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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
ICON Fight NIGHT 12
Date: Mar 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Aigaios slips a jab and a cross from Piana.
Piana fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Piana closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Piana throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aigaios sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aigaios throws a series of punches but Piana moves out of range.
Piana is looking for a counter combo.
Nice shot lands for Piana.
Piana is looking to clinch.
Piana throws a poor cross that misses
and Aigaios counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Piana is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Piana blocks a jab.
Aigaios has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Aigaios pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Piana throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aigaios throws an overhand right that lands on Piana's shoulder, as Piana tries to avoid the shot.
Piana dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Aigaios. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Piana throws a looping overhand right but Aigaios ducks down to avoid it.
No joy there for Piana, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Piana throws a body shot but no joy.
Aigaios was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A punch lands to the side of Aigaios 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Aigaios looks to land a left hand but Piana moved out of range nicely.
Piana appears to be looking for a big counter.
Piana throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL#
Piana has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Aigaios's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Piana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aigaios moves away.
Piana misses with the combination.
Piana tries to clinch there but Aigaios circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Aigaios as he connects with a hook.
Piana misses with a wild combination.
Piana avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Aigaios avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aigaios is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Piana with a body shot.
Aigaios slips under a jab from Piana.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Piana fails in his attempt to clinch.
Piana on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Aigaios. Aigaios obviously looking to wear him down.
Aigaios shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Piana eats them both and turns towards Aigaios to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Piana throws a jab when Aigaios was well out of range.
Aigaios lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice cross by Piana.
Piana throws a jab but it's blocked by Aigaios.
Rich Piana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Piana scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Piana takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Aigaios throws a series of punches but Piana avoids them all with ease.
Piana throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aigaios showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Piana.
#T3#
Aigaios tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Piana was well out of range. Poor timing from Aigaios.
Piana throws a right and a left that Aigaios avoids nicely.
A punch combination from Piana misses.
Aigaios lands with a nice body kick.
Aigaios takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Aigaios throws a quick inside leg kick.
Piana tries to clinch up but Aigaios circles away and keeps his distance.
Aigaios lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Piana circles away quickly and effectively.
Piana throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A swing and a miss from Aigaios.
Piana lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aigaios circles away quickly and effectively.
Piana wants to clinch.
Aigaios fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
Piana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aigaios.
Aigaios looks to land a combination but Piana avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Piana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A punch combination from Piana misses.
Piana throws a series of punches but Aigaios avoids them all with ease.
Aigaios keeps the fight on the outside.
Piana throws the left hand but Aigaios avoids the punch easily.
Piana tries to close the distance and clinch but Aigaios swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Piana throws a series of punches but Aigaios avoids them all with ease.
Aigaios swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Piana blocks a jab.
Piana fails with an attempt to clinch.
And Aigaios tries to counter it with a takedown but Piana pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Piana lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aigaios circles away quickly and effectively.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aigaios! But no joy.
Piana throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Aigaios lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rich Piana will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Piana swings widly with a right hand
and Aigaios counters with an outside leg kick.
Piana bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Piana lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aigaios circles away quickly and effectively.
Piana is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Aigaios ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice cross by Piana.
Piana swinging wildly here.
Aigaios tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Piana tries to clinch there but Aigaios circles away.
Piana tries to clinch up but Aigaios circles away and keeps his distance.
Aigaios lands a nice hook to Piana's body. Piana takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Piana moves in looking to clinch but Aigaios pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piana fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Piana moves into range and clinches up with Aigaios.
Piana misses with the head strike.
Aigaios's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Piana misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Aigaios wants to break the clinch but can't.
Piana lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Aigaios backwards.
Aigaios is trying to break free.#BC2#
Aigaios breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Piana moves in looking to clinch but Aigaios pushes him off.
Piana throws a big shot that misses.
Piana tries to clinch up but Aigaios circles away and keeps his distance.
Piana bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Piana tries to clinch but Aigaios moves out of range.
Piana misses with a double jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Aigaios.
