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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Koulouraki Souvlaki (ranked 229 p4p, 34 weight class) and Michail Podolski (ranked 298 p4p, 42 weight class). Souvlaki comes into the arena with Greek Anthem blaring out of the sound system. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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146 lbs
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148 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Good wrestler
World class MT
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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
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Koulouraki Souvlaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michail Podolski!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souvlaki throws a good cross that connects.
Podolski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Souvlaki.
Podolski misses with a head kick.
Podolski's coach down at Double XX was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Podolski's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Podolski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Souvlaki throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Podolski tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Souvlaki is in Podolski's guard.
Podolski uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Souvlaki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Podolski but Podolski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Souvlaki shoots for a takedown but Podolski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Podolski misses with a body kick.
Michail Podolski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Podolski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Podolski misses with the combination.
Souvlaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Podolski.
Souvlaki shoots for a double leg takedown but Podolski sprawls well. He's pushed Souvlaki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koulouraki Souvlaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Podolski fails to land with a series of punches.
Souvlaki cracks Podolski with a good jab.
Podolski throws the kick towards the body but Souvlaki avoids it.
Podolski stuffs the takedown attempt from Souvlaki. Souvlaki gets slowly back to his feet.
Podolski leaves Souvlaki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Podolski.
Souvlaki looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Podolski is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Souvlaki presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Souvlaki tries to break free but Podolski pushes him back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Souvlaki.
A head punch on the inside from Podolski fails to land.
Podolski lands an uppercut.
Podolski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Podolski prevents a takedown attempt there.
Podolski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Podolski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Souvlaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Podolski has a couple of punches blocked by Souvlaki.
Souvlaki blocks an uppercut.
Souvlaki looking for a takedown.
Podolski throws a punch but it's blocked by Souvlaki.
Podolski misses with a punch on the inside.
Podolski throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Podolski.
Souvlaki is looking to take this one to the mat.
Souvlaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Podolski's elbow.
Souvlaki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Podolski gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Podolski lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souvlaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Souvlaki changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Podolski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Souvlaki goes for a double leg but Podolski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Podolski continues to drive forward.
Podolski missing with a left hand there. Souvlaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Michail Podolski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Souvlaki fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Podolski to the ground. Souvlaki is now in Podolski's guard.
Souvlaki prevents Podolski from getting back to his feet.
Souvlaki with a nice head shot there.
Podolski is looking to stand back up but Souvlaki counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Podolski.
Podolski is trying to stand.
Souvlaki throwing shots but Podolski is blocking nicely.
Souvlaki seems to be working for a kimura but Podolski defends the submission attempt.
Souvlaki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Podolski's head.
Podolski wants to get back to his feet.
Souvlaki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Podolski kicks Souvlaki off and gets back to his feet.
Podolski lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Podolski does no damage.
Souvlaki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Souvlaki blocks a head kick by Podolski.
Podolski misses with a few strikes there.
A head kick misses from Podolski.
Podolski misses with a double jab.
Souvlaki blocks a head kick by Podolski.
Souvlaki drives through with a takedown into Podolski's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Podolski wants to stand and escape but Souvlaki is having none of it.
Souvlaki working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Podolski's head.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Souvlaki postures up and lands a big shot to Podolski's brow.
We've been hearing good reports from Souvlaki'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.
Souvlaki won't allow Podolski to get back to his feet.
Souvlaki is in close to Podolski's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Souvlaki trying to control but Podolski is working from the bottom.
Souvlaki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michail Podolski dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Podolski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Souvlaki.
Podolski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Souvlaki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Souvlaki changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Souvlaki fails with the takedown.
Souvlaki slips under a jab from Podolski.
Podolski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Souvlaki darts in looking for a takedown but Podolski gets double underhooks and turns Souvlaki into the cage.
Podolski throws a head kick but Souvlaki moves out of range.
A combination from Souvlaki does no damage.
Podolski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koulouraki Souvlaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Souvlaki dodges the punch combination from Podolski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Podolski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Souvlaki slips a jab and a cross from Podolski.
Podolski tries to bum rush Souvlaki with a series of wild strikes but Souvlaki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Souvlaki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Podolski slaps away a takedown attempt from Souvlaki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Podolski looks to land a combination but Souvlaki avoids it well.
Souvlaki drops down looking for a counter takedown but Podolski sprawls and moves away.
Podolski throws a sloppy head kick and Souvlaki moves out of range easily.
A head kick by Podolski misses
and Souvlaki counters with a shoot takedown. Podolski fights it but they end up in guard.
Podolski wants to stand but Souvlaki is controlling the position.
Souvlaki is working Podolski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Souvlaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Podolski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Souvlaki has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Souvlaki works over Podolski with some ground and pound from guard.
Souvlaki with a nice head shot there.
Souvlaki throws a big elbow that misses.
Souvlaki scoring with punches to the head and body.
