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Event:
Syn 609
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
#R1# Darrow is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Darrow scores with a jab to the body. Souvlaki scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Souvlaki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Darrow sprawls well. Darrow wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Souvlaki gets slowly back to his feet. Darrow throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Darrow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Darrow tries to score with a low kick but Souvlaki moves his leg out of the way. Souvlaki misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters circling - Souvlaki throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Darrow on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Darrow misses with a hook to the body
and Souvlaki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Darrow takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Souvlaki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Sloppy strikes from Souvlaki. Those never looked like landing. Darrow stuns Souvlaki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. A clash of legs there as Souvlaki blocks the low kick. Darrow swings away with a body shot that misses
and Souvlaki counters with a two punch combo. Souvlaki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Darrow. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Darrow! But no joy.#T1# Souvlaki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Darrow with a jab. Darrow cracks the inside of Souvlaki's front leg. Darrow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Souvlaki checks the leg kick nicely there.
Souvlaki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Darrow was well out of range. Poor timing from Souvlaki. Souvlaki blocks the body kick.
Souvlaki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Vicious Striking in the buildup to the fight. Darrow throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Souvlaki attempts a counter takedown but Darrow avoids it well and moves away. Souvlaki displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Darrow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Souvlaki on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Souvlaki misses with a looping left. A little jabbing left from Darrow on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2# Darrow clinches. Souvlaki lands a damaging elbow. #CUT# It looks like Blair Darrow has been cut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Souvlaki tries to throw a body punch but Darrow avoids it by throwing Souvlaki back against the cage. #T2# Darrow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Souvlakis head. Darrow tries to work over Souvlaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC# Souvlaki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Souvlaki swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Darrow steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Darrow misses with an uppercut. Souvlaki saw that one coming. Darrow tries to clinch up but Souvlaki circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Darrow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Souvlaki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Darrow is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koulouraki Souvlaki. That's going to take a lot out of him. Souvlaki is trying to break the clinch but Darrow has him pressed against the cage. Darrow is defending well against a takedown attempt. Darrow looking to throw knees to the head but Souvlaki is blocking nicely.
Darrow has a couple of punches blocked by Souvlaki.
Darrow lands a body shot. Darrow lands a nice uppercut. Darrow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Souvlaki backwards. Darrow has a couple of punches blocked by Souvlaki.
A hook to the body from Darrow.
A short left from Darrow. #T3# Darrow gets through Souvlaki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Darrow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Souvlaki avoiding damage as Darrow throws knees to the body.
Darrow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Darrow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Souvlaki backwards. #ROC2# Souvlaki is rocked! Darrow working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Oh Souvlaki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Souvlaki looking to stall.
Darrow lands a right hand. Darrow gets through Souvlaki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. A quick uppercut on the inside from Darrow. Darrow lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Souvlaki to his knees! Darrow keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blair Darrow!
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Event:
Syn 597
Date: Sep 29, 2018 |
#R1# Souvlaki staying out of range there. Souvlaki throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheers as Souvlaki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Benderson doesn't seem phased though. Souvlaki works Benderson's body with a nice hook. Koulouraki Souvlaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Benderson's corner calls for a 1-2. Benderson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Benderson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Souvlaki. Benderson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Benderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Souvlaki. Nice uppercut there from Benderson. Benderson misses with a looping left. Nice defenses there by Souvlaki. The fighters circling - Benderson throws out the jab but it was never going to land. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Souvlaki fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Benderson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. A solid leg kick lands there for Benderson.
#TD2# Benderson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Souvlaki throwing strikes from guard but Benderson blocks nicely. Benderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Souvlaki is one step ahead there. #T1# Benderson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Souvlaki. Benderson keeping moving, preventing Souvlaki from controlling successfully. Souvlaki throws a big right hand that misses. Souvlaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Benderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Souvlaki stays in close to Benderson's body and controls the position. Benderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Benderson looking to control.
Benderson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Souvlaki is looking to work some ground and pound but Benderson has wrist control. Souvlaki throwing strikes from guard but Benderson blocks nicely. Souvlaki is looking to work some ground and pound but Benderson has wrist control. Souvlaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Benderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Souvlaki preventing the sweep. Souvlaki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Benderson looking for a sweep. Not yet Benderson, not yet. Souvlaki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Benderson keeping moving, preventing Souvlaki from controlling successfully. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Nice defenses there by Souvlaki. Souvlaki fails with the takedown. A jab from Souvlaki misses. #T3# Benderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Souvlaki. Benderson throws a half hearted mid kick. Henson Benderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Benderson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Benderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Souvlaki manages to avoid it. Benderson tests Souvlaki's chin there with a solid looking shot. Benderson throws the left hand but Souvlaki avoids the punch easily. Benderson thows a left - swing and a miss! Souvlaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Benderson. Souvlaki unleashes a big counter combination but Benderson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Benderson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Henson Benderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koulouraki Souvlaki. Benderson digs a good body shot into Souvlaki's ribs. Benderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Souvlaki is just out of range. Benderson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD2# Souvlaki is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Benderson's half guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Benderson trying to control but Souvlaki postures up.
#T4# Souvlaki thows a huge punch but Benderson dodges it nicely.
Souvlaki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Souvlaki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Benderson controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Benderson gets back to full guard.
Souvlaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Souvlaki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Souvlaki throwing strikes but missing. Benderson working a defensive guard here.
Souvlaki distracts Benderson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Henson Benderson will probably get the nod. That's time! Benderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Souvlaki lands a glancing blow to the side of Benderson's head. Souvlaki's jab looks to have found its range, popping Benderson under the eye.#CL# Benderson closes the distance and clinches.#TD2# Souvlaki lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#SUB2# Souvlaki is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES# Benderson pushes Souvlaki off and gets back to his feet. Souvlaki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Benderson as he avoids it easily. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Benderson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Souvlaki. Benderson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Souvlaki shoots in for a double leg but Benderson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Henson Benderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koulouraki Souvlaki. Benderson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Souvlaki doesn't succeed with the takedown and Benderson counters with a straight right hand.#T1# Benderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Souvlaki goes for a double leg but Benderson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Benderson continues to drive forward. Benderson scores with a nice right hand.
Souvlaki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Benderson. The crowd cheers as Souvlaki lands an impressive looking overhand right. Benderson doesn't seem phased though. Souvlaki looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Benderson tries a low kick but Souvlaki avoids it. Souvlaki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Souvlaki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Benderson moves into range and connects with a jab. Souvlaki walks into a left hand. #ROC# Souvlaki is rocked! Benderson walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Souvlaki drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Benderson swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Souvlaki's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henson Benderson! After the big win, Henson Benderson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors IniTech Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
Syn 585
Date: Jul 06, 2018 |
#R1# Kavanagh thuds a left hand into Souvlaki's body. Souvlaki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Vicious Striking in the buildup to the fight. Souvlaki doesn't succeed with the takedown and Kavanagh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Kavanagh misses with a body shot.
Souvlaki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Kavanagh moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Souvlaki on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Souvlaki has a takedown stuffed. Souvlaki misses with a looping right. Souvlaki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koulouraki Souvlaki. That's going to take a lot out of him. Souvlaki needs to keep his hands up - Kavanagh had a free shot at his head there. A left and a right from Souvlaki both land. Nice combination. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Decent striking displayed by Kavanagh there. Kavanagh works the jab nicely. Souvlaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kavanagh. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kavanagh.
Souvlaki ducks right into an uppercut from Kavanagh. Kavanagh fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Souvlaki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Kavanagh throws a hook but Souvlaki blocks it.#T1# A nice leg kick lands there from Kavanagh. A swing and a miss from Souvlaki. Nice uppercut there from Kavanagh. Brody Kavanagh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Kavanagh throws a hook to the side of Souvlaki's head but Souvlaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A big right from Souvlaki misses. #TD# Souvlaki closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Souvlaki is looking to stall here but Kavanagh recovers full guard. Kavanagh pulls Souvlaki in close to his closed guard and prevents Souvlaki from doing any damage or advancing position. Souvlaki lands a couple of decent looking shots. Souvlaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Kavanagh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Souvlaki throws an elbow that misses. Kavanagh uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Souvlaki's guard. Nice move by Kavanagh!#REVB##T2# Souvlaki pulls Kavanagh in close to prevent any damage. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Souvlaki is trying to keep Kavanagh in close.
Kavanagh sitting in guard here, content to control. Kavanagh tries to free his leg and advance position but Souvlaki is retaining full guard. Souvlaki wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Kavanagh stands and throws Souvlaki's legs to the side, diving into side control. Kavanagh takes a little break here. Souvlaki wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. Souvlaki manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3# Souvlaki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kavanagh is working away from the top position though. Kavanagh sitting and controlling from the half guard. Kavanagh works his way into full mount! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kavanagh tries to control but Souvlaki wriggling away. Souvlaki is trying desperately to improve position. Souvlaki is working hard here to advance position.#T4# Kavanagh trying to control but he's not successful this time. Kavanagh controlling from the full mount. Souvlaki tries to hold on but Kavanagh postures up. Kavanagh blocks Souvlaki's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. Kavanagh looking to control and managing it successfully. Souvlaki keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kavanagh tries to control but Souvlaki wriggling away. Kavanagh controlling his opponent. Souvlaki keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brody Kavanagh dominated that round. 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##TD# Kavanagh gets caught napping as Souvlaki dives in and scores a takedown. Kavanagh manages to retain guard. Brody Kavanagh has got the better of the ground game so far. Souvlaki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Kavanagh trying to keep a closed guard but Souvlaki is proving a slippery customer.
Souvlaki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kavanagh holds on and takes a little breather. Souvlaki preventing the sweep. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Souvlaki throws an elbow that misses. Kavanagh uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Souvlaki's guard. Nice move by Kavanagh!#REVB# Kavanagh trying to control the position from guard on top but Souvlaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Souvlaki is trying to control the position but Kavanagh postures up. #T1# Souvlaki throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Kavanagh slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Kavanagh passes Souvlaki's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Kavanagh trying to control the action but Souvlaki is working from the bottom. Kavanagh is pressing down on Souvlaki's thigh, looking to free his foot. Souvlaki is holding on for now. Souvlaki wants to improve his position but Kavanagh is controlling well.
Kavanagh is taking a breather. Souvlaki 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. Souvlaki is trying to get back to full guard. Souvlaki wants to control the action here but instead Kavanagh manages to pass to full mount! Kavanagh wants to control the pace but Souvlaki is squirming around nicely. Kavanagh controlling the position easily from mount. Souvlaki 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.#T2# Souvlaki tries to lock up and control but Kavanagh gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Souvlaki is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kavanagh is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Kavanagh takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Kavanagh trying to control but he's not successful this time. Kavanagh tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Souvlaki is looking to get to half guard. Kavanagh has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Kavanagh controlling from mount. #SUB2# Kavanagh is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Souvlaki to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Souvlaki shrugs it off. #T3# Kavanagh blocks Souvlaki's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. Souvlaki wants to control but Kavanagh is having none of it. Kavanagh prevents Souvlaki from getting the reversal. Kavanagh looking to control and managing it successfully. Kavanagh trying to control but Souvlaki is having none of it. Souvlaki throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. Souvlaki is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4# Kavanagh trying to control but Souvlaki is having none of it. Souvlaki gets back to half guard.#SUB2# Kavanagh is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2# Kavanagh is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Souvlaki is just riding it out for now. Kavanagh eventually gives up the hold. Souvlaki is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Kavanagh wants to work for an arm triangle but Souvlaki is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brody Kavanagh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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. This is the final round! #R3# Kavanagh throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Kavanagh lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kavanagh throws a shot from downtown. Souvlaki moves away and avoids it. Brody Kavanagh seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD# Souvlaki is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kavanagh's half guard. Kavanagh is trying to get back to full guard. Kavanagh is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Souvlaki scores with a couple of nice shots. Kavanagh 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. Kavanagh moves into full guard.
Souvlaki tries to free his leg and advance position but Kavanagh is retaining full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kavanagh looking to control.
Kavanagh looking for a sweep. Not yet Kavanagh, not yet. Souvlaki throwing strikes from guard but Kavanagh blocks nicely. #T1# Souvlaki is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Kavanagh utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Souvlaki throws a strike but Kavanagh rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Kavanagh advances to half guard. Souvlaki is pressing down on Kavanagh's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Souvlaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Kavanagh trying to control the position from guard on top but Souvlaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Souvlaki trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Kavanagh slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Kavanagh advances position into side control!#T2# Kavanagh advances to full mount. Souvlaki is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2# Kavanagh is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Souvlaki has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kavanagh controlling his opponent. Souvlaki gets back to half guard.#SUB2# Kavanagh is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Souvlaki defends it well. Souvlaki wants to control but Kavanagh is keeping busy.
Kavanagh wants to free his trapped foot but Souvlaki is holding on for dear life with his legs. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T3# Souvlaki is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kavanagh in particular looking to stall. Souvlaki trying to control here.
Souvlaki is staying active underneath Kavanagh, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Souvlaki is trying to control but can't.
Souvlaki is staying active underneath Kavanagh, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Souvlaki wants to control but Kavanagh is keeping busy and won't allow it. Kavanagh wants to take a breather but Souvlaki is having none of it. Souvlaki striking from the bottom. Kavanagh trying to control the pace. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Souvlaki is looking for a sweep. Kavanagh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2# Kavanagh is looking for a kimura here.
Souvlaki is trying to get back to full guard. Koulouraki Souvlaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Souvlaki is pressing down on Kavanagh's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Kavanagh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Souvlaki swivels though and keeps the full guard. Kavanagh engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kavanagh is pushing down on Souvlaki's leg trying to pass to half guard. Souvlaki is fighting to maintain full guard but Kavanagh has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that's the end of the fight! Brody Kavanagh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Kavanagh has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30 Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30 Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brody Kavanagh! Brody Kavanagh seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Syn 580
Date: Jun 02, 2018 |
#R1# Griffiths misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Souvlaki.
Griffiths will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Souvlaki throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Griffiths. #TD# Souvlaki scores with a takedown into Griffiths's guard. Griffiths is controlling Souvlaki's posture. Souvlaki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Souvlaki throws a big right hand that misses. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Souvlaki throws a big elbow that misses. Griffiths wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Souvlaki sitting in guard here, content to control. Griffiths looking to hit a scissor sweep but Souvlaki is one step ahead there. #T1# Souvlaki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Souvlaki trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Griffiths manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB# Souvlaki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB# Griffiths got a little sloppy there for a moment and Souvlaki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Griffiths has managed to get both his arms back between Souvlaki's legs - danger averted. Griffiths controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Souvlaki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Souvlaki seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB# Souvlaki has an active guard here but Griffiths has managed to pass into half guard.
Souvlaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Griffiths perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Griffiths blocks the strikes from Souvlaki.
#T3# Souvlaki is looking to control Griffiths's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Souvlaki avoid being mounted? Souvlaki is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control. The fighters are battling for position here. Souvlaki manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB# Souvlaki looking for subs off his back but Griffiths has passed one foot through into half guard.
Souvlaki is trying to get back to full guard. Souvlaki trying to control but Griffiths postures up.
Souvlaki throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Souvlaki is trying to get back to full guard. Souvlaki trying to hold on to Griffiths's head to control him but Griffiths postures up.
Griffiths prevents Souvlaki from improving his position. Souvlaki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Griffiths is working away from the top position though.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Souvlaki connects with a body shot. A slapping body kick lands there for Griffiths. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Griffiths will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Souvlaki darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Griffiths throws the left hand but Souvlaki avoids the punch easily. Souvlaki throws a big counter combination but Griffiths scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Griffiths tries to close the distance and clinch but Souvlaki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Koulouraki Souvlaki will probably get the nod. That's time! Souvlaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2##TD# Souvlaki scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Souvlaki fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#SUB# Souvlaki goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Griffiths rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Souvlaki's guard! Nice work there by Griffiths! Griffiths controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Souvlaki controls Griffiths momentarily but Griffiths frees himself. Souvlaki thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Griffiths controls from within his opponent's guard. Archie Griffiths has got the better of the ground game so far. Souvlaki looking to control.
#T1# Souvlaki looking for a sweep. Not yet Souvlaki, not yet. Souvlaki trying to strike off his back.
Griffiths slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Griffiths stopping the sweep attempt from Souvlaki. Griffiths is stalling in the full guard. Souvlaki wants to sweep but no luck. Souvlaki is striking from the bottom but Griffiths uses the opportunity to pass into half guard. Griffiths tries to pass the half guard into mount. Souvlaki knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Souvlaki wants to control but Griffiths is keeping busy.
#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Souvlaki wants to get back to full guard. Griffiths is taking a breather. Souvlaki 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. Souvlaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Souvlaki missing with punches from the bottom.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Souvlaki clobbers Griffiths with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Nice sprawl there from Griffiths as Souvlaki shoots in. Souvlaki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Griffiths circles away quickly and effectively. A nice inside leg kick there by Griffiths. That's going to slow Souvlaki down. Griffiths tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. A little feinted left hand from Souvlaki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Griffiths lands a right hook to the body.
#T3# Nice uppercut there from Griffiths. Souvlaki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Griffiths lands a leg kick that knocks Souvlaki off balance momentarily. Griffiths throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Souvlaki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Archie Griffiths seems to be getting the better of the standup. Griffiths is looking to slow Souvlaki down with leg kicks. Griffiths takes a swing at Souvlaki's ribcage but misses. Souvlaki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Griffiths is fending him off so far but Souvlaki persists. Nope, Griffiths circles away and we're back to standing. Souvlaki moves out of range as Griffiths strikes. Griffiths connects with a leg kick. Souvlaki looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Souvlaki shoots in for a takedown but Griffiths shows good takedown defense. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koulouraki Souvlaki. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nice takedown defense from Griffiths. No joy for Souvlaki on that attempt. Griffiths looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice sprawl there from Griffiths as Souvlaki shoots in. Archie Griffiths is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2# Griffiths moves into the clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A head punch on the inside from Griffiths fails to land. Souvlaki has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Griffiths avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T4# Griffiths lands a nice uppercut. Griffiths effectively controlling the action here. Griffiths scores with a shot to the side of Souvlaki's head. Griffiths lands with a short shot to the head. Griffiths stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Griffiths misses with the head strike.
Griffiths scores with a hook to the body. Griffiths stalling the fight.
Griffiths has Souvlaki pressed against the cage.
A short left from Griffiths. Griffiths tries to throw a body punch but Souvlaki avoids it by throwing Griffiths back against the cage. #BC2# Griffiths pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Griffiths avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Griffiths showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Souvlaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Griffiths tries to clinch but Souvlaki moves out of range. A low kick from Griffiths is predictable there and Souvlaki counters with a nice uppercut. Souvlaki moves out of range of the body kick from Griffiths.