Piana drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A punch combination from Piana misses.
Piana misses with a wild combination.
#T2##CL#
Piana closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Aigaios breaks the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Piana.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aigaios circles away from the clinch attempt.
Piana scores with a jab to the head.
Aigaios moves out of range as Piana strikes.
Aigaios feints a counter leg kick.
Rich Piana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aigaios misses with a two punch combination.
Aigaios takes a swing at Piana's ribcage but misses.
Piana seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Piana scores with a jab to the jaw.
Aigaios will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL#
Piana rushes Aigaios and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Aigaios escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3##CL#
Piana clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Aigaios pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Piana swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Aigaios.
Aigaios misses with a body kick.
Piana is looking to clinch but Aigaios is avoiding it.
Aigaios looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aigaios throws a hook but Piana blocks it.
Piana swings for the body but Aigaios moves out of range.
Aigaios looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Aigaios darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Aigaios swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Aigaios throws a right and a left that Piana avoids nicely.
Piana is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Piana looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A lazy left from Piana finds it's target.#T4#
Aigaios throws a leg kick which misses Piana's front leg but catches the back leg as Piana tries to avoid it.
Piana scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Piana misses with an uppercut.
Aigaios cracks Piana with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Aigaios lands a nice hook to Piana's body. Piana takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Piana pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Aigaios back to the cage. Piana follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Aigaios with a jab.
Piana throws a body shot but no joy.
Piana tries to close the distance and clinch but Aigaios swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aigaios looks to land a combination but Piana avoids it well.
Piana is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Piana has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#ROC2#
Piana is rocked!
Piana misses with a wild body shot.
As Piana backs off Aigaios throws a huge counter combo but Piana manages to avoid it all.
Oh Piana is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL#
Piana closes the distance and clinches.
Piana seems to have got his legs back now.
Piana prevents Aigaios from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rich Piana will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Aigaios, right into the meat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Aigaios, right into the meat.
Aigaios avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Piana wants to clinch
and Aigaios counters with a good low kick that Piana was not able to check.
Kyros Aigaios seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Piana shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Piana tries to clinch up.
Piana scores with a nice right hand.
Nice shot by Piana.
Piana's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Piana duly obliges.
Piana is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Aigaios scores with the left hand. Piana knows he should have avoided that one.
Piana misses with a double jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Aigaios.
Aigaios throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Piana throws a big counter combination but Aigaios scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Piana tries to clinch #KD2#
and Aigaios counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Piana! #T1#
Aigaios perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Aigaios not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Aigaios missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Piana makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Piana.
Aigaios slips nicely into half guard.
Aigaios wants to take a breather but Piana is having none of it.
Piana tries to get to full guard but Aigaios has control of the leg. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Aigaios stalling.
Piana holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Aigaios is controlling the pace.
Aigaios is looking to stall here but Piana recovers full guard. #T3#
Piana is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A swing and a miss from Aigaios.
Piana moves in looking to clinch but Aigaios pushes him off.
Piana bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Piana throws a hook to the side of Aigaios's head but Aigaios sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#KD2#
Aigaios lands a left and a right that sends Piana crashing to the canvas! Aigaios dives into mount looking to finish!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poor strikes thrown by Aigaios there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Rich Piana is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Piana is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kyros Aigaios has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Piana slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Piana wants to control but Aigaios is keeping busy.
Piana wants to improve his position but Aigaios is controlling well.
Piana keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyros Aigaios comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Piana 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 Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rich Piana!
A relieved looking Rich Piana thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Kyros Aigaios was interviewed post fight and said 'This is bullshit, I won the staring contest.'.
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Event:
ICON Fight NIGHT 10
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Neal avoids the body shot from Aigaios.
Aigaios connects with an inside leg kick.
Aigaios jabs at Neal's body.
Aigaios throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aigaios lands a nice leg kick that just misses Neal's sensitive parts.
Aigaios scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Aigaios bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Neal's head.
The crowd cheers as Aigaios lands an impressive looking overhand right. Neal doesn't seem phased though.
