 |
Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
FFA: Wednesday Night Delight 4
Date: Apr 26, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Ribeiro rushes Spiliopoulos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Spiliopoulos goes for a takedown attempt but Ribeiro pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ribeiro lands with a cross.
Ribeiro scores with a nice right hand.
Spiliopoulos takes a jab right on the kisser.
A jab from Ribeiro does it's job there.
Ribeiro lands a glancing blow to the side of Spiliopoulos's head.
Ribeiro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD2#
Ribeiro gets the takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ribeiro scoring with punches from side control. #SUB2#
Ribeiro goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Spiliopoulos rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ribeiro's guard! Nice work there by Spiliopoulos!
Ribeiro is trying to keep Spiliopoulos in close.
Spiliopoulos trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Spiliopoulos looking to pass the guard.
Ribeiro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ribeiro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Spiliopoulos trying to control the position from guard on top but Ribeiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Spiliopoulos passes Ribeiro's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Spiliopoulos is trying to control. Ribeiro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ribeiro wants to improve his position but Spiliopoulos is controlling well.
Ribeiro is looking to control Spiliopoulos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ribeiro avoid being mounted?
Spiliopoulos moves into full mount! Ribeiro won't be happy about that!
Spiliopoulos fails to advance to Ribeiro's back.
Ribeiro keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Spiliopoulos wants to take his opponent's back but Ribeiro doesn't allow it. #SUB#
Spiliopoulos is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ribeiro has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ribeiro!
Spiliopoulos working a defensive guard here.
Ribeiro advances position into side control!
Spiliopoulos is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Ribeiro trying to control the action but Spiliopoulos is working from the bottom.
Spiliopoulos dodges the ground and pound from Ribeiro.
Spiliopoulos is looking for a sweep.
Ribeiro in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ribeiro trying to control the position but Spiliopoulos is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ribeiro in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ribeiro trying to control the position but Spiliopoulos is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonas Ribeiro dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Spiliopoulos looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ribeiro!
A lull in the action here.
Spiliopoulos is looking to take a break and control but Ribeiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Spiliopoulos wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ribeiro, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro is not content to let Spiliopoulos control the position. #T1#
Spiliopoulos passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ribeiro!
Spiliopoulos avoids the attempt from Ribeiro to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spiliopoulos looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ribeiro working to try and regain half guard.
Spiliopoulos takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Spiliopoulos avoids the attempt from Ribeiro to control.
Ribeiro might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Spiliopoulos haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Spiliopoulos jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ribeiro is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ribeiro and Spiliopoulos has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Ribeiro is trying to get back to half guard.
Spiliopoulos tries to move to mount but Ribeiro blocks the move with his legs. #T3#
Ribeiro is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Spiliopoulos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ribeiro has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ribeiro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Spiliopoulos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Spiliopoulos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ribeiro keeps working. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Spiliopoulos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ribeiro is fending him off so far but Spiliopoulos persists. Nope, Ribeiro circles away and we're back to standing.
Ribeiro connects with a looping right hand.
Ribeiro has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T4#
Spiliopoulos on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ribeiro lands with a nice body punch.
Spiliopoulos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Spiliopoulos misses with a takedown attempt - Ribeiro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Ribeiro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spiliopoulos swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Ribeiro gets caught napping as Spiliopoulos dives in and scores a takedown. Ribeiro manages to retain guard.
Spiliopoulos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ribeiro is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ribeiro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonidas Spiliopoulos dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Spiliopoulos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Spiliopoulos walks into a straight right hand from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro lands with a cross.
Ribeiro stuffs the takedown attempt from Spiliopoulos. Spiliopoulos gets slowly back to his feet.
Spiliopoulos takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ribeiro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Spiliopoulos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ribeiro lands with a hook. Spiliopoulos tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro's corner calls for a 1-2. Ribeiro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Spiliopoulos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Spiliopoulos drops his hands momentarily and Ribeiro takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Spiliopoulos swats away the attempt to clinch by Ribeiro.#T1#
Ribeiro lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL2#
Ribeiro takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Ribeiro has clasped his hands together around Spiliopoulos's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Ribeiro is looking to take a break and control but Spiliopoulos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ribeiro in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Ribeiro trying to control the position but Spiliopoulos is working away.
