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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 145
Date: Sep 24, 2017 |
#R1# Nice straight punches there by Artur. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Artur.#CL2# Ergazakis clinches up with Artur and pushes him back against the cage. Artur blocks an elbow strike from Ergazakis.
Ergazakis looking to throw knees to the head but Artur is blocking nicely.
Artur taking a breather. Ergazakis misses with a hook from the clinch. Artur lands with a light punch inside. Artur is struggling to control the position. Ergazakis trying to land knees to the body.
Ergazakis blocks a body shot from Artur. Ergazakis tries for a takedown. No joy.
Artur misses with a hook from the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Artur escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ergazakis 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. Ergazakis wants to clinch and Artur counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL2# Ergazakis moves into range and clinches up with Artur. Ergazakis tries a knee to the head but Artur blocks it.
#T1# Artur stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Artur will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ergazakis up against the cage. Artur doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Artur prevents a body shot from Ergazakis. Artur lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ergazakis backwards. Artur is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Ergazakis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Artur lands with a light punch inside. Artur gets underhooks to prevent Ergazakis's takedown attempt.
#BC# Artur breaks the clinch.
Ergazakis tries to clinch up and Artur counters with a stiff right hand. A lazy left from Artur finds it's target.#T2# A jab from Artur misses. Artur slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2# Ergazakis has managed to clinch.
Artur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ergazakis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Artur lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ergazakis backwards. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Artur doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Artur on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ergazakis with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Artur avoiding damage as Ergazakis throws knees to the body.
Artur looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Ergazakis pushes Artur back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Ergazakis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ergazakis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Artur has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ergazakis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Artur.
#BC# Artur breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ergazakis dives in for a single leg takedown but Artur sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Sven Artur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evangelos Ergazakis.#T3# Ergazakis is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Ergazakis tries to clinch up. Horrible takedown attempt by Ergazakis or perhaps it was just good defense by Artur, which made it look bad. Artur uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ergazakis. Ergazakis wants to clinch but Artur slips to the side and Artur connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Artur looks to land a left hand but Ergazakis moved out of range nicely.#CL2# Ergazakis has closed the distance and engaged Artur in a clinch.
Ergazakis tries to work over Artur's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Ergazakis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Artur.
Artur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Artur lands a left hand.
Ergazakis stalling.
Ergazakis is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T4# Ergazakis landing knees to the body.
Ergazakis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Artur has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Artur managing to block the knees to the body from Ergazakis.
Artur blocking some punches.
Artur blocks an uppercut.
Ergazakis lands a nice uppercut. Artur is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Ergazakis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Artur walks away with a smile on his face. Ergazakis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Artur waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ergazakis. Ergazakis with a lazy takedown attempt letting Artur counter with a right hand. Evangelos Ergazakis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ergazakis looks to clinch and Artur connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Horrible takedown attempt by Ergazakis or perhaps it was just good defense by Artur, which made it look bad. Ergazakis looks winded! Artur lands an overhand right. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Artur dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# No luck with that takedown attempt from Ergazakis. Artur seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Artur swings for the body but Ergazakis moves out of range.
Artur throws a shot from downtown. Ergazakis moves away and avoids it. A leg kick checked by Artur. Ergazakis tries to clinch up and Artur makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Ergazakis is looking to clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Ergazakis instigates a clinch. Ergazakis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Artur misses with a punch to the body.
Artur gets through Ergazakis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Ergazakis crunches a lovely knee into Artur's ribcage.#T1# Ergazakis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Artur.
Ergazakis struggles to land a body shot inside as Artur controls his hands.
Ergazakis stalling in the clinch but Artur improves position. Ergazakis tries a body shot but Artur blocks it.
Ergazakis keeps control of Artur as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Ergazakis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A short left from Artur. Ergazakis can't find room to land a body shot as Artur controls the action.
Artur wants to break the clinch but can't.
Artur throws a head punch that misses. Ergazakis tries for a takedown but Artur manages to get underhooks.
Ergazakis tries to land knees in the clinch but Artur avoids the damage to the body. Artur trying to stall but Ergazakis improves his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Artur misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ergazakis. Ergazakis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Ergazakis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T2# Ergazakis with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Ergazakis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Artur is defending well for now. Artur lands a right hand. Ergazakis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Evangelos Ergazakis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Artur tries to stall but Ergazakis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ergazakis tries to land knees in the clinch but Artur avoids the damage to the body. Ergazakis tries a knee to the head but Artur blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Artur. Artur is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ergazakis can do to turn this around? Artur lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ergazakis is breathing heavily. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Artur can't find room to land a body shot as Ergazakis controls the action.
A short left from Artur. Ergazakis looking for a takedown. Sven Artur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evangelos Ergazakis. Artur softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC# Ergazakis is rocked! A short right from Artur on the inside. Ergazakis is still on wobbly legs! Can Artur finish him? Artur blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Ergazakis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A short left from Artur. #T3##BC# Artur's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Ergazakis is looking to clinch but Artur is avoiding it.
#CL2# Ergazakis pushes Artur up against the cage in a clinch. Artur makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Artur swings wildly with an uppercut but Ergazakis uses good head movement to avoid it. Artur scores with an uppercut up the middle. Come on Artur - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Artur unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Ergazakis! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Artur is unloading with more strikes now! Ergazakis drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sven Artur! After the big win, Sven Artur made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Irish Collar & Elbow Nutrition and Laundry and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
HFC 109:Mangrove vs Yaj 2
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1# Blofeld thows a left - swing and a miss! Blofeld lands a slapping body shot.
Ergazakis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Ergazakis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blofeld.
Blofeld throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Ergazakis tries to counter by clinching up but Blofeld breaks away and moves out of range. Blofeld lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL# Ergazakis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Ergazakis's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Ergazakis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Blofeld managing to block the knees to the body from Ergazakis.
