Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: UGD 75:Dykstra Vs Beaumont
Date: Sep 15, 2017

#R1#
Pappas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pappas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sabah Nur let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Sabah Nur throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pappas counters with a three punch combo that has Sabah Nur backing up. Sabah Nur nods at Pappas to acknowledge the strikes.
Sabah Nur misses with a body shot.
Pappas misses with a head kick.
Sabah Nur misses the shot to the body.
Pappas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sabah Nur swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pappas misses with the body kick
and Sabah Nur counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pappas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pappas throws a leg kick but Sabah Nur checks it.
Sabah Nur follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
No joy there for Pappas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sabah Nur throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sabah Nur with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A thudding body kick lands there by Pappas!
Pappas throws a low kick, looking for Sabah Nur's leg but Sabah Nur calmly moves out of range.
Sabah Nur now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pappas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sabah Nur is out of range.
Sabah Nur throws a counter combo.
Sabah Nur scores with a kick to the midsection.#T1#
Sabah Nur misses the shot to the body.
Sabah Nur's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pappas under the eye.
Pappas throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Pappas throws a body kick that misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sabah Nur.
Pappas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pappas fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sabah Nur checks it well.
That kick from Sabah Nur tenderised Pappas's leg. Pappas is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pappas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pappas swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sabah Nur counters with a left and a right that stings Pappas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pappas throws a leg kick
and Sabah Nur counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pappas lands a nice shot to the body.
Pappas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pappas is looking to land body kicks.
Pappas jabs Sabah Nur to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pappas misses with a low kick.#T2#
Pappas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sabah Nur connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pappas's hands.
Pappas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sabah Nur.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pappas.
Danga de danga de dang - Pappas scores with a four punch combination!
Sabah Nur lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pappas scores with a hook to the body. Sabah Nur takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sabah Nur throws a body punch but Pappas moves out of range.
Sabah Nur slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sabah Nur checks a low kick from Pappas.
Sabah Nur takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gus Pappas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pappas misses with a hook
and Sabah Nur counters with a stiff right hand.
Pappas lands a nice shot that snaps Sabah Nur's head back.
Sabah Nur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pappas. #T3#
Sabah Nur misses with a body kick.
Sabah Nur blocks a head kick by Pappas.
Pappas is looking to wear down Sabah Nur with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sabah Nur scores with a hook to the body. Pappas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pappas avoids a kick to the body.
Pappas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sabah Nur misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sabah Nur lands a right hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pappas.
Sabah Nur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pappas.
Pappas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pappas misses with a wild body shot.
Pappas takes a swing at Sabah Nur's ribcage but misses.
Pappas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sabah Nur fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pappas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pappas throws a sloppy head kick and Sabah Nur moves out of range easily.
Pappas throws a hook but Sabah Nur blocks it.
Pappas thows a leg kick but Sabah Nur checks it
and Sabah Nur makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pappas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sabah Nur.
Pappas connects with a looping right hand.
Pappas throws a right and a left that Sabah Nur avoids nicely.
Pappas is breathing heavily.
Pappas swings for the body but Sabah Nur moves out of range.
Sabah Nur throws out a counter right but Pappas avoids it with no problem.
Sabah Nur misses with a series of wild punches.
Pappas misses with a double jab
and Sabah Nur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pappas throws a hook to the side of Sabah Nur's head but Sabah Nur sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice straight punches there by Sabah Nur. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sabah Nur.
Sabah Nur swings for the body but Pappas moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sabah Nur scores with a spinning back kick!
Sabah Nur ducks under a wild hook from Pappas.
Pappas misses with a body kick.
A jab from Sabah Nur misses.
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 Gus Pappas will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Sabah Nur misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pappas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sabah Nur counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pappas throws an overhand right that lands on Sabah Nur's shoulder, as Sabah Nur tries to avoid the shot.
Sabah Nur looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pappas is looking to counter punch.
Pappas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pappas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pappas there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pappas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sabah Nur looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
An inside leg kick lands from Sabah Nur.
Pappas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Pappas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pappas avoids the body shot from Sabah Nur.
Pappas misses with a double jab.
Sabah Nur is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pappas with a body shot.
Sabah Nur misses with a shot to the body
and Pappas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pappas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sabah Nur connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pappas scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pappas scores with a head kick. Sabah Nur tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T1#
Pappas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sabah Nur.
Sabah Nur swings for the body but Pappas moves out of range.
Pappas misses with a combination
and Sabah Nur counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pappas thinking.
A big left from Pappas misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pappas lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sabah Nur has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sabah Nur and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pappas throws a right and a left that both miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sabah Nur! But no joy.
Sabah Nur comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A solid body kick from Pappas.
Sabah Nur scores with a head kick. Pappas tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sabah Nur misses with a body shot.
Sabah Nur throws a looping overhand right but Pappas ducks down to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Sabah Nur checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sabah Nur throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sabah Nur lands with a shot to the body.
Sabah Nur scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pappas throws a right hand that misses
and Sabah Nur counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gus Pappas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pappas throws a sloppy head kick and Sabah Nur moves out of range easily.
Sabah Nur throws a fast counter high kick but Pappas manages to duck under it in time.
Sabah Nur connects with a nice looking jab.
En Sabah Nur seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sabah Nur avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sabah Nur ducks under a wild hook from Pappas.
Sabah Nur scores with a hook to the body. Pappas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sabah Nur misses with a kick to the body.
Sabah Nur has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Pappas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sabah Nur - that will leave a mark!
Sabah Nur throws a body shot but no joy.
Sabah Nur tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pappas was well out of range. Poor timing from Sabah Nur.
Sabah Nur throws a head kick that misses.
Sabah Nur lands a leg kick that knocks Pappas off balance momentarily.
Pappas throws a looping overhand right but Sabah Nur ducks down to avoid it.
Pappas scores with a jab.#T3#
Pappas ducks under a wild hook from Sabah Nur.
Pappas misses with a two punch combination.
Sabah Nur appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sabah Nur lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pappas's sensitive parts.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sabah Nur. Pappas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sabah Nur throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Pappas misses with a double jab.
Sabah Nur tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pappas with a jab.
Pappas wants to land a leg kick but Sabah Nur is out of range.
Pappas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sabah Nur throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sabah Nur keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sabah Nur is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pappas throws a poor cross that misses
and Sabah Nur counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A shot to the liver by Sabah Nur. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Sabah Nur throws a front kick that sends Pappas stumbling back into the cage.
Pappas throws a body punch but Sabah Nur moves out of range.
Sabah Nur let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pappas.
Pappas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pappas throws a leg kick
and Sabah Nur counters with an outside leg kick.
Sabah Nur lands with a right hand.
Pappas misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pappas misses with a leg kick
and Sabah Nur counters with a solid body kick.
Sabah Nur missing with a left hand there. Pappas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sabah Nur chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sabah Nur throws a hook but Pappas blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sabah Nur throws a body punch but Pappas moves out of range.
Pappas throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Pappas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pappas misses with a left hand
and Pappas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

En Sabah Nur showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sabah Nur checks a leg kick.
Sabah Nur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sabah Nur scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sabah Nur cracks Pappas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pappas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pappas throws a body punch but Sabah Nur moves out of range.
Sabah Nur doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pappas throws a low kick but Sabah Nur moves out of range easily.
Sabah Nur uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pappas.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sabah Nur! But no joy.
Pappas misses with a right hand
and Sabah Nur counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pappas thinking.
Pappas ducks under a wild hook from Sabah Nur.
Pappas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pappas throws an off balance right hand
letting Sabah Nur counter with a right hand.
Pappas swinging wildly here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pappas avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
A left lands for Sabah Nur.
Pappas looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pappas lands with an overhand left.
Sabah Nur connects with a right hand. Pappas shakes it off.
Sabah Nur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pappas.
Pappas throws a solid leg kick but Sabah Nur takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pappas.
As Pappas backs off Sabah Nur throws a huge counter combo but Pappas manages to avoid it all.
A jab lands there for Sabah Nur.
Pappas throws a front kick aimed at Sabah Nur's knee but Sabah Nur avoids it well.
Pappas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sabah Nur fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pappas on the side of the head.#ROC2#
Pappas is rocked!
Pappas misses with a jab to the body
and Sabah Nur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Pappas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sabah Nur scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sabah Nur lands a big head kick that sends Pappas to the canvas! Sabah Nur follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). En Sabah Nur!