Souvlaki appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Griffiths throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Souvlaki to counter with a crisp jab. Griffiths lands a leg kick that knocks Souvlaki off balance momentarily. Griffiths scores with a jab to the jaw. Griffiths lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Souvlaki shoots in for a takedown but Griffiths shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Griffiths let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Souvlaki throws a shot from downtown. Griffiths moves away and avoids it. Griffiths scores with a body shot.
Griffiths is looking to land body kicks. Souvlaki half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Souvlaki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Griffiths. A nice leg kick lands there from Griffiths. #TD# Souvlaki shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Griffiths is trying to defend but Souvlaki finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Griffiths wants to control but Souvlaki is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1# Griffiths is staying active underneath Souvlaki, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Griffiths trying to control here.
Souvlaki missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Souvlaki wants to pass to mount but Griffiths is defending the position. Griffiths trying to control but Souvlaki postures up.
Souvlaki lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Griffiths keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Souvlaki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Griffiths does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Griffiths keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Griffiths has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Souvlaki throws a strike but Griffiths avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Souvlaki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Griffiths works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Souvlaki throws a strike but Griffiths rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Griffiths slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Souvlaki trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Griffiths looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Souvlaki throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#T3# Souvlaki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Griffiths is one step ahead there. Souvlaki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Souvlaki is striking from the bottom but Griffiths uses the opportunity to pass into half guard. Griffiths working over Souvlaki with some ground and pound. Souvlaki looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Souvlaki holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Griffiths prevents Souvlaki from improving his position. Griffiths moves nicely into side control. #T4# Griffiths working away. Souvlaki tries to strike but it doesn't land. Souvlaki tries to improve position but can't. Souvlaki trying to remain calm as Griffiths controls from the top position. Griffiths passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Souvlaki! Souvlaki wants to control but Griffiths is having none of it. Griffiths looking to control and managing it successfully. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Souvlaki keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Archie Griffiths comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Griffiths has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:30 Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Archie Griffiths! After winning the bout, Archie Griffiths thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Syn 573 - World To Come
Date: Apr 13, 2018 |
#R1# Souvlaki throws a good cross that connects.
Podolski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Souvlaki. Podolski misses with a head kick.
Podolski's coach down at Double XX was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Podolski's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Podolski throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD# Souvlaki throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Podolski tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Souvlaki is in Podolski's guard.#ES2# Podolski uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Souvlaki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Podolski but Podolski pushes him off and we're back to square one. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Souvlaki shoots for a takedown but Podolski saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Podolski misses with a body kick. Michail Podolski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Podolski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Podolski misses with the combination.
Souvlaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Podolski. Souvlaki shoots for a double leg takedown but Podolski sprawls well. He's pushed Souvlaki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koulouraki Souvlaki. That's going to take a lot out of him. Podolski fails to land with a series of punches.
Souvlaki cracks Podolski with a good jab. Podolski throws the kick towards the body but Souvlaki avoids it. Podolski stuffs the takedown attempt from Souvlaki. Souvlaki gets slowly back to his feet. Podolski leaves Souvlaki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1# Some wild striking there from Podolski.
#TD# Souvlaki looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES2# Podolski is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Souvlaki presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. Souvlaki tries to break free but Podolski pushes him back against the cage. A left hand lands to the body for Souvlaki.
A head punch on the inside from Podolski fails to land. Podolski lands an uppercut. Podolski misses with a hook from the clinch. Podolski prevents a takedown attempt there.
Podolski misses with a short punch on the inside. Podolski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Souvlaki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Podolski has a couple of punches blocked by Souvlaki.
Souvlaki blocks an uppercut.
Souvlaki looking for a takedown. Podolski throws a punch but it's blocked by Souvlaki. Podolski misses with a punch on the inside.
Podolski throws a head punch that misses. A nice right hand lands inside from Podolski. Souvlaki is looking to take this one to the mat. Souvlaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Podolski's elbow. Souvlaki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Podolski gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Podolski lands a left hand.
#T3# Souvlaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Souvlaki changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Podolski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Souvlaki goes for a double leg but Podolski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Podolski continues to drive forward. Podolski missing with a left hand there. Souvlaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Michail Podolski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD# Souvlaki fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Podolski to the ground. Souvlaki is now in Podolski's guard. Souvlaki prevents Podolski from getting back to his feet. Souvlaki with a nice head shot there. Podolski is looking to stand back up but Souvlaki counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Podolski. Podolski is trying to stand.
Souvlaki throwing shots but Podolski is blocking nicely. #SUB# Souvlaki seems to be working for a kimura but Podolski defends the submission attempt. Souvlaki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Podolski's head. Podolski wants to get back to his feet. Souvlaki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #ES2# Podolski kicks Souvlaki off and gets back to his feet. Podolski lands with a kick to the ribs.
#T4# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A combination from Podolski does no damage. Souvlaki fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Souvlaki blocks a head kick by Podolski.
Podolski misses with a few strikes there.
A head kick misses from Podolski. Podolski misses with a double jab.
Souvlaki blocks a head kick by Podolski.
#TD# Souvlaki drives through with a takedown into Podolski's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Podolski wants to stand and escape but Souvlaki is having none of it. Souvlaki working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Podolski's head. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground! The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Souvlaki postures up and lands a big shot to Podolski's brow. We've been hearing good reports from Souvlaki's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. Souvlaki won't allow Podolski to get back to his feet. Souvlaki is in close to Podolski's body, working some short punches and elbows. Souvlaki trying to control but Podolski is working from the bottom. Souvlaki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michail Podolski dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Podolski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Souvlaki. Podolski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Souvlaki moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Souvlaki changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Souvlaki fails with the takedown. Souvlaki slips under a jab from Podolski. Podolski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Souvlaki darts in looking for a takedown but Podolski gets double underhooks and turns Souvlaki into the cage. Podolski throws a head kick but Souvlaki moves out of range.
A combination from Souvlaki does no damage. Podolski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koulouraki Souvlaki. That's going to take a lot out of him. Souvlaki dodges the punch combination from Podolski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Podolski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Souvlaki slips a jab and a cross from Podolski.
Podolski tries to bum rush Souvlaki with a series of wild strikes but Souvlaki uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Souvlaki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Podolski slaps away a takedown attempt from Souvlaki, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1# Podolski looks to land a combination but Souvlaki avoids it well. Souvlaki drops down looking for a counter takedown but Podolski sprawls and moves away. Podolski throws a sloppy head kick and Souvlaki moves out of range easily. A head kick by Podolski misses #TD# and Souvlaki counters with a shoot takedown. Podolski fights it but they end up in guard. Podolski wants to stand but Souvlaki is controlling the position. Souvlaki is working Podolski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Souvlaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Podolski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Souvlaki 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. Souvlaki works over Podolski with some ground and pound from guard. Souvlaki with a nice head shot there. Souvlaki throws a big elbow that misses. Souvlaki scoring with punches to the head and body. Podolski wants to stand and escape but Souvlaki is having none of it. Souvlaki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Podolski wants to get back to his feet but Souvlaki is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Souvlaki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Podolski being controlled here, momentarily. #T2# Souvlaki working some strikes from top position. Podolski has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Podolski wants to stand up but Souvlaki is controlling him. Souvlaki working some strikes from top position. Souvlaki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Souvlaki trying to control but Podolski is working from the bottom. Podolski wants to get back to his feet but Souvlaki is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Souvlaki distracts Podolski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Souvlaki cracks Podolski with a solid left hand. Souvlaki working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Podolski's head. Souvlaki won't allow Podolski to get back to his feet. Souvlaki cracks Podolski with a solid left hand. Souvlaki wants to control from the top but Podolski keeps moving. Podolski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3# Souvlaki trying to control but Podolski is working from the bottom. Souvlaki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Souvlaki stops Podolski from standing up. #ES2# Podolski is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Souvlaki presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC# Souvlaki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Souvlaki lands with an uppercut that bounces Podolski off the cage and back into range. Podolski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Souvlaki shoots in for a takedown but Podolski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Podolski tries a head kick but it misses.
Souvlaki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Podolski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Souvlaki somewhat. Podolski looks to land a combination but Souvlaki avoids it well. Souvlaki slips under a jab.#T4# Podolski thows a leg kick but Souvlaki checks it enabling Souvlaki to counter with a crisp jab. No luck for Souvlaki with that takedown attempt. Podolski throws a nice looking combination but Souvlaki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Podolski throws a push kick but Souvlaki slaps the foot to one side. A swing and a miss from Podolski. Souvlaki shoots in for a double leg but Podolski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Podolski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Souvlaki scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Horrible takedown attempt by Souvlaki or perhaps it was just good defense by Podolski, which made it look bad. Podolski is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Michail Podolski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Podolski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Souvlaki. A head kick misses from Podolski. Podolski throws a half hearted mid kick. Podolski misses with a head kick.
Souvlaki changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michail Podolski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3# Podolski throws a right and a left that Souvlaki avoids nicely. Michail Podolski seems to be getting the better of the standup. A solid leg kick lands there for Podolski.
Souvlaki lands with a nice combination. Podolski backs away looking to recover. Podolski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Podolski throws a leg kick but Souvlaki checks it. #TD# Souvlaki feints and as Podolski raises his hands in defense, Souvlaki changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Souvlaki trying to control but Podolski is working from the bottom. Podolski wants to get back to his feet but Souvlaki is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Souvlaki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Souvlaki is working Podolski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Podolski keeping moving, preventing Souvlaki from controlling successfully. Souvlaki throws a big elbow that misses. Podolski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Souvlaki is controlling him. Souvlaki scoring with some ground and pound. #T1# Souvlaki prevents Podolski from getting back to his feet. Souvlaki landing with the ground and pound. Souvlaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Podolski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Souvlaki distracts Podolski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Podolski wants to stand and escape but Souvlaki is having none of it. Souvlaki trying to control but Podolski is working from the bottom. Souvlaki connects with a couple of short punches. Souvlaki controls from within his opponent's guard. Souvlaki chips away with some ground and pound. Souvlaki wants to control from the top but Podolski keeps moving. #ES2# Podolski is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Souvlaki presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. Souvlaki wants a takedown but no success here.
#T2# Podolski misses with a short punch on the inside. Podolski has Souvlaki pressed against the cage, preventing Souvlaki from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Podolski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Souvlaki backwards. Podolski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Podolski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Podolski. Souvlaki is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Podolski is defending well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koulouraki Souvlaki. That's going to take a lot out of him. Podolski misses with a short punch on the inside. Podolski misses with a hook from the clinch. Podolski keeps control of Souvlaki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Podolski has a couple of punches blocked by Souvlaki.
A shot in the inside from Podolski. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC# Souvlaki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3# Souvlaki cracks Podolski with a good jab. Souvlaki fails with the takedown. Podolski looks to land a combination but Souvlaki avoids it well. Souvlaki missing with a left hand there. Podolski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Souvlaki. Podolski lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Michail Podolski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#ROC2# Souvlaki is rocked! Souvlaki fails with a takedown attempt. Podolski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Podolski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Souvlaki moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Souvlaki throws a jab but it's blocked by Podolski. A combination from Podolski does no damage. Podolski throws a body kick that misses. Souvlaki appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T4# Souvlaki gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Podolski misses with a two punch combination.
Podolski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Souvlaki tries for a takedown but Podolski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Podolski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Souvlaki. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Souvlaki gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Podolski. Podolski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Souvlaki misses with a series of wild punches.
Koulouraki Souvlaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Souvlaki. Souvlaki avoids the head kick by Podolski.
#TD# Souvlaki bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Podolski pushes Souvlaki away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Souvlaki gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control. Souvlaki is chipping away with strikes.
Souvlaki throws an elbow but Podolski slips to the side and avoids it well. The strikes coming from Souvlaki are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
And that's the end of the fight! Michail Podolski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Podolski winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30 Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michail Podolski! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Michail Podolski made sure he mentioned Aspire Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
Syn 570 - Of Blood And Salt
Date: Mar 23, 2018 |
#R1# Souvlaki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Legions sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Souvlaki fails with a takedown attempt. A counter left hand to the body from Legions misses its target. Legions lands with a kick to the ribs.
Legions walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Souvlaki checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Souvlaki shoots in and drives through. Legions sprawls well. Felix Legions has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koulouraki Souvlaki. Legions throws a looping overhand right but Souvlaki ducks down to avoid it. Legions throws out a loose jab but Souvlaki uses good head movement to avoid it. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Souvlaki. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Souvlaki scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Legions is trying to improve his position. Souvlaki wants to control but Legions is keeping him busy. Souvlaki controlling the position from side mount. #T1# Legions is looking for a sweep. Legions manages to work his way to half guard, despite Souvlaki's best efforts. Legions is looking for a sweep. Souvlaki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Nice strikes from Souvlaki there. Legions is staying active underneath Souvlaki, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Legions is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Souvlaki's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Souvlaki's back! Legions lands a shot to the body. Souvlaki looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. Souvlaki tries to escape but Legions has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Legions softening up his opponent with strikes here.
#T2# Can Souvlaki hold on?! Legions is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Legions landing with strikes. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Legions keeps control of the position as Souvlaki tries to break free.
Souvlaki takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Legions lands a shot to the head. #ROC# Souvlaki is rocked! The referee is taking a good look at Souvlaki as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Legions!
Souvlaki is still in real trouble! Can Legions finish him? Souvlaki is covering up but some of the strikes from Legions are getting through and doing damage.
Souvlaki just trying to survive but Legions is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. Legions is scoring with a succession of shots from the back. Souvlaki is covering up - he's had enough and the ref steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Felix Legions! Felix Legions 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:
Syn 566 - State of Mind
Date: Feb 23, 2018 |
#R1# Kavanagh throws a leg kick but Souvlaki checks it. #TD2# Souvlaki closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Souvlaki lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB# Kavanagh is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Kavanagh is looking for a triangle but Souvlaki pushes his legs off easily.
Kavanagh looking for a sweep. Not yet Kavanagh, not yet. Souvlaki with a flurry of punches that miss. Kavanagh keeping full guard, as Souvlaki tries to pass. Souvlaki postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Souvlaki is stalling in the full guard. Souvlaki trying to control but Kavanagh is working from the bottom. Kavanagh trying to control the position.
My spies in Vicious Striking inform me that Souvlaki has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1# Souvlaki looking to pass the guard. Kavanagh not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kavanagh lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Souvlaki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kavanagh is one step ahead there. Souvlaki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kavanagh manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB# Kavanagh is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Souvlaki works over Kavanagh with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB# Kavanagh has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Souvlaki is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kavanagh.#T2# Kavanagh keeps Souvlaki under control for a moment. Souvlaki lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. Kavanagh is looking for a sweep. Kavanagh regains half guard. Souvlaki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kavanagh knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Kavanagh desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB# Kavanagh is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Souvlaki pulls his head out easily. Souvlaki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kavanagh keeps working. Souvlaki prevents Kavanagh from improving his position. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2# Souvlaki is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kavanagh defends it well. #T3##SUB# Kavanagh looking for submissions off his back. Souvlaki controlling the action here. Kavanagh is trying to get back to full guard. Kavanagh has hold of Souvlaki's hands but Souvlaki slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. Kavanagh wants to control but Souvlaki is keeping busy.
Kavanagh controlling the position for now. Kavanagh trying to control from the bottom.
#T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2# Souvlaki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kavanagh is just riding it out for now. Souvlaki eventually gives up the hold. Kavanagh is trying to control but can't.
Souvlaki takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Souvlaki prevents Kavanagh from improving his position. Souvlaki winds up and cracks Kavanagh with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Souvlaki lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. The fighters are battling for position here. Kavanagh manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Souvlaki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kavanagh working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Souvlaki. Souvlaki trying to control but Kavanagh is working from the bottom. Souvlaki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Kavanagh is trying to keep Souvlaki in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koulouraki Souvlaki dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Souvlaki moves out of range as Kavanagh strikes. Kavanagh lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Souvlaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far. The fighters circling - Kavanagh throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD2# Souvlaki feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Kavanagh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Souvlaki is one step ahead there. #SUB# Kavanagh is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Souvlaki trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kavanagh manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR# Kavanagh wants to control from the top but Souvlaki keeps moving. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Kavanagh avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Souvlaki keeping moving, preventing Kavanagh from controlling successfully. Souvlaki throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T1# Kavanagh trying to control but Souvlaki is working from the bottom. Souvlaki striking off his back but it's not causing Kavanagh any problems. Kavanagh won't allow Souvlaki to sweep him here. Kavanagh trying to control the position from guard on top but Souvlaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Souvlaki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Souvlaki wants to sweep but no luck. Kavanagh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Souvlaki tries to strike from the bottom.
Kavanagh passes into half guard. Kavanagh moves nicely into side control. #SUB# Kavanagh wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Souvlaki, who protects the arm well. #T2# Souvlaki manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Kavanagh is pressing down on Souvlaki's thigh, looking to free his foot. Souvlaki is holding on for now. Souvlaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB# Kavanagh is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kavanagh is thwarting Souvlaki's attempts to control the position. Kavanagh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Souvlaki keeps working. Souvlaki regains full guard. Nicely done. Souvlaki is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Souvlaki trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T3# Kavanagh wants to pass the guard but Souvlaki is keeping the position. Kavanagh content to stall in guard here. Kavanagh pushing down on Souvlaki's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB# Kavanagh is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Souvlaki doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kavanagh. Souvlaki trying to control but Kavanagh postures up.
Kavanagh wants to pass to mount but Souvlaki is defending the position. Kavanagh is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Souvlaki! Kavanagh avoids the attempt from Souvlaki to control.#T4##SUB# Kavanagh looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Kavanagh trying to control but Souvlaki is having none of it. Souvlaki wants to hold on but Kavanagh pushes him away. Souvlaki is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kavanagh tries to control but Souvlaki wriggling away. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Souvlaki tries to lock up and control but Kavanagh gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Kavanagh controlling from mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brody Kavanagh dominated that second 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. This is the final round! #R3# Kavanagh thows a left - swing and a miss! Souvlaki is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. A good leg kick by Kavanagh. Souvlaki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Souvlaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Souvlaki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kavanagh defends well and Souvlaki ends up having to push Kavanagh into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Souvlaki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kavanagh circles away. Souvlaki takes a swing at Kavanagh's ribcage but misses. Kavanagh scoring well with a low kick there.
Souvlaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kavanagh. Kavanagh lands with a shot to the body. Souvlaki slips a jab from Kavanagh. Souvlaki tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kavanagh sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Souvlaki somewhat. Brody Kavanagh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koulouraki Souvlaki. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kavanagh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Souvlaki moves away. Kavanagh cracks Souvlaki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD2# Souvlaki scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T1# Kavanagh is looking to regain half guard here but Souvlaki keeps moving and retains side control. You can see the frustration on Kavanagh's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Sloppy strikes there by Souvlaki. Kavanagh is trying to control Souvlaki's posture but Souvlaki avoids it. Souvlaki working the body and head with strikes. Kavanagh regains half guard. Souvlaki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Souvlaki drops an elbow to the side of Kavanagh's head. #SUB# Kavanagh looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Souvlaki drops an elbow to the side of Kavanagh's head. #T2# Kavanagh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Souvlaki is taking a breather. Kavanagh 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. Souvlaki is looking to take a break and control but Kavanagh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Souvlaki tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kavanagh knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Kavanagh is looking for a sweep. Souvlaki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Souvlaki moves into full mount! Kavanagh won't be happy about that! Koulouraki Souvlaki has got the better of the ground game so far. Souvlaki avoids the attempt from Kavanagh to control. Kavanagh is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3# Kavanagh tries to hold on but Souvlaki postures up. Souvlaki scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kavanagh?
Souvlaki unloading with bombs! Kavanagh is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kavanagh in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Kavanagh sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Kavanagh is refusing to be controlled, as Souvlaki sits in half guard. Kavanagh tries to get to full guard but Souvlaki has control of the leg. Kavanagh wants to control but Souvlaki is keeping busy.
Souvlaki trying to pass the guard but Kavanagh defending well. #T4# Kavanagh on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2# Souvlaki is working for a kimura but Kavanagh is defending it quite comfortably.
Souvlaki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Souvlaki scoring with strikes to the body and head. Souvlaki prevents Kavanagh from improving his position. Souvlaki wants to take a breather but Kavanagh is having none of it. Kavanagh desperately trying to maintain half guard. Souvlaki is looking to stall here but Kavanagh recovers full guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Koulouraki Souvlaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Souvlaki has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koulouraki Souvlaki! Koulouraki Souvlaki took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Aspire Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
Syn 563 - Onslaught
Date: Feb 02, 2018 |
#R1# Brophy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Souvlaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brophy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Souvlaki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brophy circles away. Souvlaki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brophy defends well and Souvlaki ends up having to push Brophy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Souvlaki!
#TD2# Souvlaki feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Brophy keeping moving, preventing Souvlaki from controlling successfully. Brophy looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Souvlaki trying to control but Brophy is working from the bottom. Souvlaki scoring with punches to the head and body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Souvlaki is working Brophy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Souvlaki controls the pace of the fight for a moment. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Souvlaki stopping the sweep attempt from Brophy. Brophy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Souvlaki. Souvlaki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brophy's head. Brophy wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB# Brophy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Souvlaki is aware though and is defending well. Brophy being controlled here, momentarily. Souvlaki wants to control from the top but Brophy keeps moving. Souvlaki won't allow Brophy to sweep him here. Souvlaki lands a couple of elbows.#SUB# Brophy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2# Souvlaki trying to control but Brophy is working from the bottom. Brophy looking to sweep here. No luck so far. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brophy is on top in guard.
#REVR# Brophy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Souvlaki doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Souvlaki throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Brophy wants to pass the guard but Souvlaki is keeping the position. Souvlaki lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Souvlaki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Souvlaki wants to control from the top but Brophy keeps moving. Souvlaki won't allow Brophy to sweep him here. #T3# Brophy is working hard here to advance position. Brophy has momentary wrist control but Souvlaki slips an elbow through the middle. Souvlaki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Souvlaki working some strikes from top position. Brophy keeping moving, preventing Souvlaki from controlling successfully. Souvlaki stopping the sweep attempt from Brophy. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Souvlaki working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well. Souvlaki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Souvlaki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Brophy looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Souvlaki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Brophy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4# Souvlaki scoring with punches to the head and body. Souvlaki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Souvlaki connects with a couple of short punches. Brophy looking for a sweep. Not yet Brophy, not yet. Souvlaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Brophy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Brophy looking for a guillotine here but Souvlaki defends easily.
Brophy wants to sweep but no luck. Souvlaki lands a couple of elbows. Souvlaki working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brophy's head. Souvlaki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Souvlaki wants to control from the top but Brophy keeps moving. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koulouraki Souvlaki dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Souvlaki shoots in and drives through. Brophy sprawls well. Brophy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Brophy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Souvlaki throws out the jab. Brophy takes a swing at Souvlaki's ribcage but misses. Souvlaki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Brophy counters with a stiff right hand. Souvlaki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brophy.
A telegraphed right hand from Brophy misses the target. Koulouraki Souvlaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2# Souvlaki manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Brophy on his heels. He'll look to pass Brophy's guard now, I'm sure. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Souvlaki chips away with some ground and pound. Koulouraki Souvlaki has got the better of the ground game so far. Souvlaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Brophy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Brophy is looking for a triangle but Souvlaki pushes his legs off easily.
Brophy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1# Souvlaki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Souvlaki working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brophy's head. Brophy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Souvlaki is one step ahead there. Souvlaki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Souvlaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Souvlaki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Brophy doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Souvlaki stands up over Brophy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Souvlaki chips away with some ground and pound. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Souvlaki's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Souvlaki stopping the sweep attempt from Brophy.#T2# Hammerfist, elbow! yells Souvlaki's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Souvlaki scoring with some ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Brophy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Souvlaki's guard. #REVR# Souvlaki is controlling Brophy's posture. Souvlaki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brophy manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Souvlaki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Brophy wants to hit a switch here but Souvlaki passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Brophy there! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Souvlaki with a couple of short strikes. Brophy is working to get back to half guard.
Souvlaki postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Brophy bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Souvlaki and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koulouraki Souvlaki! Koulouraki Souvlaki very nearly forgot to thank Aspire Clothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
Aspire 98: Green vs. Kavanagh
Date: Jan 17, 2018 |
#R1##TD2# Souvlaki shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lee is looking to control Souvlaki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lee avoid being mounted? Souvlaki working Lee over with strikes. Lee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Souvlaki stopping the sweep attempt from Lee. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Souvlaki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Souvlaki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Souvlaki distracts Lee with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lee controls Souvlaki momentarily but Souvlaki frees himself. Souvlaki is working Lee over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Lee keeping moving, preventing Souvlaki from controlling successfully. #SUB# Souvlaki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Souvlaki has managed to get both his arms back between Lee's legs - danger averted.#T1# Souvlaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB# Souvlaki is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Lee has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Souvlaki is looking to defend but Lee has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Souvlaki! Lee pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Souvlaki taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Morrison Lee! Morrison Lee thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Aspire 95: Green vs Souvlaki 2
Date: Dec 24, 2017 |
#R1# Souvlaki goes for a double leg but Green avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Green continues to drive forward. Souvlaki darts in looking for a takedown but Green gets double underhooks and turns Souvlaki into the cage. We've been informed that Souvlaki has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Green tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Souvlaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Green. Souvlaki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Green defends it nicely. Blake Green has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koulouraki Souvlaki. Souvlaki walks into a left hand. Green misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Souvlaki.
Green swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Souvlaki closes the distance and clinches up with Green, looking for a takedown. Souvlaki pushes Green against the cage but Green circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Green scores with a decent looking hook. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Green throws a half hearted mid kick. Souvlaki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Green circles away quickly and effectively. Green works Souvlaki's body with a nice hook. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Green, as that shot connected.
Blake Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Souvlaki shoots in and drives through. Green sprawls well.#T1# Souvlaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Green throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Green scores with a nice right hand.
Souvlaki shoots for a takedown but Green saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Green pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Souvlaki takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Souvlaki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Green defends it nicely. Souvlaki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Souvlaki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Green. Souvlaki uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Green has time to react.#TD2# Souvlaki shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Green's guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Souvlaki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Souvlaki trying to control but Green is working from the bottom. #T2# Souvlaki throws a strike but Green rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Green is stalling in the full guard. Green pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Souvlaki is keeping the position for now. Green controls from within his opponent's guard. Souvlaki trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Souvlaki lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Green working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Souvlaki. #T3# Souvlaki wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving. Souvlaki is looking to work some ground and pound but Green has wrist control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Souvlaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Souvlaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Green has control of Souvlaki's left arm, preventing Souvlaki from doing any damage. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Souvlaki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Souvlaki looking to sit in guard and control but Green gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Souvlaki wants to sweep here but Green controlling him for the moment. Souvlaki is still trying to improve position.#T4# Souvlaki is striking from the bottom but Green uses the opportunity to pass into half guard. Souvlaki tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Souvlaki tries to get to full guard but Green has control of the leg. Souvlaki is pressing down on Green's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Souvlaki doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Green controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Green is fighting to break Souvlaki's control of his arms but Souvlaki is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Green stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Souvlaki swivels though and keeps the full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Green dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Green tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Souvlaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Green. Green throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Souvlaki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Green counters with a straight right hand.#CL# Green instigates a clinch. Souvlaki working hard to break the clinch. Souvlaki tries to circle away but Green has him pinned against the cage. Green prevents a takedown attempt there.
Souvlaki wants a takedown.
Blake Green has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koulouraki Souvlaki. A hook to the body from Green.
Souvlaki blocks a body shot from Green. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Souvlaki is looking for a takedown. A head punch on the inside from Green fails to land. Green cracks Souvlaki with a nice body shot. Green digs a right hand into Souvlaki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Souvlaki's gas tank. Souvlaki is trying to drag Green to the mat but Green just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Green is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Souvlaki can do to turn this around?#BC2# Souvlaki breaks the clinch.
#T1# Souvlaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Green looks to land a right hand but Souvlaki moved out of range.#CL# Green moves into the clinch successfully.
Green tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Souvlaki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Green lands a nice shot to the body. Green cracks Souvlaki with a nice body shot. Green misses with a punch to the body.
Souvlaki tries to score a body lock takedown but Green shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Green is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC# Green breaks from the clinch.
Souvlaki on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Souvlaki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Souvlaki takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Green swings for the body but Souvlaki moves out of range.
Souvlaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Green. Blake Green is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2# Souvlaki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. It looks like Green has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Green throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Green wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Souvlaki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Green sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Souvlaki doesn't succeed with the takedown and Green counters with a nice body shot. This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2# Souvlaki bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2# Souvlaki wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Green, who protects the arm well. The ground and pound from Souvlaki seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Green tries to bench press Souvlaki off him but Souvlaki keeps the position. Sloppy strikes there by Souvlaki. Green struggling a bit here.#T3# Souvlaki tries to score with some ground and pound. Green controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Souvlaki scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Green to see if he's OK. Green is not content to let Souvlaki control the position. Souvlaki fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Souvlaki creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. Sloppy strikes there by Souvlaki. Souvlaki is looking to take a break and control but Green is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Koulouraki Souvlaki has got the better of the ground game so far. Green seems a little lost for a moment, as Souvlaki dominates the positioning. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4# Souvlaki wants to control but Green is keeping him busy. Green trying to remain calm as Souvlaki controls from the top position. Sloppy strikes there by Souvlaki. Souvlaki landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. Green is trying to control Souvlaki's posture but Souvlaki avoids it. #SUB2# Souvlaki tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Souvlaki has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Souvlaki is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Souvlaki is working Green over with some ground and pound from side control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Green dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R3# Green moves out of range as Souvlaki strikes. Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Souvlaki moves away. Souvlaki gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice defenses there by Souvlaki. Green throws a low kick but Souvlaki avoids it. Green with a nice cross.#TD2# Souvlaki manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Green on his heels. He'll look to pass Green's guard now, I'm sure. Green is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Souvlaki postures up in Green's guard and throws a big left but Green blocks it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Souvlaki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Green works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Souvlaki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Souvlaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Green working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Souvlaki. #T1# Souvlaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Souvlaki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Souvlaki is in close to Green's body, working some short punches and elbows. Souvlaki throws a strike but Green rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Souvlaki wants to sweep but no luck. Souvlaki trying to control the position.
#SUB2# Souvlaki working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Green has passed into half guard!
Green prevents Souvlaki from improving his position.#T2# Green controlling the pace. Green looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Souvlaki throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Souvlaki wants to control but Green is keeping busy and won't allow it. Green is figuring out what he wants to do next. Souvlaki is trying to get back to full guard. Souvlaki wants to control but Green is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3# Souvlaki tries to roll over but Green keeps him under control. Souvlaki trying to control but Green postures up.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Souvlaki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Green defends well and Souvlaki ends up having to push Green into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Blake Green is winning the standup battle so far. Souvlaki doesn't succeed with the takedown and Green counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Souvlaki tries for a takedown but Green sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Blake Green has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koulouraki Souvlaki. Green with a body punch. A glancing blow. Green misses with a straight right. Green misses the shot to the body. Green scores with a nice body kick.
Green swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Green misses the jab.#T4# Green is looking to land body kicks. Nice sprawl there from Green as Souvlaki shoots in. Green throws a quick counter kick to the body but Souvlaki avoids it. Souvlaki shoots for a takedown but Green saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Souvlaki shoots in but Green avoids the takedown attempt easily. Green feinted there with a counter leg kick. Souvlaki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Green fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Souvlaki manages to avoid it. Souvlaki lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Souvlaki tries for a takedown but Green sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Souvlaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Green. Souvlaki checks a low kick from Green.#CL# Souvlaki gets tackled into the cage by Green. Green maintains the clinch. Souvlaki tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. A body shot lands from Green.
Green tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Green working some nice short punches in the clinch. Green lands an uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Green clearly takes that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R4##CL# Green forces Souvlaki back against the cage and clinches. Green lands on the inside with an uppercut. Green fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Green tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Green scores with a nice hook to the head. Souvlaki is looking for a takedown. Green tries a body shot but Souvlaki blocks it.
Green misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Green on the inside. Green tries to throw a body punch but Souvlaki avoids it by throwing Green back against the cage. Green tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Souvlaki's elbow. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A nice right hand lands inside from Green. Green tries to work over Souvlaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Green doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Green lands a nice uppercut. Green misses with a hook to the ribs.
Green lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1# Souvlaki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Green is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Green swings wildly with an uppercut but Souvlaki uses good head movement to avoid it. Green working aggressively here.
Green goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Souvlaki is trying to drag Green to the mat but Green just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Blake Green has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koulouraki Souvlaki. Green digs a right hand underneath Souvlaki's ribcage. Souvlaki let out a lung full of air as it connected. Green lands a nice uppercut. Souvlaki is trying to drag Green to the mat but Green just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Green misses with a body punch.
Green tries to throw a body punch but Souvlaki avoids it by throwing Green back against the cage. Green gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Souvlaki.
#T2# Souvlaki is looking for a takedown. Souvlaki'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. Green misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Green tries to throw a body punch but Souvlaki avoids it by throwing Green back against the cage. Green tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Souvlaki's elbow. Green lands a body punch in the clinch. Souvlaki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Souvlaki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Green is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Green misses with a punch on the inside.
Green can't find room to land a body shot as Souvlaki controls the action.
Blake Green has scored more points in the clinch so far. Green goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Green. Souvlaki lands with a right to the head. #T3# Green tries a body shot but Souvlaki blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Souvlaki. #TD2# Souvlaki has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Green clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Souvlaki misses with a punch to the head. Green avoids the strikes from Souvlaki. Souvlaki struggling to land strikes to the head as Green covers up. Green covering up well under a barage of strikes. Souvlaki is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Souvlaki gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Souvlaki gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Souvlaki apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Green stuffs the takedown attempt from Souvlaki. Souvlaki gets slowly back to his feet. Souvlaki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T4# A slow jab from Green misses its intended target. Green looks to throw the jab but Souvlaki is out of range. Green misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Souvlaki.
Jab from Green. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A slapping body kick lands there for Green. Souvlaki shoots in looking for a takedown but Green manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Souvlaki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Souvlaki moves out of range of the body kick. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Souvlaki. Green throws a shot from downtown. Souvlaki moves away and avoids it. Green throws a body punch but Souvlaki moves out of range. Souvlaki misses with a takedown attempt - Green sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Souvlaki defending well as Green loads up on a big left hand. Souvlaki blocks a jab. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Green had his way with Koulouraki Souvlaki in 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R5# Green misses with a kick to the body.
Blake Green is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Green thumps Souvlaki with a low kick. Green stuffs the takedown. A jab from Souvlaki misses. Souvlaki fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Green throws a hook but Souvlaki avoids it easily. Souvlaki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Green as he avoids it easily. Green throwing a counter right hand but Souvlaki manages to avoid it. Blake Green has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koulouraki Souvlaki. Souvlaki staying out of range there. Souvlaki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Souvlaki fails with a takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Souvlaki misses with a body shot.
Crunch! Green slams his shin into Souvlaki's torso. Souvlaki moves out of range as Green throws a body kick.
Green looks to score with a jab to the body but Souvlaki is just out of range. Souvlaki rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Green moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1# Green thumps Souvlaki with a low kick. Souvlaki has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Green. Souvlaki has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Green. Souvlaki dives in and grabs Green's left leg, looking for a takedown. Green pushes down on Souvlaki's head and hops out. Green throws out a loose jab but Souvlaki uses good head movement to avoid it. Souvlaki takes a swing at Green's ribcage but misses. Green throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. An inside leg kick lands from Green. Green tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Souvlaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Green. Souvlaki stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Green. Souvlaki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Green tries to avoid it but Souvlaki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Green to the ground. Green escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Green feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Souvlaki's calf. Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Souvlaki moves away. Green waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Souvlaki.#TD2# Souvlaki closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Green did well to prevent Souvlaki getting side control. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Green wants to get back to full guard.#T2# Souvlaki working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Souvlaki throwing shots but Green is blocking nicely. Souvlaki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Souvlaki is looking to take a break and control but Green is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Souvlaki throws a strike but Green avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Souvlaki throws a big elbow that misses. Souvlaki throws a strike but Green rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Green has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Souvlaki is trying to control the position but Green postures up. Souvlaki wants to sweep but no luck. Green postures up.
#T3# Souvlaki has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Green has passed into side control.
Souvlaki can't do much from the bottom here. Souvlaki is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Green off and has taken his back!#SUB2# Green preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Souvlaki. Green looking very determined here, making life difficult for Souvlaki.
Souvlaki lands with a hammerfist to the side of Green's head. Green has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Souvlaki. Souvlaki struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T4# Souvlaki wants to control but Green manages to buck him off and is now in Souvlaki's guard! Nice work there by Green! #SUB2# Souvlaki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Green doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Green manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Souvlaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Koulouraki Souvlaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Souvlaki is striking but Green is not phased and passes to half guard. Well, if Green 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.
