4#
Xanthopoulos misses with a hook.
Byrd connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Xanthopoulos scores with the left hand. Byrd knows he should have avoided that one.
Byrd moves out of range of the strikes.
Byrd is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Byrd throws a lazy right hand but Xanthopoulos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Xanthopoulos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Byrd lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Xanthopoulos shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Byrd eats them both and turns towards Xanthopoulos to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Xanthopoulos takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#It looks like Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Byrd scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Byrd jabs Xanthopoulos right on the nose. Xanthopoulos blinks but takes it well.
Xanthopoulos takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Saxon Byrd dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos's cut.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Xanthopoulos misses with a straight right.
Byrd is looking to counter punch.
Xanthopoulos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Byrd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Xanthopoulos throws a jab but it's blocked by Byrd.
Byrd ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Byrd misses the shot to the body.
Xanthopoulos moves out of range as Byrd strikes.
Byrd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Xanthopoulos throws a right hand that Byrd ducks under and follows up with a left that Byrd also avoids with ease.
It looked like Byrd was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Byrd jabs at Xanthopoulos's body.
Byrd connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Xanthopoulos dives in and scores a takedown into Byrd's guard.
Byrd pulls Xanthopoulos in to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Byrd utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Byrd keeping moving, preventing Xanthopoulos from controlling successfully. #T1#
Xanthopoulos throwing strikes from guard but Byrd blocks nicely.
Xanthopoulos wants to control from the top but Byrd keeps moving.
Byrd wants to sweep but no luck.
Xanthopoulos trying to control but Byrd is working from the bottom.
Xanthopoulos throws an elbow that misses. Byrd uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Xanthopoulos's guard. Nice move by Byrd!#REVR#
Byrd is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Xanthopoulos working a defensive guard here. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Xanthopoulos 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.
Xanthopoulos trying to control the position here.
Byrd trying to control but Xanthopoulos is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Byrd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Byrd sets himself, and Xanthopoulos steps forward looking for the clinch! Byrd avoids it this time.#T3#
Xanthopoulos throws a jab when Byrd was well out of range.
Xanthopoulos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Xanthopoulos swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Byrd counter with a right hand.
Xanthopoulos misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Xanthopoulos drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
An elbow from Xanthopoulos crashes against the mat.
Xanthopoulos is looking to take a break and control but Byrd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Byrd is looking to regain half guard here but Xanthopoulos keeps moving and retains side control.
Byrd takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Xanthopoulos wants to take a breather but Byrd manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Xanthopoulos. #T4#
Byrd looking for a sweep. Not yet Byrd, not yet.
Xanthopoulos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Xanthopoulos 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.
Xanthopoulos looking to sit in guard and control but Byrd gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Saxon Byrd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xanthopoulos is trying to keep Byrd in close.
Xanthopoulos tries to land a sweep but no joy.

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 Saxon Byrd.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Byrd, 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saxon Byrd!
An out of breath Saxon Byrd thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: ENIGMA 140
Date: Dec 11, 2022

#R1#
Xanthopoulos misses with an uppercut. Canizares saw that one coming.
Canizares defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Xanthopoulos.
Canizares's jab looks to have found its range, popping Xanthopoulos under the eye.
Xanthopoulos throws a poor cross that misses
and Canizares counters with a thumping low kick.
Xanthopoulos misses with a left hand
and Canizares counters with a thumping low kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Xanthopoulos.
Xanthopoulos shoots in for a takedown but Canizares shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ezequiel Canizares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos.
Canizares ducks under a wild hook from Xanthopoulos.
And Canizares counters with a quick kick to the body but Xanthopoulos blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canizares throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xanthopoulos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Xanthopoulos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Canizares counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Canizares cracks Xanthopoulos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT#It looks like Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Canizares.
Xanthopoulos fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Xanthopoulos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Canizares pinned against the cage. Canizares gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice body punch from Canizares.
Nice body punch from Canizares.
Xanthopoulos moves out of range as Canizares strikes.
A swing and a miss from Xanthopoulos.
Ezequiel Canizares is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Canizares waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xanthopoulos.
Canizares throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xanthopoulos throws out a counter right but Canizares avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Xanthopoulos bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Canizares's head backwards.
Xanthopoulos ducks under a wild hook from Canizares.
Xanthopoulos shoots in for a takedown but Canizares shows good takedown defense.
Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Canizares stuffs the takedown.
Xanthopoulos throws an off balance right hand
and Canizares counters with a leg kick.
Xanthopoulos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Xanthopoulos misses with a hook
and Canizares counters with a right hand to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Canizares. That's going to slow Xanthopoulos down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xanthopoulos throws a right hand that misses
and Canizares counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Canizares lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Xanthopoulos shoots in but no luck this time.
A shot to the liver by Canizares. Beautiful body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Canizares.#T3#
Canizares throws out a powerful jab.
Xanthopoulos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've been told by Canizares's head coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Xanthopoulos throws a jab but it's blocked by Canizares.
It looked like Canizares wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Xanthopoulos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Canizares connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Xanthopoulos catches Canizares with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Canizares lands a nice shot to the body.
Canizares lands a right hook to the body.
Xanthopoulos misses with a hook
and Canizares counters with a leg kick.
Canizares jabs Xanthopoulos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Xanthopoulos looks winded!
Nice shot lands for Canizares.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xanthopoulos misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Canizares to counter with a crisp jab.
Canizares is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Xanthopoulos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT#That has opened up Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos's cut even more.#T4#
Xanthopoulos misses with a hook.
Xanthopoulos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Canizares lands a lovely overhand right.
Xanthopoulos 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 looping hook to the body misses from Xanthopoulos. Canizares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Canizares tried to counter with a leg kick but Xanthopoulos avoided it.
Canizares swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xanthopoulos throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Canizares counter with a right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Canizares.
A swing and a miss from Xanthopoulos.
Xanthopoulos misses with a hook. Canizares ducked under it nicely.
Canizares stuffs the takedown attempt from Xanthopoulos. Xanthopoulos gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ezequiel Canizares dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Xanthopoulos misses with a lunging right hand
and Canizares cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Xanthopoulos 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.
Xanthopoulos misses with a right hand
and Canizares makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Canizares leaves Xanthopoulos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Canizares appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Xanthopoulos throws a big shot that misses.
Xanthopoulos misses with a combination
letting Canizares counter with a right hand.
Xanthopoulos clobbers Canizares with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Canizares staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canizares lands a nice looking body shot.
Xanthopoulos misses with a hook
and Canizares counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Xanthopoulos throws a combination that misses
and Canizares counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#The cut above Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Xanthopoulos thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Xanthopoulos takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #ROC#Xanthopoulos is rocked!
Canizares jabs Xanthopoulos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Xanthopoulos is still on wobbly legs! Can Canizares finish him?
Xanthopoulos is breathing heavily.
Xanthopoulos with a lazy takedown attempt #KD#
and Canizares counters with a crisp right hand that drops Xanthopoulos! Canizares lets Xanthopoulos back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Xanthopoulos misses with an uppercut
and Canizares rattles Xanthopoulos with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Xanthopoulos tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Canizares dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Xanthopoulos stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ezequiel Canizares!
A victorious Ezequiel Canizares thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: ENIGMA 133
Date: Oct 30, 2022

