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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buakaw Banchamek (ranked 4890 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christoforos Christofi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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270 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Buakaw Banchamek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Christoforos Christofi!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Banchamek.
Christofi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Banchamek lands a nice shot to the body.
Banchamek misses with a wild body shot.
Christofi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Banchamek throws an off balance right hand
and Christofi counters with a takedown into side control.
Christofi has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Banchamek throws a right hand that misses
and Christofi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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!
Banchamek working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christofi gets to his feet. Banchamek looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Banchamek throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Christofi counters with a single leg into guard. Banchamek didn't expect that.
Banchamek seems keen to control Christofi's posture.
Christofi stands and steps away. Banchamek gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Banchamek looks to throw the jab but Christofi is out of range.
Christofi feints the counter takedown.
Banchamek fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christofi manages to avoid it.
Christofi feints the counter takedown.
Banchamek throws a right hand that misses
and Christofi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Christofi prevents Banchamek from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christofi stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Banchamek throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Christofi tries to counter it with a takedown but Banchamek pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Banchamek swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banchamek is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Christofi.
Christofi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Banchamek throws a predictable looking body shot
and Christofi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Banchamek's guard.
Christofi gets to his feet - Banchamek follows without any prompting.
A big right from Banchamek misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christofi ducks under a wild hook from Banchamek.
Banchamek misses with an uppercut
and Christofi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Banchamek's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christofi gets to his feet. Banchamek looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Christofi slips under a jab.
Christofi ducks under a wild hook from Banchamek.
Christofi feints the counter takedown.
Banchamek throws a jab but it's blocked by Christofi.
And Christofi tries to counter it with a takedown but Banchamek pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Christofi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Banchamek throws a big shot that misses.
Christofi feints the counter takedown.
Christofi moves away from the strike by Banchamek.
Christofi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Banchamek defends it well.
Banchamek misses with a jab, cross combination.
Christofi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Banchamek defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Banchamek.
Banchamek throws a lazy uppercut
and Christofi counters with a single leg into guard. Banchamek didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christofi gets to his feet - Banchamek follows without any prompting.
Banchamek throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Christofi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Christofi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Banchamek looks to land a right hand but Christofi moved out of range.
Christofi with the counter takedown but Banchamek avoids it easily.
Banchamek throws a big shot that misses.
Banchamek misses with a two punch combination.
Christofi feints the counter takedown.
Banchamek changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Banchamek throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And Christofi tries to counter it with a takedown but Banchamek pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The fighters circling - Banchamek throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Christoforos Christofi will probably get the nod.
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.
Christofi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Christofi with the counter takedown but Banchamek avoids it easily.
Banchamek rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
so Christofi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Banchamek wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Christofi manages to pass to side control.
Banchamek wants to improve his position but Christofi is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christofi escapes and gets back to his feet.
Banchamek scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banchamek looks to land a right hand but Christofi moved out of range.
Christofi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Banchamek scores with a body shot.
Banchamek swinging wildly here.
And Christofi tries to counter it with a takedown but Banchamek pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Banchamek throws a body shot but no joy.
Banchamek throws a hook to the side of Christofi's head but Christofi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Christofi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Banchamek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Banchamek misses with a right hand
and Christofi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Banchamek's guard.
Banchamek is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Christofi gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banchamek swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Banchamek jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Banchamek throws a body punch but Christofi moves out of range.
Banchamek misses with a hook. Christofi ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Banchamek.
Christofi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Banchamek.
Christofi feints the counter takedown.
Banchamek throws a lazy right hand but Christofi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Buakaw Banchamek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Christofi defending well as Banchamek loads up on a big left hand.
And Christofi tries to counter it with a takedown but Banchamek pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Banchamek rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Christofi counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christofi stands up and beckons Banchamek to his feet.
Christofi ducks under a wild hook from Banchamek.
Banchamek misses with a hook
and Christofi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Banchamek's guard.
Christofi decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Banchamek, up you get!
Banchamek misses the shot to the body.
Christofi feints the counter takedown.
Banchamek looks to land a left hand but Christofi moved out of range nicely.
Christofi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Banchamek defends it well.
Banchamek misses with a jab, cross combination.
Christofi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Banchamek misses with a body shot.
Christoforos Christofi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Banchamek moves into range and connects with a jab.
Banchamek throws a jab but it's blocked by Christofi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banchamek rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Christofi counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Banchamek!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christofi decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Banchamek just misses with a punch to the body.
Christofi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Banchamek defends it well.
Banchamek misses with a hook. Christofi ducked under it nicely.
Christofi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Banchamek throws out the jab.
Christofi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Banchamek throws a right hand that misses
so Christofi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Banchamek wants to get back to his feet but Christofi passes into half guard.
Christofi decides to return to a standing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Christoforos Christofi 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! This is the final round!
Christofi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Banchamek.
Banchamek waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Christofi.
Christofi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Banchamek misses with a left hand
and Christofi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Christofi stopping the sweep attempt from Banchamek.
Banchamek not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Christofi gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banchamek misses with a hook
and Christofi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Banchamek won't be happy with that.
Banchamek tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
What's going on here? Christofi has decided to give up on the ground game despite having his opponent's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banchamek misses with a straight right.
Banchamek misses with a straight left.
Christofi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Banchamek throws out a loose jab but Christofi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Christofi slips a straight right by Banchamek.
Christofi with the counter takedown but Banchamek avoids it easily.
Banchamek thows a left - swing and a miss!
Christofi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Christofi moves out of range as Banchamek strikes.
And Christofi tries to counter it with a takedown but Banchamek pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Banchamek misses its intended target.
Banchamek lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Christofi circles away quickly and effectively.
Christofi feints the counter takedown.
Christofi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Banchamek.
Christofi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Banchamek throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Christofi.
And Christofi tries to counter it with a takedown but Banchamek pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Banchamek throws a series of punches but Christofi avoids them all with ease.
Christofi with the counter takedown but Banchamek avoids it easily.
Banchamek throws a right hand that Christofi ducks under and follows up with a left that Christofi also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Banchamek thows a left - swing and a miss!
Christofi feints the counter takedown.
A slow jab from Banchamek misses its intended target.
Christofi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Banchamek misses with a body shot.
Banchamek throws a hook but Christofi avoids it easily.
Christofi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Banchamek throws a looping overhand right but Christofi ducks down to avoid it.
Christofi feints the counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banchamek lands a jab to the head.
Christofi slips a straight right by Banchamek.
Banchamek throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And Christofi tries to counter it with a takedown but Banchamek pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Banchamek misses with a body shot.
Christofi moves away from the strike by Banchamek.
Banchamek jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Christofi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Banchamek misses with a lunging right hand
and Christofi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Christofi gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Banchamek throws the left hand but Christofi avoids the punch easily.
Banchamek looks to land a right hand but Christofi moved out of range.
Buakaw Banchamek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banchamek feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Christofis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Banchamek misses with a straight right.
And Christofi tries to counter it with a takedown but Banchamek pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Banchamek misses with a straight left.
Banchamek misses with a lunging right hand
and Christofi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Banchamek wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Christofi manages to pass to side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Christofi decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Buakaw Banchamek showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Christofi 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christoforos Christofi!
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