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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Titus Xenakis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and GymBitch Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). GymBitch Gracie has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Titus Xenakis's chin.
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260 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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200 cm
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263 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
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Good takedowns
Good kicks
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Titus Xenakis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, GymBitch Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie stuffs the takedown attempt from Xenakis. Xenakis gets slowly back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Xenakis or perhaps it was just good defense by Gracie which made him look bad.
Gracie shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Xenakis manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Xenakis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Xenakis keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Xenakis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. GymBitch Gracie was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Xenakis.
Nice takedown defense from Xenakis. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Xenakis sprawls well. Xenakis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Titus Xenakis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of GymBitch Gracie.
Xenakis looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xenakis throws a big elbow that misses.
Gracie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Xenakis.
Xenakis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xenakis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Xenakis controlling him for the moment.
Gracie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Xenakis is looking to work some ground and pound but Gracie has wrist control.
Xenakis with a nice head shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xenakis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Xenakis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gracie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Xenakis advances to half guard.
Xenakis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gracie tries to kick Xenakis off but Xenakis keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gracie keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xenakis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gracie's head.
Gracie taking some punishment here, with Xenakis in his half guard.
Xenakis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gracie blocking the ground and pound attempt from Xenakis.
Gracie pushes Xenakis off looking to stand but Xenakis dives back in and keeps control.
Xenakis drops an elbow to the side of Gracie's head.
It looks like GymBitch Gracie has been cut.
Xenakis takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gracie blocking the ground and pound attempt from Xenakis.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xenakis throws a strike but Gracie avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Gracie controls Xenakis momentarily but Xenakis frees himself.
Xenakis distracts Gracie with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xenakis looking to pass the guard.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gracie avoids the attempt from Xenakis to control.
Gracie controlling his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Titus Xenakis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on GymBitch Gracie's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Xenakis fails with the takedown.
Gracie shoots in but Xenakis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gracie tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Xenakis doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Xenakis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gracie avoids it really well and circles away.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Xenakis sprawls well.
Xenakis looks for a takedown but Gracie sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Titus Xenakis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gracie.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Xenakis.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - Xenakis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Xenakis shoots for a takedown but Gracie saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Xenakis sprawls well.
Gracie fails with the takedown.
Xenakis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gracie as he avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xenakis slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Xenakis fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gracie to the ground. Xenakis is now in Gracie's guard.
Xenakis prevents Gracie from getting back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Xenakis distracts Gracie with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Xenakis won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Xenakis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Xenakis stops Gracie from standing up.
Xenakis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Xenakis works over Gracie with some ground and pound from guard.
That has opened up GymBitch Gracie's cut even more.
Gracie has momentary wrist control but Xenakis slips an elbow through the middle.
Xenakis works over Gracie with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xenakis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Xenakis won't allow Gracie to get back to his feet.
Titus Xenakis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Xenakis landing some decent shots from guard.
The cut above GymBitch Gracie's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Xenakis is looking to work some ground and pound but Gracie has wrist control.
Xenakis throwing strikes from guard but Gracie blocks nicely.
Xenakis chips away with some ground and pound.
Xenakis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Xenakis throws a strike but Gracie rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Xenakis is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xenakis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gracie is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gracie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Xenakis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Xenakis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gracie leaves Xenakis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Xenakis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Titus Xenakis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on GymBitch Gracie's cut.
That's time! Xenakis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Xenakis closes the distance and clinches up with Gracie, looking for a takedown. Xenakis pushes Gracie against the cage but Gracie circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gracie manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Xenakis on his heels. He'll look to pass Xenakis's guard now, I'm sure.
Gracie sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Xenakis keeps moving.
Gracie forces his way into half guard.
Xenakis is not content to let Gracie control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
GymBitch Gracie has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Gracie shoots and misses
and Xenakis counters with a shoot takedown. Gracie fights it but they end up in guard.
Xenakis lands a couple of elbows.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Xenakis lands a couple of digs.
Xenakis lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Xenakis throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Xenakis defends well.
Gracie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Xenakis postures up in Gracie's guard and throws a big left but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xenakis with a nice head shot there.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Xenakis is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xenakis throws a big right hand that misses.
Xenakis preventing the sweep.
Xenakis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gracie throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Gracie wants to get back to his feet but Xenakis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Xenakis throws a big elbow that misses.
Gracie wants to stand up but Xenakis is controlling him.
Xenakis stands up over Gracie, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xenakis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gracie's head.
Xenakis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gracie looking to control.
Xenakis scoring with punches to the head and body.
Xenakis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gracie's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Xenakis's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Xenakis postures up.
Xenakis landing some decent shots from guard.
Xenakis landing with the ground and pound.
Gracie working for a triangle but Xenakis defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xenakis stands up from Gracie's guard - Xenakis perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xenakis fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gracie sprawls well initially but Xenakis persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Xenakis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gracie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
GymBitch Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Titus Xenakis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Xenakis looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Titus Xenakis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Xenakis, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Titus Xenakis!
Titus Xenakis decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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