Ribeiro working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T2#
Ribeiro looking to control but instead Spiliopoulos has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Spiliopoulos wants to control but Ribeiro is keeping busy.
Spiliopoulos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ribeiro.
Spiliopoulos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ribeiro is just content to waste time from the top position. Spiliopoulos takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ribeiro wants to control from the top but Spiliopoulos keeps moving. #T3#
Ribeiro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Spiliopoulos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonidas Spiliopoulos. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Spiliopoulos closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ribeiro quickly recovers to half guard.
Spiliopoulos wants to take a breather but Ribeiro is having none of it.
Ribeiro is looking to improve his position.
Spiliopoulos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ribeiro keeps working.
Ribeiro is looking to get back to full guard here but Spiliopoulos has managed to pass to side control instead.#T4#
Ribeiro prevents Spiliopoulos from improving position.
Ribeiro is looking to regain half guard here but Spiliopoulos keeps moving and retains side control.
Ribeiro is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spiliopoulos has control of an arm but Ribeiro manages to advance to Spiliopoulos's back!
Ribeiro thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonas Ribeiro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ribeiro 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonas Ribeiro!
|
|
|
|
Event:
FFA 12: Bishop vs Studge
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Waves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spiliopoulos tries to counter with a takedown but Waves is quick to defend against it.
Spiliopoulos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Waves.
A cross from Waves lands.
Waves lands a nice shot that snaps Spiliopoulos's head back.
Spiliopoulos shoots in for a double leg but Waves sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Waves scores with a hook to the body. Spiliopoulos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice body punch from Waves.
Donk. Waves catches Spiliopoulos right on the button with a cross.
Waves thuds a left hand into Spiliopoulos's body.
Spiliopoulos closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Waves cracks Spiliopoulos with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Waves lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Spiliopoulos backs up against the cage.
Spiliopoulos has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Waves moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Waves scores with a shot to the body.
Waves connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC2#
Spiliopoulos is rocked!
Spiliopoulos walks into a left hand.
Oh Spiliopoulos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Waves cracks Spiliopoulos with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Spiliopoulos tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Waves pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Spiliopoulos is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trent Waves!
Trent Waves made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Last time i was in this cage i left a peasant, now i leave as a prince, but now i want my Title shot so i can rip out the belly of the beast and take my rightful place as King of the 155lb Division!!! Johnny set it up ASAP!!!'.
|
|
|
|
Event:
TWGC 15 (155lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between David Morrison and Leonidas Spiliopoulos. Morrison comes to the cage accompanied by Diary of a Madman. Spiliopoulos has chosen Sabaton as his entrance music. David Morrison is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; David Morrison! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Leonidas Spiliopoulos!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Chad Campbell and Russell Pearce.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Morrison closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Spiliopoulos's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morrison (2) vs (0) Spiliopoulos
We've been hearing good reports from Morrison'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.
Morrison wants to pass the guard but Spiliopoulos is keeping the position.
Morrison content to stall in guard here.
Spiliopoulos looking to control.
Morrison 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.
Morrison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spiliopoulos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrison's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrison passes into half guard.
Morrison perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Spiliopoulos is trying to maintain the position but Morrison is very close to passing his half guard.
Spiliopoulos wants to get back to full guard but Morrison has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (5) vs (0) Spiliopoulos
Morrison trying to control the action but Spiliopoulos is working from the bottom.
Morrison tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Morrison is trying to get an arm triangle but Spiliopoulos is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrison moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Morrison (7) vs (0) Spiliopoulos
Morrison swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Spiliopoulos is now in Morrison's guard. A big mistake from Morrison there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison (7) vs (2) Spiliopoulos
Morrison bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Spiliopoulos's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison (9) vs (2) Spiliopoulos
Morrison pushes down on Spiliopoulos's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Morrison passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (12) vs (2) Spiliopoulos
Morrison controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrison trying to control but Spiliopoulos is having none of it.
Morrison takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Spiliopoulos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Morrison tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Morrison can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Spiliopoulos is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrison controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrison fails to move to back control.
Morrison controlling from the full mount.
We've been informed that Spiliopoulos has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Morrison is working for a guillotine from mount but Spiliopoulos frees his head quite easily.