Event: UGD 68:Man Vs Napoleon
Date: Jul 29, 2017

#R1#
Tonon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A combination from Pappas does no damage.
Pappas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tonon misses with a two punch combination.
Pappas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tonon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pappas misses with a series of wild punches.
Tonon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pappas to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pappas falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Tonon counter with a right hand.
Pappas misses the body punch
enabling Tonon to counter with a crisp jab.
Pappas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tonon circles away quickly and effectively.
Tonon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pappas defends it well.
Tonon moves out of range of the body kick from Pappas.
It seemed like Tonon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pappas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Factory in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Pappas throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Pappas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pappas.
Pappas misses with the body kick
enabling Tonon to counter with a crisp jab.
Pappas throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Tonon counters with a nice double leg into guard.
My spies in True North Fight Team inform me that Tonon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tonon stopping the sweep attempt from Pappas.
Pappas keeping moving, preventing Tonon from controlling successfully.
Pappas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tonon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Pappas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tonon is one step ahead there.
Pappas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tonon on the ground.
Pappas keeping full guard, as Tonon tries to pass.
Tonon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tonon is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pappas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tonon's head.
Gus Pappas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pappas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gus Pappas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pappas throws a leg kick
and Tonon counters with a left and a right that stings Pappas.
Tonon moves away from the strike by Pappas.
Pappas throws a series of punches but Tonon moves out of range. #T3#
Pappas misses with a body punch
letting Tonon counter with a right hand.
Pappas throws a solid leg kick but Tonon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Pappas.
And Tonon tries to counter it with a takedown but Pappas pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pappas throws a leg kick but Tonon sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pappas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tonon looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Pappas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Tonon counter with a right hand.
Pappas misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Tonon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tonon. #ES#
Pappas has his feet on Tonon's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pappas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And Tonon tries to counter it with a takedown but Pappas pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pappas looks to land a left hand but Tonon moved out of range nicely.
Tonon is looking for the big counter here.
Pappas throws a body punch but Tonon moves out of range.
A low kick from Pappas is predictable there
and Tonon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#
Pappas is rocked!
Pappas misses with a lunging right hand
and Tonon scores with a counter punch that sends Pappas to the canvas! Tonon smells blood - he's punishing Pappas with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Pappas has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gary Tonon!
Gary Tonon decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: UGD 59:Man Vs Hart
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1#
Randhawa shoots in looking for a takedown but Pappas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Randhawa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Randhawa misses with a takedown attempt - Pappas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Randhawa shoots in looking for a takedown. Pappas tries to sprawl out of it but Randhawa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pappas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prathamesh Randhawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Randhawa shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pappas napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Pappas wants to control but Randhawa postures up.
Pappas is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Randhawa's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Pappas is in trouble now - Randhawa has advanced to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randhawa fails to take his opponent's back.
Pappas sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Randhawa is looking for a kimura here.
Randhawa prevents Pappas from improving his position.
Randhawa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pappas keeps working.
Pappas controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Randhawa is looking for a kimura but Pappas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Randhawa to get the leverage.
Pappas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Randhawa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pappas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Randhawa. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pappas keeping control of the position.
Randhawa is trying to control. Pappas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Randhawa passes to full mount!
Pappas is in all sorts of trouble here. #T3#
Pappas keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Randhawa has control of Pappas's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Pappas regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Randhawa trying to control but Pappas is having none of it.
Pappas is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Randhawa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pappas is looking to escape.
Randhawa takes Pappas's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Pappas is in trouble.
Randhawa controlling from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lull in the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Prathamesh Randhawa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Randhawa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pappas counters with a body kick.
Pappas lands with a nice combination. Randhawa backs away looking to recover.
Randhawa fails to land the takedown.
Randhawa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pappas.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Pappas! Randhawa is out on his feet! Pappas rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Randhawa is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Randhawa is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gus Pappas!
An out of breath and clearly excited Gus Pappas thanked Pitt Nutrition 160Q! 10% Laundry plus fees!!! for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: UGD 48:Hart Vs Gallagher II
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1#
Ahokas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pappas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Ville Ahokas has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pappas misses with a two punch combination.
Pappas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pappas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ahokas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice straight punches there by Ahokas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ahokas.
Pappas misses with an uppercut. Ahokas saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Pappas misses its intended target.
Ahokas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pappas.
Pappas loads up on a big right hand but Ahokas slips the punch.
Ahokas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ahokas moves out of range as Pappas strikes.
Pappas misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pappas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahokas.
A big right from Ahokas misses.
Ahokas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ahokas scores with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pappas. Ahokas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pappas has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Pappas walks into a left hand.
Ahokas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pappas's head.
Pappas misses with a low kick.#T1#
Pappas misses with an uppercut. Ahokas saw that one coming.
Pappas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ahokas missing with a left hand there. Pappas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ahokas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ahokas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pappas misses with a wild combination.
Pappas fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ahokas checks it well.
Pappas lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pappas.
A swing and a miss from Ahokas.
Ahokas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pappas.
Pappas misses with a jab to the body
and Pappas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ahokas is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pappas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pappas throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pappas lands with an uppercut that bounces Ahokas off the cage and back into range.
Ahokas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A swing and a miss from Ahokas.
Pappas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ahokas.
Ahokas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A slow jab from Ahokas misses its intended target. #T2#
Pappas misses with an uppercut. Ahokas saw that one coming.
Ahokas swings for the body but Pappas moves out of range.
Ahokas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pappas manages to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Pappas's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pappas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pappas slips under a jab.
Ahokas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gus Pappas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahokas moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pappas fails to land with a series of punches.
Ahokas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pappas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A combination from Pappas does no damage.
Pappas displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pappas throws a nice looking combination but Ahokas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pappas misses with a body shot.
Ahokas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ahokas sizes up Pappas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ahokas scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jab from Ahokas.#T3#
Ahokas scoring well with a low kick there.
Pappas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pappas throws an off balance right hand
and Ahokas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pappas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahokas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pappas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pappas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pappas is looking to score with low kicks.
Ahokas slips a jab and a cross from Pappas.
Ahokas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pappas manages to avoid it.
A big left from Pappas misses.
Pappas throws a shot from downtown. Ahokas moves away and avoids it.
Pappas misses with a body kick.
Pappas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ahokas counters with a leg kick.
Ahokas ducks under a wild hook from Pappas.
Pappas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ahokas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahokas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pappas under the eye.
Pappas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A punch combination from Pappas misses. #T4#
The fighters circling - Ahokas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pappas gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ahokas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pappas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ahokas.
Pappas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pappas scores with a punch to the head.
Pappas throws a body punch but Ahokas moves out of range.
Pappas lands a nice hook to Ahokas's body. Ahokas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pappas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice shot by Ahokas.
Pappas swinging wildly here.
Ahokas lands the left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ahokas throws a hook but Pappas blocks it.
Ahokas scores with a punch to the head.
Ahokas looks to land a combination but Pappas avoids it well.
Despite the aggression on Pappas's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pappas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahokas was well out of range. Poor timing from Pappas.
Pappas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ahokas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ville Ahokas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ville Ahokas's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Ahokas. That's going to slow Pappas down.
Pappas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ahokas circles away quickly and effectively.
Ahokas dodges the punch combination from Pappas.
Ahokas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pappas lands a body shot.
Ville Ahokas is winning the standup battle so far.
Pappas throws a poor cross that misses
and Ahokas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pappas thinking.
Ahokas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pappas is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ahokas cracks Pappas with an open hand slap.
Pappas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahokas swings for the body but Pappas moves out of range.
Pappas tries a quick counter leg kick but Ahokas is wise to it.
Pappas looks to throw the jab but Ahokas is out of range.
Pappas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pappas throws a series of punches but Ahokas moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Ahokas misses the target.
Pappas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pappas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pappas is looking to score with low kicks.
Ahokas misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Ahokas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pappas has time to react.
Pappas misses the shot to the body.
Ahokas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pappas.
Pappas walks into a left hand.
Pappas scores with a nice head shot.
A shot to the liver by Ahokas. Beautiful body shot.
Pappas misses with a few strikes there.
Ahokas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pappas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pappas misses with a leg kick.
It looked like Ahokas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pappas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Ahokas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ahokas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ahokas throws a hook to the side of Pappas's head but Pappas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ahokas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ahokas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahokas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pappas.
Nice uppercut there from Ahokas.
Pappas throws a combination that misses
and Ahokas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pappas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ahokas counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Pappas throws a body punch but Ahokas moves out of range.
Ahokas lands a nice shot to the body.
Pappas loads up on a big right hand but Ahokas slips the punch.
Ahokas lands with a nice body punch.
Pappas is breathing heavily.
Ahokas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pappas. That did some damage!
Pappas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ahokas.
Pappas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ahokas tests Pappas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slow jab from Pappas misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Ahokas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ahokas misses with a straight right.
Pappas tried to score with a low kick but Ahokas checks it.
Ahokas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pappas can do to turn this around?
Pappas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ahokas. Ahokas obviously looking to wear him down.
Pappas throws a right hand that Ahokas ducks under and follows up with a left that Ahokas also avoids with ease.
Good shot there by Ahokas.
Pappas swings widly with a right hand
and Ahokas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pappas misses with a body shot
and Ahokas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ahokas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ahokas moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Ahokas lands a nice hook to Pappas's body. Pappas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pappas swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Ahokas counter with a right hand.
Pappas throws an off balance right hand
and Pappas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gus Pappas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A swing and a miss from Ahokas.
Ahokas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pappas swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Ahokas to counter with a crisp jab.
Pappas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pappas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ahokas throws a shot to the body.
Pappas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pappas throws a shot from downtown. Ahokas moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Ahokas misses its intended target.
Pappas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ahokas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ahokas scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pappas misses with a wild body shot.
Pappas misses with the combination.
Pappas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T4#
Pappas takes one on the chin but seems OK. #ROC#
Pappas is rocked!
A punch lands to the side of Pappas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pappas is still on wobbly legs! Can Ahokas finish him?
Pappas throws a leg kick but Ahokas moved away.
Ahokas is looking to counter punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ahokas.
Both fighters circling a little - Ahokas finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Pappas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ahokas cracks Pappas with a hook to the temple - Pappas is on wobbly legs here! Ahokas swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Pappas falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Ahokas wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ville Ahokas!
In his post fight interview, Ville Ahokas started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: UGD 42:Man Vs Moshington
Date: Jan 28, 2017

