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LVC #32 Papaioanou vs Gorilla PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Albert Fish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chad Ortiz is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Albert Fish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chad Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortiz throws a leg kick
and Fish holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fish gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fish has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Fish really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fish 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.
Fish is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ortiz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fish.
Fish is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ortiz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fish prevents Ortiz from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fish is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ortiz sees it coming and defends easily.
Fish scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ortiz tries to get to full guard but Fish has control of the leg.
Nice strikes from Fish there.
Ortiz wants to get back to his feet.
Ortiz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Fish wants to pass to mount but Ortiz is defending the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fish is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fish blocks the strikes from Ortiz.
Fish is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ortiz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fish.
Ortiz wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fish lands a nice short elbow.
Ortiz wants to control but Fish is keeping busy.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fish is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortiz is trying to stand.
Ground and pound from Fish.
Fish is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ortiz is defending against the submission attempts here by Fish.
Fish lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz pushes Fish off looking to stand but Fish dives back in and keeps control.
Fish is looking for a kimura but Ortiz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fish to get the leverage.
Fish trying to pass the guard but Ortiz defending well.
Ortiz wants to control but Fish is keeping busy.
Fish lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fish wants to work for an arm triangle but Ortiz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ortiz tries to get to full guard but Fish has control of the leg.
Fish is working for a kimura but Ortiz is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz trying to hold on to Fish's head to control him but Fish postures up.
Fish is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fish is thwarting Ortiz's attempts to control the position.
Fish scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fish lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ortiz trying to control here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fish seems to be working for a kimura but Ortiz defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Fish 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.
Ortiz misses with an uppercut. Fish saw that one coming.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ortiz.
Fish gets back to half guard.
Fish looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fish wants to get back to full guard.
Ortiz trying to mount his opponent but Fish defends it.
Fish is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ortiz pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fish makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fish.
Fish is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ortiz defends well.
Fish has his foot on Ortiz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ortiz works his way back into a safe position though.
Fish keeping moving, preventing Ortiz from controlling successfully.
Fish is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fish keeping moving, preventing Ortiz from controlling successfully.
Fish looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fish has his foot on Ortiz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ortiz works his way back into a safe position though.
Ortiz wants to pass the guard but Fish is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz trying to control but Fish is working from the bottom.
Fish scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Albert Fish overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fish looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ortiz passes into half guard.
Ortiz is looking to advance position but Fish won't allow it.
Fish is looking for a sweep. Ortiz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ortiz blocks the strikes from Fish.
Fish looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fish works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ortiz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ortiz is looking to stand up but Fish won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fish has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ortiz has managed to get both his arms back between Fish's legs - danger averted.
Fish is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ortiz passes into half guard.
Fish actively working from the bottom here.
Fish is not content to let Ortiz control the position.
Fish misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Fish looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ortiz trying to control from half guard but Fish is working away.
Fish has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Ortiz escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Ortiz!
Fish is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz misses with the ground and pound.
Fish tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ortiz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ortiz tries to stand but Fish is controlling his head.
Fish is looking for a sweep.
Fish throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fish gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fish looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ortiz wants to stand but Fish has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Fish actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert Fish dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Ortiz misses with a shot to the body
and Fish moves into the clinch.
Fish tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ortiz just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fish drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fish pulls guard effortlessly.
Fish looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fish will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Fish is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fish keeping moving, preventing Ortiz from controlling successfully.
Ortiz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fish looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fish, up you get!
A low kick from Ortiz misses
and Fish counters by clinching up.
A frustrated look appears on Ortiz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ortiz is trying to force a seperation but Fish has the dominant position.
Ortiz is trying to break free.
Ortiz is looking to break free of the clinch but Fish has double underhooks.
Fish is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ortiz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Albert Fish. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fish jumps into guard, dragging Ortiz to the mat.
Fish keeping moving, preventing Ortiz from controlling successfully.
Ortiz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ortiz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fish is proving hard to escape from.
Fish looking for a guillotine here but Ortiz defends easily.
