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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Desceosarrafo (ranked 2058 p4p, 3252 weight class) and Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos (ranked 236 p4p, 350 weight class). Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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World class 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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricardo Desceosarrafo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Joseph Jones and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Desceosarrafo misses with the combination.
Xanthopoulos is looking for the big counter here.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Desceosarrafo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Xanthopoulos counters with a one-two to the body.
Desceosarrafo misses with a left hand
and Xanthopoulos counters with a stiff right hand.
Desceosarrafo misses with a series of wild punches.
Xanthopoulos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It looks like Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos has been cut.
Xanthopoulos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Desceosarrafo.
It seemed like Xanthopoulos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Desceosarrafo misses with a body shot
and Xanthopoulos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Xanthopoulos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Desceosarrafo.
Xanthopoulos throws a counter combo.
Xanthopoulos scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Desceosarrafo closes the distance and pushes Xanthopoulos back into the cage.
Desceosarrafo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Xanthopoulos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Desceosarrafo smiles and moves away.
A punch combination from Desceosarrafo misses.
Desceosarrafo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Xanthopoulos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Desceosarrafo pushes Xanthopoulos up against the cage in a clinch.
Desceosarrafo stalling against the cage.
Desceosarrafo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Desceosarrafo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Desceosarrafo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xanthopoulos gets tackled into the cage by Desceosarrafo. Desceosarrafo maintains the clinch.
Desceosarrafo throws a head punch that misses.
Xanthopoulos jumps guard but Desceosarrafo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Desceosarrafo fails to land.
Desceosarrafo manages to break the clinch.
Xanthopoulos blocks a jab.
It seemed like Xanthopoulos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Desceosarrafo pushes Xanthopoulos up against the cage in a clinch.
Desceosarrafo lands with a short shot to the head.
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Desceosarrafo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Desceosarrafo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Desceosarrafo clinches.
Desceosarrafo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xanthopoulos tries to pull guard but Desceosarrafo won't allow it.
Desceosarrafo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Desceosarrafo misses.
It seemed like Xanthopoulos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Desceosarrafo closes the distance and clinches.
Desceosarrafo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xanthopoulos takes a shot to the head.
Xanthopoulos is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Desceosarrafo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Xanthopoulos gets control of Desceosarrafo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Xanthopoulos will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Desceosarrafo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Desceosarrafo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Xanthopoulos is trying to hold Desceosarrafo in close to prevent damage but Desceosarrafo has managed to pass into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Desceosarrafo wants to stand up but Xanthopoulos is controlling the position.
Xanthopoulos is looking to control Desceosarrafo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Xanthopoulos avoid being mounted?
Desceosarrafo wants to stand up but Xanthopoulos has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Desceosarrafo wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Xanthopoulos uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Xanthopoulos has a closed guard, preventing Desceosarrafo from standing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Desceosarrafo avoids the body shot from Xanthopoulos.
Desceosarrafo fails to land with a series of punches.
Xanthopoulos is looking for the big counter here.
Desceosarrafo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Xanthopoulos counters with a stiff right hand.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo is winning the standup battle so far.
Desceosarrafo lands an overhand right.
Desceosarrafo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Desceosarrafo misses with the combination.
Desceosarrafo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fighters circle momentarily. Desceosarrafo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Desceosarrafo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Xanthopoulos.
Xanthopoulos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Desceosarrafo looks to land a combination but Xanthopoulos avoids it well.
Xanthopoulos doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Xanthopoulos takes a swing at Desceosarrafo's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Desceosarrafo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Desceosarrafo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xanthopoulos moves into the clinch.
Desceosarrafo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Xanthopoulos is working for takedown but Desceosarrafo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Desceosarrafo has a couple of punches blocked by Xanthopoulos.
Desceosarrafo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Xanthopoulos has him pressed against the cage.
Desceosarrafo tries to work over Xanthopoulos's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Desceosarrafo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Desceosarrafo manages to break the clinch.