#R1#
Xanthopoulos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Xanthopoulos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xanthopoulos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xanthopoulos shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Materlak, as that shot connected.
Xanthopoulos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Materlak jabs Xanthopoulos right on the nose. Xanthopoulos blinks but takes it well.
Materlak avoids a punch combination nicely.
Xanthopoulos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Xanthopoulos throws a right and a left that Materlak avoids nicely.
Materlak lunges at Xanthopoulos with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Xanthopoulos's hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Materlak gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Xanthopoulos.#CUT#It looks like Michal Materlak has been cut.
Xanthopoulos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've been informed that Materlak 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.#CL2#
Materlak has Xanthopoulos up against the cage in a clinch.
Xanthopoulos wants a takedown.
Nice body punch from Materlak.
Materlak scores with a shot to the side of Xanthopoulos's head. #T1#
Xanthopoulos is trying to force a seperation but Materlak has the dominant position.
Xanthopoulos is trying to break the clinch but Materlak has him pressed against the cage.
Materlak misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Xanthopoulos breaks the clinch.
Materlak rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Xanthopoulos counters with a takedown into side control.
Materlak is trying to improve his position.
Materlak regains half guard.
Xanthopoulos not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Xanthopoulos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've been hearing good reports from Xanthopoulos'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.
Materlak is pressing down on Xanthopoulos's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Xanthopoulos trying to control but Materlak is working from the bottom.
Xanthopoulos scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
Xanthopoulos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Xanthopoulos stands and throws Materlak's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Xanthopoulos tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Materlak wants to control but Xanthopoulos postures up.
Xanthopoulos scores with a couple of short elbows.
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!
Xanthopoulos working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Materlak regains half guard, as Xanthopoulos was trying to land strikes.
Materlak avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Xanthopoulos.
Materlak tries to roll over but Xanthopoulos keeps him under control.
Xanthopoulos not doing much here. #T3#
Materlak is holding on to half guard well.
Xanthopoulos looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Xanthopoulos is trying to control the action in half guard but Materlak is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Xanthopoulos controlling the action here.
Materlak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Xanthopoulos is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Materlak works his way to full guard. Good work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Materlak is on top in guard. #REVB#
Materlak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Xanthopoulos pulls Materlak in close to his closed guard and prevents Materlak from doing any damage or advancing position.
Materlak won't allow Xanthopoulos to sweep him here.
Xanthopoulos seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Xanthopoulos wants to control the position but Materlak says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Xanthopoulos wants to improve his position but Materlak is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michal Materlak will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michal Materlak's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Xanthopoulos dives in for a single leg takedown but Materlak sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A body shot lands from Materlak.
Materlak gets underhooks to prevent Xanthopoulos's takedown attempt.
Materlak misses with the head strike.
Materlak softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#CUT2#It looks like Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos has been cut.#BC2#
Materlak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Materlak scores with a jab to the jaw.
Xanthopoulos fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Materlak turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Materlak connects with a solid leg kick.
Xanthopoulos takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xanthopoulos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Xanthopoulos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Materlak defends it nicely.
Materlak scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Materlak with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Xanthopoulos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Materlak's head.
Materlak tries to clinch but Xanthopoulos moves out of range.
Materlak lands a slapping body shot.
Xanthopoulos misses with a lunging right hand
and Materlak counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Xanthopoulos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Materlak can pounce on him.
Materlak has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab lands there for Materlak.
Xanthopoulos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Materlak to counter with a crisp jab.
Xanthopoulos with a poor takedown
enabling Materlak to counter with a crisp jab.
Xanthopoulos darts in looking for a takedown but Materlak gets double underhooks and turns Xanthopoulos into the cage.
Materlak blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xanthopoulos.
Materlak lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Materlak lands with a light punch inside.
Xanthopoulos is looking to break free of the clinch but Materlak has double underhooks.
Xanthopoulos has had enough of the clinch but Materlak keeps him there for the moment.
Xanthopoulos drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T2#
Xanthopoulos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Materlak lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Materlak.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Materlak makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Materlak scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Materlak.#BC#
Xanthopoulos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Materlak connects with a leg kick.
Xanthopoulos moves forwards but Materlak connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Materlak connects with a good right hand that stumbles Xanthopoulos. Xanthopoulos circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Xanthopoulos misses with a body shot
and Materlak counters with a straight right hand.
Materlak digs a good hook to Xanthopoulos's body.
Michal Materlak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Xanthopoulos ducks under a wild hook from Materlak.
As Materlak looks to move away, Xanthopoulos throws a big counter combo but Materlak just gets out of the way.
Xanthopoulos gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Materlak.
Materlak lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Xanthopoulos swings widly with a right hand
and Materlak counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Michal Materlak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Materlak wants to clinch up but Xanthopoulos keeps it at a distance.
Xanthopoulos is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Materlak jabs at Xanthopoulos's body.
Nice defenses there by Materlak.
Materlak cracks Xanthopoulos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Materlak lands with a nice body punch.
Sloppy strikes from Xanthopoulos. Those never looked like landing.
Materlak ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A low kick lands for Materlak.
Materlak cracks Xanthopoulos with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Materlak chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Xanthopoulos throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and Materlak counters by clinching up.
Xanthopoulos blocks a body shot from Materlak.
Materlak lands with a short head shot 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!
Materlak prevents the takedown attempt.
Materlak scores with a shoulder strike.
Xanthopoulos has Materlak pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Materlak manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Xanthopoulos takes a shot to the head.
Xanthopoulos is trying to push Materlak away but Materlak has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Xanthopoulos drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Michal Materlak seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
Materlak throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Xanthopouloss head.
Materlak goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Materlak decides to pull guard.
Xanthopoulos won't allow Materlak to sweep him here.
Xanthopoulos postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Materlak is on top in guard. #REVB#
Materlak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Xanthopoulos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Xanthopoulos wants to sweep here but Materlak controlling him for the moment.
Materlak must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Materlak looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michal Materlak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Materlak staying out of range there.
Materlak let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Materlak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Michal Materlak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xanthopoulos misses with a straight right. #TD#
Xanthopoulos drives through with a takedown into Materlak's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Xanthopoulos is standing up over Materlak. Materlak looks to escape but Xanthopoulos dives into side control. #REVB#
Xanthopoulos throws a strike aimed at the side of Materlak's head but Materlak avoids it well.
Materlak is looking to regain half guard here but Xanthopoulos keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Materlak keeps trying to improve his position.
Xanthopoulos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Materlak keeps working. #T1#
Xanthopoulos creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Materlak tries to control but Xanthopoulos manages to take his back.
Will Xanthopoulos go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Materlak trying to control the hands but Xanthopoulos won't let him.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Xanthopoulos.
Materlak is in bad spot here.
Xanthopoulos lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Can Materlak hold on?! Xanthopoulos is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Michal Materlak is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Materlak just looking to survive in the bad position.
Xanthopoulos missing with punches from the back.
Xanthopoulos is trying to stick to Materlak's back but Materlak is turning into Xanthopoulos. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Xanthopoulos's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Materlak.
Xanthopoulos controls Materlak momentarily but Materlak frees himself.
Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Xanthopoulos is pulling down on Materlak's head to control his posture.
Xanthopoulos wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Xanthopoulos trying to control the position.
Materlak slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Xanthopoulos tries to buck Materlak off but Materlak is having none of it.#T4#
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.
Xanthopoulos struggling a bit here.
Materlak controlling the position.
Materlak working away.
Materlak is looking to take a break and control but Xanthopoulos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xanthopoulos wants to control but Materlak postures up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Materlak 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michal Materlak!
Michal Materlak thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: ENIGMA 130
Date: Oct 02, 2022

#R1#
Weiss avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD2#
Xanthopoulos scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Weiss is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at King's Cross MMA , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Xanthopoulos lands a nice forearm strike.
Xanthopoulos scores with punches from side control.
Xanthopoulos working away.
Xanthopoulos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Xanthopoulos is working Weiss over with some ground and pound from side control.
Weiss tries to improve position but can't.
Weiss wants to control but Xanthopoulos postures up.
Xanthopoulos misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weiss is looking to reverse the position.
Weiss takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Weiss might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Weiss tries to buck Xanthopoulos off but Xanthopoulos is having none of it.
Xanthopoulos lands an elbow.
Weiss is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Xanthopoulos off and has taken his back!#T1#
Weiss is trying to stick to Xanthopoulos's back but Xanthopoulos is turning into Weiss. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Weiss's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Xanthopoulos.
Xanthopoulos postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Xanthopoulos is in close to Weiss's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Xanthopoulos trying to control the position from guard on top but Weiss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xanthopoulos stopping the sweep attempt from Weiss.#SUB#
Weiss working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Xanthopoulos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Xanthopoulos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Xanthopoulos scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Weiss 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.
Xanthopoulos chips away with some ground and pound.
Xanthopoulos distracts Weiss with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Xanthopoulos keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Weiss's head.#T2#
Weiss has momentary wrist control but Xanthopoulos slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Weiss working for a triangle but Xanthopoulos defends it easily.
Xanthopoulos preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Weiss has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Xanthopoulos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Xanthopoulos connects with a couple of short punches.
Xanthopoulos 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.
Weiss wants to sweep here but Xanthopoulos controlling him for the moment.
Xanthopoulos is looking to work some ground and pound but Weiss has wrist control.
Xanthopoulos keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Weiss's head.#T3#
Weiss keeping moving, preventing Xanthopoulos from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Weiss looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Xanthopoulos passes into half guard.
Weiss slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Xanthopoulos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Weiss's head.
Xanthopoulos wants to control from the top but Weiss keeps moving.
Weiss controls Xanthopoulos momentarily but Xanthopoulos frees himself.
Xanthopoulos is in close to Weiss's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Weiss is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Xanthopoulos defends well.
Xanthopoulos lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
Xanthopoulos throws a big elbow that misses.
Weiss preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Xanthopoulos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Xanthopoulos scoring with punches to the head and body.
Weiss not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Weiss working for a triangle but Xanthopoulos defends it easily.
My spies in Deep waters inform me that Xanthopoulos has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Weiss has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Xanthopoulos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Xanthopoulos's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos dominated that round.
That's time! Weiss's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Weiss loads up on a big right hand but Xanthopoulos slips the punch.
Xanthopoulos looks to land a combination but Weiss avoids it well.
Weiss changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Xanthopoulos dips to his left and cracks Weiss with an uppercut!
Weiss ducks under a wild hook from Xanthopoulos.
Xanthopoulos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Weiss half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Xanthopoulos throws the left hand but Weiss avoids the punch easily.
Xanthopoulos with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Weiss to score with a decent uppercut.#TD#
Xanthopoulos gets caught flat footed, as Weiss shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES2#
Xanthopoulos has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Weiss is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weiss working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Weiss lands a left hand. #CUT#It looks like Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos has been cut.
A left hand lands to the body for Weiss.
Xanthopoulos tries to score a body lock takedown but Weiss shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Xanthopoulos breaks the clinch.
Xanthopoulos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Xanthopoulos throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Weiss counters with a nice double leg into side control. Xanthopoulos won't be happy with that.