Ortiz wants to stand but Fish is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fish escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ortiz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fish is looking for a triangle but Ortiz pushes his legs off easily.
Ortiz trying to control but Fish is working from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fish will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ortiz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ortiz would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ortiz wants to control from the top but Fish keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fish thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Ortiz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fish has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ortiz has managed to get both his arms back between Fish's legs - danger averted.
Fish working for a triangle but Ortiz defends it easily.
Ortiz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ortiz wants to stand but Fish has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Fish preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fish is looking for a triangle here but Ortiz uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortiz 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fish throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Fish sneaks back into half guard.
Fish looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ortiz wants to get back to his feet.
Chad Ortiz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fish actively working from the bottom here.
Fish wants to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ortiz trying to control from half guard but Fish is working away.
Fish is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ortiz pulls his head out easily.
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 Albert Fish.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fish, 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Albert Fish!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Izmailov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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195 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Izmailov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ken Shamrock!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shamrock cracks Izmailov with an open hand slap.
It looks like David Izmailov has been cut.
A punch lands to the side of Izmailov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice sprawl there from Shamrock as Izmailov shoots in.
Shamrock throws a right and a left that Izmailov avoids nicely.
Izmailov walks into a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shamrock avoids the head kick by Izmailov.
Shamrock cracks Izmailov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Shamrock has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Izmailov to stand back up!
Izmailov is rocked!
Shamrock fakes the body blow, causing Izmailov to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Izmailov goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ken Shamrock!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gallen Heiter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zulu Barabas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gallen Heiter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zulu Barabas!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barabas misses with a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Barabas.
Barabas lands a nice looking kick to the body. Heiter takes a step back to recover.
Heiter throws a leg kick
and Barabas counters with a thumping low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heiter has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barabas.
Zulu Barabas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heiter is breathing heavily.
Barabas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Heiter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barabas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Gallen Heiter has been cut.
Barabas throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Barabas closes the distance and clinches.
Barabas avoiding damage.
Barabas landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Barabas dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heiter takes an elbow to the forehead.
Barabas lands a right hand.
Barabas manages to break the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barabas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barabas cracks Heiter with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Barabas has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Heiter to stand back up!
Gallen Heiter's cut is getting worse.
Barabas moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Heiter walks forward, straight into a front kick from Barabas.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Barabas - that will leave a mark!
Barabas throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Barabas lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heiter moves out of range of the body kick.
Heiter walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Barabas! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zulu Barabas!
Zulu Barabas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Dutko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and El Senor Rookie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob Dutko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, El Senor Rookie!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dutko throws a body kick that misses.
Dutko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rookie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dutko throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dutko blocks a head kick by Rookie.
Dutko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dutko tries to clinch up.
Dutko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rookie throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dutko throws a leg kick
and Rookie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Bob Dutko has been cut.
Rookie's coach down at Den of Tears (22 coaches, $200 fee) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rookie's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rookie gets tackled into the cage by Dutko. Dutko maintains the clinch.
A hook to the body from Rookie.
Dutko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rookie is defending well for now.
Rookie stalling.
Rookie lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dutko or not.
Dutko is breathing heavily.
Rookie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rookie is looking to control Dutko's arms but Dutko gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rookie has his back to the cage.
Rookie managing to block the knees to the body from Dutko.
Dutko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rookie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dutko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rookie avoids it.
Rookie digs a right hand into Dutko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dutko's gas tank.
Rookie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rookie stuffs the takedown attempt from Dutko. Dutko gets slowly back to his feet.
Rookie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rookie connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rookie scores with a spinning back kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rookie throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rookie punishes Dutko's body with a nice straight punch.
Rookie moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rookie misses with a head kick.
A low kick from Dutko is predictable there
and Rookie counters with a nice body kick.
Rookie thuds a left hand into Dutko's body.
Rookie throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rookie scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rookie lands a big head kick that sends Dutko tumbling to the mat! Rookie takes a step backwards and waves Dutko back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Dutko is rocked!