#R1#
Pappas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2#
It looks like Anton Newcombe has been cut.
Newcombe avoids the head kick by Pappas.
Pappas tests Newcombe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Newcombe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pappas misses with a wild combination.
Pappas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pappas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Newcombe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Newcombe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice straight punches there by Pappas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pappas.
Pappas misses with a wild combination.
Newcombe shoots in but Pappas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Newcombe throws a leg kick but Pappas checks it. #TD#
Newcombe throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pappas was covering up waiting for the punch and Newcombe finishes the takedown easily into guard.
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.
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!
Newcombe won't allow Pappas to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Pappas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Newcombe.
Pappas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Pappas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Newcombe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Newcombe working for a triangle but Pappas defends it easily.
Newcombe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SU2#
Newcombe is working an open guard so Pappas takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T2#
Newcombe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Newcombe misses with a hook. Pappas ducked under it nicely.
Pappas tries to work over Newcombe's front leg with a kick but Newcombe checks it.
Pappas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pappas with a hook.
Newcombe walks into a stiff left hand from Pappas.
Pappas tries a low kick but Newcombe avoids it.
Newcombe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
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!
Newcombe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pappas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Newcombe somewhat.
Pappas connects with an inside leg kick.
Pappas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #TD#
Newcombe throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pappas tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Newcombe is in Pappas's guard.
Pappas is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T3#
Pappas seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Newcombe wants to get back to full guard.
Pappas working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Newcombe tries to get to full guard but Pappas has control of the leg.
Pappas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Newcombe's head. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Newcombe trying to control here.
Newcombe makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Newcombe.
Pappas trying to control the position from guard on top but Newcombe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Newcombe wants to sweep but no luck.
Pappas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Newcombe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Newcombe wants to sweep here but Pappas controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pappas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gus Pappas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anton Newcombe's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Pappas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A punch combination from Pappas misses.
Newcombe throwing a counter right hand but Pappas manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Pappas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pappas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pappas cracks Newcombe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pappas takes a swing at Newcombe's ribcage but misses.
Pappas looks to score with a jab to the body but Newcombe is just out of range.
Newcombe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pappas looks to throw the jab but Newcombe is out of range.
Pappas dips to his left and cracks Newcombe with an uppercut!
Gus Pappas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pappas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pappas drops Newcombe with a big left hand! Newcombe is injured, injured bad! Pappas jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gus Pappas!
Gus Pappas made sure to mention his sponsor, Pitt Nutrition 160Q! 10% Laundry plus fees!!! in his post fight interview.

Event: UGD 38:Shevchenko Vs Rougeau
Date: Dec 31, 2016

#R1#
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pappas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pappas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Pappas misses with a few strikes there.
Pappas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pappas takes one to the side of the head.
Pappas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pappas pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jones is out of range and Pappas settles back down.
Pappas misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pappas throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Jones changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pappas looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pappas is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jones off and has taken his back!
Pappas has the hooks in. Jones is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T1#
Jones is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at England Fight Club MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Jones prevents Pappas from getting a body triangle.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Pappas. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Jones has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Pappas.#SUB2#
Pappas tightening his grip on Jones, looking for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones tries to escape the position.
Jones turns into Pappas and is now in his guard. #T2#
Jones stops Pappas from standing up.
Pappas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Pappas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Jones looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pappas wants to sweep but no luck.
Pappas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pappas has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pappas looking to control.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pappas works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pappas throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Pappas lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT2#
It looks like Cain Jones has been cut.
Pappas fails to land with a series of punches.
Pappas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pappas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pappas throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Pappas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Pappas.
Pappas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pappas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
Pappas throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Jones changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pappas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Pappas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pappas sprawls and moves away.
Jones defending well as Pappas loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gus Pappas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cain Jones's cut.
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.
#R2#
Pappas is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Pappas.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Pappas is just out of range.
Pappas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jones is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pappas ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Pappas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jones has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gus Pappas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pappas lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jones has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jones and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pappas misses with a left hand
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Pappas throws a sloppy body shot
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Jones scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES2#
Pappas explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
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!
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pappas sprawls well. Pappas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Pappas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Pappas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Pappas throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Jones counters with a single leg into guard. Pappas didn't expect that. #ES2#
Pappas is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Jones presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Pappas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Pappas fails to land.
Pappas is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.#BC2#
Pappas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pappas goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pappas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gus Pappas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pappas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jones.
Pappas throws a head kick that misses.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pappas throws out the jab. #T2#
Pappas takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones slips a jab from Pappas.
Jones lands with a shot to the body.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Pappas takes one on the button.
Pappas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Jones half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pappas just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pappas sprawls and moves away.
Pappas looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones is just out of range.
Pappas throws a leg kick #TD#
and Jones counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Pappas wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones 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.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
Jones trying to control but Pappas is working from the bottom.
Jones is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jones won't allow Pappas to sweep him here.
Jones landing with the ground and pound.
Jones works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pappas is looking to escape.
Jones trying to control the action but Pappas is working from the bottom. #T4#
Jones throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pappas manages to get to full guard.
Jones connects with a couple of short punches.
Pappas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cain Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones trying to control but Pappas is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Jones postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pappas is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jones, into his guard. #REVB#
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gus Pappas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cain Jones's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Pappas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pappas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pappas misses with a combination
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pappas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pappas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pappas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Pappas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Pappas.
Cain Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pappas throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pappas misses with an uppercut.
Pappas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD#
Jones closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Pappas bucks up and tries to throw Jones off but instead Jones has got his back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #T1#
Jones has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Jones is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Pappas has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Pappas is trying to break free.
Pappas trying to get back to his feet but Jones is in full control for now.
Jones is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Jones gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Jones gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Jones apologises and we restart here on the feet. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pappas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pappas loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Pappas misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pappas tries to score with a low kick but Jones moves his leg out of the way.
Jones feinted with a counter takedown.
Pappas motions for Jones to come forward. Pappas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jones was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jones avoids the head kick by Pappas.
Pappas misses with a combination
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Pappas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pappas.
Jones feinted with a counter takedown.
Pappas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Pappas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pappas misses with a looping right.#T3#
Pappas misses with a double jab
and Jones counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jones scores with a three punch combo!
Jones checks a leg kick nicely.#TD#
Jones gets the takedown into side control.
Jones misses with the ground and pound.
Jones scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Pappas to see if he's OK.
Cain Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gus Pappas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pappas is not content to let Jones control the position.
Jones cracks Pappas with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jones wants to control but Pappas is keeping him busy.
Pappas has one of Jones's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.#T4#
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Pappas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pappas tries to buck Jones off but Jones is having none of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pappas is still trying to improve position.
Jones looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Pappas is avoiding damage well.
Jones lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Pappas down.
Jones postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Jones working the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Cain Jones.
I think Pappas 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gus Pappas!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Gus Pappas waved his t-shirt featuring Pitt Nutrition 160Q! 10% Laundry plus fees!!!'s logo in front of the cameras.

