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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Ribbler (ranked 2926 p4p, 2592 weight class) and Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos (ranked 399 p4p, 358 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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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin |
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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 Amsterdam, Eddie Ribbler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribbler ducks under a wild hook from Xanthopoulos.
Ribbler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Xanthopoulos fails to land the takedown.
Xanthopoulos throws a big shot that misses.
Xanthopoulos shoots in looking for a takedown. Ribbler tries to sprawl out of it but Xanthopoulos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ribbler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xanthopoulos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Xanthopoulos throws a looping overhand right but Ribbler ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Ribbler misses the target.
Ribbler throws a one two combo.
It looks like Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos has been cut.
Xanthopoulos misses with a left hand
and Ribbler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xanthopoulos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ribbler was well out of range. Poor timing from Xanthopoulos.
Ribbler is looking to counter punch.
Xanthopoulos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Xanthopoulos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ribbler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Eddie Ribbler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos.
Xanthopoulos fails to land the takedown.
Xanthopoulos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ribbler tries to avoid it but Xanthopoulos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ribbler to the ground. Ribbler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Ribbler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Xanthopoulos misses with a looping right.
Ribbler is looking to counter punch.
Xanthopoulos misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Ribbler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Eddie Ribbler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Xanthopoulos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ribbler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Ribbler finds it's way through Xanthopoulos's defenses.
Xanthopoulos closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ribbler did well to prevent Xanthopoulos getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xanthopoulos thows a huge punch but Ribbler dodges it nicely.
Ribbler is controlling Xanthopoulos's trapped leg to prevent Xanthopoulos from advancing to side control.
Xanthopoulos wants to pass the guard but Ribbler is defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Ribbler's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Xanthopoulos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ribbler defending well though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice strikes from Xanthopoulos there.
Ribbler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Xanthopoulos working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Xanthopoulos with the ground and pound but Ribbler uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Ribbler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ribbler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler controls Xanthopoulos momentarily but Xanthopoulos frees himself.
Xanthopoulos passes Ribbler's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ribbler trying to control here.
Xanthopoulos scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ribbler wants to control but Xanthopoulos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ribbler won't allow Xanthopoulos to pass to mount.
Xanthopoulos thows a huge punch but Ribbler dodges it nicely.
Xanthopoulos seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Xanthopoulos looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xanthopoulos slips a nice elbow through Ribbler's hands, connecting with Ribbler's forehead.
Xanthopoulos wants to control but Ribbler is keeping him busy.
Xanthopoulos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Xanthopoulos working Ribbler over with strikes.
Xanthopoulos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ribbler avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Xanthopoulos.
Ribbler is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Xanthopoulos scores with a couple of nice shots.
Xanthopoulos is nestled in close to Ribbler, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Xanthopoulos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ribbler's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ribbler has hold of Xanthopoulos's hands but Xanthopoulos slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ribbler is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Xanthopoulos scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ribbler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Xanthopoulos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Ribbler to counter with a crisp jab.
Ribbler scores with a decent looking hook.
Xanthopoulos throws a hook to the side of Ribbler's head but Ribbler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xanthopoulos throws a hook to the side of Ribbler's head but Ribbler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xanthopoulos on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xanthopoulos on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That has opened up Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos's cut even more.
Xanthopoulos throws out a loose jab but Ribbler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ribbler is looking for a counter combo.
Xanthopoulos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ribbler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xanthopoulos connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ribbler fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Xanthopoulos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ribbler.
Xanthopoulos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice sprawl there from Ribbler as Xanthopoulos shoots in.
Eddie Ribbler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos.
Ribbler slips a jab from Xanthopoulos.
Ribbler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ribbler cracks Xanthopoulos with a right hand to the side of the head.
Xanthopoulos misses with a right hand
and Ribbler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Xanthopoulos misses with a body shot.
Xanthopoulos slips under a jab from Ribbler.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribbler lands the left hand.
Ribbler slips under a jab.
Xanthopoulos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ribbler counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ribbler lands with a big left! Xanthopoulos is wobbled badly! Ribbler comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Xanthopoulos to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Eddie Ribbler!
A very excited looking Eddie Ribbler made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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