Dutko sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Crack! A monster head kick from Rookie and Dutko falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Rookie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). El Senor Rookie!
El Senor Rookie thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Don Julio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katurian Tupolski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tupolski comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mobb Deep - Shook Ones kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Don Julio has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Don Julio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Katurian Tupolski!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tupolski misses the body punch
and Julio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tupolski tries to clinch up but Julio circles away and keeps his distance.
Julio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tupolski.
Julio throws a shot to the body.
Tupolski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Julio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tupolski tries to clinch up
and Julio counters with a straight right hand.
Katurian Tupolski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Julio connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tupolski connects with the punch.
Tupolski wants to clinch but Julio slips to the side
and Julio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tupolski takes the fight into the clinch.
Julio avoids the elbow strike from Tupolski, against the cage.
Julio is trying to break the clinch but Tupolski has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Julio avoids the elbow strike from Tupolski, against the cage.
Tupolski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Julios head.
Julio blocking some punches.
Julio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Julio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Julio takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Left hook, right uppercut from Julio.
Tupolski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Julio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Julio tries to keep at a distance but Tupolski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tupolski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tupolski pushes off an throws an elbow but Julio leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tupolski prevents Julio from breaking the clinch.
Tupolski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tupolski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tupolski throws an elbow that misses.
Tupolski can't find room to land a body shot as Julio controls the action.
Tupolski lands with a light punch inside.
Julio breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Julio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Julio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Julio moves out of range as Tupolski strikes.
Julio blocks a jab.
Tupolski darts in trying to clinch
and Julio counters with a left to the body.
Tupolski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tupolski closes the distance looking to clinch
and Julio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Julio circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jab by Julio.
Tupolski missing with a left hand there. Julio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Julio scores with a jab. Tupolski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tupolski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tupolski wants to clinch.
Julio moves away from the strike by Tupolski.
Tupolski wants to clinch up but Julio keeps it at a distance.
Tupolski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Julio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tupolski doesn't manage to clinch there - Julio circles away.
Julio lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tupolski circles away quickly and effectively.
Tupolski wants to clinch
and Tupolski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Julio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Julio keeps the fight on the outside.
Julio circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tupolski throws a jab when Julio was well out of range.
Tupolski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Julio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tupolski doesn't manage to clinch there - Julio circles away.
Tupolski darts in trying to clinch
and Julio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tupolski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Julio is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tupolski tries to clinch but Julio moves out of range.
Tupolski is looking to clinch but Julio is avoiding it.
Tupolski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tupolski tries to bum rush Julio with a series of wild strikes but Julio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katurian Tupolski 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.
Julio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tupolski at a distance.
Julio thows a body shot but no joy.
Tupolski looks to clinch
and Julio counters with a nice body shot.
A punch combination from Tupolski misses.
Tupolski wants to clinch up but Julio keeps it at a distance.
Julio ducks under a wild hook from Tupolski.
Tupolski is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Tupolski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Julio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Julio is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Julio cracks Tupolski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tupolski misses with a series of wild punches.
Julio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tupolski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tupolski tries to clinch but Julio moves out of range.
Tupolski walks into a straight right hand from Julio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Julio lands with a nice combination. Tupolski backs away looking to recover.
Julio looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Julio circles away from the clinch attempt.
Julio is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tupolski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tupolski moves into range and clinches up with Julio.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tupolski 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.
A right hand to the body from Tupolski.
Tupolski misses with the head strike.
Tupolski misses with a punch on the inside.
Julio wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tupolski throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tupolski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Tupolski fails to land.
Julio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Julio misses with a few strikes there.
Tupolski wants to clinch
letting Julio counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Julio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tupolski tries to clinch but Julio moves away
and Julio counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Julio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tupolski.
Tupolski tries to close the distance and clinch but Julio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tupolski ducks right into an uppercut from Julio.
Tupolski looks to clinch
letting Julio counter with a right hand.
Tupolski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tupolski closes the distance but Julio moves to the side
enabling Julio to counter with a crisp jab.