Aigaios thumps Neal with a low kick.
Aigaios lands with a straight right. Neal didn't see that one coming.#CUT2#
It looks like Kaedo Neal has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neal is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T1#
Neal throws a sloppy body shot
#KD2#
and Aigaios counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Neal down! Aigaios is looking to finish but Neal is intelligently defending himself. #ROC2#
Neal is rocked!
Neal working a defensive guard here.
Neal wants to stand and escape but Aigaios is having none of it.
Aigaios controlling from the top position.
Aigaios throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neal is controlling Aigaios's posture.
Neal is trying to control the position but Aigaios postures up. #T2#
Aigaios is stalling in the full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Aigaios misses with a straight left.
Sloppy strikes from Aigaios. Those never looked like landing.
Aigaios catches Neal with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Aigaios misses with a straight right.
Neal dives in and grabs Aigaios's left leg, looking for a takedown. Aigaios pushes down on Neal's head and hops out.
A jab from Aigaios does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neal thuds his right hand into Aigaios's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Aigaios throws a combination that misses
and Neal makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
Neal misses with a hook to the body
and Aigaios counters with a two punch combo.
Aigaios darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Aigaios connects with a right hand. Neal shakes it off.
Oh Neal is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aigaios takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Neal seems to have got his legs back now.
Neal throws a jab when Aigaios was well out of range.
Neal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aigaios sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aigaios feints the counter takedown.
Aigaios with a jab.
Aigaios jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Neal throws a jab but it's blocked by Aigaios.
Aigaios appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kyros Aigaios seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Aigaios throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Neal counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aigaios moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd cheers as Aigaios lands an impressive looking overhand right. Neal doesn't seem phased though.
Aigaios scores with a shot to the body.
Neal misses with an uppercut
and Aigaios counters with a stiff right hand.
Neal misses with a two punch combination.
Aigaios swinging wildly here.
Aigaios scores with a jab to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyros Aigaios dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kaedo Neal's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Aigaios moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Aigaios misses with a right hand
and Neal counters with a straight right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Aigaios. That snapped Neal's head back.
Aigaios buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Aigaios works Neal's body with a nice hook.
Neal just misses with a punch to the body.
Aigaios gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aigaios paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Neal scores with a nice strike.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aigaios. Neal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Neal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD2#
Aigaios knocks Neal to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?#T1#
Neal tries to improve position but can't.
Aigaios tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Neal on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Neal tries to get out of the position.
Neal is letting Aigaios control him for a moment. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Neal 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.
The referee asks Aigaios politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Aigaios prefers to stall for the moment though.
Neal tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Neal looking for a sweep but Aigaios has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Neal is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Neal is working hard here to advance position.
Neal tries to hold on but Aigaios postures up.
Aigaios controlling from mount.
Neal wants to hold on but Aigaios pushes him away.
Aigaios controlling his opponent. #T4#
Aigaios won't let Neal get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Aigaios controlling his opponent.
Aigaios prevents Neal from getting the reversal.
Aigaios controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyros Aigaios showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kaedo Neal's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Aigaios cracks Neal with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Aigaios digs a good body shot into Neal's ribs.
Aigaios scores with a spinning back kick!
Kyros Aigaios is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aigaios lands with an overhand left.#CUT2#
Kaedo Neal's cut is getting worse.
Neal throws a hook but Aigaios avoids it easily.
Neal throws a poor cross that misses
and Aigaios counters with a left to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Aigaios in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aigaios throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Neal crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kyros Aigaios!
Kyros Aigaios decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Arango wants to clinch.#CL2#
Arango darts in and clinches Aigaios up against the cage.
Aigaios blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aigaios is trying to break the clinch but Arango is controlling him.
Arango has a couple of punches blocked by Aigaios.
Arango tries to work over Aigaios's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Arango misses with some punches.
#BC#
Aigaios manages to break the clinch.
Aigaios circles away from the clinch attempt
and Aigaios counters with a two punch combo.
Doroteo Arango seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arango tries to clinch but Aigaios is having none of it.
