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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kostas Papolodopaulos (ranked 3510 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Jones (ranked 6437 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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205 lbs
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198 cm
25
205 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kostas Papolodopaulos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 1, fighting out of The Island, John Jones!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Papolodopaulos throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Papolodopaulos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Papolodopaulos misses with a wild combination.
Papolodopaulos fails to land with a series of punches.
Papolodopaulos connects with a jab.
Papolodopaulos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Papolodopaulos swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones moves out of range as Papolodopaulos strikes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Papolodopaulos!
Papolodopaulos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Papolodopaulos's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Papolodopaulos throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jones escapes and throws Papolodopaulos's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Papolodopaulos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Papolodopaulos seems a little lost for a moment, as Jones dominates the positioning.
Papolodopaulos is looking for a sweep.
Papolodopaulos looks to move to half guard but instead Jones has passed into mount! Damn!
Jones tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Papolodopaulos on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Papolodopaulos tries to get out of the position.
Let's hope that Jones has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Papolodopaulos wants to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Papolodopaulos keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jones sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papolodopaulos is wriggling around trying to escape.
Papolodopaulos looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Papolodopaulos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jones sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Papolodopaulos is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Papolodopaulos is working to get back to half guard.
Jones tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Papolodopaulos can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kostas Papolodopaulos 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.
Papolodopaulos just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kostas Papolodopaulos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Papolodopaulos throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones slips under a jab from Papolodopaulos.
Jones with the counter takedown but Papolodopaulos avoids it easily.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Papolodopaulos feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Joness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Papolodopaulos throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it.
Papolodopaulos throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Papolodopaulos misses with a straight left.
Papolodopaulos throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papolodopaulos throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones with the counter takedown but Papolodopaulos avoids it easily.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Papolodopaulos misses with a combination
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Jones.
John Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones passes into side control, despite Papolodopaulos's attempt to control the position.
Jones is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jones working away.
Papolodopaulos tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Jones easily slips into full mount!
Papolodopaulos is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Papolodopaulos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones content just to control the position here.
Papolodopaulos is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones controlling his opponent.
Papolodopaulos wants to control but Jones is having none of it.
Jones controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Papolodopaulos is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jones sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Papolodopaulos throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Jones changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Papolodopaulos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Papolodopaulos misses with a wild combination.
Jones walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jones blocks a jab.
Jones slips a straight right by Papolodopaulos.
Jones with the counter takedown but Papolodopaulos avoids it easily.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Papolodopaulos fails to land with a series of punches.
Papolodopaulos throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Papolodopaulos lands with a shot to the body.
Jones takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Papolodopaulos.
Jones tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Papolodopaulos getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kostas Papolodopaulos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Papolodopaulos misses.
Papolodopaulos throws a one two combo.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Papolodopaulos.
And Jones tries to counter it with a takedown but Papolodopaulos pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Papolodopaulos misses with a double jab
and Jones decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Papolodopaulos's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Papolodopaulos wants to hit a switch here but Jones passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Papolodopaulos there!
Jones looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is continuing to stall.
Papolodopaulos wants to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Jones controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papolodopaulos tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control.
Papolodopaulos trying desperately to get to his feet.
Jones controlling from mount.
Papolodopaulos is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Papolodopaulos tries to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Jones controlling the pace for now.
Jones avoids the attempt from Papolodopaulos to control.
Papolodopaulos is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones avoids the attempt from Papolodopaulos to control.
Jones tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kostas Papolodopaulos showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Papolodopaulos has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
28% |
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