Ergazakis tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A short right from Blofeld on the inside. Blofeld tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD# Ergazakis gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Blofeld won't allow Ergazakis to pass to mount. #SUB# Ergazakis looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T1##SUB# Ergazakis seems to be working for a kimura but Blofeld defends the submission attempt.#SUB# Ergazakis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Blofeld sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB# Ergazakis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Ergazakis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Blofeld defending well though. #ES2# Blofeld has one foot on Ergazakis's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T2##CL# Ergazakis clinches up against the cage. Ergazakis looking to throw knees to the head but Blofeld is blocking nicely.
#BC2# Blofeld breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. A looping hook to the body misses from Blofeld. Ergazakis does a little dance to reset his feet. Blofeld throws the left hand but Ergazakis avoids the punch easily. Ergazakis wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#CL# Ergazakis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ergazakis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Blofeld is defending well for now. Blofeld on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC2# Blofeld manages to break the clinch.
Ergazakis staying out of range there. Blofeld throws a jab when Ergazakis was well out of range. Blofeld looks to throw the jab but Ergazakis is out of range. Ergazakis seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Blofeld lands a lovely overhand right. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ergazakis tries to close the distance and clinch but Blofeld swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Ergazakis tries for a takedown but Blofeld circles away easily and Blofeld counters with a left and a right that stings Ergazakis. #T3# Ergazakis moves in looking to clinch but Blofeld pushes him off. Blofeld throws a shot to the body.
Blofeld scores with the left hand. Ergazakis knows he should have avoided that one. Nice body punch from Blofeld. Blofeld lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ergazakis's sensitive parts. Ergazakis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Ergazakis moves out of range of the strikes. Blofeld ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ergazakis moves away. Ergazakis keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Blofeld connects with a nice looking jab.
#TD# Ergazakis fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Blofeld to the ground. Ergazakis is now in Blofeld's guard.#ES2# Blofeld has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ergazakis has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2# Blofeld breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ernst Stavro Blofeld is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Ergazakis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Blofeld counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evangelos Ergazakis. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4# Ergazakis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL# Ergazakis moves into the clinch. Blofeld avoiding damage as Ergazakis throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blofeld. Ergazakis is trying to drag Blofeld to the mat but Blofeld just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Ergazakis is working for takedown but Blofeld is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2# Blofeld breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Blofeld. Ergazakis tries to clinch but Blofeld moves out of range. Ergazakis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Blofeld as he jumps to the side. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Blofeld turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ernst Stavro Blofeld dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# A slow jab from Blofeld misses its intended target. Ergazakis punishes Blofeld's body with a nice straight punch. Blofeld throws a head kick that half lands.
#CL# Ergazakis rushes Blofeld and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Ergazakis tries to pull guard but Blofeld won't allow it.
#BC2# Blofeld escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ergazakis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Ergazakis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blofeld manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Ergazakis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Blofeld lands a leg kick that knocks Ergazakis off balance momentarily. Ergazakis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blofeld connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ergazakis momentarily.
Ergazakis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Blofeld counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ergazakis thinking. Evangelos Ergazakis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ergazakis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Blofeld. Ergazakis walks into a left hand. #T1# Ergazakis wants to clinch and Blofeld counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2# Ergazakis is rocked! Ergazakis is looking to clinch. Oh Ergazakis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Blofeld lands with an uppercut that bounces Ergazakis off the cage and back into range. Blofeld throws a sloppy head kick and Ergazakis moves out of range easily. Ergazakis gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Blofeld gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Ergazakis is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ernst Stavro Blofeld! Our winner, Ernst Stavro Blofeld, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
HFC 103:Northrop vs Poffo
Date: Jun 10, 2017 |
#R1# More throws a wild combination but nothing lands. More circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ergazakis tries to clinch there but More circles away.
#TD# Ergazakis feints and as More raises his hands in defense, Ergazakis changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. More keeping moving, preventing Ergazakis from controlling successfully. More wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Ergazakis is looking to work some ground and pound but More has wrist control.#SUB# Ergazakis drops back looking for a leg! More is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and More manages to kick Ergazakis off! Ergazakis jumps back into More's guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ergazakis being controlled here momentarily. Ergazakis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. More is keeping the position for now. #T1# More can't keep his opponent in guard - Ergazakis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. More is controlling Ergazakis's trapped leg to prevent Ergazakis from advancing to side control. More is staying active underneath Ergazakis, who seems content to just control the action from this position. More preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. Ergazakis tries to pass the half guard into mount. More knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Ergazakis is thwarting More's attempts to control the position. More is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. More is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB# Ergazakis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so More is just riding it out for now. Ergazakis eventually gives up the hold. More is trying is best to control the position here. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Ergazakis prevents More from improving his position. More is looking to control Ergazakis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can More avoid being mounted? The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ergazakis trying to control from half guard but More is working away. #SUB# Ergazakis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, More has managed to free his arm - good work. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Ergazakis wants to control but More is keeping him busy. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Ergazakis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. More doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ergazakis. Ergazakis is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Ergazakis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB# Ergazakis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
More won't allow Ergazakis to pass to mount. #T3# More is trying to get back to full guard. More is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. More trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB# Ergazakis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ergazakis is trying to control. More wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB# Ergazakis seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB# Ergazakis looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
More keeping hold of Ergazakis's head, controlling as best he can. Ergazakis trying to control the action but More is working from the bottom. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB# Ergazakis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so More is just riding it out for now. Ergazakis eventually gives up the hold. More gets full guard. More controlling Ergazakis's posture. More is trying to control the position but Ergazakis postures up. More utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. More keeping full guard, as Ergazakis tries to pass. Ergazakis preventing the sweep. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Ergazakis is looking to work some ground and pound but More has wrist control. More looking to control but Ergazakis passes into half guard.
More trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evangelos Ergazakis dominated that round. 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##CL# Ergazakis gets a clinch. More misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ergazakis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. More lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC2# More manages to break the clinch.
Ergazakis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but More paws at him with a jab and circles away. Ergazakis goes for a double leg but More avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as More continues to drive forward. Ergazakis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but More paws at him with a jab and circles away. More throws a wild body kick that Ergazakis sees coming a mile off. Ergazakis fails in his attempt to clinch. Ergazakis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evangelos Ergazakis. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. More shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ergazakis but Ergazakis pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL# Ergazakis moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1# More being controlled against the cage. Ergazakis lands a knee to the body.
