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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Panos Rasgadus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hoyce Greycie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greycie has chosen Parang Tanga Lang as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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188 cm
26
210 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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183 cm
25
216 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Panos Rasgadus! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hoyce Greycie! The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A momentary lapse in concentration from Rasgadus enables Greycie to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rasgadus manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Greycie trying to control but Rasgadus is working from the bottom. Greycie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Rasgadus manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Greycie has given up his back. Will we see Rasgadus going for some submissions?
Greycie turns into Rasgadus and is now in his guard.
Rasgadus wants to sweep but no luck. Greycie drops back looking for a leg! Rasgadus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rasgadus manages to kick Greycie off! Greycie jumps back into Rasgadus's guard. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rasgadus is on top in guard.
Rasgadus drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Greycie dives on top into guard. Rasgadus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Greycie wants to control from the top but Rasgadus keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round. Greycie might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rasgadus kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Rasgadus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Greycie defends it easily. Greycie preventing the sweep. Greycie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Rasgadus wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Greycie drops back looking for a leg! Rasgadus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rasgadus manages to kick Greycie off! Greycie jumps back into Rasgadus's guard. Greycie 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. Greycie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Rasgadus looking for a sweep. Not yet Rasgadus, not yet. Greycie drops back looking for a leg! Rasgadus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rasgadus manages to kick Greycie off! Greycie jumps back into Rasgadus's guard. Greycie looks gassed! Rasgadus tries to land a sweep but no joy. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Rasgadus is working hard here to advance position. Greycie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Greycie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Rasgadus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Greycie drops back looking for a leg! Rasgadus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rasgadus manages to kick Greycie off! Greycie jumps back into Rasgadus's guard. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rasgadus is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Greycie working for a triangle but Rasgadus defends it easily.
Rasgadus wants to pass the guard but Greycie is keeping the position. Greycie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rasgadus passes easily into side control. Nice work. Rasgadus passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Greycie! Greycie prevents Rasgadus from taking his back. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Greycie is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Rasgadus has taken his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Greycie fending off the submission attempt from Rasgadus. Rasgadus looking for the choke from the back. Rasgadus looking to break Greycie's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Greycie remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Rasgadus will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke! Greycie is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Rasgadus looking for the choke from the back. Greycie turns into Rasgadus and is now in his guard.
Rasgadus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Greycie's guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Rasgadus is pushing down on Greycie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Greycie is fighting to maintain full guard but Rasgadus has managed to sneak the leg through. Rasgadus tries to pass the half guard into mount. Greycie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Panos Rasgadus 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.
Rasgadus misses with a takedown and Greycie counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Panos Rasgadus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Greycie seems to be working for a kimura but Rasgadus defends the submission attempt. Rasgadus is pressing down on Greycie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Greycie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Greycie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Greycie drops back looking for a leg! Rasgadus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rasgadus manages to kick Greycie off! Greycie jumps back into Rasgadus's guard. Rasgadus is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Greycie looking for submissions off his back. Greycie trying to control but Rasgadus postures up.
Greycie is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rasgadus moves nicely into side control. Rasgadus advances to mount. Greycie is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rasgadus moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Greycie has worked his arm free - good work by Greycie!
Rasgadus passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Greycie! Greycie is controlling an arm, preventing Rasgadus from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Rasgadus moves to back control. Greycie trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. Rasgadus is persistently looking for the submission but Greycie is defending it well.
Greycie preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Rasgadus.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rasgadus patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here? Greycie trying to control the position but Rasgadus manages to sink in the hooks. Greycie is trying to defend against the choke here but Rasgadus has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Rasgadus Tightens the hold and Greycie taps out furiously! Rasgadus displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Panos Rasgadus!
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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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