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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Riformato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Titus Xenakis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riformato comes to the cage accompanied by go to sleep. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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178 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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180 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Riformato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Titus Xenakis!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riformato fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Riformato fails with a takedown attempt.
Riformato misses with a low kick as Xenakis jumps back.
Xenakis works over Riformato's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Steve Riformato has been cut.
Nice jab there from Xenakis.
Riformato throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Xenakis gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Riformato to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Riformato trying to control but Xenakis is working from the bottom.
Xenakis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Riformato is controlling him.
Xenakis pulls Riformato in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riformato trying to control the position from guard on top but Xenakis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riformato wants to get up but he can't break Xenakis's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xenakis pulls Riformato in close to his closed guard and prevents Riformato from doing any damage or advancing position.
Xenakis has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Riformato off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Riformato slips a jab and a cross from Xenakis.
Riformato shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Riformato. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xenakis ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xenakis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Xenakis jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Riformato really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nice jab there from Xenakis.
Riformato fails to land the takedown.
Xenakis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Riformato circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Xenakis!
Riformato is rocked!
Riformato is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riformato shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Xenakis pinned against the cage. Xenakis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Xenakis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Xenakis drops Riformato with a beautiful combination! Riformato stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Xenakis is looking for the KO!
Oh Riformato is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Xenakis connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Riformato tumbling to the canvas! Xenakis pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Riformato was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Titus Xenakis!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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