#TD# Ergazakis is trying to trip More. He has hold of a leg but More is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ergazakis persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Ergazakis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. More is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Ergazakis throwing strikes but missing. More is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Our spies down at at The Bear's Den ($300) inform us that More has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off? Ergazakis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Ergazakis throwing strikes from guard but More blocks nicely. More trying to control the position here. Ergazakis trying to control the position from guard on top but More is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2# Ergazakis 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. More looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ergazakis is one step ahead there. More is adopting a defensive guard. More working a defensive guard here.
Ergazakis throwing strikes from guard but More blocks nicely. More looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ergazakis is one step ahead there. Ergazakis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Ergazakis trying to control the position from guard on top but More is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Ergazakis content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3# More preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. More is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. More tries to land a sweep but no joy. Ergazakis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that More can do to turn this around? Ergazakis landing with the ground and pound. Ergazakis wants to pass the guard but More is keeping the position. Ergazakis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Ergazakis advances position into side control! More is trying to improve his position.#SUB# Ergazakis is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but More is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. More parries the strikes from Ergazakis easily there. Ergazakis is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable More to escape.
Ergazakis working the ground and pound from side control. More is looking to regain half guard here but Ergazakis keeps moving and retains side control. #T4##SUB# Ergazakis is trying to get an arm triangle but More is defending well. More struggling a bit here.#SUB# Ergazakis working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB# Ergazakis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. You can see the frustration on More's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. More manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. More is looking to pass Ergazakis's guard but actually Ergazakis recovers to full guard. Ergazakis tries to land a sweep but no joy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evangelos Ergazakis dominated that second round. That's time! Ergazakis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Ergazakis tries to grapple but his opponent circles and More cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. More throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. More circles away from the clinch attempt.
More looks like he wants to counter punch here. More lands a jab to Ergazakis's midsection.#CL# Ergazakis instigates a clinch. Ergazakis can't get the takedown.
More misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from More.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. More goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ergazakis throws a punch but it's blocked by More. More lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ergazakis tries to throw a body punch but More avoids it by throwing Ergazakis back against the cage. Ergazakis is trying to stall.
Ergazakis blocks a body shot from More. #T1# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ergazakis. Ergazakis taking a breather. Ergazakis controlling the action here for a moment.
More lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ergazakis. Both fighters are breathing heavily. More blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2# More manages to break the clinch.
More scores with a jab. Ergazakis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Ergazakis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and More counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. More is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Ergazakis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Evangelos Ergazakis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD# Ergazakis looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for More! More manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T2# More is trying to get back to full guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ergazakis is thwarting More's attempts to control the position. Faith No More has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! More is pressing down on Ergazakis's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Ergazakis's corner is telling him to maintain position. More keeping full guard, as Ergazakis tries to pass. Ergazakis works a leg free and moves into half guard. Ergazakis 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. Ergazakis is thwarting More's attempts to control the position. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! More is looking for a sweep. Ergazakis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB# Ergazakis is looking for a kimura here.
Ergazakis wants to pass the guard but More is defending well. #T3# More is looking for a sweep. Ergazakis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. More is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. More tries to roll over but Ergazakis keeps him under control.#SUB# Ergazakis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB# More is defending against the submission attempts here by Ergazakis.
More trying to hold on to Ergazakis's head to control him but Ergazakis postures up.
More moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Evangelos Ergazakis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. More is trying to control the position from the bottom.
More is pulling down on Ergazakis's head to control his posture. Ergazakis is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. More is trying to keep Ergazakis in close.
Ergazakis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. More is keeping the position for now. Ergazakis stopping the sweep attempt from More. More looking to control.
More lands an upkick as Ergazakis stands over him. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. More striking off his back but it's not causing Ergazakis any problems. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Ergazakis fails in his attempt to clinch. More fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ergazakis manages to avoid it. Ergazakis fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Faith No More. I think Ergazakis has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28 Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28 Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evangelos Ergazakis!
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Event:
HFC 97:Costa vs Miller
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1##CL# Ergazakis moves into the clinch. Ergazakis pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. A head punch on the inside from Kahn fails to land. Ergazakis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kahn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ergazakis. Kahn gets through Ergazakis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Ergazakis taking a breather. Kahn lands with a left to the head. Ergazakis tries to stall but Kahn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ergazakis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kahn is defending well for now. A body shot lands from Kahn.
Ergazakis cracks Kahn with a nice body shot. Kahn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ergazakis tries to land a knee to the head but Kahn blocks with his arms.
Ergazakis trying to stall but Kahn improves his position.
Kahn working some nice short punches in the clinch. Ergazakis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Kahn.
#BC2# Kahn breaks the clinch.
Ergazakis darts in trying to clinch and Kahn counters with a nice uppercut. #T1# Ergazakis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kahn finds it's way round the side to connect with Ergazakis's head. #CL2# Kahn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ergazakis misses with a short punch on the inside. Kahn misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Kahn. Kahn misses with a body punch.
Ergazakis misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ergazakis. Kahn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Kahn misses with some punches.
Ergazakis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Kahn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ergazakiss head. Kahn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Ergazakis holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Ergazakis fails to land. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kahn. Ergazakis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kahn avoids it. Kahn stops a takedown attempt from Ergazakis.
#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kahn lands a body punch in the clinch. Ergazakis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kahn. Ergazakis is looking to control Kahn's arms but Kahn gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ergazakis has his back to the cage. A body shot lands from Kahn.
Kahn stops a takedown attempt from Ergazakis.
Kahn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Kahn struggles to land a body shot inside as Ergazakis controls his hands.
Ergazakis landing knees to the body.
Ergazakis connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT# It looks like Solomon Kahn has been cut. Ergazakis tries to work over Kahn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Kahn struggles to land a body shot inside as Ergazakis controls his hands.