Desceosarrafo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Xanthopoulos circles away quickly and effectively.
Desceosarrafo moves out of range as Xanthopoulos strikes.
Desceosarrafo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xanthopoulos.
Desceosarrafo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Desceosarrafo misses with a few strikes there.
Xanthopoulos looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Desceosarrafo misses with a straight left.
Desceosarrafo misses with a two punch combination.
Desceosarrafo lands a head shot.
Desceosarrafo looks to land a combination. Xanthopoulos sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Desceosarrafo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Xanthopoulos counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Xanthopoulos.
Desceosarrafo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Desceosarrafo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Desceosarrafo looking to stall.
Xanthopoulos prevents a body shot from Desceosarrafo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Desceosarrafo lands a shoulder strike.
Xanthopoulos jumps guard and drags Desceosarrafo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Desceosarrafo is looking to stand up but Xanthopoulos won't let him.
Desceosarrafo trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Desceosarrafo wants to stand and escape but instead Xanthopoulos has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Xanthopoulos content to stall in guard here.
Desceosarrafo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Xanthopoulos can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xanthopoulos wants to pass the guard but Desceosarrafo is keeping the position.
Desceosarrafo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Desceosarrafo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good exchange - Desceosarrafo coming out on top.
A big left from Desceosarrafo misses.
Desceosarrafo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Desceosarrafo tries a body shot but Xanthopoulos blocks it.
Desceosarrafo manages to break the clinch.
Desceosarrafo throws a series of punches but Xanthopoulos avoids them all with ease.
Desceosarrafo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Xanthopoulos circles away quickly and effectively.
Desceosarrafo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Xanthopoulos to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Desceosarrafo drives through and clinches with Xanthopoulos against the cage.
Xanthopoulos is trying to drag Desceosarrafo to the mat but Desceosarrafo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A shot in the inside from Desceosarrafo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xanthopoulos is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Desceosarrafo is defending well.
Xanthopoulos blocking some punches.
Desceosarrafo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Xanthopoulos has him pressed against the cage.
Xanthopoulos has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Desceosarrafo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos.
Desceosarrafo has Xanthopoulos pushed against the cage.
Desceosarrafo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Xanthopoulos tries to pull guard but Desceosarrafo holds him up against the cage and eventually Xanthopoulos drops back down to his feet.
Desceosarrafo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two 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.
Desceosarrafo lands an uppercut.
Desceosarrafo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Desceosarrafo throws a right and a left that Xanthopoulos avoids nicely.
As Desceosarrafo backs off Xanthopoulos throws a huge counter combo but Desceosarrafo manages to avoid it all.
Desceosarrafo rushes Xanthopoulos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Xanthopoulos drags the fight down to the ground.
Xanthopoulos is working an open guard so Desceosarrafo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Desceosarrafo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Desceosarrafo lands a jab to the head.
Desceosarrafo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Desceosarrafo forces Xanthopoulos back against the cage and clinches.
Xanthopoulos is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Desceosarrafo to keep the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xanthopoulos blocks an uppercut.
Xanthopoulos blocks a body shot from Desceosarrafo.
Desceosarrafo misses with a body punch.
Desceosarrafo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Xanthopoulos is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Desceosarrafo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Chrysanthos Xanthopoulos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xanthopoulos is trying to drag Desceosarrafo to the mat but Desceosarrafo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Desceosarrafo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ricardo Desceosarrafo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Desceosarrafo moves into the clinch successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xanthopoulos gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Xanthopoulos is taking a breather. Desceosarrafo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Xanthopoulos wants to control but Desceosarrafo is keeping him busy.
Desceosarrafo kicks off Xanthopoulos and gets to his feet.
Desceosarrafo misses with a wild combination.
Xanthopoulos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Desceosarrafo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Desceosarrafo, 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Desceosarrafo!
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hype
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