Don Julio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tupolski tries to clinch but Julio moves away
and Julio counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tupolski tries to clinch up.
Julio throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tupolski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski closes the distance but Julio moves to the side
and Julio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tupolski wants to clinch but Julio slips to the side
and Julio counters with a series of strikes. Tupolski will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tupolski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Julio.
Julio moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tupolski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tupolski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Julio swinging wildly here.
Tupolski instigates a clinch.
Tupolski misses with a punch on the inside.
Julio blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tupolski has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
Julio has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tupolski misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Julio is trying to break free.
Tupolski missing with knees to the body.
Tupolski misses with some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Julio's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tupolski scores with a shoulder strike.
Tupolski keeps control of Julio as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tupolski pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tupolski misses with the head strike.
Julio has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tupolski misses with the head strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tupolski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tupolski can't find room to land a body shot as Julio controls the action.
Tupolski misses with a short punch on the inside.
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 Don Julio will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Tupolski wants to clinch up but Julio keeps it at a distance.
Don Julio is winning the standup battle so far.
Julio circles away from the clinch attempt.
Julio fails to land with a series of punches.
Julio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Julio ducks under a wild hook from Tupolski.
Tupolski tries to clinch but Julio moves out of range.
Tupolski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Julio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tupolski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tupolski tries to close the distance and clinch but Julio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Julio comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Julio connects with a body shot.
Tupolski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Julio counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Julio lands a slapping body shot.
Tupolski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Julio.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupolski darts in trying to clinch
and Julio counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tupolski thinking.
Tupolski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tupolski tries to clinch
and Tupolski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tupolski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tupolski tries to close the distance and clinch but Julio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Julio throws a right and a left that Tupolski avoids nicely.
Tupolski wants to clinch up but Julio keeps it at a distance.
Julio slips under a jab.
Tupolski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Julio manages to avoid it.
Julio misses with a double jab.
Julio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Julio bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski tries to clinch up
and Julio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tupolski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Julio swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Julio lands with a nice combination. Tupolski backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tupolski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Julio. Those never looked like landing.
Tupolski tries to clinch but Julio moves out of range.
Julio lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tupolski wants to clinch up but Julio keeps it at a distance.
Julio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tupolski tries to clinch up.
Julio circles away from the clinch attempt
and Julio counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski clinches with his opponent.
Julio is trying to break free.
Julio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tupolski closes the distance looking to clinch
and Julio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A decent looking cross lands there for Julio.
Tupolski throws a jab but it's blocked by Julio.
Julio closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Julio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Julio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tupolski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tupolski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Julio.
Tupolski tries to clinch but Julio moves out of range.
Tupolski dodges the punch combination from Julio.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tupolski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Julio paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Julio keeps the fight on the outside.
Julio swings for the body but Tupolski moves out of range.
Julio closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Julio's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Julio duly obliges.
Julio dodges the punch combination from Tupolski.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Julio circles away from the clinch attempt.
Julio ducks under a wild hook from Tupolski.
Julio with a nice cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
Don Julio showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Julio 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 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Don Julio!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Don Julio made sure he mentioned Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements (q160), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
In defeat, Katurian Tupolski stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fighting is a tough business. All the props to my opponent - he was better tonight. I will be back stronger.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Milton Bradley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Point Fighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bradley might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Two Steps From Hell - Archangel. Point Fighter will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Milton Bradley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Point Fighter!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fighter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fighter swings for the body but Bradley moves out of range.
Fighter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bradley circles away.
Bradley throws a low kick but Fighter moves out of range easily.
Bradley connects with a solid leg kick.
Bradley rushes Fighter and presses him up against the cage.
Bradley lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Point Fighter has been cut.
Fighter is pushing Bradley up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bradley with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bradley lands a knee to the body.
Bradley tries a knee to the head but Fighter blocks it.
Bradley tries to land a knee to the head but Fighter blocks with his arms.
Fighter dodges an elbow strike from Bradley.
Fighter wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bradley throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fighter blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter avoiding damage as Bradley throws knees to the body.