Podolski wants to stand and escape but Souvlaki is having none of it.
Souvlaki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Podolski wants to get back to his feet but Souvlaki is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Souvlaki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Podolski being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souvlaki working some strikes from top position.
Podolski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Podolski wants to stand up but Souvlaki is controlling him.
Souvlaki working some strikes from top position.
Souvlaki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Souvlaki trying to control but Podolski is working from the bottom.
Podolski wants to get back to his feet but Souvlaki is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Souvlaki distracts Podolski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Souvlaki cracks Podolski with a solid left hand.
Souvlaki working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Podolski's head.
Souvlaki won't allow Podolski to get back to his feet.
Souvlaki cracks Podolski with a solid left hand.
Souvlaki wants to control from the top but Podolski keeps moving.
Podolski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souvlaki trying to control but Podolski is working from the bottom.
Souvlaki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Souvlaki stops Podolski from standing up.
Podolski is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Souvlaki presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Souvlaki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Souvlaki lands with an uppercut that bounces Podolski off the cage and back into range.
Podolski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Souvlaki shoots in for a takedown but Podolski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Podolski tries a head kick but it misses.
Souvlaki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Podolski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Souvlaki somewhat.
Podolski looks to land a combination but Souvlaki avoids it well.
Souvlaki slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Podolski thows a leg kick but Souvlaki checks it
enabling Souvlaki to counter with a crisp jab.
No luck for Souvlaki with that takedown attempt.
Podolski throws a nice looking combination but Souvlaki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Podolski throws a push kick but Souvlaki slaps the foot to one side.
A swing and a miss from Podolski.
Souvlaki shoots in for a double leg but Podolski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Podolski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Souvlaki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Horrible takedown attempt by Souvlaki or perhaps it was just good defense by Podolski, which made it look bad.
Podolski is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Michail Podolski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Podolski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Souvlaki.
A head kick misses from Podolski.
Podolski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Podolski misses with a head kick.
Souvlaki changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michail Podolski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Podolski throws a right and a left that Souvlaki avoids nicely.
Michail Podolski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A solid leg kick lands there for Podolski.
Souvlaki lands with a nice combination. Podolski backs away looking to recover.
Podolski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Podolski throws a leg kick but Souvlaki checks it.
Souvlaki feints and as Podolski raises his hands in defense, Souvlaki changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Souvlaki trying to control but Podolski is working from the bottom.
Podolski wants to get back to his feet but Souvlaki is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Souvlaki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Souvlaki is working Podolski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Podolski keeping moving, preventing Souvlaki from controlling successfully.
Souvlaki throws a big elbow that misses.
Podolski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Souvlaki is controlling him.
Souvlaki scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souvlaki prevents Podolski from getting back to his feet.
Souvlaki landing with the ground and pound.
Souvlaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Podolski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Souvlaki distracts Podolski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Podolski wants to stand and escape but Souvlaki is having none of it.
Souvlaki trying to control but Podolski is working from the bottom.
Souvlaki connects with a couple of short punches.
Souvlaki controls from within his opponent's guard.
Souvlaki chips away with some ground and pound.
Souvlaki wants to control from the top but Podolski keeps moving.
Podolski is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Souvlaki presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Souvlaki wants a takedown but no success here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Podolski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Podolski has Souvlaki pressed against the cage, preventing Souvlaki from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Podolski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Souvlaki backwards.
Podolski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Podolski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Podolski.
Souvlaki is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Podolski is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koulouraki Souvlaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Podolski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Podolski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Podolski keeps control of Souvlaki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Podolski has a couple of punches blocked by Souvlaki.
A shot in the inside from Podolski.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Souvlaki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souvlaki cracks Podolski with a good jab.
Souvlaki fails with the takedown.
Podolski looks to land a combination but Souvlaki avoids it well.
Souvlaki missing with a left hand there. Podolski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Souvlaki.
Podolski lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Michail Podolski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Souvlaki is rocked!
Souvlaki fails with a takedown attempt.
Podolski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Podolski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Souvlaki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Souvlaki throws a jab but it's blocked by Podolski.
A combination from Podolski does no damage.
Podolski throws a body kick that misses.
Souvlaki appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souvlaki gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Podolski misses with a two punch combination.
Podolski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Souvlaki tries for a takedown but Podolski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Podolski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Souvlaki.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Souvlaki gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Podolski.
Podolski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Souvlaki misses with a series of wild punches.
Koulouraki Souvlaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Souvlaki.
Souvlaki avoids the head kick by Podolski.
Souvlaki bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Podolski pushes Souvlaki away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Souvlaki gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Souvlaki is chipping away with strikes.
Souvlaki throws an elbow but Podolski slips to the side and avoids it well.
The strikes coming from Souvlaki are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michail Podolski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Podolski 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michail Podolski!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Michail Podolski made sure he mentioned Aspire Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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