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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Giancarlo Ferrari (ranked 6322 p4p, 3392 weight class) and Apostolos Angelopoulos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ferrari comes to the cage accompanied by Me in honey. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Giancarlo Ferrari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Apostolos Angelopoulos!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Angelopoulos lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Angelopoulos lands a head kick!
Angelopoulos thuds his right hand into Ferrari's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Angelopoulos plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Angelopoulos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ferrari seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Angelopoulos misses with a head kick.
Ferrari went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
No luck for Ferrari with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Ferrari, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Angelopoulos is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Angelopoulos throws a right hand that Ferrari ducks under and follows up with a left that Ferrari also avoids with ease.
Angelopoulos moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
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!
Angelopoulos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ferrari tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Angelopoulos manages to circle out of the way.
Angelopoulos looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrari shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Angelopoulos sprawls well. Angelopoulos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ferrari gets slowly back to his feet.
Angelopoulos scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ferrari in his tracks.
A head kick by Angelopoulos misses
and Ferrari counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Well, if Ferrari is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Angelopoulos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferrari is working for a submission of some sort.
Ferrari seems to be working for a kimura but Angelopoulos defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Angelopoulos pushes Ferrari off looking to stand but Ferrari dives back in and keeps control.
Angelopoulos is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Ferrari scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ferrari wants to take a breather but Angelopoulos is having none of it.
Ferrari wants to work for an arm triangle but Angelopoulos is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ferrari prevents Angelopoulos from improving his position.
Angelopoulos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Angelopoulos tries to get to full guard but Ferrari has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari is keen to just control but Angelopoulos is a slippery customer.
Angelopoulos looking for submissions off his back.
Angelopoulos is staying active underneath Ferrari, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Angelopoulos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ferrari pulls his head out easily.
Angelopoulos is defending against the submission attempts here by Ferrari.
Ferrari trying to control the action but Angelopoulos is working from the bottom.
Ferrari is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Angelopoulos has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ferrari looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Angelopoulos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Angelopoulos trying to control here.
Ferrari lands strikes from half guard.
Angelopoulos trying to control but Ferrari postures up.
Ferrari seems to be looking for submissions.
Angelopoulos wants to control but Ferrari is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ferrari seems to be looking for submissions.
Angelopoulos wants to control but Ferrari is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Angelopoulos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ferrari pulls his head out easily.
Angelopoulos tries to get to full guard but Ferrari has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Apostolos Angelopoulos 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.
Angelopoulos throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ferrari.
Giancarlo Ferrari is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Angelopoulos misses with a series of wild punches.
Angelopoulos lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ferrari blocks a head kick by Angelopoulos.
Ferrari is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Angelopoulos.
Angelopoulos lands with a slapping head kick.
Ferrari definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angelopoulos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ferrari attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Angelopoulos is breathing heavily.
Angelopoulos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ferrari.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angelopoulos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ferrari moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Ferrari was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Angelopoulos displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Angelopoulos lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ferrari at a distance.
Angelopoulos connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ferrari's hands.
Angelopoulos has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Angelopoulos tries a head kick but it misses.
Ferrari tries to counter with a takedown but Angelopoulos is quick to defend against it.
Angelopoulos throws a head kick but Ferrari moves out of range.
Apostolos Angelopoulos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Angelopoulos throws a head kick but Ferrari moves out of range.
Angelopoulos misses with the combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ferrari.
Ferrari shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Angelopoulos but Angelopoulos pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giancarlo Ferrari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari moves into the clinch.
Angelopoulos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Angelopoulos misses with a punch to the body.
Ferrari is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Angelopoulos pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ferrari wants to take the fight to the mat but Angelopoulos manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Angelopoulos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Angelopoulos misses with a body punch.
Angelopoulos tries a body shot but Ferrari blocks it.
Angelopoulos misses with a body punch.
Ferrari looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angelopoulos struggles to land a body shot inside as Ferrari controls his hands.
