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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between JonPaul Jorgsigason (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stelio Kontos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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265 lbs
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275 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, JonPaul Jorgsigason!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stelio Kontos!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jorgsigason stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jorgsigason wants it to stay on the feet.
Jorgsigason gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jorgsigason fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kontos has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Jorgsigason regains guard immediately.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kontos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kontos trying to control the position from guard on top but Jorgsigason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kontos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kontos wants to control from the top but Jorgsigason keeps moving.
Kontos throwing strikes from guard but Jorgsigason blocks nicely.
Kontos with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jorgsigason wants to stand but Kontos is controlling the position.
Kontos told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Kontos scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kontos chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kontos wants to pass the guard but Jorgsigason is keeping the position.
Kontos makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jorgsigason wants to stand but Kontos is controlling the position.
Kontos trying to control the position from guard on top but Jorgsigason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jorgsigason is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kontos is controlling him.
Kontos trying to control but Jorgsigason is working from the bottom.
Kontos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jorgsigason on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jorgsigason tries to get out of the position.
Kontos scoring with some ground and pound.
Kontos scoring with some ground and pound.
Jorgsigason is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jorgsigason knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kontos on the ground.
Kontos distracts Jorgsigason with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jorgsigason wants to stand and escape but Kontos is having none of it.
Kontos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorgsigason working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kontos.
Jorgsigason has momentary wrist control but Kontos slips an elbow through the middle.
Jorgsigason wants to get back to his feet but Kontos is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kontos trying to control the position from guard on top but Jorgsigason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kontos scoring with some ground and pound.
Kontos makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jorgsigason wants to stand but Kontos is controlling the position.
Jorgsigason avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kontos with a nice head shot there.
Kontos postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jorgsigason wants to stand and escape but Kontos is having none of it.
Kontos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kontos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jorgsigason's head.
Kontos distracts Jorgsigason with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jorgsigason utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kontos wants to control from the top but Jorgsigason keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kontos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jorgsigason preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kontos is working Jorgsigason over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kontos chips away with some ground and pound.
Kontos connects with a couple of short punches.
Kontos working some strikes from top position.
Kontos wants to control from the top but Jorgsigason keeps moving.
Jorgsigason is looking to stand up but Kontos isn't so interested in that idea.
Kontos trying to control the position from guard on top but Jorgsigason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kontos stands up over Jorgsigason, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kontos throws a big elbow that misses.
Jorgsigason pushes Kontos off and scrambles back to his feet.
Kontos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kontos ducks under a wild hook from Jorgsigason.
Jorgsigason takes the fight into the clinch.
Jorgsigason is trying to break free.
Kontos prevents Jorgsigason from breaking the clinch.
Jorgsigason takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kontos breaks the clinch.
Kontos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Jorgsigason.
Kontos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jorgsigason defends it nicely.
JonPaul Jorgsigason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stelio Kontos.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kontos or perhaps it was just good defense by Jorgsigason, which made it look bad.
Kontos shoots in for a takedown but Jorgsigason shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kontos shoots in for a takedown but Jorgsigason shows good takedown defense.
Jorgsigason was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jorgsigason closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stelio Kontos dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kontos is defended easily by Jorgsigason.
Jorgsigason keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A little feinted left hand from Jorgsigason on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kontos gets the takedown into side control.
Jorgsigason wants to get back to his feet.
Kontos is chipping away with strikes.
Jorgsigason is trying to get back to his feet.
Kontos in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jorgsigason is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kontos asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Jorgsigason takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Jorgsigason wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kontos lands a nice forearm strike.
Kontos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jorgsigason keeps working.
Kontos cracks Jorgsigason with a big elbow.
Jorgsigason being controlled for a moment.
Jorgsigason is not content to let Kontos control the position.
Jorgsigason taking a bit of punishment here - Kontos scoring with strikes.
Kontos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kontos in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Kontos working the ground and pound.
Jorgsigason wants to get back to his feet.
Kontos lands a few punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kontos creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jorgsigason pushes Kontos away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kontos gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kontos trying to control the action but Jorgsigason is working from the bottom.
Jorgsigason wants to get back to his feet.
Kontos working the ground and pound from side control.
Jorgsigason wants to get back to his feet.
Kontos is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Jorgsigason will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Jorgsigason is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kontos has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Stelio Kontos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kontos is looking to take a break and control but Jorgsigason is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kontos cracks Jorgsigason with a big right hand but Jorgsigason just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kontos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jorgsigason keeps working.
Kontos works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kontos is chipping away with strikes.