Morrison looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Spiliopoulos is desperately trying to improve his position but Morrison has a good base and remains in mount.
Morrison wants to take Spiliopoulos's back but he can't do it this time.
Morrison takes Spiliopoulos's back. Score +3 for taking back: Morrison (15) vs (2) Spiliopoulos
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spiliopoulos trying to control the hands but Morrison breaks the grip.
Morrison is looking to control Spiliopoulos but Spiliopoulos is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Morrison seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Spiliopoulos's chin but Spiliopoulos turns very nicely into Morrison's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Spiliopoulos.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison (15) vs (4) Spiliopoulos
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Morrison is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison (17) vs (4) Spiliopoulos
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Spiliopoulos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Morrison 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.
Spiliopoulos trying to control the position here.
Morrison works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Morrison wants to control but Spiliopoulos is keeping him busy.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Morrison in particular looking to stall.
Morrison has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Morrison tries to pass to full mount but Spiliopoulos defends it.
Spiliopoulos is trying to maintain the position but Morrison is very close to passing his half guard.
Morrison is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Spiliopoulos defends it well.
Morrison is just content to waste time from the top position. Spiliopoulos takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Morrison passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison (20) vs (4) Spiliopoulos
Morrison is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Spiliopoulos has escaped the position, nice work there.
Morrison is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Spiliopoulos's shoulder. That is not cool.
Morrison advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Morrison (22) vs (4) Spiliopoulos
Spiliopoulos tries to lock up and control but Morrison gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Morrison controlling his opponent.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Morrison trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Spiliopoulos has given up his back. Will we see Morrison going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Morrison (25) vs (4) Spiliopoulos
Morrison is riding his opponent, not letting Spiliopoulos buck him off.
Morrison looking for the RNC.
Morrison is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Spiliopoulos has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Morrison gets his hands free as Spiliopoulos looks to control.
Morrison is trying to control but Spiliopoulos is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Spiliopoulos wants to control but Morrison is having none of it.
Morrison looking to control but Spiliopoulos is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Morrison fails to advance to Spiliopoulos's back.
Spiliopoulos is looking to get to half guard.
Spiliopoulos has given up his back here. Will Morrison look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Morrison (28) vs (4) Spiliopoulos
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Spiliopoulos's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Morrison biding his time, looking for the opening.
Spiliopoulos just trying to survive but Morrison is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Spiliopoulos showing good submission defense here.
Spiliopoulos looking very determined here, making life difficult for Morrison.
Morrison is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Spiliopoulos knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Spiliopoulos for a finish.
Morrison is riding his opponent, not letting Spiliopoulos buck him off.
Spiliopoulos defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Spiliopoulos staying busy and making it hard for Morrison to control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Morrison is working for a rear naked choke. Spiliopoulos is not defending it well and Morrison has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Spiliopoulos refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Spiliopoulos's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David Morrison!
A relieved looking David Morrison thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
|
|
|
Event:
FFA 7: Ekaku vs Smith
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Spiliopoulos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wilson as he jumps to the side.
Spiliopoulos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Spiliopoulos misses with a takedown attempt - Wilson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As Spiliopoulos backs off Wilson throws a huge counter combo but Spiliopoulos manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonidas Spiliopoulos. 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.
Spiliopoulos shoots in for a takedown but Wilson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wilson is looking for the big counter here.
Spiliopoulos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wilson defends it nicely.#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Spiliopoulos or perhaps it was just good defense by Wilson, which made it look bad.
Wilson throws a counter combo.
Spiliopoulos fails with the takedown
and Wilson counters with a two punch combo.
Spiliopoulos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wilson swivels and escapes.#TD#
Spiliopoulos shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wilson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T2#
Spiliopoulos tries to free his leg and advance position but Wilson is retaining full guard.
Spiliopoulos controlling from the top position.
Spiliopoulos won't allow Wilson to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spiliopoulos wants to pass the guard but Wilson is keeping the position.
Wilson can't keep his opponent in guard - Spiliopoulos advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wilson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Spiliopoulos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Spiliopoulos is trying to control. Wilson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Spiliopoulos looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wilson scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Spiliopoulos manages to mount him!