Kahn lands an uppercut. Ergazakis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kahn blocks it with crossed arms. Kahn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC2# Ergazakis is rocked! Ergazakis tries to throw a body punch but Kahn avoids it by throwing Ergazakis back against the cage. Ergazakis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ergazakis trying to stall but Kahn improves his position.
A head punch on the inside from Kahn fails to land. Ergazakis blocks an uppercut.
#T3# Kahn blocking some punches.
Ergazakis misses with a knee to the head. Kahn throws a head punch that misses. Ergazakis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kahn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Kahn lands a body punch. Ergazakis takes a shot to the head. Ergazakis is breathing heavily. Ergazakis has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kahn after a bit of a struggle. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evangelos Ergazakis. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kahn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ergazakis backwards. Oh Ergazakis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Nice body punch from Kahn. Kahn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ergazakis backwards. Kahn throws a big uppercut that drops Ergazakis! More strikes from Kahn and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Ergazakis lies dazed against the cage as Kahn celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Solomon Kahn! A victorious Solomon Kahn thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
HFC 92:Bailey vs Odori
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1# Nice takedown defense from Perkovic. No joy for Ergazakis on that attempt. Perkovic digs a good body shot into Ergazakis's ribs. Perkovic misses with a straight left. A jab from Perkovic misses. Perkovic throws a leg kick which misses Ergazakis's front leg but catches the back leg as Ergazakis tries to avoid it. #CL# Ergazakis clinches up against the cage. Ergazakis has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#BC2# Perkovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Ergazakis tries to clinch but Perkovic moves out of range. Ergazakis fails with a takedown attempt. Ergazakis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ergazakis takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Ergazakis shoots in but Perkovic avoids the takedown attempt easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evangelos Ergazakis. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ergazakis is looking to clinch. #CL# Ergazakis closes the distance and pushes Perkovic back into the cage. This has been an exciting period of action! Ergazakis has a couple of punches blocked by Perkovic.
#T1# Ergazakis will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Perkovic up against the cage. Perkovic managing to block the knees to the body from Ergazakis.
#BC2# Perkovic breaks the clinch.
#KD2# Perkovic cracks Ergazakis with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ergazakis looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Perkovic finish him?
#ROC2# Ergazakis is rocked! Perkovic has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Perkovic looks to land a right hand but Ergazakis moved out of range. Oh Ergazakis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Ergazakis is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Ergazakis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Ergazakis seems to have got his legs back now. Perkovic jabs at Ergazakis's body. This has been an exciting period of action!#KD2# Perkovic drops Ergazakis with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ergazakis looks back up at him and smiles so Perkovic waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Ergazakis switches off momentarily and Perkovic cracks him with a monster right hand! Ergazakis topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Perkovic dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Perkovic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marko Perkovic! Marko Perkovic decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
RBFC87:Schopenhauer vsBradford
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1##TD# Ergazakis closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ergazakis lands in his opponent's guard. Ergazakis trying to control but Kahn is working from the bottom. Ergazakis looking to pass the guard. Ergazakis trying to control but Kahn is working from the bottom. Ergazakis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kahn is keeping the position for now. Kahn is looking to stand up but Ergazakis isn't so interested in that idea. Ergazakis wants to control from the top but Kahn keeps moving. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ergazakis won't allow Kahn to get back to his feet. Ergazakis trying to control but Kahn is working from the bottom. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kahn is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T1##CL# Ergazakis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Kahn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Kahn misses with a hook from the clinch. Ergazakis misses with a hook from the clinch. Kahn pushes Ergazakis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Ergazakis with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT# It looks like Solomon Kahn has been cut. Ergazakis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kahn is defending well for now. Kahn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ergazakis has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kahn after a bit of a struggle. Ergazakis tries to score a body lock takedown but Kahn shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Ergazakis has a couple of punches blocked by Kahn.
Kahn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Ergazakis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ergazakis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kahns head. Kahn misses with a punch on the inside.
Ergazakis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ergazakis is trying to pull guard but Kahn turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evangelos Ergazakis. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kahn lands a hook that snaps the head of Ergazakis backwards. #T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ergazakis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kahn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. We've been hearing reports that Ergazakis has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Kahn lands with a short head shot on the inside. Ergazakis misses with some punches.
Kahn swings wildly with an uppercut but Ergazakis uses good head movement to avoid it. Ergazakis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kahn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Ergazakis looking to throw knees to the head but Kahn is blocking nicely.
Ergazakis scores with a shot to the side of Kahn's head. Kahn lands with a left to the head. Kahn lands with a light punch inside. Kahn throws a head punch that misses. Ergazakis can't find room to land a body shot as Kahn controls the action.
Kahn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kahn avoiding damage as Ergazakis throws knees to the body.
Ergazakis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kahn.
Ergazakis blocks an uppercut.
Ergazakis blocking some punches.
Ergazakis blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T3# Kahn misses with the head strike.
Ergazakis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kahn pulls him back up using the underhooks. Ergazakis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A shot in the inside from Kahn. Ergazakis stalling against the cage.
Ergazakis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kahn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kahn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Kahn lands with a short shot to the head. Kahn lands an uppercut. Ergazakis tries to work over Kahn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Ergazakis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ergazakis is looking to take this one to the mat. Kahn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Ergazakis is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kahn is defending well. A quick uppercut on the inside from Kahn. Ergazakis blocking some punches.
Ergazakis takes a shot to the head. #ROC2# Ergazakis is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ergazakis lands with a left to the head. Oh Ergazakis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Kahn has a couple of punches blocked by Ergazakis.
#T4# Kahn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ergazakis backwards. Kahn is leaning against Ergazakis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Kahn misses with a punch on the inside.
Kahn lands a body punch. Ergazakis takes a shot to the head. Ergazakis tries to score a body lock takedown but Kahn shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Ergazakis is breathing heavily. Kahn throws a punch but it's blocked by Ergazakis. Kahn prevents a body shot from Ergazakis. A short uppercut from Kahn. Kahn lands a nice shot to the body. A nice left hand lands by Kahn.