Xanthopoulos sneaks out the side door and pushes Weiss away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Xanthopoulos throws a jab but it's blocked by Weiss.
Weiss tries to counter with a takedown but Xanthopoulos is quick to defend against it.
Weiss fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Xanthopoulos on the side of the head.#T1#
Weiss bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Xanthopoulos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Weiss lands a right hook to the body.
Weiss cracks Xanthopoulos with a right hand to the side of the head.
Weiss cracks Xanthopoulos with a good jab.
Weiss lands a nice looking body shot.
Weiss uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xanthopoulos.
Xanthopoulos misses with an uppercut.
Xanthopoulos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Weiss sprawls well. Weiss wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Xanthopoulos gets slowly back to his feet.
Weiss dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Xanthopoulos lands a jab to the nose.
Xanthopoulos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Weiss connects with a jab.#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!
Xanthopoulos throws a body shot but no joy.
Weiss scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#TD#
Weiss is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Xanthopoulos's half guard.
Xanthopoulos tries to roll over but Weiss keeps him under control.
Xanthopoulos is trying to stand.
Xanthopoulos is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Weiss is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Xanthopoulos is just riding it out for now. Weiss eventually gives up the hold.
Xanthopoulos is trying to maintain the position but Weiss is very close to passing his half guard.#T3##SUB#
Weiss is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Weiss looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Weiss wants to free his trapped foot but Xanthopoulos is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Xanthopoulos is not content to let Weiss control the position.
Xanthopoulos wants to control but Weiss is keeping busy. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Weiss wants to lay and pray for a moment but Xanthopoulos keeps working.
Xanthopoulos is doing well to control the position and prevent Weiss from advancing to side control.
Xanthopoulos moves into full guard.
Xanthopoulos trying to control the position.
Xanthopoulos wants to stand but Weiss is controlling the position.
Weiss is pushing down on Xanthopoulos's leg trying to pass to half guard. Xanthopoulos is fighting to maintain full guard but Weiss has managed to sneak the leg through.
Weiss seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Xanthopoulos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Xanthopoulos trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Moshe Weiss dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##TD#
Weiss shoots in and bounces Xanthopoulos off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Xanthopoulos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Weiss engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Weiss trying to control the position from guard on top but Xanthopoulos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Weiss wants to pass the guard but Xanthopoulos is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weiss trying to control the position from guard on top but Xanthopoulos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xanthopoulos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Weiss is one step ahead there. #T1#
Xanthopoulos is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Xanthopoulos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Weiss is one step ahead there. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Xanthopoulos manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC#
Weiss manages to break the clinch.
Xanthopoulos looks to throw the jab but Weiss is out of range. #TD2#
Xanthopoulos shoots in and gets a takedown into Weiss's guard.
Weiss lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Xanthopoulos wants to stand up but Weiss is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Xanthopoulos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Weiss's guard. #REVB#
Weiss is trying to keep Xanthopoulos in close.
Xanthopoulos works over Weiss with some ground and pound from guard.
Xanthopoulos preventing the sweep.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weiss keeping moving, preventing Xanthopoulos from controlling successfully.
Weiss looking to hit a scissor sweep but Xanthopoulos is one step ahead there.
Weiss trying to control the position.
Xanthopoulos with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Xanthopoulos sitting in guard here, content to control.
Xanthopoulos trying to control but Weiss is working from the bottom.
Xanthopoulos stands up over Weiss, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Weiss keeping moving, preventing Xanthopoulos from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Weiss has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Xanthopoulos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Weiss has his foot on Xanthopoulos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Xanthopoulos works his way back into a safe position though.
Xanthopoulos connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Weiss is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Xanthopoulos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Weiss swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Weiss looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Xanthopoulos passes into half guard.
Weiss taking some punishment here, with Xanthopoulos in his half guard.
Xanthopoulos scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Xanthopoulos 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weiss is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Xanthopoulos looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Weiss with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Weiss is refusing to be controlled, as Xanthopoulos sits in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Xanthopoulos 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos!
Our winner, Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: ENIGMA 125
Date: Sep 04, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Xanthopoulos shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Monkey works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Monkey had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Xanthopoulos defends it easily.#SUB#
Monkey is looking for a triangle but Xanthopoulos pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Xanthopoulos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xanthopoulos stands up over Monkey, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Xanthopoulos lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Monkey is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1#
Xanthopoulos distracts Monkey with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Xanthopoulos stopping the sweep attempt from Monkey.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Xanthopoulos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Xanthopoulos throws an elbow that misses. Monkey uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Xanthopoulos's guard. Nice move by Monkey!#REVR#
Monkey looking to pass the guard.
Monkey advances position into side control!
Xanthopoulos manages to work his way to half guard, despite Monkey's best efforts.
Xanthopoulos is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Monkey is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T2##SUB#
Monkey is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Monkey trying to mount his opponent but Xanthopoulos defends it.
Xanthopoulos trying to control from the bottom.
Monkey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Xanthopoulos does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Monkey is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Xanthopoulos sees it coming and defends easily.
Xanthopoulos wants to improve his position but Monkey is controlling well. #T3#
Xanthopoulos is trying to stand.
Xanthopoulos wants to get back to full guard.
Monkey is keen to just control but Xanthopoulos is a slippery customer.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Xanthopoulos wants to get back to full guard.
Xanthopoulos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Monkey.
Xanthopoulos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Monkey's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Monkey's back!
Xanthopoulos wants to control but Monkey manages to buck him off and is now in Xanthopoulos's guard! Nice work there by Monkey!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xanthopoulos keeping moving, preventing Monkey from controlling successfully. #T4#
Monkey stopping the sweep attempt from Xanthopoulos.
Xanthopoulos wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Xanthopoulos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Monkey manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Monkey working for a triangle but Xanthopoulos defends it easily.
Xanthopoulos distracts Monkey with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos 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#
Monkey misses with an uppercut
and Xanthopoulos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Xanthopoulos scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Monkey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xanthopoulos.
Spider Monkey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monkey throws a jab but it's blocked by Xanthopoulos.
Xanthopoulos steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Monkey.
Xanthopoulos lands an overhand right.
Xanthopoulos takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#It looks like Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos has been cut.
Xanthopoulos fails to land with a series of punches.
Xanthopoulos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Monkey ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Xanthopoulos looks to land a left hand but Monkey moved out of range nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xanthopoulos shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Monkey connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Monkey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Monkey fakes the leg kick and cracks Xanthopoulos in the body. #TD2#
Xanthopoulos shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Monkey's guard.#T1#
Monkey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Xanthopoulos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Xanthopoulos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Monkey bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Xanthopoulos's guard. #REVR#
Monkey slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Xanthopoulos stops Monkey from passing to mount. #SUB#
Monkey tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Monkey has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Xanthopoulos can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Xanthopoulos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Monkey wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Xanthopoulos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Monkey is looking to take a break and control but Xanthopoulos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Monkey tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Xanthopoulos gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Monkey is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Xanthopoulos!
Monkey wants to control the pace but Xanthopoulos is squirming around nicely. #T3##SUB#
Monkey working for a submission but Xanthopoulos is keeping him at bay.
Xanthopoulos is squirming around, avoiding Monkey's attempts to control the action.
Xanthopoulos tries to reverse the position but Monkey maintains control.
Monkey looking to control but Xanthopoulos is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Xanthopoulos tries to hold on but Monkey postures up.#SUB#
Monkey working for a guillotine from mount but Xanthopoulos is in no mood to give up.
Monkey wants to control the pace but Xanthopoulos is squirming around nicely.
Xanthopoulos can't escape the position. #T4#
Monkey wants to control the pace but Xanthopoulos is squirming around nicely.
Xanthopoulos is working to get back to half guard.
Xanthopoulos slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Xanthopoulos is looking for a sweep. Monkey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Xanthopoulos is trying to stand back up but Monkey is controlling him #SUB#
Monkey is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Monkey is working for an americana but Xanthopoulos has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Monkey was thinking about the submission.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Spider Monkey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos's cut.
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#
Monkey slips under a jab from Xanthopoulos.
Xanthopoulos falls off balance throwing a combination
and Monkey counters with a leg kick.
Monkey fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Xanthopoulos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Monkey throws a leg kick that misses.
Xanthopoulos moves forwards but Monkey connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Xanthopoulos.
Monkey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Monkey scoring well with a low kick there.
Monkey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xanthopoulos.
Xanthopoulos shoots in for a double leg but Monkey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Xanthopoulos cracks Monkey with an open hand slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monkey jabs Xanthopoulos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Xanthopoulos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Monkey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Xanthopoulos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Monkey.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monkey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Xanthopoulos lands with an overhand left.
Spider Monkey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A low kick lands for Monkey.
Monkey fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Xanthopoulos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Monkey misses with a straight right.
Monkey looks to land a left hand but Xanthopoulos moved out of range nicely.
Xanthopoulos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Monkey half committed to a counter leg kick.
Monkey dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Xanthopoulos. That did some damage!
Monkey is looking to chop away at Xanthopoulos's legs.
Xanthopoulos changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice shot by Xanthopoulos.
Xanthopoulos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Xanthopoulos's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Monkey connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Xanthopoulos scrambles back to his feet.
Monkey closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Monkey misses with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monkey tries to score with a low kick but Xanthopoulos moves his leg out of the way.#T2#
Monkey throws a shot to the body.
Monkey cracks Xanthopoulos with a right hand to the side of the head.
Monkey scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Monkey with a jab.
Donk. Xanthopoulos catches Monkey right on the button with a cross.
Xanthopoulos throws a nice looking combination but Monkey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big right from Monkey misses.
Xanthopoulos with the counter takedown but Monkey avoids it easily.
Xanthopoulos slips a straight right by Monkey.
Xanthopoulos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A clash of legs there as Xanthopoulos blocks the low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Monkey. #TD2#
Xanthopoulos shoots in and gets a takedown into Monkey's guard.
Xanthopoulos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Xanthopoulos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Monkey's guard. #T3#
Monkey tries to get to full guard but Xanthopoulos has control of the leg.
Xanthopoulos wants to pass to mount but Monkey is defending the position.
Monkey trying to control here.
Xanthopoulos not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monkey is trying to get back to full guard.
Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Xanthopoulos trying to control from half guard but Monkey is working away. #SUB#
Monkey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Xanthopoulos thows a huge punch but Monkey dodges it nicely.
Well, if Xanthopoulos 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.
Monkey moves into full guard.
Xanthopoulos wants to control from the top but Monkey keeps moving.
Monkey bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Xanthopoulos's guard. #REVR#

