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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ghiorghos Papadopoulos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Syltas Pojk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Syltas Pojk has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 cm
33
266 lbs
15 - 18 - 0 |
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205 cm
26
265 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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
15 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ghiorghos Papadopoulos! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Syltas Pojk! The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Papadopoulos shoots in and drives through. Pojk sprawls well. Papadopoulos shoots in but no luck this time. Pojk defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Papadopoulos. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ghiorghos Papadopoulos. That's going to take a lot out of him. Pojk lands a jab to the head.
Papadopoulos shoots for a double leg takedown but Pojk sprawls well. He's pushed Papadopoulos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Papadopoulos shoots for a double leg takedown but Pojk sprawls well. He's pushed Papadopoulos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Pojk tests Papadopoulos's chin there with a solid looking shot. Papadopoulos darts in looking for a takedown but Pojk gets double underhooks and turns Papadopoulos into the cage. Papadopoulos is breathing heavily. Pojk lands a nice uppercut. 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! Pojk lands with a short shot to the head. Pojk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Pojk lands a body punch in the clinch. Pojk lands a nice shot to the body. Papadopoulos changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pojk fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Papadopoulos tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pojk defends well and Papadopoulos ends up having to push Pojk into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Papadopoulos changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pojk fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pojk with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round. Papadopoulos shoots in looking for a takedown. Pojk tries to sprawl out of it but Papadopoulos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pojk manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Papadopoulos fails with the takedown. Papadopoulos drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Papadopoulos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pojk sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Papadopoulos somewhat. Pojk is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. The fighters circle momentarily. Pojk darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nice sprawl there from Pojk as Papadopoulos shoots in. OH! Papadopoulos has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Pojk smells blood and charges in for the finish! Pojk unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Papadopoulos sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Syltas Pojk!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
87% |
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