Event: EVO 280: Beast vs Skif
Date: Nov 24, 2016

#R1#
Pappas throws out a leg kick but Harris moves out of range and Pappas only half commits.
Harris scores with a sloppy right hand. Pappas should have avoided that one.
Harris lands with a kick to the temple. Pappas shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Harris moves out of range as Pappas strikes.
Pappas looks to score with a jab to the body but Harris is just out of range.
Harris lands a lovely overhand right.
Harris works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Harris lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Harris feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pappas's calf.
Harris lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've been informed that Pappas has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Pappas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harris was well out of range. Poor timing from Pappas.
Sloppy strikes from Harris. Those never looked like landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pappas misses with a low kick.
Pappas is looking to score with low kicks.
Pappas throws a leg kick
and Harris counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Pappas misses with a left hand
and Harris counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pappas misses the shot to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Harris - that will leave a mark!
Harris cracks Pappas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pappas swinging wildly here. #T1#
Harris misses with a kick to the body
and Pappas counters with a two punch combo.
Pappas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pappas.
Harris has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Migraine in the buildup to the fight.
Pappas throws a leg kick
and Harris counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pappas's knee momentarily.
Pappas throws a leg kick but Harris sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Harris scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A left and a right from Pappas both land. Nice combination.
Pappas lands a nice hook to Harris's body. Harris takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pappas looks to throw the jab but Harris is out of range.
Pappas missing with a left hand there. Harris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harris was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Harris wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Harris staying out of range there.
Harris defending well as Pappas loads up on a big left hand.
Pappas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pappas takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Pappas throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Harris scores with a kick to the midsection.
Pappas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Harris throws out a powerful jab.
Pappas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big left from Pappas misses.
Pappas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Harris counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pappas thinking. #CL#
Harris clinches with his opponent.
Pappas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Harris scores with a shoulder strike.
Harris working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Harris lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pappas or not.
Pappas looks winded!
Harris lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pappas.
Harris goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pappas wants to get back to striking at distance but Harris won't allow it.
Harris lands a nice uppercut.
Harris lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pappas backwards.
Pappas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pappas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Harris has him pressed against the cage.
Pappas takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Harris lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Harris unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Harris keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pappas's efforts to push away.
Pappas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Harris lands a left hand.
Harris is leaning against Pappas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Harris lands with a right to the head.
Pappas is trying to break the clinch but Harris is controlling him.
Harris tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pappas's elbow.
Harris lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Harris lands with a short shot to the head.
Come on Harris - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC2#
Pappas breaks from the clinch.
Pappas misses with a looping left.
Harris is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Harris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pappas.
The fighters circling - Harris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pappas throws a counter combo.
Harris throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harris feints and then cracks Pappas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pappas down.
Harris catches Pappas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A big left from Pappas misses.
Harris lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pappas at a distance.
Harris misses with a body shot.
Harris scores with a push kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Harris, right into the meat.
Gus Pappas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pappas fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice uppercut lands for Harris. That snapped Pappas's head back.
Harris moves out of range of the leg kick from Pappas.
Pappas misses with a wild combination.
Harris has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pappas finds it's way round the side to connect with Harris's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.#CL#
Harris instigates a clinch.
Pappas struggles to land a body shot inside as Harris controls his hands.
Harris presses Pappas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Harris lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Harris lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pappas or not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derek Harris dominated that round.
That's time! Harris's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Pappas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pappas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pappas takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pappas takes one on the button.
Harris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pappas can do to turn this around?
Harris thumps Pappas with a low kick.
Pappas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Harris moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Derek Harris is winning the standup battle so far.
Harris smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pappas scores with a shot to the body.
Pappas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Harris bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pappas's head backwards.
Harris throws the kick towards the body but Pappas avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pappas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pappas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Harris counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Pappas throws a series of punches but Harris avoids them all with ease.
Pappas swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Harris counters with a slapping leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Pappas.
And Harris counters with a quick kick to the body but Pappas blocks it.
Pappas misses with a looping left.
Pappas is breathing heavily.
Harris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pappas. #T1#
Harris lands a lovely overhand right.
Pappas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Good work by Harris as he checks the leg kick.
Pappas just misses with a punch to the body.
Harris tries a head kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Pappas.
Pappas misses with a left hand
and Harris counters with a nice body kick.
A lazy left from Harris finds it's target.
Pappas throws a shot from downtown. Harris moves away and avoids it.
Pappas throws a poor cross that misses
and Harris makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Harris fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pappas manages to avoid it.
Harris scores with a shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Harris, right into the meat.
A solid body kick from Harris.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harris wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Harris throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Harris.
Pappas misses with a low kick. #T2#
Harris moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pappas sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Harris throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Harris throws a shot to the body.
Harris scores with a nice body kick.
Pappas tries a low kick but Harris avoids it.
Harris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Harris clinches up against the cage.
Harris lands a body punch.
Harris stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pappas takes a knee to the side of the body.
Pappas takes a knee to the side of the body.
Harris lands a left hand.
Harris putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pappas in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Harris unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pappas lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Harris lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A knee to the head by Harris. #T3#
Harris pushes Pappas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pappas wants to get back to striking at distance but Harris won't allow it.
Harris with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Harris lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Derek Harris has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Harris unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pappas lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Harris tries a knee to the head but Pappas blocks it. #BC2#
Pappas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Pappas gets tackled into the cage by Harris. Harris maintains the clinch.
Harris misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Harris misses with a knee strike.
Harris lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Harris lands a good knee to the midsection. Pappas won't want to take too many of those.
Harris scores a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Harris.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harris works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Harris slows down the pace here.
A short right from Harris on the inside. #T4#
A right hand to the body from Harris.
Harris lands a good knee to the midsection. Pappas won't want to take too many of those.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Harris.
Harris working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Harris with a knee to the head. #ROC#
Pappas is rocked!
Harris throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pappass head.
Pappas is still on wobbly legs! Can Harris finish him?
Pappas is trying to break the clinch but Harris has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Harris.
Pappas is trying to break free.
Pappas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Harris has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Pappas - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Harris, and another! Pappas is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Derek Harris!
A relieved looking Derek Harris thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: EVO 278: Sykk vs Ridgeway
Date: Nov 13, 2016