And that's the end of the fight!
Spider Monkey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Monkey 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spider Monkey!
A relieved looking Spider Monkey thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: ENIGMA 117
Date: Jul 24, 2022

#R1#
Xanthopoulos lands a jab to the nose.#TD2#
Voluspa closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Xanthopoulos's guard.#SUB2#
Voluspa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Xanthopoulos pulls Voluspa in to control the position.
Voluspa stops Xanthopoulos from standing up.
Xanthopoulos keeping moving, preventing Voluspa from controlling successfully.
Voluspa postures up in Xanthopoulos's guard and throws a big left but Xanthopoulos blocks it.
Xanthopoulos is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Voluspa is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voluspa throwing strikes from guard but Xanthopoulos blocks nicely.
Voluspa is fighting to break Xanthopoulos's control of his arms but Xanthopoulos is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Xanthopoulos wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Voluspa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
My spies in 3Band MMA inform me that Voluspa has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Xanthopoulos is trying to keep Voluspa in close. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Voluspa or perhaps it was just good defense by Xanthopoulos, which made it look bad.
We've been told by Xanthopoulos's head coaches at Deep waters that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Xanthopoulos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Voluspa blocks a jab.#TD2#
Voluspa dives in and scores a takedown into Xanthopoulos's guard.
Voluspa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Voluspa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Xanthopoulos's head.
Xanthopoulos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Voluspa manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Xanthopoulos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Voluspa throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Xanthopoulos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Voluspa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Xanthopoulos slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Voluspa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Xanthopoulos lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Voluspa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Voluspa trying to keep a closed guard but Xanthopoulos is proving a slippery customer.
Xanthopoulos scoring with some ground and pound.
Xanthopoulos postures up in Voluspa's guard and throws a big left but Voluspa blocks it. #SUB2#
Xanthopoulos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Voluspa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Xanthopoulos has managed to get both his arms back between Voluspa's legs - danger averted.
Xanthopoulos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Voluspa is keeping the position for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xanthopoulos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Xanthopoulos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Xanthopoulos connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Voluspa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Xanthopoulos defends it easily.#SUB2#
Voluspa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Xanthopoulos defends well.
Xanthopoulos wants to control from the top but Voluspa keeps moving. #SUB2#
Voluspa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Xanthopoulos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Xanthopoulos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Xanthopoulos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Xanthopoulos scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Xanthopoulos throwing strikes from guard but Voluspa blocks nicely.
Xanthopoulos trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Voluspa manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Xanthopoulos managing to control the position.
Voluspa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xanthopoulos seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
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 Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Xanthopoulos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Voluspa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Xanthopoulos misses the shot to the body.
Xanthopoulos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Voluspa as he avoids it easily.
Voluspa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Xanthopoulos to score with a decent uppercut.
Voluspa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Voluspa takes one on the button.
Voluspa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Xanthopoulos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Voluspa is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Xanthopoulos's half guard.
Voluspa trying to mount his opponent but Xanthopoulos defends it. #SUB2#
Voluspa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Xanthopoulos tries to kick Voluspa off but Voluspa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Voluspa is keen to just control but Xanthopoulos is a slippery customer.
Xanthopoulos gets back to full guard. #T1##SUB#
Xanthopoulos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Xanthopoulos is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Xanthopoulos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Xanthopoulos is wriggling around but Voluspa manages to pass to half guard.
Xanthopoulos is looking for a sweep. Voluspa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Voluspa takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Xanthopoulos trying to hold on to Voluspa's head to control him but Voluspa postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xanthopoulos tries to roll over but Voluspa keeps him under control.#T2#
Voluspa is pressing down on Xanthopoulos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Xanthopoulos is holding on for now.
Xanthopoulos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Voluspa is working away from the top position though.
Voluspa not doing much here.
Xanthopoulos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Xanthopoulos preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Xanthopoulos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Voluspa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Voluspa's back!#T3#
Voluspa tries to escape but Xanthopoulos has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Voluspa covering up well and avoiding damage.
Xanthopoulos has the hooks in. Voluspa is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Xanthopoulos wants to control but Voluspa manages to buck him off and is now in Xanthopoulos's guard! Nice work there by Voluspa!
Xanthopoulos is trying to control the position but Voluspa postures up.
Voluspa is in close to Xanthopoulos's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Voluspa cracks Xanthopoulos with a solid left hand.
Xanthopoulos has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Voluspa has passed into side control.
Xanthopoulos is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
An elbow from Voluspa crashes against the mat. #T4#
Xanthopoulos is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Voluspa throws a strike aimed at the side of Xanthopoulos's head but Xanthopoulos avoids it well.
Xanthopoulos tries to control but Voluspa manages to take his back.#SUB2#
Voluspa is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Xanthopoulos with him. Xanthopoulos is trying to defend but Voluspa has an arm under the chin now! Xanthopoulos grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nori Voluspa!
After winning the bout, Nori Voluspa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: ENIGMA 113
Date: Jul 03, 2022

#R1#
Young avoids the body shot from Xanthopoulos.
Young fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xanthopoulos manages to avoid it.
Young misses with a right hand
and Xanthopoulos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Xanthopoulos scores with a three punch combo!
Xanthopoulos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xanthopoulos with a nice cross.
Young misses with an uppercut. Xanthopoulos saw that one coming.
Young scores with a crisp jab that stopped Xanthopoulos in his tracks. #CUT#It looks like Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos has been cut.
Xanthopoulos lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC2#Young is rocked!#TD2#
Xanthopoulos shoots in and bounces Young off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Oh Young is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xanthopoulos loads up on a big left hand. Young felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Xanthopoulos looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Young can't hide his disappointment, as Xanthopoulos celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos!
A relieved looking Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: ENIGMA 106
Date: Jun 05, 2022

