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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Stanislav Chistov (ranked 5471 p4p, 268 weight class) and Panayiotis Stavros (ranked 4405 p4p, 213 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Panayiotis Stavros was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stanislav Chistov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Panayiotis Stavros!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chistov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stavros has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Chistov is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Stavros is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chistov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stavros moves away.
Chistov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Chistov moves away from the strike by Stavros.
Stavros lands with a good body shot.
Stavros ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chistov moves away.
Stavros scores with a head kick. Chistov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Chistov jabs at Stavros's body.
Stavros goes for a double leg but Chistov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chistov continues to drive forward.
Stavros takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stavros misses with a jab to the body
enabling Chistov to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stavros slips a jab from Chistov.
Chistov throws out a loose jab but Stavros uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chistov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chistov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Chistov swings for the body but Stavros moves out of range.
Stavros connects with a solid leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Chistov misses the target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Chistov.
Chistov missing with a left hand there. Stavros was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stavros throws a counter combo.
Stavros tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chistov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chistov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chistov lands a lovely overhand right.
Chistov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stavross jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stavros throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stavros fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Chistov to the ground. Stavros is now in Chistov's guard.
Stavros trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stavros postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chistov trying to control the position here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stavros accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chistov trying to control the position here.
Chistov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chistov continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Chistov.
Chistov's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stavros feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chistov trying to control the position here.
Stavros is pushing down on Chistov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chistov is fighting to maintain full guard but Stavros has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chistov is trying to control but can't.
Chistov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Stavros wants to pass to mount but Chistov is defending the position.
Stavros passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Chistov!
Stavros throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chistov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chistov tries to hold on but Stavros pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stavros looking to ground and pound but Chistov is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stavros lands a heavy elbow.
We've been hearing good reports from Chistov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Stavros with the ground and pound from mount.
Stavros working the ground and pound effectively.
Stavros is landing with some decent strikes but Chistov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stavros throwing strikes here but Chistov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Chistov is squirming around, avoiding Stavros's attempts to control the action.
Chistov wants to hold on but Stavros pushes him away.
Stavros thowing shots but they're missing.
Stavros tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chistov working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Panayiotis Stavros dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Chistov throws a hook but Stavros blocks it.
Stavros misses with an uppercut. Chistov saw that one coming.
Stavros throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stavros misses the shot to the body.
Stavros throws out a loose jab but Chistov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stavros misses with a jab to the body
and Stavros takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chistov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Chistov misses the shot to the body.
Stavros uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chistov.
A big right from Chistov misses.
Chistov misses with a body shot.
Panayiotis Stavros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stavros moves out of range of the body kick from Chistov.
Chistov swings for the body but Stavros moves out of range.
Stavros only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Stavros moves out of range of the strikes.
Stavros looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stavros has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stavros turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stavros staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stavros misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Chistov counters with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Stavros.
Stavros misses with a body kick.
Stanislav Chistov is winning the standup battle so far.
Chistov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stavros makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stavros throws a body punch but Chistov moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chistov scores with a decent looking hook.
Stanislav Chistov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chistov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chistov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stavros.
Stavros misses with a few strikes there.
A leg kick checked by Chistov.
Chistov misses with a wild body shot.
Stavros throws a sloppy head kick and Chistov moves out of range easily.
Chistov throws the left hand but Stavros avoids the punch easily.
Stavros tries a head kick but it misses.
Chistov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stavros's head.
Chistov avoids the body shot from Stavros.
Chistov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stavros. Stavros obviously looking to wear him down.
Chistov scores with a jab to the head.
Sloppy strikes from Stavros. Those never looked like landing.
Stavros takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chistov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Some wild striking there from Chistov.
Stavros throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chistov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stavros throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chistov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stavros thinking.
Chistov has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Stavros takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chistov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Stavros. That one must have hurt.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Chistov enables Stavros to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Chistov manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Stavros loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chistov has momentary wrist control but Stavros slips an elbow through the middle.
Chistov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stavros defends well.
Stavros being controlled here momentarily.
Stavros trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chistov trying to control the position.
Stavros is pushing down on Chistov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chistov is fighting to maintain full guard but Stavros has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chistov is pressing down on Stavros's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chistov is pulling down on Stavros's head to control his posture.
Stavros drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stavros jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Stavros must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stavros lands a couple of digs.
Chistov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Stavros slips nicely into half guard.
Chistov trying to hold on to Stavros's head to control him but Stavros postures up.
Chistov is trying is best to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chistov gets full guard.
Stavros trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Stavros wants to control from the top but Chistov keeps moving.
Stavros cracks Chistov with a solid left hand.
Chistov seems keen to control Stavros's posture.
Stavros missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chistov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stavros defends well.
Chistov working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Panayiotis Stavros will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Stavros uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chistov.
Chistov misses with a straight right.
Stavros unleashes a big counter combination but Chistov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Chistov misses the shot to the body.
Stavros tries to work over Chistov's front leg with a kick but Chistov checks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Chistov misses the target.
Stavros is trying to counter with his kicks.
Stavros throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stavros with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stavros throws a wild body kick that Chistov sees coming a mile off.
Stavros uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chistov.
Stavros shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Stavros was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Stavros sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Chistov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Chistov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Stavros working the ground and pound but Chistov is defending the strikes.
Stavros misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Chistov is trying to control Stavros's posture but Stavros avoids it.
Chistov stops Stavros from passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chistov tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Stavros presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Stavros is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Chistov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Stavros with the ground and pound from mount.
Chistov wants to hold on but Stavros pushes him away.
Chistov is bucking up trying to escape but Stavros cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Stavros in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Stavros lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Chistov tries to hold on but Stavros pushes him away.
Chistov is looking to get to half guard.
Stavros avoids the attempt from Chistov to control.
Stanislav Chistov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stavros lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
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!
Chistov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Stavros trying to mount his opponent but Chistov defends it.
Stavros working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Chistov's thigh. Chistov counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Chistov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Stavros trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chistov is pulling down on Stavros's head. It's preventing any offense from Stavros, at least for the moment.
Chistov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Chistov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Chistov working for a triangle but Stavros defends it easily.
Stavros looking to pass the guard.
Stavros wants to control from the top but Chistov keeps moving.
Panayiotis Stavros has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four 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.
Stavros postures up in Chistov's guard and throws a big left but Chistov blocks it.
Stavros wants to control from the top but Chistov keeps moving.
Chistov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chistov keeping moving, preventing Stavros from controlling successfully.
Panayiotis Stavros is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stavros is looking to work some ground and pound but Chistov has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stavros trying to control the position from guard on top but Chistov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stavros closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Chistov is not content to let Stavros control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Panayiotis Stavros comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stavros 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Panayiotis Stavros!
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RATING
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