#R1#
Pappas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Melkovick looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pappas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Melkovick looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD2#
Melkovick bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Pappas sneaks out the side door and pushes Melkovick away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Pappas misses with the combination.
Pappas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Melkovick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pappas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Melkovick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A clash of legs there as Melkovick blocks the low kick.
Pappas avoids the body shot from Melkovick.
Pappas throws a lazy right hand but Melkovick sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pappas looks to land a combination but Melkovick avoids it well.
Pappas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pappas misses with an uppercut
and Melkovick counters with a straight right hand.
Melkovick takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Pappas wants to slow Melkovick down by chopping away at his legs.
Pappas connects with the punch.
Pappas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Melkovick swings for the body but Pappas moves out of range.
Pappas throws a leg kick but Melkovick sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A nice side step and Melkovick releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pappas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Melkovick lands with a hook. Pappas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pappas swings for the body but Melkovick moves out of range.
Pappas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD2#
Melkovick scores with a takedown into Pappas's guard.
Melkovick scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pappas wants to stand but Melkovick is controlling the position.
Melkovick is fighting to break Pappas's control of his arms but Pappas is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Melkovick trying to control the position from guard on top but Pappas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Melkovick preventing the sweep.
Melkovick lands a couple of elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Melkovick postures up and lands a big shot to Pappas's brow.
Pappas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Melkovick has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pappas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Melkovick throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Melkovick throws an elbow that misses. Pappas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Melkovick's guard. Nice move by Pappas!#REVR#
Melkovick is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Pappas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Melkovick is striking off his back. Pappas thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Pappas prevents Melkovick from improving his position.
Pappas is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Melkovick trying to hold on to Pappas's head to control him but Pappas postures up.
Pappas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
It looks like Pappas is going to stand back up.
Melkovick is trying to maintain the position but Pappas is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pappas is stalling here. Melkovick is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Pappas seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Melkovick has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The strikes coming from Melkovick are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Melkovick postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Melkovick scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Pappas to see if he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gus Pappas dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Pappas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Melkovick ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice cross by Pappas.
Pappas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Melkovick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pappas throws a leg kick
and Melkovick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Melkovick scores with a hook to the body. Pappas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pappas throws the left hand but Melkovick avoids the punch easily.
Melkovick takes one to the side of the head.
Pappas works Melkovick's body with a nice hook.
Danga de danga de dang - Pappas scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pappas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Melkovick.
Pappas throws a series of punches but Melkovick moves out of range.
Melkovick slips under a jab from Pappas.
Melkovick appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pappas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Melkovick drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Melkovick pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pappas is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Melkovick won't allow Pappas to get back to his feet.
Pappas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Melkovick postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Melkovick throws a big elbow that misses.
Melkovick trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pappas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pappas seems keen to control Melkovick's posture.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pappas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Melkovick! But no joy.
Pappas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pappas lands with a straight right. Melkovick didn't see that one coming.
Melkovick looks to score with a jab to the body but Pappas is just out of range.#T2#
Pappas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Melkovick lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Melkovick misses with a straight left.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pappas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pappas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Melkovick counter with a right hand.
Pappas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pappas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pappas misses with a lunging right hand
and Melkovick counters with a stiff right hand.
Pappas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pappas misses with a lunging right hand
and Melkovick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pappas throws a chopping leg kick but Melkovick manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Melkovick scores with a jab. Pappas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Melkovick ducks right into an uppercut from Pappas.
Pappas throws a leg kick
and Melkovick counters with a straight right hand.
Gus Pappas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Melkovick misses with a straight right.
Pappas throws a front kick aimed at Melkovick's knee but Melkovick avoids it well.
Gus Pappas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Melkovick thuds his right hand into Pappas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Melkovick lands a nice hook to Pappas's body. Pappas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pappas just misses with a punch to the body.
Melkovick takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pappas misses the shot to the body.
Melkovick throws a body punch but Pappas moves out of range.
Pappas seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pappas misses with a wild body shot.
A clash of legs there as Melkovick blocks the low kick.
Pappas slips a straight right by Melkovick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pappas.
Gus Pappas is winning the standup battle so far.
Melkovick wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pappas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Melkovick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pappas misses with a double jab
and Melkovick counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
A left lands for Pappas.
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!
Pappas misses with a low kick as Melkovick jumps back.
Melkovick is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pappas with a body shot.
Pappas throws a series of punches but Melkovick moves out of range.
Pappas misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big right from Melkovick misses.
No joy there for Pappas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pappas throws a looping overhand right but Melkovick ducks down to avoid it.
Pappas walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Melkovick checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Melkovick looks to land a right hand but Pappas moved out of range.#TD2#
Melkovick shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Melkovick was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES#
Pappas bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Donk. Pappas catches Melkovick right on the button with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gus Pappas dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Melkovick on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pappas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Melkovick loads up on a big right hand but Pappas slips the punch.
Pappas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Melkovick's hands.
Pappas misses with a double jab.
Pappas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Melkovick circles away quickly and effectively.
Pappas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Melkovick moves away.
A little jabbing left from Melkovick on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pappas slips a jab from Melkovick.
Pappas connects with a body shot.
Pappas connects with a right hand. Melkovick shakes it off.
Melkovick throws out a loose jab but Pappas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pappas missing with a left hand there. Melkovick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD2#
Melkovick shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pappas napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Pappas sneaks out the side door and pushes Melkovick away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Melkovick displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pappas throws out the jab.
Melkovick throws out a counter right but Pappas avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Pappas moves away from the strike by Melkovick.
Melkovick wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pappas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pappas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A left lands for Melkovick.
Pappas throws a head kick that misses
and Melkovick counters with a nice uppercut.
Pappas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pappas misses with a leg kick
and Melkovick counters with a nice uppercut.
Pappas throws a jab when Melkovick was well out of range.
Pappas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pappas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gus Pappas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Melkovick throws a lazy uppercut
and Pappas counters with a three punch combo that has Melkovick backing up. Melkovick nods at Pappas to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pappas lands a nice looking kick to the body. Melkovick takes a step back to recover.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pappas thows a leg kick but Melkovick checks it #TD2#
and Melkovick counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Pappas wants to get back to his feet but Melkovick passes into half guard. #T2##REVR#
Melkovick throwing shots but Pappas is blocking nicely.
Melkovick looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pappas with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Melkovick takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Pappas is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Melkovick scores with a couple of nice shots.
Melkovick scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Melkovick wants to control but Pappas is keeping him busy.
Melkovick might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pappas haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Melkovick not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Pappas is not content to let Melkovick control the position.
Melkovick not doing much here.
Melkovick missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gus Pappas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Melkovick is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Melkovick not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pappas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Melkovick. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Melkovick working over Pappas with some ground and pound. Pappas looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pappas is staying active underneath Melkovick, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pappas wants to improve his position but Melkovick is controlling well. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pappas moves out of range of the strikes.
Pappas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Melkovick.
Pappas throws a body shot but no joy.
Pappas misses with a double jab
and Melkovick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pappas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Melkovick.
Melkovick swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pappas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Melkovick.
Melkovick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cristoff Melkovick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pappas misses with a hook
and Melkovick counters with a stiff right hand.
Melkovick throws a looping overhand right but Pappas ducks down to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gus Pappas.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pappas, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gus Pappas!
Gus Pappas managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Pitt Nutrition 160Q! 10% Laundry plus fees!!!, into his post fight interview.