Fighter managing to block the knees to the body from Bradley.
Fighter blocks the elbow strike.
Fighter pulls guard successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bradley sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fighter lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bradley!
Bradley is in a horrible position here. Fighter smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bradley tries to lock up and control but Fighter gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fighter controlling his opponent.
Fighter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fighter prevents Bradley from getting the reversal.
Fighter working for a guillotine from mount but Bradley is in no mood to give up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bradley wants to hold on but Fighter pushes him away.
Fighter scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bradley tries to reverse the position but Fighter maintains control.
Fighter working for a guillotine from mount but Bradley is in no mood to give up.
Fighter avoids the attempt from Bradley to control.
Fighter raining down hammerfists from mount.
Fighter is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bradley has managed to escape the submission attempt.
A nice elbow there by Fighter.
Fighter looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Bradley is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bradley hang on?
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fighter lands a big shot there that rocks Bradley but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Fighter mounts Bradley! Really nice guard pass there!
Fighter wants to control the pace but Bradley is squirming around nicely.
Fighter working for a guillotine from mount but Bradley is in no mood to give up.
Fighter jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bradley manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Check out the look on Fighter's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bradley struggling a bit here.
Bradley is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fighter is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Fighter wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bradley, who protects the arm well.
Bradley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fighter on the ground.
Fighter controls the position.
Fighter has an Americana. Bradley didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Fighter is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Fighter hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Point Fighter!
An out of breath Point Fighter thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Panikos Papaioanou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fat Gorrila (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fat Gorrila will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Panikos Papaioanou!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fat Gorrila!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Papaioanou.
Papaioanou shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gorrila as he avoids it easily.
Gorrila turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Papaioanou takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gorrila misses with a low kick.
Gorrila lands a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Papaioanou.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Panikos Papaioanou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gorrila swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gorrila closes the distance looking to clinch
and Papaioanou counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gorrila's knee momentarily.
Gorrila thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gorrila throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from Gorrila misses
and Papaioanou counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Papaioanou slips a straight right by Gorrila.
Fat Gorrila seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gorrila throws a hook but Papaioanou avoids it easily.
Gorrila misses with a low kick as Papaioanou jumps back.
Gorrila throws a head kick but Papaioanou moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Papaioanou.
Papaioanou swats away the attempt to clinch by Gorrila.
Gorrila throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Papaioanou shoots in for a double leg but Gorrila sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gorrila feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Papaioanous jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Papaioanou.
Gorrila walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Papaioanou checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gorrila misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorrila misses with a body shot.
Papaioanou closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gorrila's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Papaioanou throws a big elbow that misses.
Papaioanou tries to free his leg and advance position but Gorrila is retaining full guard.
Papaioanou wants to control from the top but Gorrila keeps moving.
Papaioanou 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Papaioanou stays in close to Gorrila's body and controls the position.
Papaioanou wants to control from the top but Gorrila keeps moving.
Gorrila avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Papaioanou is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Papaioanou is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorrila 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.
Papaioanou working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gorrila avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Papaioanou is working Gorrila over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Papaioanou looking to pass the guard.
Gorrila keeping moving, preventing Papaioanou from controlling successfully.
Gorrila is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Papaioanou wants to pass the guard but Gorrila is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Papaioanou's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gorrila is looking to score with low kicks.
Papaioanou tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gorrila defends well and Papaioanou ends up having to push Gorrila into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gorrila is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Papaioanou is defending well for now.
Gorrila trying to land knees to the body.
Gorrila crunches a lovely knee into Papaioanou's ribcage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Papaioanou tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gorrila misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gorrila trying to land knees to the body.
Gorrila misses with a knee strike.
Papaioanou jumps into guard, dragging Gorrila to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Fat Gorrila will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gorrila throws a jab when Papaioanou was well out of range.
Gorrila misses with the combination.
Gorrila darts in trying to clinch
and Papaioanou counters with an outside leg kick.
Gorrila misses with a low kick.
Gorrila lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gorrila steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Papaioanou.
