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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolaos Prouxontas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christos Bitchslapis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bitchslapis has chosen Colossus of Rhodes as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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200 cm
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240 lbs
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196 cm
25
236 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nikolaos Prouxontas! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Christos Bitchslapis! The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bitchslapis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Prouxontas paws at him with a jab and circles away. No joy there for Prouxontas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bitchslapis with the counter takedown but Prouxontas avoids it easily. Bitchslapis clinches up against the cage. Prouxontas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Knees to the body from Bitchslapis.
Bitchslapis is looking for a takedown. Bitchslapis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Prouxontas's efforts to push away. Bitchslapis ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bitchslapis no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Prouxontas stopping the sweep attempt from Bitchslapis. Bitchslapis trying to control the position.
Prouxontas tries to stand but Bitchslapis is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bitchslapis is on top in guard.
Prouxontas wants to stand but Bitchslapis is controlling the position. Bitchslapis trying to control but Prouxontas is working from the bottom. Prouxontas wants to stand up but Bitchslapis is controlling him. Bitchslapis seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Prouxontas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Prouxontas tries to get out of the position.
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. Bitchslapis trying to control but Prouxontas is working from the bottom. Prouxontas controlling Bitchslapis's posture. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Prouxontas looking for a sweep. Not yet Prouxontas, not yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Prouxontas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bitchslapis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Prouxontas.
Prouxontas swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bitchslapis tries to clinch but Prouxontas moves out of range. Bitchslapis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Bitchslapis blocks a body shot from Prouxontas. Bitchslapis landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Prouxontas is trying to break the clinch but Bitchslapis has him pressed against the cage. Good body shot from Prouxontas.
Bitchslapis prevents Prouxontas from breaking the clinch. Prouxontas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Prouxontas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Bitchslapis scores a nice knee to the body.
Prouxontas working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bitchslapis is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Prouxontas is defending well. Prouxontas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Prouxontas slowing the pace effectively. Bitchslapis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Prouxontas avoids it. Prouxontas avoiding damage.
Prouxontas tries to throw a body punch but Bitchslapis avoids it by throwing Prouxontas back against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Prouxontas. Bitchslapis being controlled against the cage. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! The referee is keeping an eye on Prouxontas - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Christos Bitchslapis will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bitchslapis fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Prouxontas swinging wildly here.
A left lands for Prouxontas. Bitchslapis's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Prouxontas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bitchslapis scrambles back to his feet. Prouxontas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. A frustrated look appears on Prouxontas's face as he tries to break the clinch. Bitchslapis tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bitchslapis has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Prouxontas is trying to keep an underhook but Bitchslapis manages to get the takedown into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bitchslapis passes the guard and advances to mount! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bitchslapis controlling his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bitchslapis trying to control but he's not successful this time. Prouxontas wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bitchslapis.
Prouxontas tries to hold on but Bitchslapis pushes him away. Prouxontas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bitchslapis on the ground. Bitchslapis wants to control the pace but Prouxontas is squirming around nicely. Prouxontas is trying to stand up. Bitchslapis controlling his opponent. Bitchslapis avoids the attempt from Prouxontas to control. Prouxontas is squirming around, avoiding Bitchslapis's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bitchslapis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Bitchslapis fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bitchslapis takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Bitchslapis won't let Prouxontas get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. Prouxontas tries to hold on but Bitchslapis pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bitchslapis looking to control but Prouxontas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Prouxontas wants to get back to his feet.
Bitchslapis controlling from mount. Bitchslapis tries to control but Prouxontas wriggling away. Bitchslapis sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Prouxontas is squirming around, avoiding Bitchslapis's attempts to control the action.
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. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bitchslapis throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christos Bitchslapis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Prouxontas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Prouxontas lands with a straight right. Bitchslapis didn't see that one coming. Bitchslapis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bitchslapis changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Prouxontas looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Prouxontas is not content to let Bitchslapis control the position. Bitchslapis in the domination position with Prouxontas hanging on. Bitchslapis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bitchslapis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Bitchslapis advances nicely into full mount. Prouxontas wants to control but Bitchslapis is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Prouxontas is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Prouxontas is squirming around, avoiding Bitchslapis's attempts to control the action. Christos Bitchslapis has got the better of the ground game so far. Bitchslapis with shots to the head and body - Prouxontas looks very uncomfortable down there. Bitchslapis punishing his opponent with strikes. Bitchslapis controlling the position easily from mount. Bitchslapis unloading with bombs! Bitchslapis takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Prouxontas trying desperately to get to his feet.
Bitchslapis throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Prouxontas because Bitchslapis loaded up on that one. Bitchslapis trying to control but Prouxontas is having none of it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bitchslapis sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Bitchslapis wants to control the pace but Prouxontas is squirming around nicely. Bitchslapis looking to ground and pound but Prouxontas is blocking nicely. Bitchslapis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bitchslapis looking to control but Prouxontas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Bitchslapis with shots to the head and body - Prouxontas looks very uncomfortable down there. Bitchslapis throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Bitchslapis content just to control the position here. Prouxontas is in a horrible position here. Bitchslapis smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bitchslapis lands a heavy elbow. Bitchslapis has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Bitchslapis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Prouxontas is looking to escape. Bitchslapis with shots to the head and body - Prouxontas looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Prouxontas tries to lock up and control but Bitchslapis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Prouxontas really wants to buck Bitchslapis off and get back to his feet. Christos Bitchslapis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Bitchslapis wants to control the pace but Prouxontas is squirming around nicely. Prouxontas tries to lock up and control but Bitchslapis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Bitchslapis looking to control and managing it successfully. Prouxontas is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bitchslapis takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight! Christos Bitchslapis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Bitchslapis winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:30 Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christos Bitchslapis!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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