Event: EVO 273: Alvado vs Taisto
Date: Oct 19, 2016

#R1##TD#
Banchamek drives through with a takedown into Pappas's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Banchamek loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Banchamek trying to control the position from guard on top but Pappas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banchamek looking to pass the guard.
Our spies down at at The Factory inform us that Pappas has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Banchamek trying to control but Pappas is working from the bottom.
Banchamek being controlled here momentarily.
Banchamek controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banchamek working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #ES2#
Pappas is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Banchamek presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Pappas tries to break the clinch but Banchamek is controlling the position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T1#
Pappas tries to stall but Banchamek uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pappas is trying to break the clinch but Banchamek has him pressed against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Banchamek has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Banchamek lands a left hand.
Banchamek scores with a hook to the body.
Pappas can't break the clinch.
Banchamek lands a shoulder strike.
Banchamek has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pappas after a bit of a struggle.
Pappas has had enough of the clinch but Banchamek keeps him there for the moment.
Pappas working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Pappas breaks from the clinch.
Pappas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gus Pappas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Pappas enables Banchamek to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pappas manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pappas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Banchamek is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Banchamek drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Banchamek jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Banchamek trying to control but Pappas is working from the bottom. #T2#
Pappas trying to control the position.
Banchamek slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Banchamek tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Banchamek has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pappas is looking to reverse the position.
Banchamek looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Pappas is avoiding damage well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banchamek working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Pappas is looking for a sweep.
Pappas is trying to control Banchamek's posture but Banchamek avoids it.
Pappas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Banchamek. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3##SUB#
Banchamek wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pappas, who protects the arm well.
Pappas takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #SUB#
Pappas is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Banchamek's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Banchamek! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Pappas has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rune Banchamek!
A relieved looking Rune Banchamek thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Infinity: Bad Blood
Date: Sep 17, 2016

#R1#
Pappas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Montalban.
Montalban was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pappas has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Montalban dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pappas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pappas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pappas tries to land a leg kick but Montalban saw it coming and moves away.
Montalban throws a big counter combination but Pappas scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pappas misses with a few strikes there.
Pappas throws a jab but it's blocked by Montalban.
A little feinted left hand from Montalban on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pappas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pappas scores with a hook.
Pappas thows a leg kick but Montalban checks it
and Montalban connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pappas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pappas throws a right and a left that Montalban avoids nicely.
Montalban is looking to counter with a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pappas throws a right hand that Montalban ducks under and follows up with a left that Montalban also avoids with ease.
Montalban is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pappas.
Pappas connects with a body shot that sends Montalban's belly button to the back.
Pappas throws a looping overhand right but Montalban ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Pappas lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Montalban steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pappas.
Montalban went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Pappas throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Montalban wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pappas throws a right and a left that Montalban avoids nicely.
Pappas loads up on a big right hand but Montalban slips the punch.
Pappas connects with a crisp jab.
Pappas throws a head kick that misses.
Pappas lands with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Montalban throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pappas swings widly with a right hand
enabling Montalban to counter with a crisp jab.
Pappas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Montalban counters with an outside leg kick.
Pappas misses with a hook
and Pappas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pappas misses with a double jab
and Montalban connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Pappas's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Pappas duly obliges.
Pappas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pappas throws a leg kick
and Montalban counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pappas's knee momentarily.
Pappas swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Montalban cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pappas throws an off balance right hand
and Montalban counters with a straight right hand.
Pappas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Montalban looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Montalban lunges at Pappas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pappas's hand.
An inside leg kick from Pappas misses.
Pappas throws a series of punches but Montalban avoids them all with ease.
Pappas takes one on the button.
Pappas throws a leg kick
enabling Montalban to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Pappas is predictable there
and Montalban makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pappas looks to land a combination but Montalban avoids it well.
Montalban swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Montalban is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T3#
Montalban staying out of range there.
A quick step to the side and Montalban tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Decent striking displayed by Pappas there.
Montalban moves away from the strike by Pappas.
Pappas swinging wildly here.
An attempted straight right counter from Montalban misses the target.
Good shot there by Pappas.
Montalban takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pappas misses with a double jab
and Montalban counters with a one-two to the body.
Montalban gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pappas.
Montalban avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
Pappas throws a right hand that misses
enabling Montalban to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pappas throws a leg kick
and Montalban counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Montalban uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pappas.
Pappas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Montalban counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pappas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Montalban manages to avoid it.
Pappas throws a leg kick
and Montalban counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#
Pappas is rocked!
Montalban avoids the head kick by Pappas.
Pappas is looking to score with low kicks.
Gus Pappas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pappas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pappas throws a low kick but Montalban avoids it.
Montalban was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pappas misses with a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Montalban misses the target.
Pappas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Montalban counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pappas throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Montalban counter with a right hand.
Montalban checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gus Pappas will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Pappas walks into a straight right hand from Montalban.
Pappas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Montalban connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pappas misses with an uppercut
and Montalban counters with a low kick, right behind Pappas 's knee.
Montalban takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pappas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pappas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Montalban appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pappas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A counter left hand to the body from Montalban misses its target.
Pappas misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Pappas misses with a right hand
and Montalban counters with a left to the body.
Montalban scores with a three punch combo!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pappas looks to land a right hand but Montalban moved out of range.
Pappas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pappas swings away with a body shot that misses
and Montalban counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pappas is still on wobbly legs! Can Montalban finish him?
Pappas is breathing heavily.
Pappas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Montalban counters with a big right hand! Oh Pappas is in trouble here! Montalban follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesus Montalban!
Jesus Montalban retains his featherweight title!
After winning the bout, Jesus Montalban thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Infinity: Hunter or Hunted
Date: Aug 14, 2016

