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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gus Pappas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sami Orgun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gus Pappas could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sami Orgun's chin.
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142 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gus Pappas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Sami Orgun!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orgun is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Danga de danga de dang - Pappas scores with a four punch combination!
Pappas seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Orgun rushes Pappas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Orgun keeps control of Pappas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Orgun is trying to pull guard but Pappas turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Orgun is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pappas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Orgun.
Gus Pappas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sami Orgun.
Pappas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pappas clobbers Orgun with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Orgun lunges at Pappas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pappas's hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Oooooh!!! Pappas has knocked Orgun down with a huge combo! Pappas steps away and waves a wobbly Orgun back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Orgun is rocked!
Sami Orgun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pappas moves out of range as Orgun strikes.
Orgun is still on wobbly legs! Can Pappas finish him?
Pappas avoids the head kick by Orgun.
Orgun tries to land a front kick but Pappas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pappas tries to clinch up.
Orgun seems to have recovered his senses.
Orgun shoots in but no luck this time.
Orgun gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pappas scores with a body shot.
Pappas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pappas connects with a jab.
Orgun misses with a hook. Pappas ducked under it nicely.
Pappas is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pappas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Orgun looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Orgun misses the shot to the body.
Pappas throws a right hand that Orgun ducks under and follows up with a left that Orgun also avoids with ease.
Pappas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Orgun keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pappas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Orgun counters with a good low kick that Pappas was not able to check.
A nice leg kick lands there from Orgun.
Pappas avoids the head kick by Orgun.
Pappas is looking to counter punch.
Pappas blocks a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pappas checks a leg kick.
It looked like Pappas was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Orgun.
Orgun loads up on a big right hand but Pappas slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Pappas misses the target.
Danga de danga de dang - Pappas scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pappas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gus Pappas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pappas with a hook.
Pappas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pappas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Orgun is trying to counter with his kicks.
Pappas checks the leg kick.
Orgun tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pappas throws a body shot but no joy.
Pappas lands a body shot.
Pappas scores with a nice head shot.
Pappas is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pappas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Orgun throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pappas.
Pappas connects with a body shot.
Pappas swinging wildly here.
Orgun uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pappas.
Orgun throws a push kick but Pappas slaps the foot to one side.
Orgun tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pappas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Orgun somewhat.
Orgun on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pappas is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orgun misses with a kick to the body.
Pappas misses with a body shot.
Orgun scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Orgun throws a leg kick but Pappas checks it.
Orgun throws a front kick that sends Pappas stumbling back into the cage.
Orgun fails with the takedown.
Pappas loads up on a big right hand but Orgun slips the punch.
Orgun fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pappas is out of range.
Pappas feints a jab promting Orgun to slip. Pappas then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Orgun slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Orgun.
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!
Orgun advances nicely into full mount.
Orgun is landing with some decent strikes but Pappas is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pappas is bucking up trying to escape but Orgun cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Orgun punching from mount but Pappas doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Orgun looking to ground and pound but Pappas is blocking nicely.
Orgun with the ground and pound from mount.
Pappas sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Orgun throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pappas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orgun wants to control but Pappas is keeping him busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pappas wants to improve his position but Orgun is controlling well.
Orgun throwing shots but Pappas is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gus Pappas dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Orgun throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Orgun tries to clinch but Pappas moves out of range.
Pappas misses with a hook. Orgun ducked under it nicely.
Orgun doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gus Pappas is winning the standup battle so far.
Pappas on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pappas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Orgun. Orgun obviously looking to wear him down.
Pappas slips a jab from Orgun.
Pappas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pappas throws a right hand that Orgun ducks under and follows up with a left that Orgun also avoids with ease.
Pappas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Orgun closes the distance and clinches up with Pappas, looking for a takedown. Orgun pushes Pappas against the cage but Pappas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A lazy body kick from Orgun
enabling Pappas to counter with a crisp jab.
Gus Pappas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Orgun clinches up with Pappas and pushes him back against the cage.
Orgun keeps control of Pappas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pappas tries to break the clinch but Orgun is controlling the position.
Pappas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Orgun can do to turn this around?
Orgun drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pappas pulls his leg out and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Orgun.
Gus Pappas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sami Orgun.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orgun throws a head kick but Pappas moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pappas checks a leg kick nicely.
Pappas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Orgun fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Orgun avoids the body shot from Pappas.
