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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derfel Cardan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justice Church (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cardan's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Old England's Glory. Justice Church will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Derfel Cardan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Justice Church!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Church works the jab nicely.
Cardan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Church connects with a right hand. Cardan shakes it off.
Cardan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Church.
Church scores with a punch to the head.
Church throws an overhand right that lands on Cardan's shoulder, as Cardan tries to avoid the shot.
Church throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cardan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Justice Church seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Church, as that shot connected.
Church lands a head shot.
Cardan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Church might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Church misses with a shot to the body
and Cardan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Church thinking.
Church scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Church rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cardan counters by moving into the clinch.
Good body shot from Cardan.
Church looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cardan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cardan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cardan.
A bit of stalling here from Cardan.
Cardan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cardan is working Church over against the cage.
Cardan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cardan has Church pushed against the cage.
Cardan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cardan lands a shot to the body.
Cardan lands a body punch.
Cardan taking a breather.
Cardan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardan lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Church to his knees! Cardan keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derfel Cardan!
In his post fight interview, Derfel Cardan started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alfred Hitscock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daario Naharis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hitscock comes to the cage accompanied by My Drinking Problem. Alfred Hitscock could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Daario Naharis's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
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Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alfred Hitscock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daario Naharis!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naharis misses with a looping right.
Hitscock misses with a wild body shot.
Hitscock has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Sun Ra and his Arkestra's training camp in the buildup to the fight.
Jab from Naharis.
Hitscock bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Naharis's head backwards.
It looks like Daario Naharis has been cut.
Naharis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hitscock misses with a wild body shot.
Hitscock lands a nice hook to Naharis's body. Naharis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hitscock moves away from the strike by Naharis.
Hitscock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hitscock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Naharis throws a right and a left that Hitscock avoids nicely.
Alfred Hitscock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Naharis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hitscock.
Hitscock ducks under a wild hook from Naharis.
Naharis misses with a series of wild punches.
Naharis misses with a body shot.
Naharis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hitscock counters with a nice body shot.
Naharis ducks under a wild hook from Hitscock.
Hitscock scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hitscock sizes up Naharis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Hitscock does no damage.
Naharis throws a hook but Hitscock avoids it easily.
Naharis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Naharis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Hitscock.
Naharis throws out a loose jab but Hitscock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hitscock thows a body shot but no joy.
Hitscock throws out a loose jab but Naharis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hitscock misses with an uppercut. Naharis saw that one coming.
A combination from Naharis does no damage.
Hitscock checks a low kick from Naharis.
Hitscock motions for Naharis to come forward. Hitscock throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Naharis misses with a hook.
Hitscock throws an overhand right that drops Naharis like a sack of potatoes! Hitscock dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alfred Hitscock!
Post fight, Alfred Hitscock stared into the camera and said 'Brandon once told me that he listens to Germs while he bathes, I never understood it until I scared the shit out him pulling out a giant roach and putting to my ear.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Liberal Media (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liberal Media has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Brawler
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Liberal Media!
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, Dan Murray!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Media dives in and scores a takedown into Murray's guard.
Murray looking for a guillotine here but Media defends easily.
Murray working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Media.
Media looking to pass the guard.
Murray working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Media has passed into half guard!
The fighters are battling for position here. Murray manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Murray is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Media is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murray is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Media defends well.
Media got a little sloppy there for a moment and Murray has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Media has managed to get both his arms back between Murray's legs - danger averted.
We've been hearing good reports from Media'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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Media throwing strikes but missing.
Murray is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Media wants to control from the top but Murray keeps moving.
Murray working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Media.
Media forces his way into half guard.
Murray is staying active underneath Media, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Media landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Media sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Media is thwarting Murray's attempts to control the position.
Murray on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Media prevents Murray from improving his position.
Murray is still trying to improve position.
Murray works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murray is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Media throwing strikes from guard but Murray blocks nicely.
Murray looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Media passes into side control.
Murray tries to bench press Media off him but Media keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Media tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
An elbow from Media crashes against the mat.
Media fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Media knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Murray on the ground.
Murray gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Murray actively working from the bottom here.
Media prevents Murray from improving his position.
Media trying to control the action but Murray is working from the bottom.
Media is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Murray!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murray wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Media lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Media has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Murray is in real trouble here. Media gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Murray is tapping out! Media wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Liberal Media!
Our winner, Liberal Media, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kulap Metharom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aout Drogba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Metharom comes to the cage accompanied by Bonobo - Kiara. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kulap Metharom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aout Drogba!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metharom clinches.
Metharom pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Drogba blocks an elbow strike.
Drogba avoids a wild elbow strike from Metharom.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Metharom.
It looks like Aout Drogba has been cut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Metharom.
Drogba is trying to drag Metharom to the mat but Metharom just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Metharom lands an elbow just above Drogba 's eye.
Drogba blocks an elbow strike from Metharom.
Metharom lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Drogba gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Drogba pushes down on Metharom's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Metharom is looking for a sweep. Drogba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Drogba not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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!
Drogba thows a huge punch but Metharom dodges it nicely.
Drogba trying to control the action but Metharom is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drogba is looking to advance position but Metharom won't allow it.
Metharom keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Drogba throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Drogba passes to side control.
Drogba tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Drogba working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drogba has hold of Metharom's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Metharom seems comfortable defending it but Drogba has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Metharom is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Metharom is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Drogba couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aout Drogba!