#R1#
Xanthopoulos throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Xanthopoulos tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Xanthopoulos sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Xanthopoulos throws the kick towards the body but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xanthopoulos misses the jab.
Xanthopoulos tries to work over Johnson's front leg with a kick but Johnson checks it.
Xanthopoulos misses with a body kick. #TD#
Johnson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Xanthopoulos's face as Johnson controls the position. #SUB#
Johnson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #ES2#
Xanthopoulos throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
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!
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drake Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson shoots and misses
and Xanthopoulos counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnson with a poor takedown
and Xanthopoulos counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Johnson is rocked!#T1#
Xanthopoulos throws a leg kick but Johnson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xanthopoulos.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Xanthopoulos.
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Xanthopoulos sprawls well.
Xanthopoulos throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Xanthopoulos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Xanthopoulos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Johnson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Xanthopoulos's guard.
Xanthopoulos wants to stand and escape but Johnson is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xanthopoulos keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Xanthopoulos is retaining full guard.
Johnson is pushing down on Xanthopoulos's leg trying to pass to half guard. Xanthopoulos is fighting to maintain full guard but Johnson has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Johnson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Xanthopoulos sees it coming and defends easily.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Xanthopoulos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson is looking to advance position but Xanthopoulos won't allow it. #T2#
Xanthopoulos pushes Johnson off looking to stand but Johnson dives back in and keeps control.
Xanthopoulos is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Johnson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #ES2#
Xanthopoulos kicks Johnson off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xanthopoulos scores with a jab. Johnson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson lands a nice hook to Xanthopoulos's body. Xanthopoulos takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD#
Johnson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Xanthopoulos's guard.
Johnson prevents Xanthopoulos from getting back to his feet.
Johnson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Xanthopoulos wants to stand up but Johnson is controlling him. #T3#
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Xanthopoulos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Johnson prevents Xanthopoulos from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Xanthopoulos keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Xanthopoulos misses.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Xanthopoulos tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Xanthopoulos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson misses the jab.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Xanthopoulos sprawls well. Xanthopoulos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Johnson gets slowly back to his 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.
Xanthopoulos tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Xanthopoulos slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Xanthopoulos is looking to clinch.
Xanthopoulos tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
A slow jab from Xanthopoulos misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Xanthopoulos misses its intended target. #TD#
Johnson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Xanthopoulos's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xanthopoulos tries to kick Johnson off but Johnson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but Xanthopoulos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Xanthopoulos is trying to stand back up but Johnson is controlling him #SUB#
Johnson is looking for a kimura here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos dominated that round.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Xanthopoulos misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson attempts a counter takedown but Xanthopoulos avoids it well and moves away.
Xanthopoulos throws a low kick but it's checked well by Johnson.
Xanthopoulos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xanthopoulos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Xanthopoulos.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Xanthopoulos to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Xanthopoulos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
Xanthopoulos misses with a leg kick.
Drake Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD2#
and Xanthopoulos counters with a crisp one two that drops Johnson! Xanthopoulos thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Johnson to his feet! Johnson is in big trouble!
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drake Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xanthopoulos tries to clinch up.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Xanthopoulos counters with a big left hand that crumples Johnson! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos!
A victorious Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: ENIGMA 99
Date: May 08, 2022

#R1#
Duggan shoots for a takedown but Xanthopoulos saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A jab from Duggan does it's job there.
Duggan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jim Duggan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duggan cracks Xanthopoulos with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Xanthopoulos misses with a hook
and Duggan counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice shot by Duggan.
Nice sprawl there from Duggan as Xanthopoulos shoots in.
Xanthopoulos tries to close the distance and clinch but Duggan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Duggan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Duggan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xanthopoulos moves away.#CL#
Duggan rushes Xanthopoulos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Duggan blocks a body shot from Xanthopoulos.
Duggan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Xanthopoulos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Duggan lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duggan is pushing Xanthopoulos up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Duggan has a couple of punches blocked by Xanthopoulos. #T1#
Duggan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Duggan lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Xanthopoulos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Duggan lands a right hook to the body.
Xanthopoulos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
An inside leg kick lands from Duggan. #CL#
Duggan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Xanthopoulos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Duggan scores with a shot to the side of Xanthopoulos's head.
Xanthopoulos is trying to break free.
Duggan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Xanthopoulos has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Duggan seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Xanthopoulos can turn it around.
Duggan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Xanthopoulos to keep the fight standing.
Duggan lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from Duggan.
Xanthopoulos taking a breather.
Duggan wants to take the fight to the mat but Xanthopoulos manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Duggan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Xanthopoulos tries to break free but Duggan pushes him back against the cage.
Duggan tries to throw a body punch but Xanthopoulos avoids it by throwing Duggan back against the cage.
Xanthopoulos is trying to break free.#BC2#
Xanthopoulos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xanthopoulos throws the left hand but Duggan avoids the punch easily.
Duggan blocks a head kick by Xanthopoulos.
Jab, jab by Duggan - just one landing.
Xanthopoulos with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Duggan to score with a decent uppercut.
Xanthopoulos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Duggan.
Duggan is looking to counter punch.
A left and a right from Xanthopoulos both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#It looks like Jim Duggan has been cut.
Xanthopoulos looks to land a combination but Duggan avoids it well.
Duggan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Xanthopoulos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Duggan throws a good cross that connects.
Duggan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Duggan backs off Xanthopoulos throws a huge counter combo but Duggan manages to avoid it all.#TD2#
Xanthopoulos closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Duggan did well to prevent Xanthopoulos getting side control.
Xanthopoulos is trying to control. Duggan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Xanthopoulos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Duggan is looking to improve his position.
Xanthopoulos throws a strike but Duggan avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#SUB#
Duggan looking for a guillotine here but Xanthopoulos defends easily. #SUB#
Duggan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Xanthopoulos is aware though and is defending well.
Duggan wants to sweep here but Xanthopoulos controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Duggan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Xanthopoulos defends well.#T4#
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.
Xanthopoulos trying to control the position from guard on top but Duggan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Duggan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Duggan wants to sweep but no luck.
Xanthopoulos lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Xanthopoulos wants to control from the top but Duggan keeps moving.
Xanthopoulos wants to stand and escape but instead Duggan has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Duggan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Duggan'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#
Xanthopoulos misses with a series of wild punches.
Duggan works Xanthopoulos's body with a nice hook.
Duggan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Duggan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Xanthopoulos is defended easily by Duggan.
Duggan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Duggan scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duggan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Duggan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Duggan lands with a nice combination. Xanthopoulos backs away looking to recover.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Duggan. Xanthopoulos does a little dance to reset his feet.
A low kick lands for Duggan.
Duggan shoots and misses
letting Xanthopoulos counter with a right hand.
Duggan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Xanthopoulos can do to turn this around?
Nice cross by Duggan.
Xanthopoulos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Duggan appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Duggan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Xanthopoulos has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD2#
Xanthopoulos closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Duggan is working to avoid the ground and pound but Xanthopoulos connects with a decent elbow.
Xanthopoulos trying to control the position but Duggan is working away.
Xanthopoulos connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Duggan some visible discomfort.
Duggan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xanthopoulos throwing shots but Duggan is blocking nicely. #T2#
Xanthopoulos wants to control but Duggan is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xanthopoulos passes to full mount!
A nice elbow there by Xanthopoulos.
Duggan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Duggan is working hard here to advance position.
Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Duggan tries to hold on but Xanthopoulos pushes him away.
Xanthopoulos looking to finish Duggan with some ground and pound. This is bad for Duggan!#T3#
Xanthopoulos scoring with strikes but Duggan is staying in there.
Xanthopoulos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Duggan is looking to escape.
Duggan wants to hold on but Xanthopoulos pushes him away.
Duggan is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Duggan working to try and regain half guard.
The referee warns Duggan that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #T4#
Xanthopoulos raining down hammerfists from mount.
Xanthopoulos raining down shots from the mount!
Duggan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Duggan tries to hold on but Xanthopoulos pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duggan is in a horrible position here. Xanthopoulos smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #ROC2#Duggan is rocked!
Xanthopoulos is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Duggan goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Xanthopoulos!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos!
Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: ENIGMA 88
Date: Mar 27, 2022