Kahn prevents the takedown attempt.
Kahn throws a big uppercut that drops Ergazakis! More strikes from Kahn and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Ergazakis lies dazed against the cage as Kahn celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Solomon Kahn! An out of breath Solomon Kahn thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
HFC 82:Schopenhauer vs Kassab
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Ergazakis drives through with a takedown into Golem's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ergazakis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Ergazakis trying to control the position from guard on top but Golem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Golem pulls Ergazakis in to control the position. Ergazakis trying to control the position from guard on top but Golem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Ergazakis's corner is telling him to maintain position. Ergazakis slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2# Ergazakis is looking for a kimura but Golem is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ergazakis to get the leverage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ergazakis slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2# Ergazakis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T1# Golem is looking to escape. Ergazakis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Golem knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Golem is looking to control Ergazakis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Golem avoid being mounted? Ergazakis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Golem's head. Ergazakis is keen to just control but Golem is a slippery customer. Ergazakis passes to side control. #SUB2# Ergazakis goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Golem rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ergazakis's guard! Nice work there by Golem! #SUB2# Ergazakis has his foot on Golem's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Golem works his way back into a safe position though.#T2##SUB2# Ergazakis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Golem doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Golem manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Ergazakis wants to sweep here but Golem controlling him for the moment. Ergazakis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ergazakis looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3# Ergazakis looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Golem has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Golem 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. Ergazakis seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Golem postures up.
#T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Ergazakis wants to sweep here but Golem controlling him for the moment. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Ergazakis wants to improve his position but instead Golem has moved into half guard.
Ergazakis wants to control but Golem is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2# Ergazakis actively working from the bottom here. Golem content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Golem connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ergazakis momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Evangelos Ergazakis will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Golem throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ergazakis fails in his attempt to clinch. Ergazakis misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ergazakis fails to land the takedown. Ergazakis shoots in for a double leg but Golem sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Golem misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A nice combination there by Golem.
#CUT# It looks like Evangelos Ergazakis has been cut. Golem lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ergazakis at a distance.
Golem tries to bum rush Ergazakis with a series of wild strikes but Ergazakis uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Ergazakis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Golem. Ergazakis appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Golem throws a hook but Ergazakis avoids it easily. Sloppy strikes from Ergazakis. Those never looked like landing. Golem throws the left hand but Ergazakis avoids the punch easily. Golem throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Golem definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Golem misses with a two punch combination.
Ergazakis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Golem's calf. Golem misses with an uppercut. Jab from Golem.#T1# Golem takes one to the side of the head.
Ergazakis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Golem was well out of range. Poor timing from Ergazakis. Golem lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ergazakis circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2# Ergazakis darts in and clinches Golem up against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Golem. Golem throws a punch but it's blocked by Ergazakis. Ergazakis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Golem blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Golem misses with a punch on the inside.
Golem lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Golem. Ergazakis blocks an uppercut.
Ergazakis connects with a nasty looking knee right to Golem's face.
Golem lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Golem is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ergazakis can do to turn this around? We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Golem misses with a short punch on the inside. Ergazakis has a couple of punches blocked by Golem.
Ergazakis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Golem's elbow. Golem softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Ergazakis looking to throw knees to the head but Golem is blocking nicely.
Golem fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2# Ergazakis with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Golem has a couple of punches blocked by Ergazakis.
Golem misses with a punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Golem as Ergazakis tries to tie him up. Golem working some nice short punches in the clinch. Golem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ergazakis looking to stall.
Golem managing to block the knees to the body from Ergazakis.
Golem lands with a left to the head. Ergazakis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Emet Golem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evangelos Ergazakis. Ergazakis is looking to take this one to the mat. A quick uppercut on the inside from Golem. Golem blocking some punches.
Golem fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ergazakis with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Golem as Ergazakis tries to tie him up. A nice right hand lands inside from Golem. #T3# A short left from Golem. #ROC# Ergazakis is rocked! Golem working aggressively here.
Ergazakis is still on wobbly legs! Can Golem finish him?#TD2# Ergazakis is trying to trip Golem. He has hold of a leg but Golem is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ergazakis persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Ergazakis seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB2# Ergazakis postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Golem is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ergazakis, into his guard. #REVR# Ergazakis is breathing heavily. Golem tries to stand but Ergazakis is controlling from the bottom. Golem preventing the sweep. Golem knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ergazakis on the ground. Ergazakis 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# In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ergazakis working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T4##SUB2# Ergazakis is working for a kimura but Golem is defending it quite comfortably.
Golem is staying active underneath Ergazakis, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Well, if Ergazakis is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB2# Ergazakis is working for a kimura but Golem is defending it quite comfortably.
Ergazakis prevents Golem from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emet Golem dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Evangelos Ergazakis's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3##CL2# Ergazakis gets a clinch. A head punch on the inside from Golem fails to land. Golem throws a head punch that misses. Ergazakis working Golem over with knees to the body. Golem tries to work over Ergazakis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A quick uppercut on the inside from Ergazakis. Golem lands with a light punch inside. Golem misses with a hook from the clinch. Ergazakis lands a hook to the side of the head. A head punch on the inside from Golem fails to land. Ergazakis tries to land a knee to the head but Golem blocks with his arms.
Golem working aggressively here.
Golem works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Golem. Golem lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Ergazakis with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Golem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ergazakis misses with a hook from the clinch. Golem softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Golem. Ergazakis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Golem tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ergazakis's elbow. #T1# The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. A head punch on the inside from Golem fails to land. Ergazakis manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Golem throws a punch but it's blocked by Ergazakis. A head punch blocked on the inside by Ergazakis. Golem throws a head punch that misses. Ergazakis misses with a punch on the inside.
Ergazakis can't find room to land a body shot as Golem controls the action.
Ergazakis pushes Golem back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Ergazakis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Golem avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Golem. Golem makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Ergazakis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Golem throws a punch but it's blocked by Ergazakis. Emet Golem has scored more points in the clinch so far. Golem prevents a takedown attempt there.
