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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Peter Sherman (ranked 24887 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stannis Gianoppolis (ranked 5055 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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151 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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180 cm
21
147 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Peter Sherman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stannis Gianoppolis!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Albert Achterberg and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sherman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gianoppolis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gianoppolis shoots for a double leg takedown but Sherman sprawls well. He's pushed Gianoppolis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sherman looks to score with a jab to the body but Gianoppolis is just out of range.
Gianoppolis darts in and clinches Sherman up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Sherman could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Gianoppolis tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sherman letting Gianoppolis take a breather here.
Sherman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gianoppolis just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gianoppolis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sherman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Peter Sherman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stannis Gianoppolis.
Sherman working hard to break the clinch.
Sherman pulls Gianoppolis into guard.
Gianoppolis stands and steps away. Sherman gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Gianoppolis fails to land the takedown.
Gianoppolis dives in for a single leg takedown but Sherman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gianoppolis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gianoppolis keeps control of Sherman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gianoppolis breaks from the clinch.
Gianoppolis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gianoppolis has a takedown stuffed.
Sherman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gianoppolis moves into the clinch.
Gianoppolis successfully pulls guard.
Gianoppolis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gianoppolis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sherman is stalling in the full guard.
Sherman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sherman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gianoppolis wants to control but Sherman passes easily into half guard.
Sherman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gianoppolis trying to hold on to Sherman's head to control him but Sherman postures up.
Sherman 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.
Gianoppolis manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Gianoppolis darts in and clinches Sherman up against the cage.
Sherman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gianoppolis throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gianoppolis shoots in and drives through. Sherman sprawls well.
Peter Sherman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gianoppolis looks winded!
Gianoppolis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sherman tries to avoid it but Gianoppolis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sherman to the ground. Sherman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A quick step to the side and Sherman tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sherman misses with a wild combination.
Gianoppolis clinches.
Sherman tries to break the clinch but Gianoppolis is controlling the position.
Gianoppolis tries to score a body lock takedown but Sherman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gianoppolis is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sherman is defending well.
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!
Sherman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gianoppolis blocks it with crossed arms.
Gianoppolis taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Stannis Gianoppolis will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gianoppolis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sherman circles away.
Stannis Gianoppolis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gianoppolis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gianoppolis forces Sherman back against the cage and clinches.
Gianoppolis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sherman clinches with his opponent.
Sherman tries to break free but Gianoppolis pushes him back against the cage.
Sherman 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sherman taking a breather.
Sherman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gianoppolis breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sherman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sherman wants it to stay on the feet.
Peter Sherman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stannis Gianoppolis.
Gianoppolis moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Sherman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gianoppolis is working for takedown but Sherman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gianoppolis is breathing heavily.
Sherman taking a breather.
Gianoppolis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sherman pulls his leg out and moves away.
No luck for Gianoppolis with that takedown attempt.
Sherman gets tackled into the cage by Gianoppolis. Gianoppolis maintains the clinch.
Gianoppolis breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gianoppolis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sherman swivels and escapes.
Sherman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gianoppolis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gianoppolis tries to pull guard but Sherman won't allow it.
Sherman lands a nice uppercut.
Gianoppolis keeps control of Sherman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stannis Gianoppolis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sherman has Gianoppolis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gianoppolis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sherman is looking to break free of the clinch but Gianoppolis has double underhooks.
Sherman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sherman stalling in the clinch but Gianoppolis improves position.
Sherman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sherman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gianoppolis tries to score a body lock takedown but Sherman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gianoppolis with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gianoppolis tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gianoppolis tries to circle away but Sherman has him pinned against the cage.
Sherman is looking to control Gianoppolis's arms but Gianoppolis gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sherman has his back to the cage.
Gianoppolis trying to land knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sherman as Gianoppolis tries to tie him up.
Sherman stalling.
Sherman can't break the clinch.
Sherman just leaning against Gianoppolis, taking a breather.
Sherman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gianoppolis fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gianoppolis has closed the distance and engaged Sherman in a clinch.
Sherman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gianoppolis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gianoppolis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sherman walks away with a smile on his face. Gianoppolis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gianoppolis clinches.
Gianoppolis looking to slow down the pace here.
Sherman tries to circle away but Gianoppolis has him pinned against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sherman controlling the action here for a moment.
Gianoppolis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sherman pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Stannis Gianoppolis 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! And we move into the final round!
Sherman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gianoppolis manages to avoid it.
Gianoppolis is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gianoppolis.
Sherman wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Stannis Gianoppolis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gianoppolis throws a right hand that misses
and Sherman counters by clinching up.
Sherman has had enough of the clinch but Gianoppolis keeps him there for the moment.
Sherman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sherman has had enough of the clinch but Gianoppolis keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gianoppolis prevents the takedown attempt.
Gianoppolis wants to take the fight to the mat but Sherman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gianoppolis is trying to pull guard but Sherman has him pressed against the cage.
Peter Sherman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stannis Gianoppolis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sherman trying to control the position but instead, Gianoppolis has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sherman into the cage.
Sherman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gianoppolis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sherman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gianoppolis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sherman counters with a straight right hand.
Gianoppolis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gianoppolis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sherman but Sherman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sherman is looking to counter with a body kick.
Gianoppolis shoots for a takedown but Sherman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sherman throws a body shot but no joy.
Gianoppolis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gianoppolis shoots for a double leg takedown but Sherman sprawls well. He's pushed Gianoppolis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sherman tries to bum rush Gianoppolis with a series of wild strikes but Gianoppolis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gianoppolis wants to counter with a clinch but Sherman pushes him away.
Sherman misses with a body kick.
Sherman tries to clinch but Gianoppolis is having none of it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gianoppolis is defended easily by Sherman.
Sherman tries to clinch but Gianoppolis is having none of it.
Gianoppolis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gianoppolis fails with the takedown.
Sherman appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gianoppolis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sherman wants to break free but Gianoppolis has control.
Sherman stalls.
Sherman successfully pulls guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sherman holds on and takes a little breather.
Sherman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sherman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sherman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gianoppolis stops Sherman from standing up.
Sherman is trying to keep Gianoppolis in close.
Sherman wants to get back to his feet but Gianoppolis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gianoppolis advances to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Sherman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gianoppolis 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stannis Gianoppolis!
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FIGHT
RATING
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