Papaioanou shoots in and drives through. Gorrila sprawls well.
A big left from Gorrila misses.
Papaioanou chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gorrila can pounce on him.
Papaioanou checks a leg kick nicely.
Gorrila tries to land a front kick but Papaioanou steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gorrila lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorrila throws a series of punches but Papaioanou avoids them all with ease.
Gorrila tries to clinch up.
Gorrila lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Papaioanou dives in and scores a takedown into Gorrila's guard.
Papaioanou throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Papaioanou trying to control the position from guard on top but Gorrila is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Papaioanou pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gorrila is keeping the position for now.
Papaioanou with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Papaioanou might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Papaioanou trying to control but Gorrila is working from the bottom.
Papaioanou landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Papaioanou is working Gorrila over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've been hearing good reports from Papaioanou'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.
Gorrila is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Papaioanou trying to control but Gorrila is working from the bottom.
Papaioanou is looking to work some ground and pound but Gorrila has wrist control.
Papaioanou postures up.
Papaioanou wants to control from the top but Gorrila keeps moving.
Papaioanou is looking to work some ground and pound but Gorrila has wrist control.
Papaioanou stops Gorrila from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorrila keeping moving, preventing Papaioanou from controlling successfully.
Papaioanou is looking to work some ground and pound but Gorrila has wrist control.
Papaioanou with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Papaioanou shoots for a double leg takedown but Gorrila sprawls well. He's pushed Papaioanou's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Papaioanou blocks a low kick nicely.
Gorrila misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Papaioanou shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gorrila manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Papaioanou throws a strike but Gorrila rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Papaioanou is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gorrila is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Papaioanou is trying to control the position but Gorrila postures up.
Gorrila throws a big right hand that misses.
Gorrila won't allow Papaioanou to sweep him here.
Papaioanou is trying to control the position but Gorrila postures up.
Gorrila trying to control but Papaioanou is working from the bottom.
Papaioanou trying to keep a closed guard but Gorrila is proving a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gorrila tries to clinch but Papaioanou moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gorrila fails with an attempt to 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 Panikos Papaioanou will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gorrila lands a nice leg kick that just misses Papaioanou's sensitive parts.
A good leg kick by Gorrila.
Gorrila is looking to clinch but Papaioanou is avoiding it.
Papaioanou checks a low kick from Gorrila.
Papaioanou with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gorrila to score with a decent uppercut.
Gorrila catches Papaioanou with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gorrila rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Papaioanou moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gorrila tries to clinch up.
Papaioanou with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gorrila to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Papaioanou is defended easily by Gorrila.
Gorrila throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Papaioanou 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Papaioanou throws an elbow that misses. Gorrila uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Papaioanou's guard. Nice move by Gorrila!
Gorrila trying to control but Papaioanou is working from the bottom.
Papaioanou wants to sweep here but Gorrila controlling him for the moment.
Papaioanou isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Gorrila stacks Papaioanou 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 Gorrila!
Papaioanou struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Papaioanou trying his best to control but Gorrila has mounted him.
Papaioanou tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Papaioanou tries to lock up and control but Gorrila gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gorrila can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Papaioanou is looking to escape.
Papaioanou is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorrila can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Papaioanou is looking to escape.
Gorrila looking to control and managing it successfully.
Papaioanou wants to hold on but Gorrila pushes him away.
Papaioanou regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Papaioanou is looking for a sweep. Gorrila is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Fat Gorrila.
Gorrila throws a jab when Papaioanou was well out of range.
Papaioanou fails with a takedown attempt.
Gorrila tries to clinch but Papaioanou moves out of range.
Gorrila tries to clinch but Papaioanou moves out of range.
Gorrila is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Papaioanou has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Panikos Papaioanou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Papaioanou shoots in for a takedown but Gorrila shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gorrila chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gorrila wants to land a leg kick but Papaioanou is out of range.
Papaioanou moves out of range of the body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fat Gorrila really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gorrila lands a nice leg kick that just misses Papaioanou's sensitive parts.