Souvlaki is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight! Blake Green showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Green, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:45 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 50:45 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Green! Blake Green retains his featherweight title! Jumping up and down and very excited, Blake Green waved his t-shirt featuring Voodoo Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
Aspire 90: Lee v Susi
Date: Nov 22, 2017 |
#R1# McGee stuns Souvlaki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. McGee misses with a hook
and Souvlaki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. McGee misses with a right hand #TD# and Souvlaki counters with a shoot takedown. McGee fights it but they end up in guard. Souvlaki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. McGee is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Souvlaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2# McGee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Souvlaki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2# McGee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Souvlaki is aware though and is defending well. McGee looks winded! Souvlaki lands a couple of elbows. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Souvlaki's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Souvlaki trying to control the position from guard on top but McGee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. McGee has Souvlaki pulled in close to control his posture. Souvlaki cracks McGee with a solid left hand.#T1# Souvlaki lands a couple of digs. Souvlaki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Souvlaki with a flurry of punches that miss. Souvlaki is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Souvlaki works over McGee with some ground and pound from guard. McGee keeping moving, preventing Souvlaki from controlling successfully. Souvlaki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. McGee can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Souvlaki controls the pace. McGee has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at GWad's Playpen. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2# McGee has his foot on Souvlaki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Souvlaki works his way back into a safe position though. Souvlaki throws a big elbow that misses. McGee keeping moving, preventing Souvlaki from controlling successfully. Souvlaki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2# Souvlaki scoring with some ground and pound. We've been hearing that Souvlaki has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Souvlaki throwing strikes but missing. Souvlaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Souvlaki postures up in McGee's guard and throws a big left but McGee blocks it. Souvlaki throws a big elbow that misses. Souvlaki passes McGee's left leg - he's now in half guard. Souvlaki takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Souvlaki lands strikes from half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. McGee trying to control from the bottom.
Souvlaki working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Souvlaki landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. McGee trying to control here.
Souvlaki 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. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Souvlaki lands a nice short elbow.#T3# Souvlaki wants to control but McGee is keeping him busy. McGee wants to get back to full guard. Souvlaki working over McGee with some ground and pound. McGee looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Souvlaki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. McGee taking some punishment here, with Souvlaki in his half guard. Souvlaki working the head and body with strikes. #ROC# McGee is rocked! Souvlaki frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Souvlaki content just to control the position here. Souvlaki lands a big shot there that rocks McGee but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
McGee is still in real trouble! Can Souvlaki finish him? Souvlaki connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Souvlaki softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and McGee is out cold! Souvlaki jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koulouraki Souvlaki! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Koulouraki Souvlaki made sure he mentioned My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
Aspire 83: Souvlaki v Green
Date: Oct 15, 2017 |
#R1# Souvlaki lands a lovely overhand right. Souvlaki throws a right and a left that both miss. Green scores with a decent looking hook. Green scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Jab, jab by Souvlaki - just one landing. Green misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Souvlaki.
Green looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Green slaps away a takedown attempt from Souvlaki, before circling back to the center of the mat. Green throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Souvlaki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Green counters with a thumping low kick. Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Souvlaki moves away. Souvlaki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Green avoids it really well and circles away. Green misses with a straight left. Souvlaki slips under a jab from Green. Souvlaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Green. Souvlaki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Green counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koulouraki Souvlaki. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Souvlaki shoots in and drives through. Green sprawls well. Green avoids the body shot from Souvlaki.
#TD# Souvlaki feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Souvlaki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB# Souvlaki has gone for a leg lock! Green slips out almost immediately though and dives into Souvlaki's guard.#REVB# Souvlaki wants to control but Green passes easily into half guard.
Souvlaki tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. Green prevents Souvlaki from improving his position. Souvlaki is pressing down on Green's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Green controlling from the top position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# Let's hope that Green has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Souvlaki is trying to keep Green in close.
Souvlaki trying to strike off his back.
Green showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Souvlaki 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. Green passes into half guard under a barage of strikes. Souvlaki is looking to improve his position.
Souvlaki wants to control but Green is keeping busy.
#T3# Souvlaki is looking for a sweep. Green is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Souvlaki trying to control here.
Souvlaki is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Green is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Souvlaki wants to get back to full guard. Green seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Souvlaki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Souvlaki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Green sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Souvlaki walks forward, straight into a front kick from Green. Green throws a looping overhand right but Souvlaki ducks down to avoid it. #T4# Souvlaki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Green defends it nicely.#CL2# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Green moves into the clinch. Green fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Souvlaki blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Green. Green can't find room to land a body shot as Souvlaki controls the action.
Souvlaki blocks a body shot from Green. Green doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD# Souvlaki has clasped his hands together around Green's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Green stuck in half guard on the bottom here. Souvlaki wants to control for a moment but Green uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Green dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Green slaps away a takedown attempt from Souvlaki, before circling back to the center of the mat. Green lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Green keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Souvlaki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Green's waist but Green gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Souvlaki off to one side. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koulouraki Souvlaki. That's going to take a lot out of him. Souvlaki goes for a double leg but Green avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Green continues to drive forward. Souvlaki misses with a body shot.
Green throws a push kick but Souvlaki slaps the foot to one side. A slow jab from Green misses its intended target. Green takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice cross by Green.#TD# Souvlaki looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Green preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Souvlaki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1# Green has Souvlaki pulled in close to control his posture. Green working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Souvlaki. Green is controlling Souvlaki's posture. Souvlaki wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Souvlaki is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Souvlaki wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Souvlaki takes a body punch but keeps moving. Green throws a quick inside leg kick. Souvlaki misses the shot to the body. Jab by Green. Souvlaki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Green swivels and escapes. Souvlaki slips under a jab. Green takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Souvlaki avoids the body shot from Green.
Souvlaki on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Green stuffs the takedown. Green swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Green has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Souvlaki moves out of range as Green strikes. Souvlaki was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Green swings for the body but Souvlaki moves out of range.
Green stuffs the takedown.#T3# Green scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Souvlaki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Green. Souvlaki moves out of range as Green throws a body kick.
Souvlaki bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Green's head backwards. Green takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Souvlaki goes for a double leg but Green avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Green continues to drive forward. Green throws an overhand right that lands on Souvlaki's shoulder, as Souvlaki tries to avoid the shot. Green fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Souvlaki on the side of the head. Souvlaki fails to land the takedown. A shot to the liver by Green. Beautiful body shot. Souvlaki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Green's waist but Green gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Souvlaki off to one side. Green moves out of range of the strikes. A looping hook to the body misses from Green. Souvlaki does a little dance to reset his feet. It looked like Souvlaki wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Green fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Souvlaki is out of range. Blake Green seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4# Souvlaki clobbers Green with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Souvlaki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Green sprawls well. Green wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Souvlaki gets slowly back to his feet. This has been an exciting period of action!#TD# Souvlaki shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Green trying to control here.
Green works his way to full guard. Good work. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Souvlaki wants to control from the top but Green keeps moving. Souvlaki throwing strikes but missing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Green showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R3# Souvlaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Souvlaki throws a big counter combination but Green scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Souvlaki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Green avoids it really well and circles away. Green jabs Souvlaki to the body, keeping him at a distance. Green keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Green swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Green scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Green scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Souvlaki throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Green was covering up waiting for the punch and Souvlaki finishes the takedown easily into guard. Souvlaki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1# Souvlaki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Souvlaki throws an elbow that misses. Green uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Souvlaki's guard. Nice move by Green!#REVB# Souvlaki looking to control.
Green must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Souvlaki throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Souvlaki looking for a sweep. Not yet Souvlaki, not yet. #SUB# Souvlaki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Green is aware though and is defending well. Souvlaki working a defensive guard but Green passes into half guard.
Souvlaki wants to get back to full guard. Souvlaki is trying to control but can't.
Well, if Green 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.
Souvlaki is trying to get back to full guard.#T2# Green controlling the action here. Souvlaki tries to roll over but Green keeps him under control. Souvlaki strikes from the bottom but Green uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Green gets to mount! Souvlaki was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T3# Souvlaki really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Green controlling his opponent. Souvlaki wants to hold on but Green pushes him away. Green tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Souvlaki is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.#T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Souvlaki is looking to improve his position but Green isn't that keen on the idea. Souvlaki tries to hold on but Green postures up. Souvlaki is in all sorts of trouble here.
Souvlaki wants to control but Green is having none of it. Souvlaki is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Souvlaki tries to hold on but Green postures up. Souvlaki throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Green really 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. #R4# Green ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Green thows a leg kick but Souvlaki checks it and Souvlaki counters with a lovely straight right hand! It looks like Souvlaki has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Green throws a right hand that misses
and Souvlaki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Souvlaki shoots in but no luck this time. Souvlaki takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Green looks to score with a jab to the body but Souvlaki is just out of range. Souvlaki shoots in for a takedown but Green shows good takedown defense. Souvlaki misses with a looping right.#TD# Souvlaki shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Green napping and manages to drive through into side control! Koulouraki Souvlaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Green is not content to let Souvlaki control the position. Green dodges the ground and pound from Souvlaki. This has been an exciting period of action! Souvlaki working the ground and pound but Green is defending the strikes. Souvlaki tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T1# Souvlaki laying and praying for a moment but Green takes advantage and regains half guard. Souvlaki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Souvlaki thows a huge punch but Green dodges it nicely.
Green keeps control of the position for the meantime. Souvlaki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Green gets back to full guard.
Souvlaki postures up in Green's guard and throws a big left but Green blocks it. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Green utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Souvlaki throws an elbow that misses. Green uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Souvlaki's guard. Nice move by Green!#REVB##SUB# Souvlaki has an active guard here but Green has managed to pass into half guard.
Green moves into full mount! Souvlaki won't be happy about that! Souvlaki slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Green content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Green looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3# Souvlaki tries to get to full guard but Green has control of the leg. Souvlaki trying to control but Green postures up.
Green trying to control the pace. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Green trying to mount his opponent but Souvlaki defends it. Souvlaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Souvlaki is looking to control Green's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Souvlaki avoid being mounted? Souvlaki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Green is thwarting Souvlaki's attempts to control the position. Green is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Green dominated that fourth round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R5# Green missing with a left hand there. Souvlaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Souvlaki tries for a takedown but Green sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2# Green rushes Souvlaki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Green working some nice short punches in the clinch. Green softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Souvlaki is trying to drag Green to the mat but Green just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Green throws a head punch that misses. Green tries to throw a body punch but Souvlaki avoids it by throwing Green back against the cage. Green throws a head punch that misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Green misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Green.
Green tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Souvlaki wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koulouraki Souvlaki. That's going to take a lot out of him. Green misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Green is pressed up against the cage. Souvlaki has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Green down to the mat. Green avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Blake Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1# Souvlaki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Green. Blake Green is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Green is looking to clinch but Souvlaki is avoiding it.
Souvlaki looks to throw the jab but Green is out of range. Green looks like he wants to counter punch here. Green is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Souvlaki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Green as he jumps to the side. Souvlaki on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Souvlaki takes a jab right on the kisser.
Souvlaki darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Souvlaki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Green. Souvlaki tries to counter with a takedown but Green is quick to defend against it.#TD# Souvlaki shoots in and bounces Green off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Souvlaki postures up.
#T2# Souvlaki looking to sit in guard and control but Green gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Green preventing the sweep. Souvlaki controls Green momentarily but Green frees himself. #SUB# Souvlaki working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Green has passed into half guard!
This has been an exciting period of action! Souvlaki wants to control the action here but instead Green manages to pass to full mount! Green prevents Souvlaki from getting the reversal. Souvlaki bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T3# Souvlaki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Green works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Souvlaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Souvlaki trying to control but Green is working from the bottom. Blake Green is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Souvlaki throws a big elbow that misses. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Souvlaki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Souvlaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Green is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Green wants to sweep here but Souvlaki controlling him for the moment. #T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Souvlaki throws an elbow that misses. Green uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Souvlaki's guard. Nice move by Green!#REVB# Souvlaki trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Green pushes down on Souvlaki's leg and manages to get into half guard. Koulouraki Souvlaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Souvlaki wants to sweep but Green has passed to side control! Souvlaki tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Green wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Souvlaki gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Blake Green comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Green has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 45:50 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 45:50 Judge James Glass scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Green! Blake Green is the new featherweight champion! Jumping up and down and very excited, Blake Green waved his t-shirt featuring Voodoo Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
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Aspire 77: Podolski v Souvlaki
Date: Sep 24, 2017 |
#R1# Souvlaki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Podolski scores with a leg kick.
Podolski throws a body punch but Souvlaki moves out of range. Podolski misses with a wild combination.
Podolski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Souvlaki slips a jab and a cross from Podolski.
We've been told by Podolski's head coaches at Bare knuckle Fighters that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Podolski motions for Souvlaki to come forward. Podolski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Souvlaki lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Souvlaki works the jab nicely. Souvlaki lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Podolski circles away quickly and effectively. Souvlaki 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. Souvlaki dives in for a single leg takedown but Podolski sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Podolski jabbing away but nothing is landing. Podolski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. This has been an exciting period of action! Podolski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Souvlaki. Souvlaki shoots for a double leg takedown but Podolski sprawls well. He's pushed Souvlaki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Podolski went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Michail Podolski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koulouraki Souvlaki. Souvlaki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Michail Podolski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1# Souvlaki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Podolski.
A little jabbing left from Souvlaki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Podolski throws a poor cross that misses
and Souvlaki counters with a lovely straight right hand! This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Podolski. Podolski thows a leg kick but Souvlaki checks it #TD2# and Souvlaki counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Souvlaki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Podolski defending well though. Podolski gets full guard. Souvlaki throws a big elbow that misses. Souvlaki scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Souvlaki slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Souvlaki throws a big elbow that misses. Souvlaki is working Podolski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Souvlaki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T2# The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Podolski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Souvlaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Podolski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Souvlaki is looking to work some ground and pound but Podolski has wrist control. Souvlaki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Podolski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Souvlaki. Souvlaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Souvlaki wants to control from the top but Podolski keeps moving. Souvlaki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Podolski looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Souvlaki throws a strike but Podolski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Souvlaki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Podolski manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Souvlaki scoring with some ground and pound. #T3# Souvlaki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Souvlaki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Souvlaki with a flurry of punches that miss. Souvlaki wants to control from the top but Podolski keeps moving. Souvlaki chips away with some ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Podolski looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Souvlaki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Podolski works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Souvlaki throwing strikes but missing. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Souvlaki throws an elbow that misses. Podolski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Souvlaki's guard. Nice move by Podolski!#REVR##T4# Souvlaki wants to sweep here but Podolski controlling him for the moment. Souvlaki seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Souvlaki is striking but Podolski is not phased and passes to half guard. Podolski prevents Souvlaki from improving his position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Koulouraki Souvlaki will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Podolski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Podolski throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Souvlaki fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Podolski was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#TD2# Souvlaki drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The ground and pound from Souvlaki seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Souvlaki tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Souvlaki tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Souvlaki throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Podolski works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. Podolski gets full guard. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Podolski holds on and takes a little breather. #T1# Podolski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Podolski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Podolski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Podolski keeping moving, preventing Souvlaki from controlling successfully. Souvlaki chips away with some ground and pound. Souvlaki looking to pass the guard. Souvlaki wants to control from the top but Podolski keeps moving. Souvlaki is fighting to break Podolski's control of his arms but Podolski is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Souvlaki throws an elbow that misses. Podolski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Souvlaki's guard. Nice move by Podolski!#REVR# Souvlaki wants to sweep here but Podolski controlling him for the moment. Souvlaki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Podolski's guard. #REVB# Souvlaki throwing strikes from guard but Podolski blocks nicely. Podolski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Souvlaki. Souvlaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Souvlaki lands a couple of digs. Souvlaki cracks Podolski with a solid left hand. Souvlaki postures up in Podolski's guard and throws a big left but Podolski blocks it. #T3# Souvlaki throws an elbow that misses. Podolski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Souvlaki's guard. Nice move by Podolski!#REVR# Souvlaki wants to sweep here but Podolski controlling him for the moment. Souvlaki throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Souvlaki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Souvlaki is on top in guard.
#REVB# Podolski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Souvlaki controlling from the top position. Souvlaki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Souvlaki won't allow Podolski to sweep him here. #T4# Souvlaki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Podolski pulls Souvlaki in close to his closed guard and prevents Souvlaki from doing any damage or advancing position. Souvlaki throwing strikes but missing. Souvlaki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Souvlaki forces his way into half guard. Souvlaki throwing shots but Podolski is blocking nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koulouraki Souvlaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R3##TD2# Souvlaki fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Podolski sprawls well initially but Souvlaki persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2# Souvlaki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Podolski doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Souvlaki. Souvlaki is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Souvlaki lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Koulouraki Souvlaki has got the better of the ground game so far. Podolski is staying active underneath Souvlaki, who seems content to just control the action from this position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Podolski is doing well to control the position and prevent Souvlaki from advancing to side control. Souvlaki trying to mount his opponent but Podolski defends it. Podolski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Souvlaki. #T1# Souvlaki missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Podolski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Souvlaki. #SUB2# Souvlaki seems to be looking for submissions.
Souvlaki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Souvlaki throwing shots but Podolski is blocking nicely. Souvlaki wants to control but Podolski is keeping him busy. Souvlaki not landing any meaningful shots this time. Souvlaki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Souvlaki is keen to just control but Podolski is a slippery customer. Souvlaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2# Souvlaki working the head and body with strikes. Podolski on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Souvlaki is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Souvlaki not landing any meaningful shots this time. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2# Souvlaki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Podolski has managed to free his arm - good work. Podolski is positioning himself well to prevent Souvlaki advancing to mount. Souvlaki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Souvlaki trying to control from half guard but Podolski is working away. #T3# Podolski wants to get back to full guard. Souvlaki is figuring out what he wants to do next. Nice strikes from Souvlaki there. Podolski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Souvlaki working over Podolski with some ground and pound. Podolski looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Podolski taking some punishment here, with Souvlaki in his half guard. #ROC2# Podolski is rocked! Souvlaki thows a huge punch but Podolski dodges it nicely.