Golem misses with the head strike.
#T2# Golem on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Golem lands with a right to the head. Golem misses with a short punch on the inside. Ergazakis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Golem avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Emet Golem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evangelos Ergazakis. A head punch on the inside from Golem fails to land. Golem lands an uppercut. Nice body punch from Golem - that landed with a thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ergazakis tries a knee to the head but Golem blocks it.
Golem tries a body shot but Ergazakis blocks it.
Golem prevents a body shot from Ergazakis. Golem misses with the head strike.
Ergazakis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#KD# Golem drops Ergazakis onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Ergazakis is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet! Golem lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Ergazakis to his knees! Golem keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emet Golem! A victorious Emet Golem thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
HFC 76:Johansson vs Dall
Date: Dec 25, 2016 |
#R1# Ergazakis throws a head kick that Bellum semi-blocks.
Evangelos Ergazakis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ergazakis tries to clinch but fails miserably and Bellum counters with a left to the body. Ergazakis goes for a double leg but Bellum avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bellum continues to drive forward. Ergazakis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bellum.
Ergazakis throws a chopping leg kick but Bellum manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Bellum throwing a counter right hand but Ergazakis manages to avoid it. Ergazakis is looking to clinch. Bellum is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ergazakis. Ergazakis wants to counter with a clinch but Bellum pushes him away. We've been told by Bellum's head coaches at Lucky Liam's MMA Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Ergazakis ducks under a wild hook from Bellum. Ergazakis wants to counter the offense by Bellum and move into the clinch position.#CL2# Ergazakis pushes Bellum up against the cage in a clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bellum blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Ergazakis blocks a body shot from Bellum. A short body shot lands from Bellum as the two fighters clinch.
#BC# Bellum manages to break the clinch.
Bellum throws a body punch but Ergazakis moves out of range. Ergazakis tries to close the distance and clinch but Bellum swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. It looked like Bellum was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ergazakis.#T1##CL2# Ergazakis closes the distance and clinches. Ergazakis misses with a knee strike.
Bellum lands with a left to the head. Bellum throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ergazakiss head. Bellum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ergazakis looking to throw knees to the head but Bellum is blocking nicely.
Bellum blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bellum tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Bellum lands a nice uppercut. Bellum blocks an uppercut.
Bellum misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC# Bellum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ergazakis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2# Ergazakis gets a clinch. Ergazakis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bellum.
#T2# Bellum lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ergazakis backwards. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bellum lands with a light punch inside. #BC# Bellum manages to break the clinch.
Ergazakis throws a head kick that misses. A little feinted left hand from Bellum on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Ergazakis has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Ergazakis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bellum ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Ergazakis motions for Bellum to come forward. Ergazakis throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. A slapping leg kick lands for Ergazakis.
A shot to the body from Ergazakis misses #KD# and Bellum counters with a crisp one two that drops Ergazakis! Bellum thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Ergazakis to his feet! Ergazakis is in big trouble!#ROC# Ergazakis is rocked! Bellum scores with a shot to the body.
Ergazakis is still on wobbly legs! Can Bellum finish him? Ergazakis looks winded! Ergazakis misses with a kick to the body and Bellum counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Crunch! Bellum slams his shin into Ergazakis's torso. Bellum connects with a body shot. Bellum lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ergazakis at a distance.
Bellum lands a right hook to the body.
Ergazakis seems to have recovered his senses. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bellum.
#T3# and Bellum counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Ergazakis! He's just covering up as Bellum starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Bellum! A very excited looking Chris Bellum made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
FWC Fight Night 5
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1# Ergazakis misses with a head kick.
Veigne is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL# Ergazakis gets a clinch. Ergazakis connects with a nasty looking knee right to Veigne's face.
Veigne tries to break free but Ergazakis pushes him back against the cage. Ergazakis works on Veigne's body with a couple of short punches. Ergazakis is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Ergazakis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Veigne has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC2# Veigne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Veigne throws a predictable looking body shot
#CL# and Ergazakis counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Ergazakis scores with a shoulder strike. I was talking to Ergazakis's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD# Ergazakis has picked Veigne up - he's going for a ride! Ergazakis dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ergazakis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Ergazakis looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB# Ergazakis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Veigne defends it well. #T1# Well, if Ergazakis is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB# Ergazakis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Veigne defends it well. Veigne blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ergazakis. Veigne really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ergazakis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Ergazakis is taking a breather. Veigne says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB# Ergazakis is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB# Ergazakis looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T2##SUB# Ergazakis is working for a kimura but Veigne is defending it quite comfortably.
Ergazakis moves into full mount! Veigne won't be happy about that! Ergazakis with a couple of short strikes. Veigne is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ergazakis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Veigne is looking to escape. #T3##SUB# Ergazakis is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Veigne can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ergazakis is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Veigne can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Veigne holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Ergazakis tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Ergazakis is working for a guillotine from mount but Veigne frees his head quite easily.
Ergazakis misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Veigne really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ergazakis lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Veigne hang on?#SUB# Ergazakis looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T4##SUB# Ergazakis is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Veigne is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Evangelos Ergazakis! Lucas Veigne was interviewed post fight and said 'I am so sorry to all my fans. I will win next time!'.
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Event:
FWC 20: Luther vs. Frazier
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1# Ergazakis wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance. Ergazakis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL# Ergazakis closes the distance and pushes Gracie back into the cage. Ergazakis throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ergazakis taking a breather. Ergazakis tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Ergazakis back against the cage. Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ergazakis avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Gracie blocking some punches.
Ergazakis lands an uppercut. Ergazakis is defending well against a takedown attempt. Gracie prevents a body shot from Ergazakis. Ergazakis holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ergazakis lands with a right to the head. Ergazakis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ergazakis lands a knee to the head.
