PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ghiorghos Papadopoulos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Llavicrep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Papadopoulos comes into the arena with Bloodsport Soundtrack - Fight To Survive (Extended Version) blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Papadopoulos
vs
Llavicrep

185 cm
38
266 lbs
20 - 24 - 0

195 cm
27
280 lbs
6 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

GREEN!160

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 20 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ghiorghos Papadopoulos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Llavicrep!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Llavicrep gets a double leg takedown into Papadopoulos's guard.
Llavicrep stopping the sweep attempt from Papadopoulos.
Llavicrep controls from within his opponent's guard.
Papadopoulos has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Papadopoulos 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.
Papadopoulos keeping full guard, as Llavicrep tries to pass.
Papadopoulos wants to hit a switch here but Llavicrep passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Papadopoulos there!
Papadopoulos is trying desperately to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Llavicrep trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Llavicrep prevents Papadopoulos from getting the reversal.
Llavicrep sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Papadopoulos sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Llavicrep wants to pass the guard but Papadopoulos is defending well.
Llavicrep is nestled in close to Papadopoulos, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Papadopoulos is looking for a sweep. Llavicrep is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Papadopoulos wants to get back to full guard but Llavicrep has mounted him!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Papadopoulos bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Papadopoulos throwing strikes but missing.
Llavicrep manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Papadopoulos manages to get himself to full guard.

Papadopoulos has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Llavicrep has passed into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Papadopoulos tries to bench press Llavicrep off him but Llavicrep keeps the position.
Papadopoulos is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Papadopoulos wants to improve his position but Llavicrep is controlling well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Papadopoulos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Llavicrep's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Llavicrep's back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papadopoulos punches the canvas rather than the man.
Llavicrep is really stuck here.

Llavicrep is trying to shake Papadopoulos off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Papadopoulos won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Papadopoulos shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Llavicrep counters with a stiff right hand.
Papadopoulos fails with a takedown attempt.
Papadopoulos fails with a takedown attempt.
Llavicrep is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ghiorghos Papadopoulos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Llavicrep lands a right hook to the body.
Ghiorghos Papadopoulos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Papadopoulos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Llavicrep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Llavicrep connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Papadopoulos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Llavicrep sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Llavicrep paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Papadopoulos fails with the takedown
and Llavicrep counters with a stiff right hand.
Papadopoulos gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Papadopoulos tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Llavicrep is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Papadopoulos buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Papadopoulos!! Papadopoulos is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Llavicrep throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Llavicrep!