Aigaios looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Arango moves in looking to clinch but Aigaios pushes him off.
Aigaios swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Arango wants to clinch
and Aigaios cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Arango scores with a jab to the head.
Aigaios jabs at Arango's body.
Aigaios circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Aigaios to counter with a crisp jab.
Arango tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aigaios paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Aigaios gets tackled into the cage by Arango. Arango maintains the clinch.
Aigaios stalling.
Arango misses with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Aigaios's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Arango tries a body shot but Aigaios blocks it.
Arango misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arango's coach down at Kalashnikov MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Arango's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Arango misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Aigaios breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arango tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aigaios paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Aigaios gets tackled into the cage by Arango. Arango maintains the clinch. #T2##BC#
Aigaios pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aigaios avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A lazy left from Aigaios finds it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arango on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Arango tries to clinch but Aigaios moves away
and Aigaios counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Arango misses with a hook. Aigaios ducked under it nicely.
Aigaios misses with a few strikes there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Aigaios.
Aigaios circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Aigaios counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Arango moves into the clinch.
Arango misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aigaios can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Aigaios breaks from the clinch.
Arango looks to clinch
and Aigaios connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Aigaios fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Aigaios pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aigaios feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Arangos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Aigaios swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Arango doesn't manage to clinch there - Aigaios circles away.
Arango wants to clinch but Aigaios slips to the side
and Aigaios counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A shot to the liver by Aigaios. Beautiful body shot.
Aigaios with a jab.
Aigaios is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Arango doesn't manage to clinch there - Aigaios circles away.
Arango tries to clinch but Aigaios moves away
and Aigaios counters with a straight right hand.
Aigaios circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aigaios cracks a nice hook into Arango's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aigaios lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Arango tries to clinch but Aigaios is having none of it.
Arango tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Aigaios counters with a thumping low kick. #T4#
Aigaios circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Arango looks to move away, Aigaios throws a big counter combo but Arango just gets out of the way.
Arango is looking to clinch but Aigaios is avoiding it.
Arango tries to clinch up.
Arango rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Aigaios connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Arango throws an overhand right that lands on Aigaios's shoulder, as Aigaios tries to avoid the shot.
Arango tries to close the distance and clinch but Aigaios swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Arango throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aigaios dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Aigaios works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Arango tries to clinch up but Aigaios circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Aigaios wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Aigaios circles away from the clinch attempt
and Aigaios counters with a huge left! Arango is in big trouble! He's backing up but Aigaios isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Arango from any more damage. A dominating finish by Aigaios!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyros Aigaios!
As Kyros Aigaios got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I aint losing to a shmuck named Dorothy. I promised myself I'd kick this guys's ass or else I'd retire from the sport, go back to Wallace, Idaho, forget about about fighting, and fullfil my dream of being a pastry chef. '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Aigaios. Majava does a little dance to reset his feet.
Majava is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Aigaios with a body shot.
Aigaios connects with an inside leg kick.
Majava misses with an uppercut.
Majava looks to throw the jab but Aigaios is out of range.
As Majava tries to get set, Aigaios tries to push him back and clinch up but Majava manages to avoid the attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Majava. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Majava.
Majava misses with a telegraphed body shot
#CL#
and Aigaios holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Aigaios's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aigaios takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Majava throws out a powerful jab.
Majava fails with a takedown attempt.
Aigaios takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Majava lands with a cross. #ROC2#
Aigaios is rocked!#T1#
Majava swings for the body but Aigaios moves out of range.
Oh Aigaios is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Majava misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Aigaios seems to have got his legs back now.
Majava shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Aigaios counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Aigaios.
Kyros Aigaios has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matti Majava.
Aigaios landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#BC#
Aigaios breaks the clinch.
Majava fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Majava closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aigaios circles away.
Majava swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aigaios looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Aigaios scores with a kick to the body.
Majava misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aigaios.
