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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thanasis Kwnstantoulakis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackjan Tio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kwnstantoulakis comes to the cage accompanied by Spartan Graunt. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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300 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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292 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thanasis Kwnstantoulakis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jackjan Tio!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kwnstantoulakis takes a swing at Tio's ribcage but misses.
As Kwnstantoulakis backs off Tio throws a huge counter combo but Kwnstantoulakis manages to avoid it all.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kwnstantoulakis. Tio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kwnstantoulakis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tio throws a counter combo.
Thanasis Kwnstantoulakis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kwnstantoulakis. Tio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tio replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kwnstantoulakis blocks it well.
Kwnstantoulakis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tio counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kwnstantoulakis is looking for a sweep. Tio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tio working over Kwnstantoulakis with some ground and pound. Kwnstantoulakis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tio perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kwnstantoulakis on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tio controlling the pace.
Kwnstantoulakis tries to get to full guard but Tio has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tio decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Kwnstantoulakis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tio circles away quickly and effectively.
Tio throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kwnstantoulakis was covering up waiting for the punch and Tio finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kwnstantoulakis trying to strike off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tio is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tio stopping the sweep attempt from Kwnstantoulakis.
Kwnstantoulakis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tio controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tio stands and steps away. Kwnstantoulakis gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
No joy there for Kwnstantoulakis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kwnstantoulakis looks to land a combination but Tio avoids it well.
Kwnstantoulakis tries to bum rush Tio with a series of wild strikes but Tio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tio takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tio looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tio takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tio works his way into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kwnstantoulakis trying to remain calm as Tio controls from the top position.
Kwnstantoulakis is looking to regain half guard here but Tio keeps moving and retains side control.
Kwnstantoulakis is working hard here to advance position.
Tio staying calm.
Kwnstantoulakis is trying to work for a sweep but Tio has mounted him!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kwnstantoulakis is looking to get to half guard.
Tio pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Tio landing punches.
Kwnstantoulakis looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kwnstantoulakis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tio on the ground.
Tio controlling from the full mount.
It looks like Tio might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Kwnstantoulakis is trying to reverse the position but instead Tio has taken his back - oops!
Tio working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Kwnstantoulakis is doing well to defend. Tio seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Kwnstantoulakis is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jackjan Tio!
The defeated Thanasis Kwnstantoulakis had this to say: 'REMATCH'.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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