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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nikos Stalikas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teo Christofi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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202 lbs
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197 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nikos Stalikas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Teo Christofi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christofi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stalikas.
Stalikas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Christofi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stalikas somewhat.
Stalikas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Christofi lands with a straight right. Stalikas didn't see that one coming.
Christofi shoots for a takedown but Stalikas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stalikas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Christofi fails with a takedown attempt.
Christofi connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Nikos Stalikas has been cut.
Stalikas takes a jab right on the kisser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christofi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stalikas shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Christofi is trying to defend but Stalikas finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Christofi is trying is best to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalikas working the head and body with strikes.
Christofi is looking to control Stalikas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Christofi avoid being mounted?
Stalikas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Christofi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Stalikas controlling the action here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Christofi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stalikas doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christofi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nikos Stalikas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teo Christofi.
Christofi shoots for a takedown but Stalikas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stalikas walks into a left hand.
Nice sprawl there from Stalikas as Christofi shoots in.
Stalikas misses with a straight right.
Christofi connects with a body shot.
Stalikas darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stalikas throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Christofi to regain full guard.
Stalikas throws an elbow that misses. Christofi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stalikas's guard. Nice move by Christofi!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalikas trying to control the position here.
Stalikas 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.
Stalikas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Christofi on the ground.
Christofi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Christofi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Christofi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalikas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Christofi.
Christofi throws a big right hand that misses.
Christofi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Christofi throws an elbow that misses. Stalikas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Christofi's guard. Nice move by Stalikas!
Stalikas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stalikas wants to control from the top but Christofi keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Christofi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teo Christofi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nikos Stalikas's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stalikas looks to score with a jab to the body but Christofi is just out of range.
Stalikas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Christofi on the side of the head.
Christofi works the jab nicely.
Stalikas misses with a combination
enabling Christofi to counter with a crisp jab.
Nikos Stalikas's cut is getting worse.
Christofi shoots in but Stalikas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Christofi moves out of range as Stalikas strikes.
Stalikas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stalikas throws a right and a left that Christofi avoids nicely.
Christofi scores with a decent looking hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stalikas is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Christofi's half guard.
Stalikas with the ground and pound but Christofi uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Christofi keeping moving, preventing Stalikas from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalikas looking to sit in guard and control but Christofi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Christofi postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Stalikas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Christofi.
Christofi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stalikas trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalikas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Christofi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stalikas keeping moving, preventing Christofi from controlling successfully.
Christofi postures up in Stalikas's guard and throws a big left but Stalikas blocks it.
Christofi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Christofi trying to control but Stalikas is working from the bottom.
Christofi is looking to work some ground and pound but Stalikas has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christofi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Christofi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Christofi trying to control the position from guard on top but Stalikas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Christofi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Christofi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stalikas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Christofi is looking to work some ground and pound but Stalikas has wrist control.
Christofi tries to free his leg and advance position but Stalikas is retaining full guard.
Christofi throwing strikes from guard but Stalikas blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christofi trying to control the position from guard on top but Stalikas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Christofi is looking to work some ground and pound but Stalikas has wrist control.
Christofi scoring with punches to the head and body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Christofi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Christofi throws a strike but Stalikas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Christofi is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teo Christofi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nikos Stalikas's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Christofi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Christofi connects with a single shot there.
Christofi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stalikas throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stalikas. Christofi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stalikas misses with a lunging right hand
and Christofi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Christofi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stalikas but Stalikas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stalikas tests Christofi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Christofi might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Stalikas misses with a wild body shot.
Stalikas gets a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stalikas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christofi tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Stalikas manages to move to mount!
Christofi manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Christofi, under a barage of strikes from Stalikas.
Ground and pound from Stalikas.
Stalikas is just content to waste time from the top position. Christofi takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christofi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stalikas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stalikas throws a big right hand that misses.
Stalikas throws a strike but Christofi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Christofi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stalikas manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Christofi has Stalikas in his guard.
Christofi trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalikas trying to control the position from guard on top but Christofi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nikos Stalikas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Teo Christofi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stalikas is really struggling to control Christofi but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stalikas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Christofi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Teo Christofi was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Christofi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Christofi enables Stalikas to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Christofi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stalikas postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christofi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stalikas chips away with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikos Stalikas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Christofi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teo Christofi!
Teo Christofi 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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