Ergazakis with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T1# Ergazakis swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2# Gracie manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Ergazakis throws a big elbow that misses. Ergazakis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ergazakis looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Ergazakis works a leg free and moves into half guard. Still in half guard, Ergazakis seems content to control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gracie tries to get to full guard but Ergazakis has control of the leg. #SU# Ergazakis stands up from half guard. Gracie throws a right hand that Ergazakis ducks under and follows up with a left that Ergazakis also avoids with ease. Gracie cracks Ergazakis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2# Ergazakis tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
#CL# Ergazakis clinches up with Gracie and pushes him back against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie. Gracie is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ergazakis pulls him back up using the underhooks. Evangelos Ergazakis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicolas Gracie. Ergazakis lands a hook to the side of the head. Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ergazakis smiles and moves away.
#CL# Ergazakis darts in and clinches Gracie up against the cage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ergazakis pushes Gracie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gracie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2# Gracie has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ergazakis uses from the top position. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
#REVB# Gracie trying to control but Ergazakis is working from the bottom. #T3# Gracie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2# Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Ergazakis tries to bench press Gracie off him but Gracie keeps the position. Ergazakis wants to control but Gracie postures up.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Gracie misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Gracie throwing strikes but missing, from side control. You can see the frustration on Ergazakis's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Ergazakis is looking for a sweep. Gracie fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Gracie prevents Ergazakis from escaping the position. Ergazakis is not content to let Gracie control the position. Gracie misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Ergazakis sneaks back into half guard. Ergazakis trying to control from the bottom.
Ergazakis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evangelos Ergazakis dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2##CL# Ergazakis clinches up against the cage.#TD# Ergazakis lands a takedown into guard.
#SUB2# Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ergazakis trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Ergazakis controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Ergazakis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Nicolas Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far. Gracie keeping moving, preventing Ergazakis from controlling successfully. Ergazakis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Ergazakis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around? We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ergazakis passes easily into side control. Nice work. Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB# Ergazakis is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gracie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1# Gracie is trying to get back to half guard. Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Gracie is not content to let Ergazakis control the position. Gracie tries to improve position but can't. The ground and pound from Ergazakis seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Ergazakis in side control, just content to control the action for now. Gracie struggling a bit here. Gracie is looking to reverse the position.#SUB# Ergazakis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Gracie tries to buck Ergazakis off but Ergazakis is having none of it.#SUB# Ergazakis working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Ergazakis working away. Gracie is trying to improve his position. Ergazakis lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB# Ergazakis working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Ergazakis keeps moving and retains side control. Gracie sneaks back into half guard.#T3# Ergazakis trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away. Ergazakis works his way into side control. Ergazakis landing strikes. Sloppy strikes there by Ergazakis. Gracie is looking to reverse the position. Gracie wants to control but Ergazakis postures up. Gracie tries to buck Ergazakis off but Ergazakis is having none of it. Ergazakis sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Gracie is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ergazakis lands a few punches from side control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ergazakis creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gracie sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Ergazakis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working. Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Ergazakis keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB# Ergazakis working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4# Ergazakis is working Gracie over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB# Ergazakis is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gracie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Ergazakis postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ergazakis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working. Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ergazakis off and has taken his back!#SUB2# Gracie has his arm under Ergazakis's chin here. Game over son! Gracie squeezes tightly and Ergazakis is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nicolas Gracie! Nicolas Gracie bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
FWC 16
Date: Jul 09, 2016 |
#R1# Mubango scores with the left hand. Ergazakis knows he should have avoided that one. Mubango throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Ergazakis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mubango moves out of range and avoids them all easily. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mubango 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. Ergazakis on the wrong end of a nice jab. Ergazakis seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Mubango just misses with a punch to the body.
Mubango lands a slapping body shot.
Mubango works the jab nicely. Mubango lands a glancing blow to the side of Ergazakis's head.#ROC2# Ergazakis is rocked! Mubango connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Ergazakis covering up! Mubango comes in with a big uppercut and Ergazakis goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Christian Mubango! Christian Mubango is the new light heavyweight champion! Christian Mubango tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
FWC 14: Gracie vs. Ergazakis
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1# Ergazakis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ergazakis as he jumps to the side. Ergazakis tries to counter by closing the distance. Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ergazakis's waist but Ergazakis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side. Ergazakis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gracie on the side of the head. Gracie has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Montreal Fighter's Gym (5* Sparring) in the buildup to the fight.#KD2# Ergazakis drops Gracie with a left and a right! Oh, Gracie is hurt - Ergazakis dives into side control looking to finish!
#CUT2# It looks like Nicolas Gracie has been cut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gracie sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Ergazakis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Ergazakis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Gracie punching from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! Gracie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ergazakis. Ergazakis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2# Ergazakis wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ergazakis wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T1# Ergazakis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gracie defending well though. Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Ergazakis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Gracie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Gracie wants to get back to full guard. Gracie is working hard here to advance position.#SUB# Gracie actively working from the bottom here. Ergazakis perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB# Gracie looking for submissions off his back. Ergazakis is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it. Gracie tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ergazakis has advanced to mount. Uh oh. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2# Ergazakis looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but Ergazakis has a good base and remains in mount. Ergazakis tries to control but Gracie wriggling away. Gracie is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2# Ergazakis is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Gracie can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#SUB2# Ergazakis has hold of Gracie's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gracie manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Gracie is squirming around, avoiding Ergazakis's attempts to control the action. #T3# Poor strikes thrown by Ergazakis there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
#SUB2# Ergazakis is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gracie has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ergazakis wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely. Ergazakis throws some wild stikes that Gracie manages to avoid easily.
Ergazakis seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Gracie is holding on tight.
Gracie regains half guard. Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Ergazakis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4# Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet. #SUB# Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ergazakis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Gracie keeping moving, preventing Ergazakis from controlling successfully. #SUB# Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ergazakis is aware though and is defending well. Gracie wants to sweep but no luck. Ergazakis scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Ergazakis stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.#SUB# Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Ergazakis lands a couple of digs. Ergazakis looking to pass the guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evangelos Ergazakis dominated that round. The cut man is working on Nicolas Gracie's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2##CL2# Ergazakis drives through and clinches with Gracie against the cage.