Aigaios lands a right hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Aigaios.#T2#
Majava shoots for a double leg takedown but Aigaios sprawls well. He's pushed Majava's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Majava missing with a left hand there. Aigaios was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aigaios seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Majava shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aigaios as he avoids it easily.
Majava looks winded!
Aigaios misses with a head kick.
Aigaios blocks a jab.
Aigaios misses with a double jab.
Majava walks into a left hand.
Majava throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Aigaios scores with a push kick.
Aigaios takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Majava is defended easily by Aigaios.
Majava misses with a takedown #CL#
and Aigaios counters by clinching up. #T3##BC#
Aigaios's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aigaios scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Majava changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Aigaios with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Majava to score with a decent uppercut.
Aigaios lands with a straight right. Majava didn't see that one coming.
Good shot there by Aigaios.
Majava misses with a right hand
and Majava takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Majava shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Aigaios counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Aigaios escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Majava takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Aigaios throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Majava.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Aigaios enables Majava to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Aigaios manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Majava working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Aigaios's head.
Aigaios keeping moving, preventing Majava from controlling successfully. #T4#
Majava showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Majava preventing the sweep.
Majava with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aigaios keeping moving, preventing Majava from controlling successfully.
Aigaios definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Majava sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Majava trying to control but Aigaios is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Majava throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyros Aigaios dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Majava misses the body punch
and Aigaios counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Majava misses with a body shot.
Aigaios appears to be looking for a big counter.
Majava lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Aigaios bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aigaios steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Majava.
An attempted straight right counter from Aigaios misses the target.
Aigaios throws a body shot but no joy.
Majava misses the jab.
Aigaios misses with a straight right.
Majava has his takedown stuffed
and Majava takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majava dives in and grabs Aigaios's left leg, looking for a takedown. Aigaios pushes down on Majava's head and hops out.
Majava shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Aigaios counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kyros Aigaios has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matti Majava.
Aigaios lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kyros Aigaios is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Majava misses. #T1#
Majava misses with a hook. Aigaios ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Majava misses its intended target.
Aigaios scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Majava doesn't seem bothered though.
Good exchange - Aigaios coming out on top.
Aigaios looks to land a combination but Majava avoids it well.
Aigaios lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Aigaios lands with a nice body punch.
Aigaios pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Majava back to the cage. Aigaios follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Aigaios throws a shot to the body.
Majava lands with a hook. Aigaios tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Aigaios looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Majava throws a series of punches but Aigaios moves out of range.
Majava ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD2#
Majava shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Majava is breathing heavily.
Majava looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Aigaios on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Aigaios tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Aigaios is looking to stand up but Majava isn't so interested in that idea.
Majava throws a strike but Aigaios rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Aigaios is looking to stand up but Majava won't let him.
Majava wants to sweep here but Aigaios controlling him for the moment.
Majava manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aigaios manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T3#
Aigaios being controlled here, momentarily.
Aigaios wants to stand but Majava is controlling the position.
Aigaios is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Majava keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Aigaios's head.
Aigaios being controlled here, momentarily.
Aigaios wants to get back to his feet but Majava is in a dominant position and won't allow 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.
Aigaios is adopting a defensive guard.
Aigaios looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Majava connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Majava's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
My spies in El Tico 's Academy inform me that Majava has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Majava is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Majava trying to control but Aigaios is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Majava misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyros Aigaios dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Majava fails with the takedown#CL#
and Aigaios moves into the clinch.#BC#
Aigaios breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aigaios comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Aigaios scoring well with a low kick there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Majava or perhaps it was just good defense by Aigaios, which made it look bad.
Majava throws the left hand but Aigaios avoids the punch easily.
Majava lands with a nice body punch.
Aigaios takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majava doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Aigaios counters by clinching up.
Kyros Aigaios has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matti Majava.#BC2#
Majava breaks the clinch.
Majava takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Majava misses with a takedown attempt
and Aigaios connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aigaios's jab looks to have found its range, popping Majava under the eye.
Kyros Aigaios is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Majava takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Majava lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Majava is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aigaios.