Jorgsigason is trying to get back to his feet.
Kontos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jorgsigason keeps working.
Jorgsigason taking a bit of punishment here - Kontos scoring with strikes.
Kontos scores with punches from side control.
Jorgsigason taking a bit of punishment here - Kontos scoring with strikes.
Kontos working the ground and pound.
Kontos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jorgsigason keeps working.
Kontos scoring with punches and elbows.
Jorgsigason is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Kontos asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Kontos wants to control but Jorgsigason is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kontos landing a few strikes.
Kontos prevents Jorgsigason from escaping the position.
Jorgsigason taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kontos wants to control but Jorgsigason is keeping him busy.
Kontos landing a few strikes.
Kontos looks up at the clock and then as Jorgsigason takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kontos smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kontos is chipping away with strikes.
Kontos landing a few strikes.
Kontos landing a few strikes.
Jorgsigason throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jorgsigason stuffs the takedown attempt from Kontos. Kontos gets slowly back to his feet.
JonPaul Jorgsigason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stelio Kontos.
Kontos fails with the takedown
and Kontos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stelio Kontos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kontos shoots in but no luck this time.
It looks like Stelio Kontos has been cut.
Stelio Kontos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jorgsigason clinches.
Kontos goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jorgsigason prevents it.
Jorgsigason has hold of one of Kontos's legs. Kontos is fighting the takedown attempt but Jorgsigason gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Jorgsigason trying to control the position from guard on top but Kontos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jorgsigason content to stall in guard here.
Kontos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jorgsigason's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kontos trying to control but Jorgsigason is working from the bottom.
Kontos landing some decent shots from guard.
Kontos stands up over Jorgsigason, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kontos trying to control but Jorgsigason is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorgsigason has momentary wrist control but Kontos slips an elbow through the middle.
Kontos throws a big right hand that misses.
Kontos won't allow Jorgsigason to get back to his feet.
Kontos trying to control the position from guard on top but Jorgsigason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kontos is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jorgsigason is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kontos is controlling him.
Kontos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kontos won't allow Jorgsigason to get back to his feet.
Kontos scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jorgsigason keeping moving, preventing Kontos from controlling successfully.
Jorgsigason wants to get back to his feet but Kontos is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kontos wants to control from the top but Jorgsigason keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
JonPaul Jorgsigason has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kontos or perhaps it was just good defense by Jorgsigason, which made it look bad.
JonPaul Jorgsigason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stelio Kontos.
Kontos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jorgsigason's waist but Jorgsigason gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kontos off to one side.
A head kick misses from Jorgsigason.
Kontos doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jorgsigason cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kontos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jorgsigason stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jorgsigason wants it to stay on the feet.
Kontos goes for a double leg but Jorgsigason avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jorgsigason continues to drive forward.
Jorgsigason drives through and clinches with Kontos against the cage.
Jorgsigason tries to circle away but Kontos has him pinned against the cage.
Jorgsigason avoiding damage as Kontos throws knees to the body.
Kontos is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jorgsigason's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jorgsigason swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorgsigason wants a takedown but no success here.
Jorgsigason wants to break free but Kontos has control.
Jorgsigason is trying to break the clinch but Kontos is controlling him.
Jorgsigason wants a takedown.
Kontos looking for a takedown.
Jorgsigason wants to get back to striking at distance but Kontos won't allow it.
Kontos lands an elbow inside that Jorgsigason shrugs off.
It looks like JonPaul Jorgsigason has been cut.
Jorgsigason breaks the clinch.
Kontos lands a nice looking body shot.
Kontos shoots in for a double leg but Jorgsigason sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kontos shoots in and drives through. Jorgsigason sprawls well.
Kontos shoots in looking for a takedown but Jorgsigason manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kontos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jorgsigason pushes Kontos up against the cage in a clinch.
Jorgsigason working hard to break the clinch.
Jorgsigason has picked Kontos up - he's going for a ride! Jorgsigason dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kontos is looking for a sweep. Jorgsigason is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jorgsigason is taking a breather. Kontos says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kontos wants to control but Jorgsigason is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jorgsigason content to control rather than advance.
Kontos is concentrating on defense, preventing Jorgsigason from advancing position.
Jorgsigason stalling.
Jorgsigason not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kontos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jorgsigason's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jorgsigason's back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kontos controlling the position well here. Jorgsigason rolled but Kontos kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
JonPaul Jorgsigason showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kontos has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stelio Kontos!
JonPaul Jorgsigason spoke after the fight, saying 'Not strong enough will be stronger!'.
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