Ergazakis scores with a nice hook to the head. Ergazakis tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
Ergazakis lands a nice knee to the body. Ergazakis lands an uppercut. Ergazakis working Gracie over with knees to the body. Ergazakis missing with knees to the body.
Gracie is looking for a takedown. Ergazakis landing knees to the head.
Gracie trying to stall but Ergazakis improves his position.
Ergazakis lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards. Ergazakis using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ergazakis dips a shoulder and cracks Gracie with a mighty uppercut! Gracie falls back against the cage and Ergazakis unloads with a barrage of strikes! Gracie is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Ergazakis screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evangelos Ergazakis! Evangelos Ergazakis is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Event:
FWC 11: Tracey vs. Rockin
Date: May 22, 2016 |
#R1##CL# Ergazakis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Veigne, pushing him back against the cage. Ergazakis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Ergazakis has Veigne pushed against the cage. Ergazakis lands a right hand. Ergazakis has Veigne pressed against the cage.
#TD# Ergazakis ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ergazakis no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB# Ergazakis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Veigne really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ergazakis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB# Ergazakis has his foot on Veigne's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Veigne works his way back into a safe position though. Ergazakis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Veigne's guard. #REVR# Ergazakis wants to control from the top but Veigne keeps moving. #SUB# Ergazakis drops back looking for a leg! Veigne is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Veigne manages to kick Ergazakis off! Ergazakis jumps back into Veigne's guard. Ergazakis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Veigne can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ergazakis controls the pace. Ergazakis's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Ergazakis throwing strikes but missing. Ergazakis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Veigne is keeping the position for now. Ergazakis passes Veigne's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Ergazakis wants to control but Veigne is keeping him busy. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Ergazakis throwing shots but Veigne is blocking nicely. #SUB# Ergazakis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Veigne is just riding it out for now. Ergazakis eventually gives up the hold. Veigne 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. Ergazakis is thwarting Veigne's attempts to control the position. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Ergazakis wants to control but Veigne is keeping him busy. Ergazakis has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Veigne blocking the ground and pound. Veigne really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ergazakis looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3# Ergazakis lands a big elbow. Ergazakis connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#SUB# Ergazakis working for a submission but Veigne is keeping him at bay. Ergazakis sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ergazakis trying to control but Veigne is having none of it. #SUB# Ergazakis working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Veigne turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Ergazakis off and cradles Veigne's limp body as Ergazakis celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Evangelos Ergazakis! Lucas Veigne was interviewed post fight and said 'I am so sorry to all my fans. I will win next time!'.
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Event:
FWC 8: Wallace vs. Luther
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# Mosby instigates a clinch. #TD# Ergazakis works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Ergazakis trying to control the position from guard on top but Mosby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2# Mosby is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. A frustrated look appears on Mosby's face as he tries to break the clinch. Mosby looking for a takedown. #TD# Ergazakis has clasped his hands together around Mosby's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB# Ergazakis has an Americana. Mosby didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Ergazakis is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Ergazakis hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Evangelos Ergazakis!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 02, 2016 |
#R1# Livingston shoots in for a takedown but Ergazakis shows good takedown defense. #CL# Ergazakis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Livingston, pushing him back against the cage. Livingston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ergazakis missing with knees to the body.
Ergazakis is struggling to control the position. Knees to the body from Ergazakis.
Come on Ergazakis - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ergazakis lands with a left to the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ergazakis scores with a shot to the side of Livingston's head. Ergazakis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Livingston blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Ergazakis misses with the head strike.
Livingston blocking some punches.
#T1# Good anti-grappling being displayed by Livingston as Ergazakis tries to tie him up. Ergazakis throws a head punch that misses. #TD2# Livingston gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. 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. Ergazakis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ergazakis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Livingston is one step ahead there. Livingston is looking to work some ground and pound but Ergazakis has wrist control. Ergazakis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Livingston sitting in guard here, content to control. Livingston is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Livingston has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2# Livingston with a nice head shot there. Livingston content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Livingston controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Livingston chips away with some ground and pound. Ergazakis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Livingston wants to pass the guard but Ergazakis is keeping the position. Livingston stays in close to Ergazakis's body and controls the position. Ergazakis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Ergazakis keeping moving, preventing Livingston from controlling successfully. Livingston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3# Livingston working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Livingston preventing the sweep. Ergazakis seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Ergazakis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Livingston is controlling him. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Livingston shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ergazakis as he jumps to the side. #CL# Ergazakis gets a clinch. Ergazakis lands a knee to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Ergazakis fails to land. Ergazakis is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ergazakis obliges. Ergazakis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T4# Livingston blocks an uppercut.
Ergazakis pressing his opponent against the cage. Ergazakis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Livingston is defending well for now. A battle for position here, against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ergazakis. Livingston avoiding damage as Ergazakis throws knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Livingston goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ergazakis prevents it.
Evangelos Ergazakis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Livingston. Ergazakis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evangelos Ergazakis dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2##TD2# Ergazakis tries to sprawl but Livingston drives through with a takedown into half guard. Livingston is nestled in close to Ergazakis, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Livingston thows a huge punch but Ergazakis dodges it nicely.
Ergazakis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Livingston can do to turn this around? Livingston wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ergazakis keeps working. Livingston scoring with strikes to the body and head. Livingston seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Livingston lands with a punch from half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Livingston is pressing down on Ergazakis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ergazakis is holding on for now. Ergazakis works his way to full guard. Good work. Ergazakis is trying to keep Livingston in close.
#T1# Livingston stopping the sweep attempt from Ergazakis. Livingston passes Ergazakis's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Livingston works his way into full mount! Ergazakis is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Livingston wants to control the pace but Ergazakis is squirming around nicely. Ergazakis is looking to get to half guard. Ergazakis is in a horrible position here. Livingston smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Livingston lands a nice shot to the head. #ROC2# Ergazakis is rocked!#T2# Livingston looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Oh Ergazakis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Livingston lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Ergazakis! Livingston sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Ergazakis and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Carlos Livingston! Jumping up and down and very excited, Carlos Livingston waved his t-shirt featuring GREEN!160's logo in front of the cameras.
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