Aout Drogba decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Kulap Metharom stepped up to the mic, saying 'If you do not kill the animal, at least steal it's eggs. This defeat will only make me stronger.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kostas Papadakis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Friendly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kostas Papadakis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Friendly !
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Friendly closes the distance and pushes Papadakis back into the cage.
Friendly changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Papadakis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've been informed that Friendly has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Friendly with a jab.
Friendly drives through and clinches with Papadakis against the cage.
Friendly utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Papadakis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Friendly gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Friendly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Friendly tries to work over Papadakis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Friendly misses with an elbow over the top.
Friendly 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Friendly lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Friendly is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Papadakis's half guard.
Friendly is working for a kimura but Papadakis is defending it quite comfortably.
Friendly is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Friendly is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Friendly wants to control but Papadakis is keeping him busy.
Friendly is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Papadakis is just riding it out for now. Friendly eventually gives up the hold.
Papadakis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Papadakis is not content to let Friendly control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Friendly is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Friendly not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Friendly is looking for a kimura but Papadakis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Friendly to get the leverage.
Friendly wants to take a breather but Papadakis is having none of it.
It looks like Friendly is going to stand back up.
Friendly is keen to just control but Papadakis is a slippery customer.
Papadakis tries to get to full guard but Friendly has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papadakis regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Papadakis is trying to control the position but Friendly postures up.
Papadakis wants to sweep but no luck.
Friendly is looking to stand up but Papadakis won't let him.
Friendly with a flurry of punches that miss.
Papadakis controls Friendly momentarily but Friendly frees himself.
Friendly trying to control the position from guard on top but Papadakis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Papadakis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Friendly pushes Papadakis up against the cage in a clinch.
Papadakis pulls guard.
Friendly wanted to stand there but Papadakis had control of the position.
Friendly trying to control the position from guard on top but Papadakis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Papadakis working a defensive guard here.
Papadakis keeping full guard, as Friendly tries to pass.
Friendly must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Papadakis keeping moving, preventing Friendly from controlling successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Friendly dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Friendly changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Papadakis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Friendly working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Papadakis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Friendly is staying tight to Papadakis's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Friendly working away.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Friendly is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Papadakis has escaped the position, nice work there.
Friendly throwing strikes but Papadakis manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Papadakis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Friendly keeps working.
Friendly is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Friendly throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Papadakis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Papadakis looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Friendly wants to stand up but Papadakis is controlling him.
Papadakis wants to control from the top but Friendly keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Papadakis prevents Friendly from getting back to his feet.
Papadakis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Papadakis stops Friendly from standing up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Friendly wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Papadakis manages to pass to side control.
Friendly is trying to stand back up but Papadakis is controlling him
Friendly has one foot on Papadakis's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Papadakis is looking to clinch but Friendly is avoiding it.
Friendly lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Friendly tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Papadakis swivels and escapes.
George Friendly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Friendly is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papadakis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Friendly manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Papadakis takes the fight into the clinch.
Papadakis is trying to break the clinch but Friendly has him pressed against the cage.
Papadakis stalling in the clinch but Friendly improves position.
Papadakis has Friendly pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Papadakis pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Friendly tumbling to the mat - Papadakis dives into Friendly 's guard.
Papadakis looking to pass the guard.
Papadakis stops Friendly from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Papadakis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Papadakis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Papadakis stops Friendly from standing up.
Friendly keeping moving, preventing Papadakis from controlling successfully.
Friendly keeping full guard, as Papadakis tries to pass.
Papadakis is standing up over Friendly . Friendly looks to escape but Papadakis dives into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Friendly is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Papadakis asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Friendly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Friendly has taken the fight to the clinch.
Papadakis is fighting off a takedown attempt but Friendly is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Papadakis to the mat. Papadakis regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Friendly missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Papadakis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Papadakis prevents Friendly from standing back up.
Friendly has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Papadakis is on him like a limpet, forcing Friendly back against the cage.
Papadakis is trying to stall.
Papadakis wants to break free but Friendly has control.
Friendly tries to break free but Papadakis pushes him back against the cage.
Papadakis looking for a takedown.
Friendly pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Friendly is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Papadakis tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Friendly is trying to break the clinch but Papadakis is controlling him.
Friendly tries to land knees in the clinch but Papadakis avoids the damage to the body.
Papadakis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Papadakis avoids a wild elbow strike from Friendly .
Papadakis goes for a takedown attempt but Friendly pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kostas Papadakis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Papadakis enables Friendly to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Papadakis manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Friendly would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Friendly takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Friendly wants to control from the top but Papadakis keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Papadakis is pulling down on Friendly 's head. It's preventing any offense from Friendly , at least for the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Friendly wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fight stays on the outside here - Papadakis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Friendly scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Friendly lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Friendly drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Friendly trying to control the position from guard on top but Papadakis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Friendly missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Papadakis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Friendly defends it easily.
Friendly postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Friendly accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Friendly loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Papadakis looking to control.
Papadakis is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Friendly is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Friendly is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Papadakis pulls Friendly in close to his closed guard and prevents Friendly from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kostas Papadakis wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Papadakis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Papadakis tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Friendly defends well and Papadakis ends up having to push Friendly into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Friendly keeps control of Papadakis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
George Friendly is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Friendly trying to land knees to the body.
Papadakis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Friendly avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Papadakis wants the takedown. Friendly is fighting it off but Papadakis persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Friendly 's guard against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Friendly wants to stand up but Papadakis is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Friendly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Friendly has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Friendly !
George Friendly made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I'd like to thank the boyz and staff at Head Hunters FIght Club here on the island'.
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