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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Diomedes Panagiotis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Winston Churchill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Churchill is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hold it now Hit it--Beastie Boys. Winston Churchill will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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171 cm
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190 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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180 cm
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185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Diomedes Panagiotis! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Winston Churchill! The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Panagiotis closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Churchill to the mat! Churchill manages to get full guard. Churchill wants to sweep but no luck. 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. Panagiotis controls from within his opponent's guard. Churchill is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Churchill is looking for a triangle but Panagiotis pushes his legs off easily.
Panagiotis is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Churchill lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Panagiotis! Churchill with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Panagiotis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Panagiotis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Churchill is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Panagiotis has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Panagiotis! Churchill has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Panagiotis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Churchill looks gassed! Panagiotis controls from within his opponent's guard. Panagiotis passes Churchill's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Panagiotis is tying to control. Churchill wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Panagiotis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Churchill gets full guard. Panagiotis advances position into side control! Churchill is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Panagiotis's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Panagiotis! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Churchill has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Diomedes Panagiotis!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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