#R1#
Yu Tai throws a looping overhand right but Xanthopoulos ducks down to avoid it.
Yu Tai throws a push kick but Xanthopoulos slaps the foot to one side.
Xanthopoulos appears to be looking for a big counter.
Xanthopoulos walks into a straight right hand from Yu Tai.
Yu Tai throws a body punch but Xanthopoulos moves out of range.
Xanthopoulos seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Xanthopoulos gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yu Tai throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Yu Tai lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Xanthopoulos takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Yu Tai lands a head kick! #CUT2#It looks like Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos has been cut.
Tam Yu Tai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yu Tai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yu Tai tries to score with a low kick but Xanthopoulos moves his leg out of the way.
Xanthopoulos is looking to counter the offense by Yu Tai and move into the clinch.
Yu Tai lands an overhand right.
Yu Tai throws an overhand right that lands on Xanthopoulos's shoulder, as Xanthopoulos tries to avoid the shot.
Xanthopoulos half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Xanthopoulos has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Xanthopoulos there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
Yu Tai scores with a jab to the body.
Yu Tai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yu Tai works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Yu Tai throws a looping overhand right but Xanthopoulos ducks down to avoid it.
Xanthopoulos is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Yu Tai.
Yu Tai scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That kick from Yu Tai tenderised Xanthopoulos's leg. Xanthopoulos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Xanthopoulos looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Xanthopoulos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yu Tai.#T3#
Yu Tai misses with a leg kick
and Xanthopoulos counters with a series of strikes. Yu Tai will be more careful next time no doubt.
A head kick by Yu Tai misses
and Xanthopoulos counters with a stiff right hand.
Yu Tai throws a nice looking combination but Xanthopoulos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yu Tai lands an overhand right.
Xanthopoulos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yu Tai throws a hook but Xanthopoulos avoids it easily.
Xanthopoulos throws a big counter combination but Yu Tai scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Yu Tai misses with a hook.#T4#
Xanthopoulos staying out of range there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yu Tai, as that shot connected.
Xanthopoulos takes one to the side of the head.
Tam Yu Tai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xanthopoulos on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yu Tai misses with a lunging right hand
letting Xanthopoulos counter with a right hand.
Yu Tai looks to land a body kick but Xanthopoulos moved away.
Xanthopoulos is looking for a counter combo.
Yu Tai cracks a nice hook into Xanthopoulos's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tam Yu Tai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Yu Tai connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yu Tai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yu Tai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Xanthopoulos at a distance.
Xanthopoulos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yu Tai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yu Tai lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yu Tai misses the shot to the body.
Xanthopoulos takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1#
Yu Tai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Xanthopoulos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Yu Tai looks to move away, Xanthopoulos throws a big counter combo but Yu Tai just gets out of the way.
Xanthopoulos takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yu Tai.
Xanthopoulos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yu Tai finds it's way round the side to connect with Xanthopoulos's head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yu Tai.
Yu Tai misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Xanthopoulos to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Yu Tai scores with a hook.
Yu Tai tests Xanthopoulos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tam Yu Tai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Xanthopoulos 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!
Yu Tai thows a body kick. Xanthopoulos tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Yu Tai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xanthopoulos manages to avoid it.
Xanthopoulos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yu Tai.#T3#
Yu Tai throws a looping overhand right but Xanthopoulos ducks down to avoid it.
Xanthopoulos staying out of range there.
Xanthopoulos is looking to counter punch.
Xanthopoulos ducks under a wild hook from Yu Tai.
Xanthopoulos throwing a counter right hand but Yu Tai manages to avoid it.
Yu Tai throws a hook to the side of Xanthopoulos's head but Xanthopoulos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xanthopoulos went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Yu Tai cracks Xanthopoulos with a good jab.
Yu Tai lands a glancing blow to the side of Xanthopoulos's head.#T4#
A punch lands to the side of Xanthopoulos 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Yu Tai cracks Xanthopoulos with an open hand slap.
Xanthopoulos avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Xanthopoulos misses the target.
Yu Tai misses with a hook
and Xanthopoulos counters with a right hand to the body.
Yu Tai chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yu Tai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Xanthopoulos counters with a series of strikes. Yu Tai will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yu Tai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Xanthopoulos misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tam Yu Tai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Yu Tai throws a hook but Xanthopoulos blocks it.
Yu Tai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Xanthopoulos doesn't seem bothered though.
Yu Tai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Xanthopoulos moves out of range of the strikes.
Yu Tai cracks a nice hook into Xanthopoulos's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yu Tai. That's going to slow Xanthopoulos down.
Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yu Tai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xanthopoulos. #T1#
Yu Tai lands a jab to Xanthopoulos's midsection.
Yu Tai connects with a nice looking jab.
Yu Tai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Xanthopoulos changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Yu Tai throws a nice outside leg kick.
Xanthopoulos walks forward, straight into a front kick from Yu Tai.
Yu Tai throws a lazy uppercut
letting Xanthopoulos counter with a right hand.
Yu Tai connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
A low kick lands for Yu Tai.
Yu Tai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Xanthopoulos.
Yu Tai scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Xanthopoulos doesn't seem bothered though.
Xanthopoulos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yu Tai lands with a good body shot.
Yu Tai feints and then cracks Xanthopoulos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Xanthopoulos down. #T3#
Yu Tai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xanthopoulos tries to counter with a takedown but Yu Tai is quick to defend against it.
Nice uppercut there from Yu Tai.
Yu Tai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Xanthopoulos gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Yu Tai.
Xanthopoulos on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yu Tai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Xanthopoulos is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Xanthopoulos takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T4#
Yu Tai tests Xanthopoulos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yu Tai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xanthopoulos went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Yu Tai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xanthopoulos.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Xanthopoulos might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A low kick lands for Yu Tai.
Yu Tai throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yu Tai misses with a right hand
and Xanthopoulos counters with a nice uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tam Yu Tai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yu Tai 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 26:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tam Yu Tai!
Our winner, Tam Yu Tai, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: ENIGMA 79
Date: Feb 27, 2022

#R1#
Broadway bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Xanthopoulos's head.
Broadway throws a jab but it's blocked by Xanthopoulos.
Xanthopoulos went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A low kick from Broadway misses #TD#
and Xanthopoulos counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Xanthopoulos.
Broadway looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Broadway working a defensive guard but Xanthopoulos manages to pass into side control anyway.
Broadway is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #CUT#It looks like Lenny Broadway has been cut.
Xanthopoulos lands some shots froms side control.#CUT#That has opened up Lenny Broadway's cut even more.
Broadway regains half guard.
Broadway wants to get back to full guard.
Xanthopoulos working the head and body with strikes. #CUT#The cut above Lenny Broadway's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xanthopoulos looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Broadway with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Broadway is looking to improve his position.
Xanthopoulos landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Xanthopoulos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1##SUB2#
Broadway actively working from the bottom here.
Xanthopoulos looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Broadway with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Broadway makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Broadway.
Xanthopoulos arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Broadway's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos!
A victorious Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: ENIGMA 73
Date: Jan 30, 2022

#R1#
Xanthopoulos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
Xanthopoulos attempts a counter takedown but Steve avoids it well and moves away.
Xanthopoulos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Steve doesn't manage to clinch there - Xanthopoulos circles away.
Steve just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Steve finds it's way through Xanthopoulos's defenses.
Steve looks to throw the jab but Xanthopoulos is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steve scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Steve waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xanthopoulos.
Steve misses with a hook.
It looked like Xanthopoulos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Xanthopoulos takes one to the chin there.
Xanthopoulos's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Steve connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Xanthopoulos scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
Steve clinches up against the cage.
Xanthopoulos is looking to take this one to the mat.
Steve works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Steve. #T2##BC2#
Steve manages to break the clinch.
Steve throws a jab but it's blocked by Xanthopoulos.
Xanthopoulos changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Good shot there by Steve.
Steve scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot by Steve.
A slow jab from Steve misses its intended target.
Xanthopoulos went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Xanthopoulos was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Steve.
Steve ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Steve lands a nice shot to the body. #CL2#
Steve has taken the fight to the clinch.
Steve lands a right hand that snaps the head of Xanthopoulos backwards.
Steve working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Xanthopoulos fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Steve lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Steve.
Xanthopoulos wants to get back to striking at distance but Steve won't allow it.
Xanthopoulos wants to get back to striking at distance but Steve won't allow it.
Xanthopoulos goes for a takedown attempt but Steve pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steve moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#It looks like Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos has been cut.#T4#
Xanthopoulos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xanthopoulos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Steve tries to get set, Xanthopoulos tries to push him back and clinch up but Steve manages to avoid the attempt.
Steve looks to land a right hand but Xanthopoulos moved out of range.
Steve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xanthopoulos manages to avoid it.
Xanthopoulos is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Steve.
Steve lands an overhand right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stephen Steve dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos's cut.
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#
Steve swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xanthopoulos is looking to counter the offense by Steve and move into the clinch.
Steve has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Xanthopoulos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stephen Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xanthopoulos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steve cracks a nice hook into Xanthopoulos's ribs.
Stephen Steve seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Xanthopoulos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve dips to his left and cracks Xanthopoulos with an uppercut!
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Xanthopoulos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xanthopoulos attempts a counter takedown but Steve avoids it well and moves away.
Steve throws a shot from downtown. Xanthopoulos moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Xanthopoulos walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Steve throws a lazy right hand but Xanthopoulos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Xanthopoulos was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Xanthopoulos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xanthopoulos appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Steve throws a hook but Xanthopoulos blocks it.
Xanthopoulos wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Steve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xanthopoulos manages to avoid it.
Xanthopoulos half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Steve connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Xanthopoulos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steve.
Xanthopoulos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Steve.
Xanthopoulos went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xanthopoulos is looking to counter punch.
Steve digs a good body shot into Xanthopoulos's ribs.
Steve just misses with a punch to the body.
Xanthopoulos half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Steve lands with a shot to the body.
A big left from Steve misses.
Xanthopoulos blocks a jab.
Xanthopoulos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Xanthopoulos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steve.
Steve connects with a body shot that sends Xanthopoulos's belly button to the back.
Stephen Steve is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steve with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Steve misses with a series of wild punches.
Xanthopoulos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Xanthopoulos takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T4#
Steve connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Steve throws out a loose jab but Xanthopoulos uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Xanthopoulos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Steve lands with a right hand.
Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xanthopoulos attempts a counter takedown but Steve avoids it well and moves away.
Steve misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steve lands a right hook to the body.
Steve tests Xanthopoulos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stephen Steve showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Steve scores with a jab to the body.
Steve ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Xanthopoulos dodges the punch combination from Steve.
Xanthopoulos appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Xanthopoulos is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Steve.
A big right from Steve misses. #T1#
Xanthopoulos moves away from the strike by Steve.
A nice combination there by Steve.
Steve tests Xanthopoulos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Steve.
Steve throws a jab when Xanthopoulos was well out of range.
As Steve tries to get set, Xanthopoulos tries to push him back and clinch up but Steve manages to avoid the attempt.
Steve throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stephen Steve is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Steve swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Xanthopoulos.
Xanthopoulos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steve.
Steve digs a good hook to Xanthopoulos's body.
Steve throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Steve looks to score with a jab to the body but Xanthopoulos is just out of range.
Xanthopoulos attempts a counter takedown but Steve avoids it well and moves away.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xanthopoulos moves away.
Steve lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Xanthopoulos at a distance. #T3#
Steve lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Xanthopoulos circles away quickly and effectively.
Xanthopoulos tries to counter with a takedown but Steve is quick to defend against it.
Steve misses with a wild body shot.
Xanthopoulos slips under a jab.
Xanthopoulos drops down looking for a counter takedown but Steve sprawls and moves away.
Xanthopoulos walks into a jab.
Steve smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Steve throws a body shot but no joy.
Decent striking displayed by Steve there.#T4##CL2#
Steve closes the distance and clinches.
Xanthopoulos wants to get back to striking at distance but Steve won't allow it.
Steve lands an uppercut.
Steve is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Xanthopoulos throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Xanthopoulos working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xanthopoulos tries to pull guard but Steve holds him up against the cage and eventually Xanthopoulos drops back down to his feet.
Xanthopoulos 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen Steve comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Steve 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 24:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 24:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephen Steve!
A relieved looking Stephen Steve thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: ENIGMA 62
Date: Dec 12, 2021