Papaioanou closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gorrila circles away.
Gorrila moves in looking to clinch but Papaioanou pushes him off.
Gorrila tries to clinch up but Papaioanou circles away and keeps his distance.
Papaioanou shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gorrila tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gorrila motions for Papaioanou to come forward. Gorrila throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Papaioanou takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gorrila connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A combination from Gorrila does no damage.
Gorrila swinging wildly here.
Gorrila fails in his attempt to clinch.
Papaioanou shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gorrila napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Papaioanou throws an elbow but Gorrila slips to the side and avoids it well.
Papaioanou landing a few strikes.
You can see the frustration on Gorrila's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Papaioanou tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Papaioanou has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Papaioanou is trying to ground and pound but Gorrila uses the momentary lack of control by Papaioanou to regain half guard.
Gorrila gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Papaioanou throws a big elbow that misses.
Papaioanou tries to free his leg and advance position but Gorrila is retaining full guard.
Papaioanou trying to control but Gorrila is working from the bottom.
Papaioanou is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Papaioanou looking to sit in guard and control but Gorrila gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Papaioanou 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 crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Papaioanou throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gorrila uses it to pass to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papaioanou tries to improve position but can't.
Papaioanou is working hard here to advance position.
Papaioanou regains half guard.
Papaioanou actively working from the bottom here.
Gorrila controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Papaioanou is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Panikos Papaioanou overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Papaioanou wants to control the action here but instead Gorrila manages to pass to full mount!
Gorrila avoids the attempt from Papaioanou to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Papaioanou keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Panikos Papaioanou will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A slapping leg kick lands for Gorrila.
Gorrila thows a body kick. Papaioanou tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Papaioanou ducks under a wild hook from Gorrila.
Papaioanou avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gorrila throws out a leg kick but Papaioanou moves out of range and Gorrila only half commits.
Gorrila lands with a kick to the temple. Papaioanou shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Gorrila misses with the combination.
Gorrila pivots, looking for a leg kick but Papaioanou is out of range and Gorrila settles back down.
Gorrila looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gorrila throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gorrila lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Papaioanou shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gorrila defends it nicely.
Gorrila lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Gorrila misses with a few strikes there.
Gorrila scores with a head kick.
Papaioanou closes the distance and clinches up with Gorrila, looking for a takedown. Papaioanou pushes Gorrila against the cage but Gorrila circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gorrila thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Papaioanou if he has to take too many more of those.
Gorrila scores with a spinning back kick!
Fat Gorrila seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A lazy body kick from Gorrila
and Papaioanou counters with a thumping low kick.
Fat Gorrila is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gorrila misses with an uppercut.
Papaioanou slips a straight right by Gorrila.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gorrila darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Papaioanou blocks a head kick by Gorrila.
Papaioanou misses with a takedown attempt - Gorrila sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Panikos Papaioanou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gorrila throws a head kick but Papaioanou moves out of range.
Gorrila fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Papaioanou has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gorrila tries to close the distance and clinch up but Papaioanou swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gorrila darts in trying to clinch
and Papaioanou counters with an inside leg kick.
Gorrila throws a head kick that misses
letting Papaioanou counter with a right hand.
Papaioanou blocks a low kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papaioanou closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gorrila's guard.
Papaioanou postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Papaioanou trying to control but Gorrila is working from the bottom.
Papaioanou missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Papaioanou is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gorrila utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Papaioanou wants to control from the top but Gorrila keeps moving.
Gorrila keeping full guard, as Papaioanou tries to pass.
Papaioanou trying to control but Gorrila is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorrila is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gorrila controls Papaioanou momentarily but Papaioanou frees himself.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Papaioanou checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Papaioanou shoots in but no luck this time.
Gorrila throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Papaioanou to counter with a crisp jab.
Gorrila thows a body kick. Papaioanou tries to catch it but that hurt him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fat Gorrila comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gorrila has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 47:48
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 45:50
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fat Gorrila!
Fat Gorrila is the new super heavyweight champion!
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