A right handed body shot lands from Angelopoulos.
A nice left hand lands by Angelopoulos.
Angelopoulos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Angelopoulos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Angelopoulos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Angelopoulos struggles to land a body shot inside as Ferrari controls his hands.
Angelopoulos lands a right hand.
Angelopoulos tries to work over Ferrari's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ferrari changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Angelopoulos fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ferrari looks to land a combination but Angelopoulos avoids it well.
Angelopoulos throws a head kick but Ferrari moves out of range.
It looked like Ferrari wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Angelopoulos misses with a two punch combination.
Ferrari went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari avoids a kick to the body.
Angelopoulos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Angelopoulos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ferrari circles away quickly and effectively.
Ferrari seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ferrari is defended easily by Angelopoulos.
Angelopoulos wants to land a leg kick but Ferrari is out of range.
Ferrari blocks a head kick by Angelopoulos.
Ferrari tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Angelopoulos defends well and Ferrari ends up having to push Angelopoulos into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Angelopoulos tries to counter with a clinch but Ferrari shakes him off and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferrari blocks an uppercut.
Ferrari tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Angelopoulos just stands there and leans against the cage.
Angelopoulos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ferrari's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Apostolos Angelopoulos 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! And we move into the final round!
Ferrari will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Angelopoulos tries to counter by closing the distance.
Angelopoulos connects with a high kick.
Angelopoulos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ferrari goes for a double leg but Angelopoulos avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Angelopoulos continues to drive forward.
Ferrari tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giancarlo Ferrari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot in the inside from Angelopoulos.
Angelopoulos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Angelopoulos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Angelopoulos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Angelopoulos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short right from Angelopoulos on the inside.
Angelopoulos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Angelopoulos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ferrari is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Angelopoulos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angelopoulos lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Angelopoulos.
A left hand lands to the body for Angelopoulos.
Angelopoulos presses Ferrari against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good body shot from Angelopoulos.
Ferrari jumps guard but Angelopoulos turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ferrari is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Angelopoulos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Angelopoulos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Angelopoulos.
Angelopoulos goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Angelopoulos.
Angelopoulos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ferrari backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrari is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Angelopoulos is defending well.
Ferrari is trying to pull guard but Angelopoulos has him pressed against the cage.
Angelopoulos cracks Ferrari with a nice body shot.
A body shot lands from Angelopoulos.
Ferrari fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Good body shot from Angelopoulos.
Angelopoulos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ferrari tries to pull guard but Angelopoulos forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Angelopoulos lands a nice shot to the body.
Angelopoulos working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Angelopoulos cracks Ferrari with a nice body shot.
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!
Angelopoulos tries to throw a body punch but Ferrari avoids it by throwing Angelopoulos back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angelopoulos lands a shoulder strike.
Angelopoulos struggles to land a body shot inside as Ferrari controls his hands.
Angelopoulos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ferrari.
Angelopoulos tries to work over Ferrari's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Angelopoulos lands a nice shot to the body.
Good body shot from Angelopoulos.
Ferrari blocks a body shot from Angelopoulos.
Angelopoulos tries to work over Ferrari's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Apostolos Angelopoulos seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Angelopoulos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ferrari backwards.
Angelopoulos scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ferrari tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Angelopoulos just stands there and leans against the cage.
Angelopoulos is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angelopoulos lands a nice shot to the body.
Apostolos Angelopoulos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Angelopoulos can't find room to land a body shot as Ferrari controls the action.
Angelopoulos misses with a punch to the body.
Angelopoulos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ferrari is trying to drag Angelopoulos to the mat but Angelopoulos just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Angelopoulos creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Giancarlo Ferrari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Angelopoulos digs a right hand underneath Ferrari's ribcage. Ferrari let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that's the end of the fight!
Apostolos Angelopoulos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Angelopoulos winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 25:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 25:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Apostolos Angelopoulos!
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