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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aris Lithoxoidis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CLB Christian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christian comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I Am Perfection kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! CLB Christian has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Aris Lithoxoidis 's chin.
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135 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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178 cm
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135 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aris Lithoxoidis !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, CLB Christian!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lithoxoidis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Christian looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Christian needs to keep his hands up - Lithoxoidis had a free shot at his head there.
Lithoxoidis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Christian takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lithoxoidis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lithoxoidis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Christian momentarily.
Lithoxoidis scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Christian won't allow Lithoxoidis to pass to mount.
Lithoxoidis not doing much here.
Christian looks gassed!
Lithoxoidis has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lithoxoidis seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Christian for as long as he can get away with.
Lithoxoidis wants to get back to his feet.
Lithoxoidis trying to control the pace.
Lithoxoidis winds up and cracks Christian with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lithoxoidis is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Aris Lithoxoidis just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Lithoxoidis with a jab.
Christian throws a right and a left that both miss.
Christian on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lithoxoidis , as that shot connected.
Lithoxoidis scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lithoxoidis performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lithoxoidis working Christian over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lithoxoidis is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lithoxoidis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
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.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Aris Lithoxoidis just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Lithoxoidis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Christian looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lithoxoidis closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Christian to the mat! Christian manages to get full guard.
Lithoxoidis stays in close to Christian's body and controls the position.
Lithoxoidis 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aris Lithoxoidis dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lithoxoidis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aris Lithoxoidis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lithoxoidis closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Christian to the mat! Christian manages to get full guard.
Lithoxoidis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Christian is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Aris Lithoxoidis just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Lithoxoidis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lithoxoidis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Christian walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lithoxoidis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Christian takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lithoxoidis scores with a shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Christian 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lithoxoidis .
Lithoxoidis throws a series of strikes that have Christian backpedaling.
Christian throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lithoxoidis .
Lithoxoidis 's corner calls for a 1-2. Lithoxoidis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lithoxoidis throws a combination. Christian tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A nice combination there by Lithoxoidis .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lithoxoidis closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lithoxoidis lands in his opponent's guard.
Lithoxoidis wants to pass the guard but Christian is keeping the position.
Lithoxoidis forces his way into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christian is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ground and pound from Lithoxoidis .
Lithoxoidis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Christian knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lithoxoidis controlling the action here.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Aris Lithoxoidis just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Lithoxoidis lands a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aris Lithoxoidis dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Lithoxoidis lands the left hand.
Christian tries for a takedown but Lithoxoidis circles away easily
and Lithoxoidis counters with a nice uppercut.
Christian shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lithoxoidis counters with a two punch combo.
Lithoxoidis scores with a three punch combo!
Christian has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Christian there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lithoxoidis scores with a nice right hand.
Aris Lithoxoidis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lithoxoidis getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lithoxoidis scores with a jab to the body.
Lithoxoidis fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Christian sprawls well initially but Lithoxoidis persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Lithoxoidis seems content to control.
Lithoxoidis is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christian tries to reverse the position but Lithoxoidis maintains control.
Lithoxoidis stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Christian takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Christian takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lithoxoidis shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Christian napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lithoxoidis has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Lithoxoidis blocks the body kick.
Lithoxoidis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Christian.
Christian fails to land with a series of punches.
Lithoxoidis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Christian's head backwards.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lithoxoidis .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lithoxoidis scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lithoxoidis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Christian moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lithoxoidis tries to bum rush Christian with a series of wild strikes but Christian uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Christian has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lithoxoidis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Christian. Christian circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Christian clinches but Lithoxoidis breaks the clinch
and Lithoxoidis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lithoxoidis throws a shot to the body.
Christian moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lithoxoidis misses with a kick to the body.
Christian drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Christian takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lithoxoidis gets a takedown into half guard.
Lithoxoidis is taking a breather. Christian 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christian is refusing to be controlled, as Lithoxoidis sits in half guard.
Christian wants to control but Lithoxoidis is keeping busy.
Lithoxoidis sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Christian is trying to maintain the position but Lithoxoidis is very close to passing his half guard.
Still in half guard, Lithoxoidis seems content to control.
Lithoxoidis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Christian can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lithoxoidis decides to stand up.
Christian closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Christian trying to control the action but Lithoxoidis is working from the bottom.
Lithoxoidis is pushing Christian's head away, looking to escape. Christian manages to hold on to the position though.
Christian stands up and beckons Lithoxoidis to his feet.
Lithoxoidis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Christian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lithoxoidis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lithoxoidis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
CLB Christian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aris Lithoxoidis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lithoxoidis with a hook.
Christian is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lithoxoidis .
And that's the end of the fight!
Aris Lithoxoidis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lithoxoidis has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aris Lithoxoidis !
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G |
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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