Oh Podolski is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Souvlaki seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Souvlaki wants to pass to mount but Podolski is defending the position. #T4# Souvlaki throws a strike but Podolski avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Podolski seems to have got his legs back now. Souvlaki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Souvlaki distracts Podolski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Podolski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Souvlaki is looking to work some ground and pound but Podolski has wrist control. Souvlaki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Souvlaki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Souvlaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Podolski swivels though and keeps the full guard. Podolski keeping moving, preventing Souvlaki from controlling successfully. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koulouraki Souvlaki really 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. #R4# Souvlaki dives in for a single leg takedown but Podolski sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. A left and a right from Souvlaki both land. Nice combination. Souvlaki fails to land the takedown. Podolski tries a low kick but Souvlaki avoids it. Souvlaki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Podolski swivels and escapes. Michail Podolski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koulouraki Souvlaki. Podolski throws a right and a left that Souvlaki avoids nicely. Podolski misses with a right hand #TD2# and Souvlaki counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Podolski! Sloppy strikes there by Souvlaki. Souvlaki sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Podolski is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The strikes coming from Souvlaki are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Podolski avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Souvlaki. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Souvlaki with the ground and pound but Podolski regains half guard under the barage of strikes. It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T1# Souvlaki throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Podolski to regain full guard. Souvlaki with a nice head shot there. Souvlaki postures up in Podolski's guard and throws a big left but Podolski blocks it. Souvlaki postures up and lands a big shot to Podolski's brow. Souvlaki is working Podolski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Souvlaki wants to control from the top but Podolski keeps moving. Souvlaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Souvlaki postures up in Podolski's guard and throws a big left but Podolski blocks it. Souvlaki throws a big right hand that misses. Souvlaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2# Podolski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Souvlaki. Podolski keeping moving, preventing Souvlaki from controlling successfully. Souvlaki is working Podolski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Souvlaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2# Souvlaki drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Podolski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Souvlaki has Podolski in his guard.#REVR# Podolski postures up.
Souvlaki wants to sweep but no luck. #T3# Podolski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Podolski preventing the sweep. Souvlaki is pulling down on Podolski's head. It's preventing any offense from Podolski, at least for the moment. Souvlaki looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Podolski puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Souvlaki is looking to improve his position.
Souvlaki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Souvlaki wants to improve his position but instead Podolski has moved into half guard.
#T4# Podolski blocks the strikes from Souvlaki.
Podolski is controlling the pace.
Souvlaki works his way to full guard. Good work. Souvlaki has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Podolski has passed into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Souvlaki is looking to reverse the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Koulouraki Souvlaki will probably get the nod - 10:9. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R5# Podolski misses with an uppercut. Podolski misses the shot to the body. Souvlaki fails with a takedown attempt from distance. No luck with that takedown attempt from Souvlaki. A little feinted left hand from Podolski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Podolski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2# and Souvlaki counters with a nice double leg into guard. Podolski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Souvlaki trying to control but Podolski is working from the bottom. Souvlaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Souvlaki postures up in Podolski's guard and throws a big left but Podolski blocks it. Souvlaki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1# Souvlaki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Souvlaki stays in close to Podolski's body and controls the position. Souvlaki postures up in Podolski's guard and throws a big left but Podolski blocks it. Podolski keeping moving, preventing Souvlaki from controlling successfully. Souvlaki is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Souvlaki shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Podolski is trying to defend but Souvlaki finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2# Souvlaki is looking for a kimura but Podolski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Souvlaki to get the leverage. #T2# Souvlaki landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Souvlaki lands with a punch from half guard. Souvlaki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Souvlaki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Podolski defending well though. Podolski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Souvlaki's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Souvlaki's back! Souvlaki wants to escape the position.
Podolski is riding his opponent, not letting Souvlaki buck him off. Podolski has the hooks in. Souvlaki is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Souvlaki breaks Podolski's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Souvlaki content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Souvlaki wants to control from the top but Podolski keeps moving. #T3# Souvlaki postures up in Podolski's guard and throws a big left but Podolski blocks it. Souvlaki is in close to Podolski's body, working some short punches and elbows. Souvlaki looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Souvlaki postures up and lands a big shot to Podolski's brow. Michail Podolski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Souvlaki controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Souvlaki is in close to Podolski's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Souvlaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Podolski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Podolski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB# Podolski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Souvlaki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Souvlaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Souvlaki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Souvlaki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Souvlaki controlling from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight! Koulouraki Souvlaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Souvlaki winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge James Glass scores the fight 44:50 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 46:48 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 45:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koulouraki Souvlaki! Koulouraki Souvlaki is the new featherweight champion! Koulouraki Souvlaki very nearly forgot to thank My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
Aspire 71: McGee v Ibu
Date: Sep 03, 2017 |
#R1# Souvlaki throws out a powerful jab. Souvlaki lands with a cross. Nordskov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Souvlaki connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nordskov scrambles back to his feet. Koulouraki Souvlaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Souvlaki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nordskov is fending him off so far but Souvlaki persists. Nope, Nordskov circles away and we're back to standing.#TD# Souvlaki scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Souvlaki is keen to just control but Nordskov is a slippery customer. Souvlaki throwing shots but Nordskov is blocking nicely. Nordskov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Souvlaki. Souvlaki is taking a breather. Nordskov 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. Nordskov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Souvlaki scores with a couple of nice shots. Nordskov is concentrating on defense, preventing Souvlaki from advancing position. Nordskov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Souvlaki. Nordskov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Souvlaki. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nordskov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Souvlaki stalling. Nordskov has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T1# Souvlaki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Souvlaki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Nordskov tries to get to full guard but Souvlaki has control of the leg. Souvlaki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Souvlaki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nordskov's head. Souvlaki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Souvlaki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Souvlaki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nordskov's head. Souvlaki throws a strike but Nordskov avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Souvlaki looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2# Souvlaki wants to control from the top but Nordskov keeps moving. Souvlaki is really struggling to control Nordskov but he's trying to hold on to the position. We've been hearing that Souvlaki has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Souvlaki with a flurry of punches that miss. Souvlaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Nordskov keeping moving, preventing Souvlaki from controlling successfully. Souvlaki throws a big right hand that misses. Nordskov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Souvlaki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3# Souvlaki trying to control but Nordskov is working from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Nordskov walks into a left hand. Souvlaki connects with a single shot there. Souvlaki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nordskov defends it nicely. Nordskov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nordskov throws a lazy right hand but Souvlaki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Nordskov misses the jab. Souvlaki misses with a wild body shot. Nordskov throws out a powerful jab. Souvlaki ducks under a wild hook from Nordskov. Souvlaki moves out of range as Nordskov throws a body kick.
#T4# Nordskov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nordskov loads up on a big right hand but Souvlaki slips the punch. Souvlaki drops down looking for a counter takedown but Nordskov sprawls and moves away. Nordskov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Souvlaki manages to avoid it. Nordskov misses with an uppercut. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Nordskov.
Nordskov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Souvlaki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nordskov defends well and Souvlaki ends up having to push Nordskov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koulouraki Souvlaki. That's going to take a lot out of him. Horrible takedown attempt by Souvlaki or perhaps it was just good defense by Nordskov, which made it look bad. Nordskov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Souvlaki doesn't seem bothered though. #TD# Souvlaki looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nordskov! Nordskov wants to control but Souvlaki postures up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koulouraki Souvlaki dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# A nice leg kick lands there from Nordskov. Nordskov misses the body punch and Souvlaki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Souvlaki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nordskov swivels and escapes. Souvlaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nordskov. Nordskov throws a hook but Souvlaki avoids it easily. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Souvlaki is defended easily by Nordskov. Mads Nordskov seems to be getting the better of the standup. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Souvlaki is defended easily by Nordskov. Nordskov is trying to counter with his kicks. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koulouraki Souvlaki. 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.#TD# Souvlaki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Souvlaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Nordskov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1# Nordskov wants to sweep but no luck. Souvlaki wants to control from the top but Nordskov keeps moving. Souvlaki throwing strikes from guard but Nordskov blocks nicely. Souvlaki trying to control but Nordskov is working from the bottom. Souvlaki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Nordskov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Souvlaki connects with a nice short shot to Nordskov's temple. Nordskov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2# Souvlaki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Koulouraki Souvlaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Souvlaki is trying to control the action in half guard but Nordskov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Souvlaki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Souvlaki misses with a head shot. Nordskov uses the momentum to regain guard. Souvlaki cracks Nordskov with a solid left hand. Souvlaki is looking to work some ground and pound but Nordskov has wrist control. Souvlaki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Souvlaki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Souvlaki sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nordskov's guard. Nordskov is controlling Souvlaki's trapped leg to prevent Souvlaki from advancing to side control. Souvlaki wants to take a breather but Nordskov is having none of it. Souvlaki 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.#T3# Souvlaki with the ground and pound but Nordskov uses the opportunity to regain guard. Nordskov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Souvlaki stopping the sweep attempt from Nordskov. Souvlaki trying to control but Nordskov is working from the bottom. Souvlaki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Nordskov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Souvlaki throws an elbow that misses. Nordskov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Souvlaki's guard. Nice move by Nordskov!#REVB# Souvlaki working a defensive guard here.
Souvlaki wants to sweep but no luck. #T4# Souvlaki has his hands on Nordskov's head, controlling the position. Souvlaki tries to strike from the bottom.
Souvlaki is trying to keep Nordskov in close.
Souvlaki looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nordskov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Nordskov blocks the strikes from Souvlaki.
Souvlaki is trying to get back to full guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Nordskov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Souvlaki gets full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Koulouraki Souvlaki will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# A punch lands to the side of Souvlaki 's head but he takes it in his stride. Nordskov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Nordskov lands a jab to the head.
Souvlaki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. A head kick by Nordskov misses #TD# and Souvlaki decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nordskov's guard. Souvlaki throws an elbow that misses. Nordskov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Souvlaki's guard. Nice move by Nordskov!#REVB# Souvlaki trying to keep a closed guard but Nordskov is proving a slippery customer.
Nordskov content to stall in guard here. Nordskov stopping the sweep attempt from Souvlaki.#T1# Souvlaki throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Nordskov sitting in guard, not really doing much. Souvlaki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nordskov is one step ahead there. Souvlaki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nordskov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Souvlaki works over Nordskov with some ground and pound from guard. Souvlaki throwing strikes but missing. #T2# Souvlaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Souvlaki throws an elbow that misses. Nordskov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Souvlaki's guard. Nice move by Nordskov!#REVB# Souvlaki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nordskov is one step ahead there. Souvlaki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Souvlaki is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nordskov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Nordskov stopping the sweep attempt from Souvlaki. Souvlaki working a defensive guard but Nordskov passes into half guard.
Nordskov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3# Souvlaki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nordskov is working away from the top position though. Souvlaki wants to improve his position but Nordskov is controlling well.
Nordskov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Souvlaki wants to improve his position but Nordskov is controlling well.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Souvlaki is trying to control but can't.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Nordskov works Souvlaki's body with a nice hook. Nordskov tries to move into range but Souvlaki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. No luck for Souvlaki with that takedown attempt. Nordskov scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Nordskov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Nordskov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Souvlaki's head backwards. Souvlaki fails with the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight! Mads Nordskov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Souvlaki 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koulouraki Souvlaki! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Koulouraki Souvlaki made sure he mentioned My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
Aspire 66: Casper vs Mazzini
Date: Aug 13, 2017 |
#R1# Horrible takedown attempt by Souvlaki or perhaps it was just good defense by Hayes, which made it look bad. A cross from Hayes lands. Hayes misses with a low kick.
Decent striking displayed by Hayes there. Hayes misses with a straight right. Souvlaki shoots in for a takedown but Hayes shows good takedown defense. A quick step to the side and Hayes tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Souvlaki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hayes is fending him off so far but Souvlaki persists. Nope, Hayes circles away and we're back to standing. Isaac Hayes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koulouraki Souvlaki. Souvlaki fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Souvlaki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Hayes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Souvlaki looks to throw the jab but Hayes is out of range. Hayes is looking to counter punch. Hayes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Souvlaki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. A swing and a miss from Hayes. Souvlaki ducks under a wild hook from Hayes. Hayes staying out of range there.#T1# Hayes swings for the body but Souvlaki moves out of range.
Souvlaki misses with a two punch combination.
#TD2# Souvlaki shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hayes's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Souvlaki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Souvlaki wants to control from the top but Hayes keeps moving. Souvlaki postures up and lands a big shot to Hayes's brow. #SUB# Hayes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Souvlaki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Souvlaki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Souvlaki postures up in Hayes's guard and throws a big left but Hayes blocks it. Hayes keeping moving, preventing Souvlaki from controlling successfully. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# Souvlaki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Souvlaki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Souvlaki is stalling in the full guard. Souvlaki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Souvlaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Souvlaki throws a big elbow that misses. Hayes is trying to control the position but Souvlaki postures up. Souvlaki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Souvlaki looking to sit in guard and control but Hayes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3# Souvlaki tries to land a sweep but no joy. Souvlaki will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Souvlaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Souvlaki has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Let's hope that Souvlaki has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Hayes trying to control but Souvlaki is working from the bottom. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Hayes lands a couple of elbows. Souvlaki being controlled here, momentarily. Souvlaki is trying to keep Hayes in close.
Hayes has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Souvlaki striking from the bottom here. #SUB2# Souvlaki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Hayes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Souvlaki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hayes's guard. #REVB# Souvlaki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Souvlaki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Koulouraki Souvlaki will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Good leg kick by Hayes there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Souvlaki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Hayes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Souvlaki manages to avoid it. Hayes throws a hook to the side of Souvlaki's head but Souvlaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Souvlaki looks like he wants to counter punch here. Souvlaki checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. And Souvlaki tries to counter it with a takedown but Hayes pushes his down on his head and steps out. Souvlaki fails to land the takedown. Hayes misses with an uppercut. Souvlaki saw that one coming. Hayes throws a big shot that misses. Souvlaki staying out of range there. Souvlaki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Souvlaki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hayes as he jumps to the side. Isaac Hayes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koulouraki Souvlaki. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Souvlaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hayes.
Hayes dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Hayes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Souvlaki.
Souvlaki is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Hayes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Souvlaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Hayes.#T1##TD2# Souvlaki scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Hayes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Souvlaki not landing any meaningful shots this time. Souvlaki is trying to control. Hayes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Hayes is looking to control Souvlaki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hayes avoid being mounted? Hayes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2# Souvlaki is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Souvlaki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hayes defending well though. Hayes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Souvlaki. Koulouraki Souvlaki has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2# Souvlaki lands strikes from half guard. Souvlaki landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Souvlaki working Hayes over with strikes. Souvlaki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hayes defending well though. Souvlaki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hayes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Ground and pound from Souvlaki. Souvlaki has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Souvlaki sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Souvlaki landing punches. #T3# Souvlaki connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Souvlaki working Hayes over with strikes here. Souvlaki landing strikes from the mount. Souvlaki unloading with bombs! Souvlaki looking to control but Hayes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Hayes is in a horrible position here. Souvlaki smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Souvlaki raining down shots from the mount!#ROC2# Hayes is rocked! Souvlaki throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Hayes blocking the ground and pound. Souvlaki is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T4# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Souvlaki with good strikes from the mount here! Oh Hayes is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Souvlaki breaks from Hayes's wrist control and lands an elbow. Souvlaki scores with a couple of good head shots there.
A nice elbow there by Souvlaki. Souvlaki working the ground and pound effectively.
Souvlaki lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Souvlaki postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Hayes badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Souvlaki around the waist but Souvlaki pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Souvlaki is the winner by TKO! Souvlaki jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koulouraki Souvlaki! An out of breath and clearly excited Koulouraki Souvlaki thanked My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
Aspire 64: Slice vs Frankels
Date: Jul 30, 2017 |
#R1# Souvlaki darts in looking for a takedown but Marshall gets double underhooks and turns Souvlaki into the cage. Marshall is looking to counter punch. Souvlaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marshall.
Marshall works Souvlaki's body with a nice hook. Souvlaki avoids the body shot from Marshall.
Souvlaki doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Souvlaki avoids the body shot from Marshall.
A shot to the liver by Marshall. Beautiful body shot. Good standup being displayed there by Souvlaki as he connects with a hook. Marshall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Souvlaki.
#TD2# Souvlaki bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Souvlaki wants to control but Marshall is keeping him busy. Souvlaki throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Souvlaki postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
This has been an exciting period of action! Marshall tries to bench press Souvlaki off him but Souvlaki keeps the position. Souvlaki misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Souvlaki trying to control the action but Marshall is working from the bottom. #T1# Souvlaki throwing strikes but missing, from side control. The ground and pound from Souvlaki seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Souvlaki throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Marshall works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. Souvlaki has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Vicious Striking. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one. Souvlaki misses with a head shot. Marshall uses the momentum to regain guard. Souvlaki throwing strikes but missing. Marshall utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Souvlaki trying to control but Marshall is working from the bottom. #T2# 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. Marshall is trying to keep Souvlaki in close.
Souvlaki with a flurry of punches that miss. Souvlaki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Souvlaki wants to control from the top but Marshall keeps moving. Souvlaki postures up in Marshall's guard and throws a big left but Marshall blocks it. Souvlaki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Souvlaki throws a big right hand that misses. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Souvlaki's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Marshall is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Souvlaki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Souvlaki tries to free his leg and advance position but Marshall is retaining full guard. #T3# Souvlaki trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Marshall manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR# Marshall won't allow Souvlaki to sweep him here. Souvlaki throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Souvlaki has control of Marshall's left arm, preventing Marshall from doing any damage. Marshall stopping the sweep attempt from Souvlaki. Souvlaki trying to keep a closed guard but Marshall is proving a slippery customer.
Souvlaki trying to strike off his back.
Souvlaki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Souvlaki tries to strike from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T4# Souvlaki wants to sweep here but Marshall controlling him for the moment. Souvlaki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Tobias Marshall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Marshall throws a hook but Souvlaki avoids it easily. Marshall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Souvlaki moves away. Marshall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Souvlaki manages to avoid it. Souvlaki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Souvlaki thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2# Marshall gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Souvlaki to score an easy takedown into full guard. Souvlaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Souvlaki wants to control from the top but Marshall keeps moving. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Koulouraki Souvlaki 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# Souvlaki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marshall tries to avoid it but Souvlaki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marshall to the ground. Marshall escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Marshall is looking to wear down Souvlaki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Souvlaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marshall. Marshall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Souvlaki looks like he wants to counter punch here. Marshall ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Marshall throws a body shot but no joy. Souvlaki missing with a left hand there. Marshall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Souvlaki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Marshall pinned against the cage. Marshall gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Souvlaki fails with a takedown attempt. Tobias Marshall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koulouraki Souvlaki. Souvlaki takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Marshall swings for the body but Souvlaki moves out of range.