Orgun lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pappas will feel that in the morning.
Orgun throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pappas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
An inside leg kick from Orgun misses.
It looked like Pappas was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pappas takes the fight into the clinch.
Orgun misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pappas is trying to force a seperation but Orgun has the dominant position.
Pappas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Orgun shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pappas misses with a hook. Orgun ducked under it nicely.
Orgun is looking to clinch but Pappas is avoiding it.
Pappas doesn't manage to clinch there - Orgun circles away.
Orgun looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pappas just misses with a punch to the body.
Pappas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Orgun.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orgun connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Orgun misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Orgun checks a low kick from Pappas.
Orgun thuds a left hand into Pappas's body.
Orgun throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pappas lands a jab.
Orgun takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A bone on bone clash there as Pappas blocks the leg kick.
Pappas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Orgun.
Orgun throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pappas lands a head shot.
Orgun feints and as Pappas raises his hands in defense, Orgun changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orgun throws a big elbow that misses.
Pappas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Orgun loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pappas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Orgun trying to control but Pappas is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pappas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Orgun is one step ahead there.
Orgun stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pappas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sami Orgun has got the better of the ground game so far.
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.
Orgun keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pappas's head.
Orgun trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Orgun throwing strikes from guard but Pappas blocks nicely.
Orgun trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Orgun forces his way into half guard.
Orgun working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Pappas's thigh. Pappas counters though and makes it back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gus Pappas will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A good leg kick by Orgun.
Pappas staying out of range there.
Orgun throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pappas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pappas loads up on a big right hand but Orgun slips the punch.
Orgun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pappas misses with a hook to the body
and Orgun counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Pappas is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Pappas misses with a hook. Orgun ducked under it nicely.
Orgun attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pappas is looking to clinch but Orgun is avoiding it.
Pappas fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Orgun checks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pappas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Orgun fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pappas manages to avoid it.
Pappas seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pappas checks a leg kick.
Orgun lands a nice looking kick to the body. Pappas takes a step back to recover.
Orgun throws a leg kick which misses Pappas's front leg but catches the back leg as Pappas tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pappas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pappas throws an off balance right hand
and Orgun counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pappas checks a leg kick nicely.
Orgun moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Orgun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pappas leaves Orgun with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pappas jabs Orgun to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pappas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Orgun with a lazy takedown attempt
and Orgun takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gus Pappas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sami Orgun.
Pappas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pappas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Orgun manages to avoid it.
Pappas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pappas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sami Orgun has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pappas misses with a straight left.
Orgun misses with a body kick.
Orgun misses with a takedown attempt - Pappas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Orgun dives in and grabs Pappas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pappas pushes down on Orgun's head and hops out.
Orgun takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pappas throws a series of punches but Orgun avoids them all with ease.
Pappas lands a left and a right that send Orgun crashing to the mat, dazed. Pappas thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Pappas throws a right hand that Orgun ducks under and follows up with a left that Orgun also avoids with ease.
Pappas blocks a head kick by Orgun.
Nice body punch from Pappas.
Orgun misses with a low kick as Pappas jumps back.
Orgun clinches.
Pappas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pappas manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Orgun misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pappas is trying to push Orgun away but Orgun has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pappas working hard to break the clinch.
Orgun goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orgun landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Orgun is looking for a takedown.
Pappas blocks a body shot from Orgun.
Pappas wants to break free but Orgun has control.
Pappas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Orgun wants to take the fight to the mat but Pappas manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gus Pappas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A frustrated look appears on Pappas's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Orgun is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pappas is defending well for now.
Orgun tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pappas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pappas checks the leg kick nicely there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pappas, as that shot connected.
Good leg kick by Pappas there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pappas lands a body shot.
Orgun has a takedown stuffed.
Pappas stuns Orgun with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Orgun wants to clinch up but Pappas keeps it at a distance.
Orgun has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pappas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Orgun misses with a straight left.
Orgun is looking to chop away at Pappas's legs.
Orgun wants to slow Pappas down by chopping away at his legs.
Orgun takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
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!
Orgun lands with a kick to the temple. Pappas shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Pappas lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Orgun gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pappas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pappas tries to clinch but Orgun is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gus Pappas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pappas, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gus Pappas!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Gus Pappas made sure he mentioned Pitt Nutrition 160Q@$149, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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