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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Themos Xatzidimitrakis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ZuD The Fourth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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130 lbs
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160 cm
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138 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Themos Xatzidimitrakis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, ZuD The Fourth!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Fourth connects with a body shot that sends Xatzidimitrakis's belly button to the back.
The Fourth connects with a body shot.
Xatzidimitrakis throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around The Fourth's waist but The Fourth gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Xatzidimitrakis off to one side.
The Fourth thuds his shin into the meat of Xatzidimitrakis's side.
The Fourth ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The Fourth lands a nice looking kick to the body. Xatzidimitrakis takes a step back to recover.
Xatzidimitrakis is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xatzidimitrakis wants to clinch up but The Fourth keeps it at a distance.
The Fourth throws a head kick that misses.
Xatzidimitrakis moves out of range as The Fourth throws a body kick.
The Fourth pushes Xatzidimitrakis away with a front kick.
The Fourth lands with a kick to the ribs.
The Fourth bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The Fourth lands a front kick.
Xatzidimitrakis blocks a head kick by The Fourth.
A thudding body kick lands there by The Fourth!
A shot to the liver by The Fourth. Beautiful body shot.
The Fourth scores with a push kick.
The Fourth lands with a nice body punch.
The Fourth lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The Fourth is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Xatzidimitrakis rather than just go for the knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Fourth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Xatzidimitrakis takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The Fourth lands with a nice body kick.
Xatzidimitrakis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The Fourth swivels and escapes.
The Fourth lands a body shot.
Xatzidimitrakis takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Xatzidimitrakis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by The Fourth. The Fourth obviously looking to wear him down.
The Fourth scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The Fourth cracks a nice hook into Xatzidimitrakis's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Fourth scores with a kick to the body.
A solid body kick from The Fourth.
Xatzidimitrakis shoots for a takedown but The Fourth saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Themos Xatzidimitrakis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Fourth throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Xatzidimitrakis. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Xatzidimitrakis moves in looking to clinch but The Fourth pushes him off.
The Fourth keeps Xatzidimitrakis at a distance using the push kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Fourth throws a leg kick which misses Xatzidimitrakis's front leg but catches the back leg as Xatzidimitrakis tries to avoid it.
The Fourth stuns Xatzidimitrakis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The Fourth misses with a head kick.
Xatzidimitrakis takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
ZuD The Fourth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Fourth uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Xatzidimitrakis doesn't manage to clinch there - The Fourth circles away.
Xatzidimitrakis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Xatzidimitrakis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The Fourth throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The Fourth lands a front kick.
The Fourth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Themos Xatzidimitrakis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Fourth connects with a body shot that sends Xatzidimitrakis's belly button to the back.
The Fourth lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The Fourth lands with a shot to the body.
Xatzidimitrakis on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xatzidimitrakis takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Xatzidimitrakis will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The Fourth connects with a body shot.
The Fourth lands with a kick to the ribs.
Xatzidimitrakis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Xatzidimitrakis drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if The Fourth can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Xatzidimitrakis decides to stand back up.
The Fourth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The Fourth throws a nice inside leg kick.
The Fourth goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The Fourth swats away the attempt to clinch by Xatzidimitrakis.
The Fourth misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xatzidimitrakis moves in looking to clinch but The Fourth pushes him off.
Xatzidimitrakis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Xatzidimitrakis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but The Fourth avoids it really well and circles away.
The Fourth lands a leg kick that knocks Xatzidimitrakis off balance momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by The Fourth.
Xatzidimitrakis steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from The Fourth. That one must have hurt.
Xatzidimitrakis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The Fourth explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Xatzidimitrakis crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from The Fourth - the referee stops the clock and Xatzidimitrakis gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says The Fourth. Xatzidimitrakis manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Fourth throws a head kick but Xatzidimitrakis moves out of range.
Xatzidimitrakis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Xatzidimitrakis takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
ZuD The Fourth dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Xatzidimitrakis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but The Fourth avoids it really well and circles away.
The Fourth lands with a nice body punch.
Xatzidimitrakis shoots in looking for a takedown. The Fourth tries to sprawl out of it but Xatzidimitrakis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. The Fourth manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The Fourth misses with an attempted mid kick.
The Fourth throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Themos Xatzidimitrakis has been cut.
The Fourth scores with a kick to the midsection.
The Fourth comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The Fourth bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Xatzidimitrakis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A head kick misses from The Fourth.
The Fourth lands a jab to Xatzidimitrakis's midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from The Fourth - that will leave a mark!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Fourth ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Xatzidimitrakis looks to land a left hand but The Fourth moved out of range nicely.
Xatzidimitrakis walks forward, straight into a front kick from The Fourth.
The Fourth lands with a kick to the ribs.
The Fourth lands a nice looking kick to the body. Xatzidimitrakis takes a step back to recover.
Xatzidimitrakis is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The Fourth throws a front kick that sends Xatzidimitrakis stumbling back into the cage.
The Fourth lands a right hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by The Fourth. Beautiful body shot.