#R1#
Pappas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Melkovick takes one to the chin there.
Pappas moves away from the strike by Melkovick.
Pappas throws a hook to the side of Melkovick's head but Melkovick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pappas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Melkovick swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pappas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Melkovick scores with a nice right hand.
Pappas swinging wildly here.
Melkovick throws a jab but it's blocked by Pappas.
Pappas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pappas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Melkovick.
Melkovick looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Melkovick scores with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pappas swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Melkovick counter with a right hand.
A big right from Pappas misses.
Pappas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Melkovick.
Pappas throws a right and a left that Melkovick avoids nicely. #T1#
Pappas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pappas ducks under a wild hook from Melkovick.
Melkovick with a nice cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Melkovick misses the target.
Melkovick misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Melkovick.
Melkovick tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pappas was well out of range. Poor timing from Melkovick.
Pappas tries to bum rush Melkovick with a series of wild strikes but Melkovick uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pappas, right into the meat.
Melkovick closes the distance and clinches up with Pappas, looking for a takedown. Melkovick pushes Pappas against the cage but Pappas circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Pappas misses the target.
Melkovick looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pappas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Melkovick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pappas.
Pappas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Melkovick.
Pappas throws a leg kick but Melkovick moved away.
Pappas throws a left and a right that both miss
and Melkovick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pappas misses with a hook. Melkovick ducked under it nicely.
Pappas with a jab.
Pappas misses with a lunging right hand
and Melkovick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pappas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Melkovick avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pappas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pappas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Melkovick manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Pappas.
Pappas throws a series of punches but Melkovick avoids them all with ease.
Pappas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pappas swinging wildly here.
Melkovick defending well as Pappas loads up on a big left hand.
Pappas misses with a head kick. #T3#
Pappas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pappas misses with a right hand
and Melkovick counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pappas throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little jabbing left from Melkovick on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pappas throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Melkovick moves into the clinch.
Pappas wants to get back to striking at distance but Melkovick won't allow it.
Melkovick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pappas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pappas is trying to break free.
Melkovick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pappas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Melkovick lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pappas backwards.
Pappas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Melkovick misses with the head strike.
Melkovick throws a punch but it's blocked by Pappas.
Pappas blocking some punches. #BC2#
Melkovick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Pappas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pappas scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Pappas throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Melkovick counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gus Pappas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pappas misses with a jab to the body
and Melkovick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pappas moves forwards but Melkovick connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Melkovick fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pappas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Melkovick throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pappas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pappas was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Melkovick doesn't manage to clinch there - Pappas circles away.
Pappas loads up on a big right hand but Melkovick slips the punch.
Gus Pappas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pappas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big left from Pappas misses.
Pappas throws a poor cross that misses
and Melkovick counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Melkovick connects with the punch.
Pappas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Melkovick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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 Gus Pappas 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.
#R2#
Pappas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Melkovick counters with a straight right hand.
Melkovick thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pappas seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pappas scores with a hook to the body. Melkovick takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A combination from Pappas does no damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Melkovick! But no joy.
Pappas digs a good body shot into Melkovick's ribs.
Melkovick might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Pappas misses with a looping right.
Pappas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab from Melkovick.
Melkovick lands the left hand.
Melkovick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pappas.
Pappas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pappas moves out of range as Melkovick strikes.
Pappas misses with a series of wild punches.
Melkovick swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pappas takes a swing at Melkovick's ribcage but misses.
Pappas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Melkovick under the eye.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Melkovick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pappas.
Melkovick misses with an uppercut. Pappas saw that one coming.
Gus Pappas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pappas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A shot to the body from Melkovick misses
and Pappas counters with a stiff right hand.
Melkovick scores with a jab to the jaw.
Melkovick misses with a hook. Pappas ducked under it nicely.
Pappas ducks under a wild hook from Melkovick.
Pappas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pappas.
Pappas throws a leg kick that misses.
Melkovick connects with a looping right hand.
Pappas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Melkovick has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pappas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pappas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Pappas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Melkovick moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pappas moves out of range as Melkovick strikes.#T2#
Pappas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Melkovick counter with a right hand.
Melkovick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Melkovick clinches up with Pappas and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Melkovick is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Pappas can't fight it off and eventually Melkovick manages to take the fight to the floor. Pappas looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Melkovick trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Pappas manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Pappas wants to get up but he can't break Melkovick's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Pappas is stalling in the full guard.
Melkovick has his hands on Pappas's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Melkovick working a defensive guard but Pappas passes into half guard.
Pappas is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Melkovick tries to get to full guard but Pappas has control of the leg.
Melkovick felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Pappas is thwarting Melkovick's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Melkovick is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pappas wants to get back to his feet.
Melkovick preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Melkovick is looking to control Pappas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Melkovick avoid being mounted?
Melkovick wants to improve his position but Pappas is controlling well.
Melkovick is trying to control but Pappas passes into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Gus Pappas will probably get the nod.
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!
#R3#
Pappas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Melkovick circles away quickly and effectively.
Melkovick swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pappas staying out of range there.
Melkovick moves out of range as Pappas throws a body kick.
Pappas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Melkovick circles away quickly and effectively.
A head kick misses from Pappas.
Pappas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Melkovick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Melkovick wants to counter the offense by Pappas and move into the clinch position.
Pappas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Melkovick.
Melkovick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pappas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pappas connects with a looping right hand.
Pappas throws a hook to the side of Melkovick's head but Melkovick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Melkovick on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pappas misses with a shot to the body
and Melkovick counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pappas throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pappas looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Melkovick shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pappas as he avoids it easily.
Pappas is looking for a counter combo.
Melkovick avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Melkovick ducks under a wild hook from Pappas.
Melkovick looks to land a right hand but Pappas moved out of range.
Pappas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Melkovick.
It looked like Pappas was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gus Pappas is winning the standup battle so far.
Melkovick jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Melkovick cracks Pappas with a good jab.
Pappas throws a body kick that misses.
Pappas works Melkovick's body with a nice hook.
Melkovick ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pappas moves away.
Melkovick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pappas misses with a lunging right hand
and Melkovick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Melkovick avoids the head kick by Pappas.
Pappas throws a nice looking combination but Melkovick bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Melkovick takes a jab right on the kisser.
Melkovick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pappas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Melkovick misses. #T2#
A slow jab from Melkovick misses its intended target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Melkovick has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Melkovick drops his hands momentarily and Pappas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pappas misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Melkovick clinches up with Pappas and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Melkovick.
A right hook to the body lands for Melkovick.
Melkovick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pappas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Melkovick has him pressed against the cage.
Pappas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pappas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pappas tries to circle away but Melkovick has him pinned against the cage.
Pappas can't break the clinch.
Pappas tries to break the clinch but Melkovick is controlling the position. #T3##BC#
Pappas breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Melkovick misses.
Pappas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pappas swinging wildly here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pappas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Melkovick.
Pappas wants to land a leg kick but Melkovick is out of range.
Melkovick misses with an uppercut. Pappas saw that one coming.
Gus Pappas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Melkovick misses the jab.
Pappas lands with an overhand left.
Pappas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Melkovick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pappas misses with a wild body shot.
Melkovick throws out a counter right but Pappas avoids it with no problem.
Pappas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Melkovick sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pappas pivots, looking for a leg kick but Melkovick is out of range and Pappas settles back down.
An inside leg kick lands from Pappas.
Pappas swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T4#
Melkovick throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pappas slips a straight right by Melkovick.
Pappas looks to land a body kick but Melkovick moved away.
Pappas tries to move into range but Melkovick moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A shot to the body from Pappas misses
and Melkovick counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Melkovick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Melkovick ducks under a wild hook from Pappas.
It seemed like Melkovick was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pappas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pappas scores with a jab. Melkovick acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pappas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pappas ducks under a wild hook from Melkovick.
Melkovick misses with a straight left.
Pappas fails to land with a series of punches.
Cristoff Melkovick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pappas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gus Pappas.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pappas, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gus Pappas!
Gus Pappas made sure to mention his sponsor, Pitt Nutrition 160Q! 10% Laundry plus fees!!! in his post fight interview.