#R1#
Waterfall Jr cracks Xanthopoulos with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#It looks like Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos has been cut.#CL#
Waterfall Jr darts in and clinches Xanthopoulos up against the cage.
Waterfall Jr lands a left hand.
Waterfall Jr misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Waterfall Jr.
Xanthopoulos wants a takedown.
Xanthopoulos is trying to break free.
Waterfall Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Xanthopoulos controls the action. #TD#
Waterfall Jr decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Xanthopoulos throws a sloppy strike and Waterfall Jr has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Xanthopoulos is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Waterfall Jr!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Free Waterfall Jr!
Free Waterfall Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 18, 2021

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Nice sprawl there from Xanthopoulos as Sukarman shoots in.
Sukarman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sukarman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Xanthopoulos tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sukarman manages to circle out of the way.
Xanthopoulos stuffs the takedown.
Xanthopoulos wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sutarjo Sukarman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sukarman looks for a takedown but Xanthopoulos sprawls well.
Xanthopoulos throws a big counter combination but Sukarman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Sukarman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Xanthopoulos's waist but Xanthopoulos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sukarman off to one side.
Sukarman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sukarman shoots and misses
enabling Xanthopoulos to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Xanthopoulos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sukarman.
Xanthopoulos is looking to counter the offense by Sukarman and move into the clinch.
Sukarman darts in looking for a takedown but Xanthopoulos gets double underhooks and turns Sukarman into the cage.
Xanthopoulos attempts a counter takedown but Sukarman avoids it well and moves away.
Sukarman shoots in looking for a takedown but Xanthopoulos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sukarman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As Sukarman looks to move away, Xanthopoulos throws a big counter combo but Sukarman just gets out of the way.
Sukarman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Xanthopoulos avoids it really well and circles away.
Xanthopoulos drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sukarman sprawls and moves away.#T3#
Sukarman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Xanthopoulos as he avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Xanthopoulos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sukarman fails with a takedown attempt.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sukarman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Xanthopoulos as he jumps to the side.
Xanthopoulos is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sukarman.
Sukarman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Xanthopoulos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Sukarman tries for a takedown but Xanthopoulos circles away easily
and Xanthopoulos counters with a crisp right that sends Sukarman to the canvas! Xanthopoulos follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos!
A very excited looking Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos 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.
The defeated Sutarjo Sukarman had this to say: 'Next i'll win'.

Event: BKFC - 170 Bracket
Date: Jun 26, 2021

#R1#
Ribbler ducks under a wild hook from Xanthopoulos.
Ribbler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Xanthopoulos fails to land the takedown.
Xanthopoulos throws a big shot that misses.
Xanthopoulos shoots in looking for a takedown. Ribbler tries to sprawl out of it but Xanthopoulos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ribbler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xanthopoulos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Xanthopoulos throws a looping overhand right but Ribbler ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Ribbler misses the target.
Ribbler throws a one two combo. #CUT#It looks like Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos has been cut.
Xanthopoulos misses with a left hand
and Ribbler counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Xanthopoulos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ribbler was well out of range. Poor timing from Xanthopoulos.
Ribbler is looking to counter punch.
Xanthopoulos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Xanthopoulos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ribbler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Eddie Ribbler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos.
Xanthopoulos fails to land the takedown.
Xanthopoulos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ribbler tries to avoid it but Xanthopoulos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ribbler to the ground. Ribbler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Ribbler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Xanthopoulos misses with a looping right.
Ribbler is looking to counter punch.
Xanthopoulos misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Ribbler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Eddie Ribbler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Xanthopoulos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ribbler sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
A jab from Ribbler finds it's way through Xanthopoulos's defenses. #TD2#
Xanthopoulos closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ribbler did well to prevent Xanthopoulos getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xanthopoulos thows a huge punch but Ribbler dodges it nicely.
Ribbler is controlling Xanthopoulos's trapped leg to prevent Xanthopoulos from advancing to side control.
Xanthopoulos wants to pass the guard but Ribbler is defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Ribbler'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.
Xanthopoulos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ribbler defending well though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice strikes from Xanthopoulos there.
Ribbler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Xanthopoulos working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Xanthopoulos with the ground and pound but Ribbler uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Ribbler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ribbler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Ribbler controls Xanthopoulos momentarily but Xanthopoulos frees himself.
Xanthopoulos passes Ribbler's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ribbler trying to control here.
Xanthopoulos scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ribbler wants to control but Xanthopoulos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ribbler won't allow Xanthopoulos to pass to mount.
Xanthopoulos thows a huge punch but Ribbler dodges it nicely.
Xanthopoulos seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Xanthopoulos looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4#
Xanthopoulos slips a nice elbow through Ribbler's hands, connecting with Ribbler's forehead.
Xanthopoulos wants to control but Ribbler is keeping him busy.
Xanthopoulos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Xanthopoulos working Ribbler over with strikes.
Xanthopoulos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ribbler avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Xanthopoulos.
Ribbler is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Xanthopoulos scores with a couple of nice shots.
Xanthopoulos is nestled in close to Ribbler, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Xanthopoulos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ribbler's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ribbler has hold of Xanthopoulos's hands but Xanthopoulos slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ribbler is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Xanthopoulos scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ribbler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Xanthopoulos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Ribbler to counter with a crisp jab.
Ribbler scores with a decent looking hook.
Xanthopoulos throws a hook to the side of Ribbler's head but Ribbler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xanthopoulos throws a hook to the side of Ribbler's head but Ribbler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xanthopoulos on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xanthopoulos on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#That has opened up Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos's cut even more.
Xanthopoulos throws out a loose jab but Ribbler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ribbler is looking for a counter combo.
Xanthopoulos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ribbler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Xanthopoulos connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ribbler fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Xanthopoulos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ribbler.
Xanthopoulos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice sprawl there from Ribbler as Xanthopoulos shoots in.
Eddie Ribbler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos.
Ribbler slips a jab from Xanthopoulos.
Ribbler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ribbler cracks Xanthopoulos with a right hand to the side of the head.
Xanthopoulos misses with a right hand
and Ribbler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Xanthopoulos misses with a body shot.
Xanthopoulos slips under a jab from Ribbler.#T2#
Ribbler lands the left hand.
Ribbler slips under a jab.
Xanthopoulos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ribbler counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ribbler lands with a big left! Xanthopoulos is wobbled badly! Ribbler comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Xanthopoulos to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Eddie Ribbler!
A very excited looking Eddie Ribbler 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.

Event: BKFC 9 - Grochowik vs Thwack
Date: Jun 05, 2021

#R1##TD#
Xanthopoulos looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Xanthopoulos lands a couple of elbows.
Xanthopoulos works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Xanthopoulos scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Xanthopoulos scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Xanthopoulos winds up and cracks Makarov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've been hearing that Xanthopoulos has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Makarov has hold of Xanthopoulos's hands but Xanthopoulos slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Xanthopoulos is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Xanthopoulos scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC#Makarov is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ground and pound from Xanthopoulos.
Makarov is still in real trouble! Can Xanthopoulos finish him?
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Xanthopoulos lands a nice short elbow.
Makarov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Xanthopoulos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Xanthopoulos lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Xanthopoulos lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Makarov quite badly. Makarov pulls Xanthopoulos in close trying to recover. Xanthopoulos postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Makarov on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Makarov doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos!
A relieved looking Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: BKFC 2 - Red vs Bravo
Date: Apr 24, 2021