The Fourth throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Xatzidimitrakis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The Fourth scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Xatzidimitrakis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The Fourth jabs at Xatzidimitrakis's body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Xatzidimitrakis is defended easily by The Fourth.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Themos Xatzidimitrakis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
The Fourth pushes Xatzidimitrakis away with a front kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xatzidimitrakis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. The Fourth manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The Fourth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Fourth punishes Xatzidimitrakis's body with a nice straight punch.
A solid body kick from The Fourth.
Xatzidimitrakis tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Fourth sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Xatzidimitrakis somewhat.
The Fourth moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Nice body kick from The Fourth.
The Fourth scores with a body shot.
Xatzidimitrakis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The Fourth scores with a push kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Fourth throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from The Fourth. Xatzidimitrakis shrugs it off though.
Xatzidimitrakis misses with a takedown attempt - The Fourth sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Xatzidimitrakis tries to clinch up.
The Fourth throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Xatzidimitrakis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The Fourth lands a nice looking body shot.
Xatzidimitrakis looks to land a right hand but The Fourth moved out of range.
The Fourth lands with a nice body kick.
The Fourth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Xatzidimitrakis tries to clinch up but The Fourth circles away and keeps his distance.
The Fourth fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Xatzidimitrakis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Xatzidimitrakis shoots in but no luck this time.
The Fourth throws a head kick but Xatzidimitrakis moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Xatzidimitrakis is defended easily by The Fourth.
The Fourth throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Xatzidimitrakis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice straight punches there by The Fourth. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of The Fourth.
Xatzidimitrakis misses with a takedown attempt - The Fourth sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The Fourth scores with a jab. Xatzidimitrakis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Xatzidimitrakis.
The Fourth scores with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Fourth connects with a body shot that sends Xatzidimitrakis's belly button to the back.
A head kick misses from The Fourth.
Xatzidimitrakis tries for a takedown but The Fourth sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
ZuD The Fourth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Themos Xatzidimitrakis'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. This is the final round!
Xatzidimitrakis tries to clinch there but The Fourth circles away.
The Fourth getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Xatzidimitrakis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Xatzidimitrakis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts The Fourth as he jumps to the side.
Xatzidimitrakis shoots in for a double leg but The Fourth sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The Fourth scores with a spinning back kick!
The Fourth lands a nice looking body kick.
The Fourth throws a front kick that sends Xatzidimitrakis stumbling back into the cage.
Xatzidimitrakis on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The Fourth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for The Fourth.
The Fourth lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Fourth feints and then cracks Xatzidimitrakis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Xatzidimitrakis down.
The Fourth scores with a kick to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Fourth feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Xatzidimitrakis's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Fourth lands a nice shot to the body.
Xatzidimitrakis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The Fourth thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Xatzidimitrakis if he has to take too many more of those.
A solid body kick from The Fourth.
Xatzidimitrakis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Xatzidimitrakis closes the distance and clinches up with The Fourth, looking for a takedown. Xatzidimitrakis pushes The Fourth against the cage but The Fourth circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Themos Xatzidimitrakis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Fourth punishes Xatzidimitrakis's body with a nice straight punch.
The Fourth thumps Xatzidimitrakis with a low kick.
Xatzidimitrakis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? The Fourth is fending him off so far but Xatzidimitrakis persists. Nope, The Fourth circles away and we're back to standing.
ZuD The Fourth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Xatzidimitrakis avoids the head kick by The Fourth.
The Fourth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Xatzidimitrakis is looking to clinch but The Fourth is avoiding it.
The Fourth lands a nice looking body kick.
The Fourth tries a head kick but it misses.
Xatzidimitrakis tries to clinch but The Fourth is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Fourth lands with a kick to the temple. Xatzidimitrakis shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nice body punch from The Fourth.
Xatzidimitrakis shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The Fourth pinned against the cage. The Fourth gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The Fourth throws a head kick that misses.
Nice takedown defense from The Fourth. No joy for Xatzidimitrakis on that attempt.
Xatzidimitrakis wants to clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from The Fourth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Fourth scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The Fourth stuns Xatzidimitrakis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The Fourth changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Xatzidimitrakis fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xatzidimitrakis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and The Fourth finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Xatzidimitrakis shoots in but The Fourth avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The Fourth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Fourth throws a body kick that misses.
Xatzidimitrakis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. The Fourth manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Xatzidimitrakis shoots in and drives through. The Fourth sprawls well.
The Fourth wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Xatzidimitrakis fails in his attempt to clinch.
The Fourth ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice sprawl there from The Fourth as Xatzidimitrakis shoots in.
The Fourth lands a front kick.
The Fourth defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Xatzidimitrakis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xatzidimitrakis misses with a takedown attempt - The Fourth sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Good shot there by The Fourth.
Xatzidimitrakis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Xatzidimitrakis avoids the head kick by The Fourth.
Xatzidimitrakis shoots in for a takedown but The Fourth shows good takedown defense.
The Fourth defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Xatzidimitrakis.
Xatzidimitrakis has a takedown stuffed.
The Fourth digs a good body shot into Xatzidimitrakis's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Fourth lands a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Xatzidimitrakis is looking to clinch.
Xatzidimitrakis fails to land the takedown.
Themos Xatzidimitrakis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Fourth scores with a spinning back kick!
And that's the end of the fight!
ZuD The Fourth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got The Fourth winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... ZuD The Fourth!
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energy
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hype
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