Aigaios is looking to counter the offense by Majava and move into the clinch.
Kyros Aigaios is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A right-left combo lands from Aigaios. #CUT#
It looks like Matti Majava has been cut.
Majava throws a body punch but Aigaios moves out of range.
Aigaios ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Majava moves away.
Majava throws a body punch but Aigaios moves out of range.
Majava with a poor takedown #CL#
and Aigaios moves into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Aigaios lands a nice knee to the body. #BC#
Aigaios breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Majava tries for a takedown but Aigaios circles away easily
and Majava takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aigaios lands with a kick to the ribs.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aigaios uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Majava.
Aigaios is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Majava.
Aigaios fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Majava on the side of the head.
Aigaios cracks Majava with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Majava shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Aigaios defends it nicely.
Aigaios tries to counter by clinching up but Majava breaks away and moves out of range.
Majava misses with a straight right.
Aigaios seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Aigaios jabs at Majava's body.
Aigaios punishes Majava's body with a nice straight punch.
Majava throws a looping overhand right but Aigaios ducks down to avoid it.
Aigaios uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Majava.
Majava throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aigaios's waist but Aigaios gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Majava off to one side.
Aigaios scores with a hook to the body. Majava takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Majava fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Aigaios scores with a nice strike.
Majava with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Aigaios counters by clinching up. #BC#
Aigaios's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Aigaios connects with a solid leg kick.
Aigaios misses with a double jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aigaios. Majava does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Majava misses.
Majava takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Aigaios closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Majava has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Aigaios counters by moving into the clinch.
Majava has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Aigaios avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T4#
Aigaios landing knees to the body.
#BC#
Aigaios breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aigaios scores with a three punch combo!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Aigaios stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Aigaios wants it to stay on the feet.
Aigaios throws a good cross that connects.
Matti Majava has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kyros Aigaios is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Majava moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Majava misses with a lunging right hand
letting Aigaios counter with a right hand.
Majava throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Aigaios counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Majava closes the distance and clinches up with Aigaios, looking for a takedown. Majava pushes Aigaios against the cage but Aigaios circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As Majava tries to get set, Aigaios tries to push him back and clinch up but Majava manages to avoid the attempt.
Aigaios's jab looks to have found its range, popping Majava under the eye.
Aigaios lands with a nice body punch.
Aigaios fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Aigaios scores with a hook to the body. Majava takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Aigaios is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Majava can do to turn this around?
Majava misses with an uppercut. Aigaios saw that one coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyros Aigaios showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aigaios, 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyros Aigaios!
An intense looking Kyros Aigaios took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Hey Mardi Madarfakava or whatever your name is. This is what you and the rest of all you koala hugging b@#$ out there will get from me... a side check kick to the f@kn mouth! I'm here to fight! *drops mic*'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Aigaios misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from TupperII.
The fight stays on the outside here - TupperII looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aigaios keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Aigaios stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Aigaios wants it to stay on the feet.
Kyros Aigaios has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby TupperII.
TupperII shoots for a double leg takedown but Aigaios sprawls well. He's pushed TupperII's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #KD#
Aigaios lands a left and a right that send TupperII crashing to the mat, dazed. Aigaios thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like Bobby TupperII has been cut.
An inside leg kick lands from Aigaios.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
TupperII darts in looking for a takedown but Aigaios gets double underhooks and turns TupperII into the cage.
Aigaios misses with a hook.
TupperII changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Aigaios tries to avoid it but TupperII manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Aigaios to the ground. Aigaios escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
TupperII looks winded!
Aigaios connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends TupperII to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Aigaios!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kyros Aigaios!
As Kyros Aigaios got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I told you motherfucker. You don't know me. I eat handsome, charming, seductive guys with perfect skin like you for breakfast every weekend.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Aigaios sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Aigaios gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Smith pulls guard successfully.
Aigaios trying to stand up but can't free himself from Smith's guard.
Smith is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aigaios is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Aigaios on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Aigaios tries to get out of the position.