#R1#
Butcher swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Butcher throws a shot from downtown. Xanthopoulos moves away and avoids it.
Xanthopoulos appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Butcher tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL2#
Butcher has taken the fight to the clinch.
Butcher throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Xanthopoulos wants to break the clinch but can't.
Xanthopoulos fails to pull guard.
Butcher gets through Xanthopoulos's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Butcher digs a right hand into Xanthopoulos's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Xanthopoulos's gas tank.
Butcher pushes off an throws an elbow but Xanthopoulos leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Xanthopoulos is trying to pull guard but Butcher turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Butcher cracks Xanthopoulos with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xanthopoulos jumps guard but Butcher turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Butcher throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Butcher scores with a nice hook to the head.
Xanthopoulos blocks an elbow strike from Butcher.
Butcher throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T1#
Butcher lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short left from Butcher.
Butcher lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos has been cut.
A right hand to the body from Butcher.
Butcher tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Xanthopoulos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A solid leg kick lands there for Butcher. #KD2#
Butcher lands a big head kick that sends Xanthopoulos tumbling to the mat! Butcher takes a step backwards and waves Xanthopoulos back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Xanthopoulos is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Butcher misses the target. #TD#
Xanthopoulos closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Butcher to the mat! Butcher manages to get full guard.
Xanthopoulos throws a big elbow that misses.
Butcher can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Xanthopoulos controls the pace.
Xanthopoulos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Xanthopoulos postures up in Butcher's guard and throws a big left but Butcher blocks it.
Xanthopoulos scoring with punches to the head and body.
Xanthopoulos postures up in Butcher's guard and throws a big left but Butcher blocks it.
Xanthopoulos throws a big elbow that misses.
Xanthopoulos throwing strikes but missing.
Xanthopoulos landing with the ground and pound.
Xanthopoulos scoring with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xanthopoulos wants to control from the top but Butcher keeps moving.
Xanthopoulos postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Butcher keeping moving, preventing Xanthopoulos from controlling successfully.
Xanthopoulos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Xanthopoulos is in close to Butcher's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Butcher controlling the position.
Xanthopoulos is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've been hearing that Xanthopoulos has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Butcher controls Xanthopoulos momentarily but Xanthopoulos frees himself.
Xanthopoulos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Butcher preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Xanthopoulos has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Xanthopoulos throwing strikes from guard but Butcher blocks nicely. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Xanthopoulos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Xanthopoulos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Butcher's head.
Xanthopoulos throws a big elbow that misses.
Xanthopoulos connects with a couple of short punches.
Butcher utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Xanthopoulos is in close to Butcher's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Butcher keeping moving, preventing Xanthopoulos from controlling successfully.
Xanthopoulos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Xanthopoulos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Butcher has momentary wrist control but Xanthopoulos slips an elbow through the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dustin Butcher dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos's cut.
That's time! Xanthopoulos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Butcher misses the jab.
Butcher swings for the body but Xanthopoulos moves out of range.
Xanthopoulos half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Butcher. Xanthopoulos does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Xanthopoulos drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Xanthopoulos throws an elbow but Butcher slips to the side and avoids it well.
Xanthopoulos working the body and head with strikes.
Xanthopoulos misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Xanthopoulos is working Butcher over with some ground and pound from side control.
The strikes coming from Xanthopoulos are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Xanthopoulos creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Xanthopoulos lands a decent elbow from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xanthopoulos landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The ground and pound from Xanthopoulos seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T1#
An elbow from Xanthopoulos crashes against the mat.
Xanthopoulos in side control lands a decent elbow.
Xanthopoulos scoring with punches from side control.
Xanthopoulos lands a few punches from side control.
Xanthopoulos working the head with strikes.
Butcher felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Xanthopoulos lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Butcher down.
Butcher is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Xanthopoulos is looking to take a break and control but Butcher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Butcher on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Butcher is breathing heavily.
Xanthopoulos lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Butcher down. #T2#
Butcher is not content to let Xanthopoulos control the position.
Butcher is looking for a sweep.
Xanthopoulos looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Butcher is avoiding damage well.
Xanthopoulos working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Check out the look on Xanthopoulos's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An elbow from Xanthopoulos crashes against the mat. #T3#
Xanthopoulos works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Xanthopoulos cracks Butcher with a big elbow.
Xanthopoulos scoring with punches from side control.
Xanthopoulos in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Xanthopoulos is working Butcher over with some ground and pound from side control.
Xanthopoulos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Butcher can do to turn this around?
Xanthopoulos 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.
Xanthopoulos working the ground and pound but Butcher is defending the strikes.
Butcher really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Xanthopoulos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Butcher struggling a bit here.
Xanthopoulos sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Butcher is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #T4#
Xanthopoulos working the ground and pound from side control.
Xanthopoulos looks up at the clock and then as Butcher takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Xanthopoulos smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Xanthopoulos lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Xanthopoulos trying to control the action but Butcher is working from the bottom.
Butcher defending against the ground and pound.
Xanthopoulos lands a decent elbow from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xanthopoulos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Butcher keeps working.
Xanthopoulos lands a nice forearm strike. #ROC#Butcher is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos's cut.
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##TD#
Xanthopoulos shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Butcher napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Butcher avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Xanthopoulos.
Xanthopoulos cracks Butcher with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Butcher is still in real trouble! Can Xanthopoulos finish him?
Xanthopoulos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Butcher keeps working.
Butcher seems to have recovered his senses.
Butcher parries the strikes from Xanthopoulos easily there. Xanthopoulos is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Butcher to escape.
Butcher is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Butcher taking a bit of punishment here - Xanthopoulos scoring with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xanthopoulos landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Xanthopoulos throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Xanthopoulos cracks Butcher with a big elbow.
Butcher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Butcher is not content to let Xanthopoulos control the position.
Xanthopoulos throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Xanthopoulos working the head and body with strikes.
Xanthopoulos with the ground and pound but Butcher regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Xanthopoulos drops an elbow to the side of Butcher's head.
Butcher holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Xanthopoulos winds up and cracks Butcher with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Xanthopoulos drops an elbow to the side of Butcher's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xanthopoulos trying to mount his opponent but Butcher defends it. #T2#
Xanthopoulos passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Butcher!
Xanthopoulos landing strikes, looking to finish!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Xanthopoulos! Butcher is hurt baaadly! Xanthopoulos is firing away with more strikes - Butcher is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos!
During a confident post fight interview, Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: AWC Fighter Trials VII
Date: Jan 22, 2021

#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Number Thirteen misses with a hook
and Number Fourteen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Number Thirteen.
Number Thirteen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Number Thirteen tests Number Fourteen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Number Thirteen drops his hands momentarily and Number Fourteen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Number Fourteen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2#
Number Thirteen throws a poor cross that misses
and Number Fourteen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Number Thirteen throws a jab when Number Fourteen was well out of range.
Number Fourteen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Number Thirteen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Number Fourteen counters with a nice uppercut.
Number Thirteen thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Number Fourteen lands with a straight right. Number Thirteen didn't see that one coming.
Number Fourteen cracks Number Thirteen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Number Thirteen ducks right into an uppercut from Number Fourteen.
Number Fourteen ducks right into an uppercut from Number Thirteen. #T4#
Number Fourteen staying out of range there.
Number Fourteen tests Number Thirteen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Number Fourteen scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

NC Number Fourteen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Number Fourteen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Number Thirteen.
A little jabbing left from Number Fourteen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Number Fourteen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Number Thirteen on the side of the head.
Number Fourteen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Number Fourteen walks into a stiff left hand from Number Thirteen.
Number Thirteen misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Number Fourteen to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Number Thirteen scores with a nice right hand.
Number Thirteen staying out of range there.
It looked like Number Thirteen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Number Fourteen misses with a looping left.
Number Fourteen throws a hook but Number Thirteen avoids it easily.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Number Thirteen misses with a hook.
Number Thirteen throws a jab when Number Fourteen was well out of range.
Number Thirteen throws a looping overhand right but Number Fourteen ducks down to avoid it.
Good exchange - Number Fourteen coming out on top.#T3#
Number Fourteen walks into a straight right hand from Number Thirteen.
Number Fourteen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Number Thirteen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Number Fourteen.
An attempted straight right counter from Number Thirteen misses the target.
NC Number Fourteen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Number Fourteen connects with a nice looking jab. #T4#
Number Thirteen throws a lazy uppercut
and Number Thirteen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Number Fourteen lands an overhand right.
Number Thirteen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Number Fourteen momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Number Thirteen connects with a single shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

NC Number Fourteen 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#
Number Fourteen ducks under a wild hook from Number Thirteen.
Number Thirteen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Number Fourteen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Number Thirteen throws a shot from downtown. Number Fourteen moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Number Thirteen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Number Fourteen catches Number Thirteen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Number Fourteen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A big right from Number Thirteen misses.
Number Fourteen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Number Thirteen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Number Fourteen counters with a straight right hand.
Number Thirteen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Number Fourteen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Number Thirteen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Number Thirteen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Number Fourteen throws out the jab.
Number Fourteen swings widly with a right hand
and Number Thirteen counters with a stiff right hand.
Number Thirteen throws a big shot that misses.
Number Fourteen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Number Fourteen scores with a jab. Number Thirteen acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Number Thirteen throws a poor cross that misses
and Number Fourteen counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Number Thirteen.
Number Fourteen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Number Thirteen loads up on a big right hand but Number Fourteen slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Number Fourteen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Number Fourteen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T4#
Good shot there by Number Fourteen.
Number Fourteen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Number Thirteen throws a lazy right hand but Number Fourteen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
NC Number Fourteen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Number Fourteen 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 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... NC Number Fourteen!

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