#TD2# Souvlaki shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2# Souvlaki is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T1# Souvlaki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Marshall defending well though. Souvlaki trying to control from half guard but Marshall is working away. Souvlaki looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Marshall with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Marshall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Souvlaki is keen to just control but Marshall is a slippery customer. Souvlaki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Souvlaki prevents Marshall from improving his position. Souvlaki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Marshall has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T2# Souvlaki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Marshall regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Souvlaki. Souvlaki with a flurry of punches that miss. Souvlaki landing with the ground and pound. Souvlaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Marshall keeping moving, preventing Souvlaki from controlling successfully. Marshall is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Souvlaki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3# Marshall is trying to keep Souvlaki in close.
Souvlaki landing with the ground and pound. Souvlaki postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Souvlaki wants to control from the top but Marshall keeps moving. Souvlaki throws an elbow that misses. Marshall uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Souvlaki's guard. Nice move by Marshall!#REVR# Souvlaki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Souvlaki trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Souvlaki wants to sweep but no luck. Souvlaki tries to strike from the bottom.
#T4# Souvlaki throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Souvlaki 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# Marshall keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Souvlaki takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Souvlaki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Marshall defending well though. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Souvlaki lands a nice short elbow. Souvlaki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Marshall avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Souvlaki. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Souvlaki is just content to waste time from the top position. Marshall takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Souvlaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Marshall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Koulouraki Souvlaki will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Marshall throws a body punch but Souvlaki moves out of range. #TD2# Souvlaki shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Marshall napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES# Marshall throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! Tobias Marshall is winning the standup battle so far. A looping hook to the body misses from Marshall. Souvlaki does a little dance to reset his feet. Despite the aggression on Souvlaki's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. A looping hook to the body misses from Marshall. Souvlaki does a little dance to reset his feet. Marshall misses with a shot to the body and Souvlaki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Marshall misses with a jab, cross combination.
Souvlaki throws out a counter right but Marshall avoids it with no problem. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Marshall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Souvlaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Marshall. Souvlaki tries to clinch up. Souvlaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marshall.
Some wild striking there from Marshall.
Souvlaki jabbing away but nothing is landing. Marshall appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Marshall cracks Souvlaki with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Marshall just misses with a punch to the body.
Souvlaki cracks Marshall with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#TD2# Souvlaki throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Marshall was covering up waiting for the punch and Souvlaki finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES# Marshall manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T1##BC2# Souvlaki manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Marshall. No joy for Souvlaki on that attempt. Marshall misses the shot to the body. Marshall misses with a body shot.
Marshall swings away with a body shot that misses
and Souvlaki counters with a straight right hand. Souvlaki lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Marshall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Souvlaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Marshall. Marshall misses with a looping left. Marshall misses with an uppercut. Tobias Marshall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Souvlaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marshall.
Souvlaki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Marshall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Souvlaki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2# Marshall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Souvlaki moves away. Souvlaki goes for a double leg but Marshall avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Marshall continues to drive forward. Marshall is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Souvlaki connects with a body shot that sends Marshall's belly button to the back. Souvlaki darts in and out, connecting with a jab. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Marshall throws a body punch but Souvlaki moves out of range. #TD2# Souvlaki shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Souvlaki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marshall does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Souvlaki not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Souvlaki missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3# Marshall is not content to let Souvlaki control the position. Souvlaki controlling the action here. Souvlaki working over Marshall with some ground and pound. Marshall looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Marshall is staying active underneath Souvlaki, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Souvlaki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Souvlaki throwing shots but Marshall is blocking nicely. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Souvlaki is trying to control. Marshall wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #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. Souvlaki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Souvlaki looks to land a strike but Marshall avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Souvlaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Souvlaki keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Marshall's head. Souvlaki trying to control but Marshall is working from the bottom. Souvlaki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Souvlaki controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Souvlaki trying to control but Marshall is working from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. A looping hook to the body misses from Marshall. Souvlaki does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2# Souvlaki feints and as Marshall raises his hands in defense, Souvlaki changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Souvlaki wants to control from the top but Marshall keeps moving. Tobias Marshall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Souvlaki is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tobias Marshall. I think Souvlaki has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Koulouraki Souvlaki! An out of breath and clearly excited Koulouraki Souvlaki thanked My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
Aspire 47: McGee vs Sarkisyan
Date: Jun 24, 2017 |
#R1# Souvlaki throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2# Brophy throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Souvlaki tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Brophy is in Souvlaki's guard. Souvlaki looking to control.
#SUB# Souvlaki working for submissions but it's allowed Brophy to get to half guard.
#SUB# Souvlaki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB# Souvlaki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Souvlaki wants to get back to full guard but Brophy has passed into side control. Souvlaki tries to improve position but can't. #T1# Brophy trying to control the action but Souvlaki is working from the bottom. Brophy working away. Brophy trying to control the action but Souvlaki is working from the bottom. Souvlaki is looking for a sweep. Souvlaki struggling a bit here. Souvlaki is trying to get back to half guard. Souvlaki is working hard here to advance position.#T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Souvlaki sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Souvlaki trying to control here.
Souvlaki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB# Brophy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Souvlaki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brophy manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Souvlaki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3# Brophy is looking to stand up but Souvlaki isn't so interested in that idea. Brophy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Souvlaki. Souvlaki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Souvlaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Brophy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Souvlaki is controlling him. Souvlaki looking to sit in guard and control but Brophy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Brophy trying to control but Souvlaki is working from the bottom. Brophy wants to get up but he can't break Souvlaki's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Souvlaki is on top in guard.
#REVR# Souvlaki is looking to work some ground and pound but Brophy has wrist control. Brophy wants to stand up but Souvlaki is controlling him. Souvlaki trying to control but Brophy is working from the bottom. Souvlaki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brophy works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Souvlaki throws an elbow that misses. Brophy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Souvlaki's guard. Nice move by Brophy!#REVB# Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Souvlaki has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Brophy has passed into side control.
Souvlaki tries to bench press Brophy off him but Brophy keeps the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Brophy dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Jab from Souvlaki. Brophy tries a head kick but it misses.
Brophy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Nice uppercut lands for Souvlaki. That snapped Brophy's head back.
Brophy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Brophy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Souvlaki was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Souvlaki throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Brophy to counter with a crisp jab. Souvlaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brophy. Koulouraki Souvlaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Souvlaki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brophy tries to avoid it but Souvlaki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brophy to the ground. Brophy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Brophy throws the left hand but Souvlaki avoids the punch easily. Brophy throws a leg kick that is checked and Souvlaki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1# Souvlaki jabs Brophy right on the nose. Brophy blinks but takes it well. Souvlaki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brophy swats him away and circles back towards the center. Souvlaki misses with a left hand and Brophy counters with a straight right hand. Souvlaki takes a shot right to the bread basket. Brophy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Souvlaki in his tracks. #ROC2# Souvlaki is rocked! This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Souvlaki. Oh Souvlaki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Souvlaki slips a jab and a cross from Brophy.
Souvlaki seems to have got his legs back now. Brophy throws a leg kick #TD# and Souvlaki counters with a takedown into side control. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Brophy takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#SUB# Souvlaki swings around for an armbar but Brophy sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Souvlaki's guard. Souvlaki controls Brophy momentarily but Brophy frees himself. #T2# Brophy sitting in guard, not really doing much. Brophy has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Souvlaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Souvlaki is trying to control the position but Brophy postures up. #SUB# Souvlaki is looking for a triangle but Brophy pushes his legs off easily.
Souvlaki trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB# Souvlaki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB# Souvlaki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brophy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Souvlaki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3##SUB# Souvlaki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brophy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Souvlaki trying to keep a closed guard but Brophy is proving a slippery customer.
Brophy trying to control but Souvlaki is working from the bottom. #SUB# Souvlaki is looking for a triangle here but Brophy uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Ryan Brophy has got the better of the ground game so far. Souvlaki can't do much from the bottom here. #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. Souvlaki is trying to escape the position but Brophy is controlling the position. Souvlaki manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Souvlaki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB# Souvlaki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SU2# Brophy gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Souvlaki fails with a takedown attempt. Souvlaki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brophy but Brophy pushes him off and we're back to square one. A countering left hand to the body from Brophy misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Brophy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round! #R3# Souvlaki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brophy tries to avoid it but Souvlaki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brophy to the ground. Brophy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD# Souvlaki darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Souvlaki with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Souvlaki working Brophy over with strikes. Souvlaki not landing any meaningful shots this time. Souvlaki missing with the ground and pound from half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Souvlaki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Souvlaki thows a huge punch but Brophy dodges it nicely.
Souvlaki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brophy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1# Brophy is trying to stand.
Souvlaki misses with a head shot. Brophy uses the momentum to regain guard. We've been hearing that Souvlaki has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Souvlaki looking to sit in guard and control but Brophy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB# Souvlaki pulls Brophy in close to his closed guard and prevents Brophy from doing any damage or advancing position. Brophy postures up.
#SUB# Souvlaki looking for a guillotine here but Brophy defends easily.
Souvlaki wants to control but Brophy passes easily into half guard.
#T2##SUB# Souvlaki actively working from the bottom here. Souvlaki tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Brophy wants to stand up but Souvlaki has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SUB# Souvlaki with the active half guard here but Brophy passes nicely into side control. Souvlaki tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brophy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Brophy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Souvlaki keeps working. #T3# Souvlaki is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Brophy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Souvlaki is pressing down on Brophy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Souvlaki 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.#SUB# Souvlaki looking for subs off his back but Brophy has passed one foot through into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Brophy in particular looking to stall. Ryan Brophy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Souvlaki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Souvlaki wants to improve his position but instead Brophy has moved into half guard.
#T4##SUB# Souvlaki actively working from the bottom here. Brophy prevents Souvlaki from improving his position.#SUB# Souvlaki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Koulouraki Souvlaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Souvlaki is trying to get back to full guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Brophy is figuring out what he wants to do next. Souvlaki is trying to control but Brophy passes into side control!
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Ryan Brophy. Well Brophy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Brophy!
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Event:
HFC 312 Satan vs Wade II
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1##TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from Souvlaki enables Simmons to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Souvlaki manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Souvlaki lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Souvlaki throwing strikes but missing. Souvlaki working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Simmons's head. Souvlaki preventing the sweep. Souvlaki has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Vicious Striking. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one. Souvlaki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Souvlaki 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. Souvlaki throwing strikes but missing. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Souvlaki's corner. There ya go! There ya go! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Souvlaki preventing the sweep. Souvlaki slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB# Simmons had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Souvlaki defends it easily. Souvlaki controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1##SUB# Souvlaki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Simmons has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Souvlaki has managed to get both his arms back between Simmons's legs - danger averted. Souvlaki trying to control but Simmons is working from the bottom. Souvlaki is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Souvlaki chips away with some ground and pound. Simmons is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Souvlaki trying to control but Simmons is working from the bottom. Souvlaki distracts Simmons with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Simmons trying to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Souvlaki landing some decent shots from guard. #T2##SUB# Simmons looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Souvlaki works a leg free and moves into half guard. Souvlaki looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Simmons wants to get back to his feet. Simmons on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Souvlaki lands strikes from half guard. Souvlaki scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Simmons is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Souvlaki scores with a couple of nice shots. Simmons is looking to control Souvlaki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Simmons avoid being mounted? Simmons is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Souvlaki scores with a couple of nice shots.#ROC2# Simmons is rocked! Simmons is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Souvlaki looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Oh Simmons is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Souvlaki scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2# Souvlaki seems to be looking for submissions.
#T3# Souvlaki seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Simmons seems to have got his legs back now. Nice strikes from Souvlaki there. Nice strikes from Souvlaki there. Simmons is looking for a sweep. Souvlaki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB# Simmons looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Simmons trying to control from the bottom.
Souvlaki takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Souvlaki looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Souvlaki working over Simmons with some ground and pound. Simmons looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Souvlaki is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Souvlaki lands strikes from half guard. Souvlaki lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Simmons! More strikes land and this one is all over! Souvlaki jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koulouraki Souvlaki! Koulouraki Souvlaki very nearly forgot to thank My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
HFC 309 Satan vs Fame II
Date: Apr 14, 2017 |
#R1# Jenkins tries to bum rush Souvlaki with a series of wild strikes but Souvlaki uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Jenkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Souvlaki shoots in for a takedown but Jenkins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Souvlaki scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Jenkins misses with a wild combination.
Souvlaki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Souvlaki half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Jenkins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Souvlaki's sensitive parts. Jenkins is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Souvlaki connects with a nice looking jab.
Jenkins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Souvlaki. That did some damage! Souvlaki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jenkins tries to avoid it but Souvlaki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jenkins to the ground. Jenkins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Jenkins is looking for the big counter here. Jenkins throws a right and a left that Souvlaki avoids nicely. Jenkins stuffs the takedown attempt from Souvlaki. Souvlaki gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koulouraki Souvlaki. That's going to take a lot out of him. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A head kick misses from Jenkins. Souvlaki avoids the head kick by Jenkins.
Souvlaki feinted with a counter takedown.#T1# A slapping leg kick lands for Jenkins.
Souvlaki lands with a hook. Jenkins tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Jenkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Souvlaki has a takedown stuffed. No joy there for Souvlaki, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Souvlaki seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Jenkins scores with a head kick. Souvlaki tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jenkins, right into the meat.
Jenkins stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Jenkins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Souvlaki but Souvlaki pushes him off and we're back to square one. Souvlaki is looking to counter punch. Jenkins throws a head kick that misses. Souvlaki avoids the head kick by Jenkins.
Jenkins on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD# Souvlaki looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jenkins! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jenkins managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Souvlaki.
#T2# Souvlaki content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Souvlaki working the ground and pound but Jenkins is defending the strikes. Souvlaki throws a strike aimed at the side of Jenkins's head but Jenkins avoids it well. Souvlaki working the ground and pound but Jenkins is defending the strikes. Souvlaki scores with punches from side control. Souvlaki fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Jenkins is looking to regain half guard here but Souvlaki keeps moving and retains side control. Souvlaki throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Jenkins seems a little lost for a moment, as Souvlaki dominates the positioning.#T3# Souvlaki lands a decent elbow from side control. Sloppy strikes there by Souvlaki. Jenkins takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Souvlaki is trying to ground and pound but Jenkins uses the momentary lack of control by Souvlaki to regain half guard. Still in half guard, Souvlaki seems content to control. Souvlaki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Souvlaki trying to control from half guard but Jenkins is working away. Souvlaki working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T4# Souvlaki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Souvlaki working Jenkins over with strikes. Souvlaki missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Souvlaki is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jenkins! Souvlaki has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Jenkins's face.
A nice elbow there by Souvlaki. This has been an exciting period of action! Souvlaki trying to control but he's not successful this time. Souvlaki thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Souvlaki postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Jenkins in real trouble here! The ref calls for Jenkins to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koulouraki Souvlaki! Koulouraki Souvlaki really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. In defeat, Leeroy Jenkins stepped up to the mic, saying 'Juast luck mate...'.
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Event:
BFRC Weightweight Tourney 1
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1# Souvlaki fails in his attempt to clinch. Whitehorse follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Souvlaki.#TD# Souvlaki closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Whitehorse did well to prevent Souvlaki getting side control. Whitehorse trying to hold on to Souvlaki's head to control him but Souvlaki postures up.
Souvlaki missing with the ground and pound from half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Whitehorse trying to control but Souvlaki postures up.
Whitehorse preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The fighters are battling for position here. Whitehorse manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Whitehorse working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Souvlaki. Whitehorse is pulling down on Souvlaki's head. It's preventing any offense from Souvlaki, at least for the moment. Souvlaki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1# Whitehorse working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Souvlaki. Souvlaki has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. Whitehorse is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. Souvlaki throws a big right hand that misses. Souvlaki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Whitehorse lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Whitehorse trying to control the position from guard on top but Souvlaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Whitehorse is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Whitehorse is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB# Souvlaki has his foot on Whitehorse's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Whitehorse works his way back into a safe position though. Souvlaki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB# Souvlaki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Whitehorse can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2# Souvlaki keeping moving, preventing Whitehorse from controlling successfully. Whitehorse pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Souvlaki is keeping the position for now. Souvlaki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Whitehorse engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Souvlaki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Whitehorse is one step ahead there. Whitehorse looking to pass the guard. #T3# Whitehorse working some strikes from top position. Souvlaki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB# Whitehorse got a little sloppy there for a moment and Souvlaki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Whitehorse has managed to get both his arms back between Souvlaki's legs - danger averted. Souvlaki is controlling Whitehorse's posture. Whitehorse trying to control the position from guard on top but Souvlaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Whitehorse tries to free his leg and advance position but Souvlaki is retaining full guard. Souvlaki 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. Whitehorse working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Whitehorse tries to free his leg and advance position but Souvlaki is retaining full guard. #SUB# Souvlaki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Whitehorse stopping the sweep attempt from Souvlaki.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Whitehorse distracts Souvlaki with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB# Souvlaki looking for a guillotine here but Whitehorse defends easily.
Whitehorse is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Whitehorse working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well. Whitehorse working some strikes from top position. Souvlaki keeping moving, preventing Whitehorse from controlling successfully. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Whitehorse stands up over Souvlaki, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Souvlaki is trying to control the position but Whitehorse postures up. Souvlaki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Whitehorse is one step ahead there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Koulouraki Souvlaki will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Souvlaki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Whitehorse but Whitehorse pushes him off and we're back to square one. Souvlaki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Souvlaki takes one to the chin there. Souvlaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whitehorse.
Souvlaki appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Whitehorse throws a leg kick #TD# and Souvlaki counters with a nice double leg into guard. Koulouraki Souvlaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Souvlaki trying to control but Whitehorse is working from the bottom. Whitehorse managing to control the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Whitehorse looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Souvlaki working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Whitehorse's head.#T1# Souvlaki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Souvlaki controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Whitehorse tries to land a sweep but no joy. Whitehorse pulls Souvlaki in to control the position. Souvlaki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Whitehorse looking to hit a scissor sweep but Souvlaki is one step ahead there. Souvlaki content to stall in guard here. Whitehorse looking for a sweep. Not yet Whitehorse, not yet. Souvlaki postures up in Whitehorse's guard and throws a big left but Whitehorse blocks it. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Whitehorse working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Souvlaki. Souvlaki trying to control but Whitehorse is working from the bottom. Souvlaki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Souvlaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Souvlaki is fighting to break Whitehorse's control of his arms but Whitehorse is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Souvlaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Whitehorse 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##SUB# Souvlaki looking for submissions off his back. Whitehorse wants to pass the guard but Souvlaki is defending well. #SUB# Souvlaki looking for submissions off his back.#T3# Souvlaki is looking to improve his position.