Aigaios is looking to stand up but Smith isn't so interested in that idea.
Aigaios wants to get back to his feet but Smith passes into half guard.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Aigaios blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.
Smith wants to free his trapped foot but Aigaios is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Well, if Smith 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.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
It looks like Smith might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Aigaios keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smith content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Smith trying to control from half guard but Aigaios is working away. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Aigaios counters with a one-two to the body.
Smith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Aigaios defends well and Smith ends up having to push Aigaios into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kyros Aigaios has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Smith.#CL2#
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Aigaios.
Aigaios leaning against his opponent.
Aigaios prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith takes a knee to the side of the body.
Aigaios wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Smith has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Aigaios is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Smith is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Aigaios gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Aigaios makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Aigaios's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4##CL#
Aigaios gets a clinch.
Smith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Aigaios gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Aigaios prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC#
Aigaios manages to break the clinch.
Aigaios cracks the inside of Smith's front leg.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aigaios cracks the inside of Smith's front leg.
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Aigaios counters with a left to the body.
Kyros Aigaios is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aigaios as he avoids it easily.
Aigaios looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Aigaios digs a good hook to Smith's body.
#CL#
Aigaios clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyros Aigaios dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aigaios.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Aigaios swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aigaios sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
Kyros Aigaios is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Aigaios sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little feinted left hand from Aigaios on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Aigaios stuffs the takedown.
Kyros Aigaios has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Smith.
Smith takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Aigaios lands a jab-cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aigaios circles away quickly and effectively.
Aigaios scores with a nice right hand.
Aigaios throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Smith on the side of the head.
Kyros Aigaios is winning the standup battle so far.
Aigaios connects with a high kick. #T1#
Aigaios keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Aigaios lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#CL2#
Aigaios gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Smith looking for a takedown.
Smith tries to score a body lock takedown but Aigaios shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Aigaios's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC#
Aigaios's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2##CL2#
Smith forces Aigaios back against the cage and clinches.
Aigaios lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Aigaios.
Aigaios swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aigaios controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC#
Aigaios's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Aigaios pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aigaios smiles and moves away.
Aigaios is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?#T3#
Aigaios throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Aigaios.#CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Smith wants to clinch up but Aigaios keeps it at a distance.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Aigaios avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Aigaios closes the distance and clinches.
Smith drops down looking for an ankle pick but Aigaios pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T4##CL#
Aigaios closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Smith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Aigaios pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Aigaios lands a nice uppercut.
Smith tries to pull guard but Aigaios won't allow it.
Aigaios gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith looking to stall.
Aigaios leaning against his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyros Aigaios 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##CL2#
Smith moves into range and clinches up with Aigaios.
Aigaios is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD2#
Smith manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Smith 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#
Aigaios scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Smith manages to mount 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.
Smith controlling from the full mount.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aigaios wants to try and get back to his feet.#T1#
Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Aigaios really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Smith controlling the pace for now.
Aigaios tries to lock up and control but Smith gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Smith controlling from mount.
Aigaios tries to hold on but Smith pushes him away. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smith looking to control but Aigaios is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Smith content just to control the position here.
Smith landing strikes from the mount and Aigaios is in trouble!
Smith can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Aigaios is looking to escape.
Aigaios keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Smith trying to control but Aigaios is having none of it. #T3#
Aigaios is trying desperately to improve position.
Smith postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Aigaios looks a forlorn figure.
Smith can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Aigaios is looking to escape.
Smith might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Aigaios haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smith controlling the pace for now.
Smith looking to finish Aigaios with some ground and pound. This is bad for Aigaios!
Aigaios is trying to stand up.
Smith looking to finish Aigaios with some ground and pound. This is bad for Aigaios!#ROC2#
Aigaios is rocked!#SUB2#
Smith is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Aigaios is surviving well by controlling Smith's body position as best he can.
Oh Aigaios is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Smith has control of Aigaios's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Aigaios regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Smith landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Aigaios 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 Franklin scores the fight 28:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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