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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jannis Arvanitidis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Spiller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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157 lbs
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159 lbs
23 - 15 - 4 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jannis Arvanitidis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 15 - 4, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brandon Spiller!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spiller throws a head kick that misses.
Spiller scores with a jab to the jaw.
Arvanitidis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A leg kick checked by Arvanitidis.
Spiller misses with a jab to the body
and Arvanitidis counters with a nice uppercut.
Spiller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Spiller connects with a solid leg kick.
Spiller loads up on a big right hand but Arvanitidis slips the punch.
Spiller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arvanitidis.
Spiller wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Arvanitidis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arvanitidis avoids the head kick by Spiller.
Spiller lands a nice leg kick that just misses Arvanitidis's sensitive parts.
Spiller thumps Arvanitidis with a low kick.
Spiller clinches with his opponent.
Arvanitidis is trying to push Spiller away but Spiller has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Arvanitidis working hard to break the clinch.
Arvanitidis tries to score a body lock takedown but Spiller shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Spiller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spiller misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arvanitidis is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Spiller is defending well.
Spiller misses with a knee strike.
Spiller tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Arvanitidis avoids it.
Spiller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spiller misses with an elbow strike.
Spiller with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Arvanitidis prevents a body shot from Spiller.
Spiller tries to throw a body punch but Arvanitidis avoids it by throwing Spiller back against the cage.
Spiller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spiller tries to work over Arvanitidis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arvanitidis.
Spiller throws a head punch that misses.
Spiller misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Spiller fails to land.
Arvanitidis blocks a body shot from Spiller.
Arvanitidis stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Arvanitidis wants to take the fight to the mat but Spiller manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jannis Arvanitidis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spiller has a couple of punches blocked by Arvanitidis.
Arvanitidis is looking to break free of the clinch but Spiller has double underhooks.
Spiller throws a punch but it's blocked by Arvanitidis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spiller throws a head punch that misses.
Spiller misses with a punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Spiller.
Spiller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spiller misses with an elbow over the top.
Spiller tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Arvanitidis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spiller prevents a takedown attempt there.
Spiller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arvanitidis's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Spiller dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Arvanitidis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Spiller tries to clinch but Arvanitidis is having none of it.
Spiller scores with a three punch combo!
Spiller has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Spiller cracks a nice hook into Arvanitidis's ribs.
Spiller throws a good cross that connects.
Arvanitidis blocks a low kick nicely.
Spiller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A bone on bone clash there as Arvanitidis blocks the leg kick.
Spiller is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Arvanitidis rather than just go for the knockout.
Arvanitidis moves out of range as Spiller strikes.
Spiller is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spiller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spiller throws a leg kick but Arvanitidis moved away.
Brandon Spiller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spiller throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Arvanitidis.
Arvanitidis is rocked!
Spiller just misses with a punch to the body.
Oh Arvanitidis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spiller is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Spiller tries to close the distance and clinch but Arvanitidis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Arvanitidis seems to have got his legs back now.
Spiller fails to land with a series of punches.
Spiller has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Spiller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arvanitidis.
Spiller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spiller misses with a hook
and Spiller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Brandon Spiller has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spiller throws a sloppy head kick and Arvanitidis moves out of range easily.
Brandon Spiller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spiller misses with a two punch combination.
Arvanitidis ducks under a wild hook from Spiller.
Spiller moves into the clinch successfully.
Spiller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Arvanitidis wants to get back to striking at distance but Spiller won't allow it.
Arvanitidis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Spiller pulls his leg out and moves away.
Arvanitidis drops his hands momentarily and Spiller takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spiller throws a sloppy head kick and Arvanitidis moves out of range easily.
A clash of legs there as Arvanitidis blocks the low kick.
Arvanitidis avoids the body shot from Spiller.
Arvanitidis avoids the head kick by Spiller.
Jannis Arvanitidis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spiller pushes Arvanitidis up against the cage in a clinch.
Arvanitidis slowing the pace effectively.
Arvanitidis has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Spiller is trying to keep an underhook but Arvanitidis manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Spiller wants to control but Arvanitidis is keeping busy.
Arvanitidis trying to control the action but Spiller is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arvanitidis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Spiller's head.
Arvanitidis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Spiller is just riding it out for now. Arvanitidis eventually gives up the hold.
Spiller wants to get back to his feet.
Spiller wants to control but Arvanitidis is keeping busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arvanitidis is working for a kimura but Spiller is defending it quite comfortably.
Arvanitidis looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Spiller showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brandon Spiller's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Spiller loads up on a big right hand but Arvanitidis slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spiller scoring well with a low kick there.
Spiller is looking to clinch.
Spiller lands a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spiller lands with a slapping head kick.
The fighters circling - Spiller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arvanitidis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Spiller throws a looping overhand right but Arvanitidis ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Spiller finds it's way through Arvanitidis's defenses.
Spiller tries to clinch up but Arvanitidis circles away and keeps his distance.
Spiller tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Arvanitidis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spiller cracks Arvanitidis with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spiller throws a sloppy body shot
and Arvanitidis counters with a three punch combo that has Spiller backing up. Spiller nods at Arvanitidis to acknowledge the strikes.
Spiller rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Arvanitidis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spiller throws a shot to the body.
Arvanitidis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Spiller connects with a good right hand that stumbles Arvanitidis. Arvanitidis circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Spiller throws a low kick but Arvanitidis avoids it.
Spiller lands with a thumping leg kick.
Spiller throws a sloppy head kick and Arvanitidis moves out of range easily.
A big right from Spiller misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spiller scores with a nice head shot.
Spiller closes the distance and clinches.
Arvanitidis prevents a body shot from Spiller.
Arvanitidis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Spiller is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Arvanitidis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Arvanitidis has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Spiller clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arvanitidis is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Spiller has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Spiller showing good submission defense here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spiller breaks Arvanitidis's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Jannis Arvanitidis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spiller gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A shot to the body from Spiller misses
letting Arvanitidis counter with a right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Arvanitidis checks the leg kick nicely there.
Spiller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brandon Spiller.
I've got Spiller 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Spiller!
Brandon Spiller decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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