Whitehorse is nestled in close to Souvlaki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Souvlaki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Souvlaki. Souvlaki keeping moving, preventing Whitehorse from controlling successfully. Whitehorse postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Whitehorse trying to control but Souvlaki is working from the bottom. Whitehorse looking to pass the guard. #SUB# Souvlaki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Whitehorse missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Whitehorse engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Souvlaki keeping moving, preventing Whitehorse from controlling successfully. #SUB# Souvlaki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Whitehorse doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Whitehorse manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Whitehorse postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Whitehorse connects with a couple of short punches. Souvlaki looking for a sweep. Not yet Souvlaki, not yet. Whitehorse lands a couple of digs. Whitehorse wants to control from the top but Souvlaki keeps moving. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Koulouraki Souvlaki 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. This is the final round! #R3# Souvlaki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2# Whitehorse gets in close and instigates a clinch. Souvlaki avoids a wild elbow strike from Whitehorse. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Whitehorse. Whitehorse struggles to land a body shot inside as Souvlaki controls his hands.
Souvlaki prevents a body shot from Whitehorse. Nice body punch from Whitehorse - that landed with a thud.
Souvlaki has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Whitehorse avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Whitehorse tries a body shot but Souvlaki blocks it.
Whitehorse lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A short uppercut from Whitehorse. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Whitehorse prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koulouraki Souvlaki. That's going to take a lot out of him. Whitehorse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Whitehorse lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Souvlaki backwards. #TD# Souvlaki gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Whitehorse regains guard.
Whitehorse looking for a sweep. Not yet Whitehorse, not yet. #T1# Souvlaki throwing strikes from guard but Whitehorse blocks nicely. Whitehorse pulls Souvlaki in to control the position. Whitehorse is continuing to stall. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Souvlaki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Whitehorse looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Whitehorse managing to control the position. Souvlaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Souvlaki stands up over Whitehorse, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Souvlaki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Whitehorse works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Souvlaki with a flurry of punches that miss. Souvlaki trying to control but Whitehorse is working from the bottom. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Whitehorse has his hands on Souvlaki's head, controlling the position. Souvlaki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB# Souvlaki drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Whitehorse manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Souvlaki has Whitehorse in his guard.#REVB##SUB# Souvlaki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Whitehorse defends well. Souvlaki controls Whitehorse momentarily but Whitehorse frees himself. #T3# Whitehorse wants to control from the top but Souvlaki keeps moving. Souvlaki trying to strike off his back.
Souvlaki trying to control the position.
Whitehorse trying to control the position from guard on top but Souvlaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Jacob Whitehorse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Souvlaki throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Whitehorse postures up.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Souvlaki on the wrong end of a nice hook. Whitehorse is looking to chop away at Souvlaki's legs. Whitehorse throws a looping overhand right but Souvlaki ducks down to avoid it. A slow jab from Souvlaki misses its intended target. Jacob Whitehorse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4##TD# Souvlaki gets the takedown into side control. Whitehorse wants to control but Souvlaki postures up. Whitehorse is working to avoid the ground and pound but Souvlaki connects with a decent elbow. Whitehorse sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Whitehorse has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Souvlaki is working away from the top position though. Souvlaki throws a strike but Whitehorse avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Souvlaki throws a strike but Whitehorse rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Souvlaki wants to sweep here but Whitehorse controlling him for the moment. Whitehorse keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Souvlaki's head. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Whitehorse scoring with punches to the head and body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Souvlaki is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Souvlaki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight! Jacob Whitehorse comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Souvlaki 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28 Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28 Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koulouraki Souvlaki! Koulouraki Souvlaki really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
BRFC 56
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1# Khasbulaev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Khasbulaev thuds a left hand into Souvlaki's body. Khasbulaev leaves Souvlaki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. A jab from Khasbulaev misses. Khasbulaev lands with a straight right. Souvlaki didn't see that one coming. Souvlaki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Khasbulaev.
Khasbulaev connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Souvlaki momentarily.
Khasbulaev misses with an uppercut. Souvlaki saw that one coming. Souvlaki throws the left hand but Khasbulaev avoids the punch easily. Souvlaki fails with a takedown attempt. A big right from Khasbulaev misses. Magomedrasul Khasbulaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Khasbulaev connects with a right hand. Souvlaki shakes it off. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A clash of legs there as Souvlaki blocks the low kick.#T1# Khasbulaev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Souvlaki counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD# Khasbulaev gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Souvlaki to score an easy takedown into full guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Khasbulaev is looking to stand up but Souvlaki isn't so interested in that idea. Souvlaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Souvlaki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. We've been hearing good reports from Souvlaki's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. Khasbulaev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Souvlaki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Souvlaki with a flurry of punches that miss. Souvlaki scoring with punches to the head and body. Souvlaki throwing strikes but missing. Khasbulaev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Souvlaki throws a big right hand that misses. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# Souvlaki throwing strikes from guard but Khasbulaev blocks nicely. Souvlaki throwing strikes from guard but Khasbulaev blocks nicely. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Souvlaki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Souvlaki throws a big elbow that misses. Khasbulaev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Souvlaki's guard. #REVB##SUB# Souvlaki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Souvlaki trying to keep a closed guard but Khasbulaev is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB# Souvlaki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Khasbulaev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB# Souvlaki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Souvlaki 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.#T3##SUB# Souvlaki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB# Souvlaki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Souvlaki is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB# Souvlaki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Souvlaki has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Khasbulaev sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4##SUB# Souvlaki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB# Khasbulaev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB# Souvlaki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Khasbulaev is aware though and is defending well. Khasbulaev won't allow Souvlaki to sweep him here. Khasbulaev wants to stand but Souvlaki is controlling his posture from full guard. Souvlaki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Khasbulaev is one step ahead there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Magomedrasul Khasbulaev will probably get the nod. That's time! Souvlaki's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Khasbulaev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Souvlaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Khasbulaev. Souvlaki throwing a counter right hand but Khasbulaev manages to avoid it. Nice shot lands for Khasbulaev. Souvlaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khasbulaev. Souvlaki feinted with a counter takedown. Khasbulaev lands a head kick!
#ROC2# Souvlaki is rocked! Khasbulaev with a body punch. A glancing blow. Souvlaki goes for a double leg but Khasbulaev avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Khasbulaev continues to drive forward. Khasbulaev scores with a shot to the body.
Khasbulaev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Souvlaki moves away. Souvlaki changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Khasbulaev misses with a hook. Khasbulaev throws out a loose jab but Souvlaki uses good head movement to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Souvlaki cracks Khasbulaev with an open hand slap. A swing and a miss from Khasbulaev. Khasbulaev jabs Souvlaki right on the nose. Souvlaki blinks but takes it well. Oh Souvlaki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A jab from Khasbulaev misses. Khasbulaev scores with a nice strike.#T1# Khasbulaev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Khasbulaev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Souvlaki at a distance.
Souvlaki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Magomedrasul Khasbulaev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Khasbulaev throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Khasbulaev works Souvlaki's body with a nice hook. Khasbulaev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Souvlaki. That did some damage! Khasbulaev throws a quick inside leg kick. Khasbulaev throws a looping overhand right but Souvlaki ducks down to avoid it. A little feinted left hand from Souvlaki on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Souvlaki fails with the takedown. Khasbulaev lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Souvlaki falls backwards - clearly groggy! Khasbulaev dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Magomedrasul Khasbulaev! Magomedrasul Khasbulaev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
BRFC 54
Date: Dec 03, 2016 |
#R1# Souvlaki slips under a jab. Whitehorse misses with a wild body shot. Souvlaki fails with the takedown. Souvlaki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Whitehorse circles away. Whitehorse displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Souvlaki. Jacob Whitehorse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koulouraki Souvlaki. Whitehorse lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Whitehorse doesn't manage to clinch there - Souvlaki circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Whitehorse slips under a jab from Souvlaki. Whitehorse seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Souvlaki moves out of range of the strikes. Souvlaki keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Whitehorse uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Souvlaki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Whitehorse sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T1# Whitehorse throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Souvlaki closes the distance and clinches up with Whitehorse, looking for a takedown. Souvlaki pushes Whitehorse against the ropes but Whitehorse circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Whitehorse scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice takedown defense from Whitehorse. No joy for Souvlaki on that attempt. Souvlaki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2# Souvlaki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Souvlaki throwing shots but Whitehorse is blocking nicely. Whitehorse is controlling Souvlaki's trapped leg to prevent Souvlaki from advancing to side control. Souvlaki throwing shots but Whitehorse is blocking nicely. Souvlaki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Souvlaki looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Whitehorse with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T2# Whitehorse manages to get to full guard.
Souvlaki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Whitehorse trying to control the position here. Souvlaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Whitehorse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Whitehorse utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Whitehorse is adopting a defensive guard. Souvlaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Whitehorse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Souvlaki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Whitehorse works some decent striking defense from the bottom. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T3# Souvlaki postures up in Whitehorse's guard and throws a big left but Whitehorse blocks it. Whitehorse might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Souvlaki landing some decent shots from guard. Souvlaki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Souvlaki trying to control but Whitehorse is working from the bottom. Whitehorse avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Souvlaki won't allow Whitehorse to sweep him here. Souvlaki landing some decent shots from guard. Souvlaki is fighting to break Whitehorse's control of his arms but Whitehorse is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Souvlaki wants to control from the top but Whitehorse keeps moving. Souvlaki tries to free his leg and advance position but Whitehorse is retaining full guard. #T4# Whitehorse preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Souvlaki postures up in Whitehorse's guard and throws a big left but Whitehorse blocks it. Souvlaki won't allow Whitehorse to sweep him here. Souvlaki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Souvlaki throwing strikes but missing. Whitehorse has control of Souvlaki's left arm, preventing Souvlaki from doing any damage. Souvlaki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Whitehorse works some decent striking defense from the bottom. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Whitehorse working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Souvlaki. Souvlaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Whitehorse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Souvlaki avoids the head kick by Whitehorse.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Koulouraki Souvlaki will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Whitehorse throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Souvlaki sees it coming and avoids it easily. Souvlaki feints the counter takedown. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Whitehorse.
A nice inside leg kick there by Whitehorse. That's going to slow Souvlaki down. Souvlaki shoots for a double leg takedown but Whitehorse sprawls well. He's pushed Souvlaki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Whitehorse missing with a left hand there. Souvlaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Souvlaki let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Souvlaki doesn't manage to clinch there - Whitehorse circles away.
Whitehorse scores with a body shot.
Souvlaki fails with the takedown. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Whitehorse keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Whitehorse wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Jacob Whitehorse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koulouraki Souvlaki. Whitehorse tries to close the distance and clinch up but Souvlaki swats him away and circles back towards the center. Jacob Whitehorse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Whitehorse lands with a straight right. Souvlaki didn't see that one coming. Souvlaki throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1# Whitehorse scores with a jab to the jaw. Souvlaki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Whitehorse avoids it really well and circles away. Jacob Whitehorse is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Whitehorse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Whitehorse lands a nice leg kick that just misses Souvlaki's sensitive parts. Whitehorse swings away with a leg kick that misses. It seemed like Souvlaki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Jacob Whitehorse is winning the standup battle so far. Whitehorse looks to throw the jab but Souvlaki is out of range. Souvlaki blocks a jab. Souvlaki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Whitehorse defends it nicely. Whitehorse motions for Souvlaki to come forward. Whitehorse throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T2# Whitehorse throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Whitehorse with a nice cross. Whitehorse is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Souvlaki can do to turn this around? Whitehorse changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Whitehorse works the jab nicely. Souvlaki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Whitehorse defends well and Souvlaki ends up having to push Whitehorse into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch. Whitehorse misses with a wild body shot. Souvlaki is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Some bone on bone action there as Souvlaki checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. A looping hook to the body misses from Whitehorse. Souvlaki does a little dance to reset his feet. A chopping leg kick lands by Whitehorse. This has been an exciting period of action! Souvlaki shoots for a takedown but Whitehorse saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Souvlaki takes one on the button. Whitehorse looks to land a body kick but Souvlaki moved away. Souvlaki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3##CL# Whitehorse clinches. Whitehorse softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes. Whitehorse is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Souvlaki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Whitehorse lands with a light punch inside. Whitehorse throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Souvlakis head. Souvlaki is looking to take this one to the mat. A head punch blocked on the inside by Souvlaki. Whitehorse gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Souvlaki.
Whitehorse scores with a shot to the side of Souvlaki's head. #TD2# Souvlaki is trying to trip Whitehorse. He has hold of a leg but Whitehorse is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Souvlaki persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#T4# Souvlaki wants to control from the top but Whitehorse keeps moving. We've been hearing good reports from Whitehorse's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Souvlaki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Souvlaki landing with the ground and pound. Souvlaki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Whitehorse works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Souvlaki is looking to work some ground and pound but Whitehorse has wrist control. Souvlaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Whitehorse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Whitehorse looking for a sweep. Not yet Whitehorse, not yet. Souvlaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Whitehorse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Souvlaki is fighting to break Whitehorse's control of his arms but Whitehorse is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Souvlaki slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Whitehorse dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! #R3# A head kick by Whitehorse misses #TD2# and Souvlaki decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Whitehorse's guard. Souvlaki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Souvlaki trying to control but Whitehorse is working from the bottom. Whitehorse trying to keep a closed guard but Souvlaki is proving a slippery customer.
Souvlaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Souvlaki is looking to work some ground and pound but Whitehorse has wrist control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Souvlaki postures up in Whitehorse's guard and throws a big left but Whitehorse blocks it. Souvlaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Souvlaki throws an elbow that misses. Whitehorse uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Souvlaki's guard. Nice move by Whitehorse!#REVR# Koulouraki Souvlaki has got the better of the ground game so far. Souvlaki trying to control the position.
#T1# Souvlaki can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Whitehorse controls the pace.#SUB2# Souvlaki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Whitehorse defends it easily. Whitehorse sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2# Souvlaki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Whitehorse gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Whitehorse is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2# Souvlaki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2# Souvlaki looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Whitehorse passes into side control.
Souvlaki is not content to let Whitehorse control the position. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Souvlaki is looking for a sweep. Whitehorse remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. Souvlaki gets back to half guard.#T3# Whitehorse tries to stand but can't do so whilst Souvlaki controls his leg. Whitehorse is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Souvlaki is in all sorts of trouble here.
Souvlaki tries to hold on but Whitehorse pushes him away. Souvlaki 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. Whitehorse trying to control but Souvlaki is having none of it. Souvlaki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4# Whitehorse content just to control the position here. Souvlaki tries to hold on but Whitehorse postures up. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Souvlaki is looking to improve his position but Whitehorse isn't that keen on the idea. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jacob Whitehorse did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R4# Souvlaki throws a body punch but Whitehorse moves out of range. #TD2# Souvlaki changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Whitehorse looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Whitehorse tries to buck Souvlaki off but Souvlaki is having none of it. Souvlaki is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Whitehorse is not content to let Souvlaki control the position. Whitehorse wants to control but Souvlaki postures up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Souvlaki working the ground and pound but Whitehorse is defending the strikes. Souvlaki working the strikes but Whitehorse uses the opportunity to regain half guard. Whitehorse is refusing to be controlled, as Souvlaki sits in half guard. #T1# Souvlaki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Souvlaki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Whitehorse is trying to get back to full guard. Whitehorse is not content to let Souvlaki control the position. Whitehorse controlling the position for now. Souvlaki is looking to take a break and control but Whitehorse is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Whitehorse avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Souvlaki. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Souvlaki missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Whitehorse trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Souvlaki throws a lazy right hand but Whitehorse sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Souvlaki blocks a jab. Souvlaki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whitehorse.
Souvlaki misses with a takedown attempt and Whitehorse counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Souvlaki shoots in for a takedown but Whitehorse shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Whitehorse bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Whitehorse tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2# Souvlaki looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Whitehorse! Souvlaki remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T3# The strikes coming from Souvlaki are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Whitehorse is trying to improve his position. Souvlaki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Whitehorse keeps working. Sloppy strikes there by Souvlaki. Whitehorse is holding Souvlaki down, trying to stall. Souvlaki in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #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. Souvlaki connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Whitehorse some visible discomfort.
Whitehorse defending against the ground and pound. The strikes coming from Souvlaki are missing the target in this wave of attacks. Whitehorse dodges the ground and pound from Souvlaki. Souvlaki postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Souvlaki misses with the ground and pound. Whitehorse manages to work his way to half guard, despite Souvlaki's best efforts. Whitehorse gets full guard. Whitehorse avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Souvlaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Souvlaki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Souvlaki works over Whitehorse with some ground and pound from guard. Whitehorse is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koulouraki Souvlaki dominated that fourth round. That's time! Whitehorse's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round! #R5# Whitehorse throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Whitehorse throws a leg kick that misses. Souvlaki tries to clinch up but Whitehorse circles away and keeps his distance. Souvlaki shoots in for a double leg but Whitehorse sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL# Whitehorse has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2# Souvlaki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Whitehorse feints and then cracks Souvlaki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Souvlaki down. Whitehorse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Souvlaki moves away. Good exchange - Whitehorse coming out on top. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Whitehorse throws a shot from downtown. Souvlaki moves away and avoids it. Whitehorse throws out a loose jab but Souvlaki uses good head movement to avoid it. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Whitehorse lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Souvlaki has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Souvlaki and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Souvlaki has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Whitehorse.#T1# Whitehorse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Souvlaki manages to avoid it. Souvlaki appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Whitehorse throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2# and Souvlaki counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Whitehorse is looking to control Souvlaki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Whitehorse avoid being mounted? Souvlaki thows a huge punch but Whitehorse dodges it nicely.
Souvlaki trying to control the pace. Souvlaki throwing shots but Whitehorse is blocking nicely. Souvlaki is keen to just control but Whitehorse is a slippery customer. Whitehorse avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Souvlaki. Souvlaki wants to pass to mount but Whitehorse is defending the position. #T2# Whitehorse is refusing to be controlled, as Souvlaki sits in half guard. Souvlaki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Souvlaki wants to take a breather but Whitehorse is having none of it. Whitehorse keeping control of the position. Whitehorse trying to control here.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Souvlaki tries for a takedown but Whitehorse sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Whitehorse swats away the attempt to clinch by Souvlaki.#T3# Whitehorse throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2# and Souvlaki counters with a shoot takedown. Whitehorse fights it but they end up in guard. Whitehorse has his hands on Souvlaki's head, controlling the position. Souvlaki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Whitehorse manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Souvlaki manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2# Whitehorse avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Souvlaki wants to sweep here but Whitehorse controlling him for the moment. #T4# Whitehorse content to stall in guard here. #SUB2# Souvlaki looking for a guillotine here but Whitehorse defends easily.