Event: Infinity: Unfinished Buisness
Date: Jul 17, 2016

#R1#
Pappas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD#
Harland darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Harland not doing much here.
Harland sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pappas defending well though.
Pappas is trying to get back to full guard.
Harland controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pappas is trying to get back to full guard.
Pappas trying to control from the bottom. #T1#
Harland wants to take a breather but Pappas is having none of it.
Pappas taking some punishment here, with Harland in his half guard.
Harland is trying to control. Pappas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Harland seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Harland missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pappas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Harland's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Harland's back!
Harland looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
A lull in the action here.
Pappas biding his time, looking for the opening. #T2#
Harland staying busy and making it hard for Pappas to control.
I really don't envy Harland right now.
Harland manages to reverse the position and now he's in Pappas's guard. Nice work there by Harland.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Harland works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Harland wants to control but Pappas is keeping him busy.
Harland content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pappas is trying to control but can't.
Harland trying to control the action but Pappas is working from the bottom.
Pappas has hold of Harland's hands but Harland slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Harland thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Harland wants to take a breather but Pappas is having none of it.
Harland not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Harland looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Harland missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Harland is pressing down on Pappas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pappas is holding on for now.
Harland is trying to control. Pappas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Harland not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Harland in particular looking to stall.
Harland misses with a head shot. Pappas uses the momentum to regain guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pappas working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zander Harland dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Harland drives through with a takedown into guard.
Harland in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Harland wants to control from the top but Pappas keeps moving.
Harland is looking to work some ground and pound but Pappas has wrist control.
Harland throws a strike but Pappas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Pappas trying to control the position from guard on top but Harland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harland lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pappas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Pappas trying to control the position from guard on top but Harland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Pappas tries to free his leg and advance position but Harland is retaining full guard.
Pappas looking to sit in guard and control but Harland gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Harland stopping the sweep attempt from Pappas.
Pappas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Harland throws an elbow that misses. Pappas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Harland's guard. Nice move by Pappas!#REVB#
Pappas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harland. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Harland managing to control the position.
Pappas wants to control from the top but Harland keeps moving. #T2#
Pappas being controlled here momentarily.
Harland is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Harland pulls Pappas in close to prevent any damage.
Harland trying to keep a closed guard but Pappas is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Harland looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Harland is pulling down on Pappas's head. It's preventing any offense from Pappas, at least for the moment.#SU2#
Pappas gets to his feet. Harland looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Harland tries for a takedown but Pappas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Harland.#TD#
Pappas gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Harland to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Harland trying to control the position from guard on top but Pappas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harland 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.
Pappas pulls Harland in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Harland trying to control the position from guard on top but Pappas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harland lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Harland is looking to work some ground and pound but Pappas has wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harland landing some decent shots from guard.
Pappas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Zander Harland will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pappas throws a front kick aimed at Harland's knee but Harland avoids it well.
Pappas misses with a low kick. #TD#
Harland bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Pappas can't do much from the bottom here.
Zander Harland overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Harland is chipping away with strikes.
Pappas is trying to get back to half guard.
Pappas is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Harland's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pappas is looking to improve his position.
Pappas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Harland is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Pappas is refusing to be controlled, as Harland sits in half guard.
Harland sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Harland missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pappas trying to hold on to Harland's head to control him but Harland postures up.
Harland winds up and cracks Pappas with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Harland missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Harland sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pappas defending well though.
Nice strikes from Harland there.
Harland seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pappas wants to get back to his feet.
Harland with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Zander Harland is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Harland not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Harland content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Harland has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Harland fails with the takedown
and Pappas counters with a big head kick but Harland shrugs it off.
Gus Pappas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harland fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Harland shoots in and drives through. Pappas sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zander Harland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pappas misses with a leg kick #TD#
so Harland counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Harland tries to free his leg and advance position but Pappas is retaining full guard.
Harland sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Harland won't allow Pappas to sweep him here. #T4#
Harland controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Harland stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pappas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Harland slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harland throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Harland looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Harland seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zander Harland showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Harland, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zander Harland!
An out of breath Zander Harland thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Infinity: Killer Instinct
Date: Jun 05, 2016

#R1#
Toretto defending well as Pappas loads up on a big left hand.
Toretto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pappas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pappas misses with a body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Toretto has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Pappas just misses with a punch to the body.
Toretto throws a half hearted mid kick.#TD2#
Pappas tries to sprawl but Toretto drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Toretto not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Toretto prevents Pappas from improving his position.
Toretto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pappas gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pappas is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Toretto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SU2#
Toretto gets to his feet - Pappas follows without any prompting.
Pappas definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Pappas misses with a few strikes there.
Nice shot lands for Pappas.#CUT#
It looks like Dominic Toretto has been cut.
Toretto lands a two punch combo.
Toretto shoots for a takedown but Pappas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pappas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#ROC#
Toretto is rocked!
Pappas wobbles Toretto with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Pappas dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Toretto to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gus Pappas!
Gus Pappas managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Pitt Nutrition 160Q!, into his post fight interview.

Event: Highland Games 171
Date: May 05, 2016

#R1#
Pappas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hines doesn't manage to clinch there - Pappas circles away.
Hines has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Pappas is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Pappas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pappas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hines moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hines on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Pappas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hines with the counter takedown but Pappas avoids it easily.
Hines dives in for a single leg takedown but Pappas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pappas misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Hines counters with a shoot takedown. Pappas fights it but they end up in guard.
Hines stopping the sweep attempt from Pappas.
Pappas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hines manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
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!
Hines is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1#
Pappas's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pappas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hines on the ground.#SUB2#
Hines throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Pappas escapes and throws Hines's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Pappas content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Hines tries to buck Pappas off but Pappas is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Hines's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pappas trying to control the action but Hines is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hines tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pappas working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pappas trying to control the action but Hines is working from the bottom. #SU#
Pappas stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Pappas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pappas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Pappas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hines misses with an uppercut.
Hines misses with a series of wild punches.
Hines fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pappas avoids it really well and circles away.
Pappas swinging wildly here.
Hines is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
Hines moves into the clinch successfully.
Pappas is trying to break free.
Pappas swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Hines's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hines moves in looking to clinch but Pappas pushes him off.#T4#
Pappas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pappas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hines.
Hines shoots in for a takedown but Pappas shows good takedown defense.
Gus Pappas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of L Manning Hines.
Pappas tries to clinch #TD2#
and Hines counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hines. #ES#
Pappas is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pappas misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Hines breaks the clinch.
Hines dives in for a single leg takedown but Pappas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pappas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pappas definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pappas tries a low kick but Hines avoids it.
Pappas displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hines ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pappas slips under a jab from Hines.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gus Pappas dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hines shoots in but Pappas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hines tests Pappas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pappas is looking to clinch but Hines is avoiding it.
Hines with the counter takedown but Pappas avoids it easily.
Pappas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hines showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pappas.
Pappas throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Hines counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Pappas!
Pappas can't do much from the bottom here.
Pappas stops Hines from passing to mount.
Pappas is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Pappas wants to control but Hines postures up.
Sloppy strikes there by Hines.
Hines is looking to take a break and control but Pappas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hines tries to advance to mount but Pappas denies him.
Hines cracks Pappas with a big right hand but Pappas just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hines throws a strike aimed at the side of Pappas's head but Pappas avoids it well.
Pappas wants to control but Hines postures up.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The strikes coming from Hines are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hines misses with the ground and pound.
Pappas is not content to let Hines control the position.
Pappas is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hines's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Pappas has hold of Hines's hands but Hines slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hines is keen to just control but Pappas is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Hines seems to be working for a kimura but Pappas defends the submission attempt.#T3##SUB2#
Hines is looking for a kimura but Pappas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hines to get the leverage.
Pappas regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hines.
Hines trying to control but Pappas is working from the bottom.
Pappas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hines.
Hines throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hines scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hines slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
Pappas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hines.
Pappas is trying to control but can't.
Hines is just content to waste time from the top position. Pappas takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hines lands a couple of elbows.
L Manning Hines has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pappas keeping moving, preventing Hines from controlling successfully.
Hines might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pappas haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hines advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

L Manning Hines showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Pappas blocks a leg kick.
Pappas cracks Hines with an open hand slap.
A telegraphed right hand from Pappas misses the target.
Pappas is looking to land body kicks.
Hines with the counter takedown but Pappas avoids it easily.
Pappas throws a series of punches but Hines avoids them all with ease.
Pappas throws a leg kick but Hines sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hines misses with a takedown attempt - Pappas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hines takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gus Pappas is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Pappas. No joy for Hines on that attempt.
Pappas doesn't manage to clinch there - Hines circles away.
Hines drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pappas defends it well.
Pappas swings for the body but Hines moves out of range.
Pappas tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Hines decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Pappas's guard.
Pappas wants to control but Hines passes easily into half guard. #T1#
Pappas is trying to control but Hines passes into side control!
Pappas is trying to control Hines's posture but Hines avoids it. #SUB2#
Hines is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pappas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pappas tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pappas wants to get back to his feet but Hines is dominant here and he's now got Pappas's back!
Hines lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Hines misses with an elbow to the head.
Well, with Hines on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Pappas is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Hines scores with strikes from the back.
Hines is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Pappas up.
Hines looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Hines is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Pappas is trying to remain composed but Hines is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.#T3#
Hines throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Pappas trying to control but not successfully.
Pappas looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hines.
Pappas covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Pappas is trying to stand back up.
Even with his hooks in, Hines manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Hines has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hines has the hooks in. Pappas is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T4#
Hines has Pappas flattened out and is raining down punches. #SUB2#
Hines looking to break Pappas's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Pappas remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hines will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Hines is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Pappas knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Pappas for a finish.
Hines lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Pappas has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Hines.
Hines missing with strikes.
Hines missing with strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
L Manning Hines comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hines 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... L Manning Hines!
After the fight, L Manning Hines was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

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