Whitehorse won't allow Souvlaki to sweep him here. Koulouraki Souvlaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Whitehorse is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Souvlaki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Souvlaki is trying to keep Whitehorse in close.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Koulouraki Souvlaki. I think Souvlaki has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Jacob Whitehorse! Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Jacob Whitehorse! Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Jacob Whitehorse!
Jacob Whitehorse wins by unanimous decision! Jacob Whitehorse retains his bantamweight title! Jacob Whitehorse thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
BRFC 51
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1# A swing and a miss from Pratchett. Souvlaki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Pratchett counters with a nice uppercut. Souvlaki rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pratchett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Souvlaki shoots and misses and Pratchett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. A nice inside leg kick there by Pratchett. That's going to slow Souvlaki down. Souvlaki slips under a jab. Souvlaki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pratchett. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pratchett looks to land a right hand but Souvlaki moved out of range. Souvlaki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Souvlaki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pratchett counters with a nice low kick that buckles Souvlaki's knee momentarily.#TD# Souvlaki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #T1# Souvlaki trying to control but Pratchett is working from the bottom. Souvlaki working some strikes from top position.#SUB2# Pratchett looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pratchett manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Souvlaki manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB# Souvlaki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pratchett can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Pratchett working some strikes from top position. Souvlaki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Souvlaki being controlled here, momentarily. Pratchett preventing the sweep. #SUB# Souvlaki has his foot on Pratchett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pratchett works his way back into a safe position though.#T2# Pratchett is working Souvlaki over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Pratchett won't allow Souvlaki to sweep him here. Pratchett wants to control from the top but Souvlaki keeps moving. Souvlaki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pratchett manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Souvlaki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2# Souvlaki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pratchett has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Souvlaki has managed to get both his arms back between Pratchett's legs - danger averted. Pratchett looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Pratchett preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Pratchett looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Pratchett lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Pratchett postures up and lands a big shot to Souvlaki's brow. #SUB# Souvlaki working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pratchett doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pratchett manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Pratchett throwing strikes from guard but Souvlaki blocks nicely. #T3# Souvlaki trying to control the position.
Pratchett trying to control but Souvlaki is working from the bottom. #SUB# Souvlaki is looking for a triangle but Pratchett pushes his legs off easily.
Pratchett trying to control but Souvlaki is working from the bottom. #SUB# Pratchett avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pratchett postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Souvlaki is trying to control the position but Pratchett postures up. Pratchett trying to control but Souvlaki is working from the bottom. Pratchett is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4##SUB# Souvlaki is looking for a triangle but Pratchett pushes his legs off easily.
Pratchett postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2# Pratchett is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Pratchett preventing the sweep. Pratchett lands a couple of elbows. Souvlaki keeping moving, preventing Pratchett from controlling successfully. #SUB# Souvlaki has his feet on Pratchett's thighs here. He's pushed Pratchett off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Pratchett screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Koulouraki Souvlaki! Koulouraki Souvlaki made sure to mention his sponsor, My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`) in his post fight interview.
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Event:
BRFC 49
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1# Souvlaki throws a hook but Ho blocks it. Ho lands a nice shot that snaps Souvlaki's head back.
Souvlaki takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#TD# Souvlaki throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ho was covering up waiting for the punch and Souvlaki finishes the takedown easily into guard. Souvlaki throws an elbow that misses. Ho uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Souvlaki's guard. Nice move by Ho!#REVB##SUB# Souvlaki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ho defends well. Souvlaki wants to sweep but no luck. Souvlaki looking to control.
Souvlaki bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ho's guard. #REVR# Souvlaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Ho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1# Souvlaki throws a big elbow that misses. Souvlaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Ho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Souvlaki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Souvlaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Souvlaki wants to control from the top but Ho keeps moving. Ho working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Souvlaki. Souvlaki is stalling in the full guard. Souvlaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Souvlaki trying to control but Ho is working from the bottom. Souvlaki 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.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Souvlaki postures up.
Ho really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Souvlaki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Souvlaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Ho keeping moving, preventing Souvlaki from controlling successfully. Souvlaki showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Souvlaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ho lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Ho misses with a head kick.
Souvlaki takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Ho fails in his attempt to clinch. Ho listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Souvlaki throws a lazy uppercut
and Ho counters with a nice body shot. Ho has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Souvlaki is landing a low percentage of strikes. Ho swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T3# Ho throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. A decent looking body kick lands there for Ho. Ho throws a push kick but Souvlaki slaps the foot to one side. Souvlaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ho tries to land a body kick#TD# and Souvlaki counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ho won't be happy with that. #ES2# Ho explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Ho slips under a jab. Souvlaki tries to clinch up. Souvlaki throws the left hand but Ho avoids the punch easily. Ho scores with a kick to the midsection. Ho throws a head kick that misses. Souvlaki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Ho throws the kick towards the body but Souvlaki avoids it. Ho lands with a slapping head kick. Phat Ho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Souvlaki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ho connects with a nice looking jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ho. #T4# Ho is looking to land body kicks. Souvlaki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Souvlaki ducks under a wild hook from Ho. Ho pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Nice body kick from Ho. Souvlaki looks to score with a jab to the body but Ho is just out of range.#TD# Souvlaki is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ho's half guard.#ES2# Ho manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Souvlaki keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the ropes. Ho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD# Souvlaki is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Ho can't fight it off and eventually Souvlaki manages to take the fight to the floor. Ho looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Souvlaki advances to half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phat Ho dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Jab, jab by Ho - just one landing. Souvlaki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ho as he jumps to the side. Ho ducks under a wild hook from Souvlaki.#TD# Ho tries to sprawl but Souvlaki drives through with a takedown into half guard. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ho can do anything to dispel that myth. Souvlaki is keen to just control but Ho is a slippery customer. Ho avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Souvlaki. Souvlaki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ho defending well though. Souvlaki throwing shots but Ho is blocking nicely. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Souvlaki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Ho is trying to get back to full guard. Souvlaki not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1##SUB# Souvlaki is working for a submission of some sort.
Koulouraki Souvlaki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB# Souvlaki is working for a kimura but Ho is defending it quite comfortably.
Souvlaki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ho's head. Souvlaki lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Ho is looking to improve his position.
#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Ho taking some punishment here, with Souvlaki in his half guard. Souvlaki is trying to control. Ho wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Ho keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Souvlaki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Souvlaki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Souvlaki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Ho blocking the ground and pound attempt from Souvlaki. Souvlaki passes to side control. Souvlaki in side control, throwing shots but Ho defends. Ho regains half guard, as Souvlaki was trying to land strikes. Ho avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Souvlaki. #T3# Souvlaki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Well, if Souvlaki 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.
Souvlaki scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Souvlaki is keen to just control but Ho is a slippery customer. Ho is looking to improve his position.
Souvlaki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ho does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Ho wants to improve his position but Souvlaki is controlling well.
Souvlaki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ho keeps working. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB# Souvlaki is looking for a kimura but Ho is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Souvlaki to get the leverage. Ho avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Souvlaki. Souvlaki stalling away here and it's allowed Ho to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. Souvlaki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Souvlaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Ho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Souvlaki postures up in Ho's guard and throws a big left but Ho blocks it. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Souvlaki throws a strike but Ho rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB# Souvlaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB# Ho has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Souvlaki to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Ho is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Souvlaki pulls down on the head and he's put Ho to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Koulouraki Souvlaki! Koulouraki Souvlaki made sure to mention his sponsor, My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`) in his post fight interview. Phat Ho spoke after the fight, saying 'maybe i should switch to vapes?'.
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Event:
BRFC 46
Date: Aug 13, 2016 |
#R1# Souvlaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kropelis drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Souvlaki defends it well.#TD2# Souvlaki tries to sprawl but Kropelis drives through with a takedown into half guard. Souvlaki trying to control here.
Souvlaki wants to get back to full guard. Souvlaki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Souvlaki tries to land a sweep but no joy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Souvlaki is working hard here to advance position. Kropelis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Souvlaki swivels though and keeps the full guard. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Kropelis keeps trying to improve his position.#T1# Souvlaki looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Kropelis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Souvlaki works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Kropelis trying to control the position from guard on top but Souvlaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kropelis being controlled here momentarily. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD# Souvlaki scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Kropelis tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Souvlaki manages to move to mount!
#T2# Kropelis tries to buck Souvlaki off but he can't manage it. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Kropelis is looking to improve his position but Souvlaki isn't that keen on the idea. Kropelis tries to lock up and control but Souvlaki gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Kropelis is trying desperately to improve position. Souvlaki landing strikes, looking to finish! Souvlaki looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Souvlaki controlling from the full mount. #T3# Kropelis is squirming around, avoiding Souvlaki's attempts to control the action. Souvlaki has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kropelis's face.
Souvlaki avoids the attempt from Kropelis to control. Souvlaki takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Kropelis working to try and regain half guard.
#T4# Souvlaki controlling the pace for now. Souvlaki lands with some strikes. Kropelis is in all sorts of trouble here.
Souvlaki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kropelis is looking to escape. Kropelis is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Souvlaki can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kropelis is looking to escape. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koulouraki Souvlaki dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2##TD2# Kropelis is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Souvlaki's half guard. Souvlaki slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Kropelis is looking to stand up but Souvlaki won't let him. Kropelis sitting in guard here, content to control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Souvlaki keeping moving, preventing Kropelis from controlling successfully. Souvlaki controlling the position.#T1# Souvlaki continues to stall. Souvlaki is trying to keep Kropelis in close.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Kropelis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Souvlaki is keeping the position for now. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2# Kropelis dives in and scores a takedown into Souvlaki's guard. Souvlaki working a defensive guard here.
#SUB# Souvlaki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kropelis defends well. Souvlaki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kropelis is one step ahead there. #T2# Kropelis trying to control the position from guard on top but Souvlaki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Souvlaki is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Souvlaki thows a huge punch but Kropelis dodges it nicely.
#T3# Souvlaki is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Kropelis is looking for a sweep. Souvlaki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Kropelis trying to control but Souvlaki postures up.
Souvlaki stops Kropelis from getting back to his feet.
Kropelis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Souvlaki stops Kropelis from getting back to his feet.
Souvlaki stalling. Kropelis is looking to improve his position.
#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB# Souvlaki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kropelis is just riding it out for now. Souvlaki eventually gives up the hold. Souvlaki wants to take a breather but Kropelis is having none of it. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kropelis is trying to stand back up but Souvlaki is controlling him
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2# Kropelis drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Souvlaki is looking to regain half guard here but Kropelis keeps moving and retains side control. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krabis Kropelis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3##TD# Kropelis tries to sprawl but Souvlaki drives through with a takedown into half guard. Kropelis is looking to get back to is feet but Souvlaki passes into side control.
Souvlaki cracks Kropelis with a big right hand but Kropelis just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kropelis tries to bench press Souvlaki off him but Souvlaki keeps the position. Souvlaki takes a little break here. Kropelis wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Souvlaki'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.#T1# Souvlaki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kropelis keeps working. Souvlaki works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Kropelis wants to control but Souvlaki postures up. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Souvlaki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kropelis keeps working. Kropelis can't do much from the bottom here. Souvlaki in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Souvlaki controlling the position from side mount. Kropelis is not content to let Souvlaki control the position. Check out the look on Souvlaki's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Souvlaki is looking to take a break and control but Kropelis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. A lull in the action here.#T3# Souvlaki trying to control the action but Kropelis is working from the bottom. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Souvlaki misses with a takedown attempt - Kropelis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. And Kropelis tries to counter it with a takedown but Souvlaki pushes his down on his head and steps out. Souvlaki fails with the takedown. Souvlaki misses with a two punch combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Souvlaki. Kropelis is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Krabis Kropelis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koulouraki Souvlaki. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kropelis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Kropelis with the counter takedown but Souvlaki avoids it easily. Kropelis has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Souvlaki is landing a low percentage of strikes. Koulouraki Souvlaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4# Souvlaki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kropelis circles away. Kropelis is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Kropelis scores with a spinning back kick! Souvlaki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kropelis but Kropelis pushes him off and we're back to square one. Kropelis wants to counter with a clinch but Souvlaki pushes him away. Souvlaki fails in his attempt to clinch. Kropelis goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Souvlaki misses with a takedown attempt #CL2# and Kropelis counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2# Kropelis pulls Souvlaki into guard.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Krabis Kropelis. I think Kropelis has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Krabis Kropelis! Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Krabis Kropelis! Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Koulouraki Souvlaki!
Krabis Kropelis wins by split decision! A less than humble Krabis Kropelis misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
BRFC 42
Date: Jul 09, 2016 |
#R1##TD# Yeboah gets caught flat footed, as Souvlaki shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2# Yeboah has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Souvlaki can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2# Souvlaki got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yeboah has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Souvlaki has managed to get both his arms back between Yeboah's legs - danger averted. We've been hearing that Souvlaki has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves. Souvlaki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2# Yeboah looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Souvlaki passes into side control.
Souvlaki is looking to take a break and control but Yeboah is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Yeboah is looking to reverse the position. Souvlaki is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Yeboah will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. Yeboah manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T1# Souvlaki works his way to full guard. Good work. Souvlaki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yeboah is one step ahead there. Yeboah is looking to stand up but Souvlaki won't let him. Souvlaki is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2# Yeboah drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Souvlaki manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Yeboah has Souvlaki in his guard.#REVR# Yeboah can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Souvlaki controls the pace. Souvlaki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Souvlaki is in close to Yeboah's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2# Souvlaki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Souvlaki passes Yeboah's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Yeboah is refusing to be controlled, as Souvlaki sits in half guard. Souvlaki trying to pass the guard but Yeboah defending well. Yeboah moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Souvlaki slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2# Souvlaki avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2# Yeboah is looking for a triangle but Souvlaki pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2# Yeboah looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T3##SUB2# Yeboah has his foot on Souvlaki's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Souvlaki works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2# Yeboah escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Souvlaki gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Souvlaki's corner is telling him to maintain position. Souvlaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Yeboah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# Yeboah is looking for a triangle but Souvlaki pushes his legs off easily.
Souvlaki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2# Yeboah working for a triangle but Souvlaki defends it easily.
Souvlaki trying to control the position from guard on top but Yeboah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2# Yeboah is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Souvlaki rolls with it to try and escape but Yeboah cranks on the arm and Souvlaki is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sambulo Yeboah! After winning the bout, Sambulo Yeboah thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
BRFC 38 Jamie's Birthday Bash
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1# Souvlaki fails with the takedown and Blood counters with a right hand to the body. Koulouraki Souvlaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Souvlaki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Blood swivels and escapes.#TD2# Blood drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Blood not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Blood trying to control but Souvlaki is working from the bottom. Souvlaki wants to hit a switch here but Blood passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Souvlaki there! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The referee warns Souvlaki that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Blood scoring with strikes but Souvlaki is staying in there. Blood working the ground and pound effectively.
#T1# Souvlaki is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Blood is landing with some decent strikes but Souvlaki is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC2# Souvlaki is rocked! Souvlaki in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Oh Souvlaki is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Souvlaki is wriggling around trying to escape.
Blood lands with some strikes. Oooooh, big shot lands for Blood! Souvlaki is hurt baaadly! Blood is firing away with more strikes - Souvlaki is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Blood! Aaron Blood is the new bantamweight champion! Aaron Blood took some time post fight to say the following; 'Hey Koulouraki Souvlaki, keep my belt shiney for me. I am coming for my baby soon so it is time to expose you for the bum you are!'.
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Event:
BRFC 34
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1# A punch combination from Dahlbeck misses. Souvlaki feints the counter takedown. Dahlbeck misses with the combination.
A combination from Dahlbeck does no damage. Dahlbeck tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Dahlbeck throws a lazy head kick #TD2# and Souvlaki counters with a single leg into guard. Dahlbeck didn't expect that. Souvlaki sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dahlbeck's guard. Souvlaki missing with the ground and pound from half guard. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Souvlaki lands a nice short elbow. Dahlbeck knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Souvlaki on the ground. Souvlaki moves nicely into side control. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB2# Souvlaki is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dahlbeck has escaped the position, nice work there. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Dahlbeck defending against the ground and pound. #T1# Dahlbeck trying to remain calm as Souvlaki controls from the top position.#SUB2# Souvlaki swings around for an armbar but Dahlbeck sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Souvlaki's guard. Dahlbeck throwing strikes from guard but Souvlaki blocks nicely. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dahlbeck accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Souvlaki looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2# Dahlbeck is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Souvlaki has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Dahlbeck is looking to defend but Souvlaki has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Dahlbeck! Souvlaki pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Dahlbeck taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Koulouraki Souvlaki! Koulouraki Souvlaki retains his bantamweight title! Koulouraki Souvlaki made sure to mention his sponsor, My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`) in his post fight interview.
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Event:
BRFC 29
Date: Apr 02, 2016 |
#R1# Souvlaki has a takedown stuffed. Collins misses with a body shot.
Collins looks to score with a jab to the body but Souvlaki is just out of range. Souvlaki with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Collins to score with a decent uppercut. Souvlaki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Collins.
Koulouraki Souvlaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Souvlaki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Collins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Souvlaki has a takedown stuffed. A jab from Collins misses. Souvlaki with the counter takedown but Collins avoids it easily. Souvlaki shoots in for a takedown but Collins shows good takedown defense. Misha Collins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koulouraki Souvlaki.#T1# A looping hook to the body misses from Collins. Souvlaki does a little dance to reset his feet. Souvlaki fails in his attempt to clinch. Souvlaki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Collins as he jumps to the side. Collins throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD2# Souvlaki shoots in and bounces Collins off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Collins is trying to keep Souvlaki in close.
Souvlaki throws a big right hand that misses. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Souvlaki working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T2# Collins controls Souvlaki momentarily but Souvlaki frees himself. Collins is really struggling to control Souvlaki but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB# Collins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB# Collins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Souvlaki doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Souvlaki manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. We've been hearing good reports from Collins's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. Souvlaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Collins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Souvlaki tries to roll over but Collins keeps him under control.#T3# Collins seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Collins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Souvlaki blocking the ground and pound attempt from Collins. The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring. Souvlaki is not content to let Collins control the position. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Collins connects with a nice short shot to Souvlaki's temple. Souvlaki wants to get back to full guard. Collins throwing shots but Souvlaki is blocking nicely. Souvlaki on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Collins slips a nice elbow through Souvlaki's hands, connecting with Souvlaki's forehead. Souvlaki is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Collins's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Collins's back!#T4##SUB2# Collins won't enjoy being in this position. Souvlaki looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Collins is tapping - it's over boys! Souvlaki picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Koulouraki Souvlaki! Koulouraki Souvlaki is the new bantamweight champion! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Koulouraki Souvlaki made sure he mentioned My$tic Clothing ~ (`10%Laundry`), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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