#T3##SUB#
Spiliopoulos swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leonidas Spiliopoulos!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Leonidas Spiliopoulos waved his t-shirt featuring Juggernaut And Gladiators's logo in front of the cameras.
|
|
|
|
Event:
FFA 3: Spiliopoulos vs Bishop
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Bishop jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bishop throws a shot to the body.
Spiliopoulos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL2#
Bishop rushes Spiliopoulos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bishop scores with a shot to the side of Spiliopoulos's head.
Bishop scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spiliopoulos tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bishop just stands there and leans against the cage.
Spiliopoulos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bishop tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bishop scores with a hook to the body.
Spiliopoulos has been working on his balance at Javi' Corner , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Bishop.
Bishop presses Spiliopoulos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Spiliopoulos jumps guard but Bishop stands there with Spiliopoulos around his waist. Spiliopoulos gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leonidas Spiliopoulos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spiliopoulos takes a knee right on the jaw!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bishop scores with a knee to the head.
Bishop lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spiliopoulos tries for a takedown but Bishop manages to get underhooks.
Bishop lands a good knee to the midsection. Spiliopoulos won't want to take too many of those.
Bishop scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bishop lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#T1#
Bishop tries a knee to the head but Spiliopoulos blocks it.
Bishop lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bishop lands a body shot in the clinch.
Spiliopoulos tries to pull guard but Bishop holds him up against the cage and eventually Spiliopoulos drops back down to his feet.
Spiliopoulos is breathing heavily.
Bishop lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bishop lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Bishop.
#BC2#
Bishop breaks the clinch.
Spiliopoulos moves forwards but Bishop connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL2#
Spiliopoulos tries to keep at a distance but Bishop has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bishop content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bishop makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bishop presses Spiliopoulos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bishop lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spiliopoulos backwards.
Bishop softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bishop keeps control of Spiliopoulos as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Bishop.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bishop landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#BC2#
Bishop pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Bishop has managed to clinch.
Bishop landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bishop taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bishop lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bishop just leaning against Spiliopoulos, taking a breather.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bishop.
Bishop leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bishop lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bishop softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bishop throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spiliopouloss head. #T3#
Bishop stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Bishop.
Bishop lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bishop pushes Spiliopoulos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bishop'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.
Good body shot from Bishop.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bishop.
Spiliopoulos tries to pull guard but Bishop won't allow it.
Bishop taking a breather.
A hook to the body from Bishop.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bishop creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bishop with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bishop lands a hook that snaps the head of Spiliopoulos backwards.
Bishop lands a body shot.
A shot in the inside from Bishop. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knees to the body from Bishop.
Bishop working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bishop is working Spiliopoulos over against the cage.
Bishop throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spiliopouloss head.
Bishop presses Spiliopoulos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bishop scores with a knee to the head.
Bishop lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Bishop breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bishop connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Spiliopoulos's hands.#CL2#
Bishop forces Spiliopoulos back against the cage and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Bishop scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Bishop.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bishop lands an uppercut.
Bishop putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Spiliopoulos in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#BC2#
Bishop manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Bishop rushes Spiliopoulos and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Bishop dominated that round.
That's time! Spiliopoulos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bishop connects with a nice looking jab.
#CL2#
Bishop clinches up with Spiliopoulos and pushes him back against the cage.
Spiliopoulos jumps guard but Bishop turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A nice left hand lands by Bishop.
Bishop stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bishop lands a left hand.
Bishop scores with a shoulder strike.
Bishop lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spiliopoulos backwards. #ROC2#
Spiliopoulos is rocked!#KD2#
Bishop drops Spiliopoulos onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Spiliopoulos is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Spiliopoulos 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.
Bishop connects with a knee right up the middle! Spiliopoulos tumbles to the floor and Bishop stands over him, dominant and satisfied with his glorious KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Jackson Bishop!
Jackson Bishop is the new lightweight champion!
As Jackson Bishop got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I've said it before and I'll say it again, I am the worst nightmare for anyone in this division. '.
|
|
|
|
Event:
FFA 1: Eve of an Era
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Spiliopoulos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Spiliopoulos walks into a jab.#TD#
Spiliopoulos throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gardarsson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Spiliopoulos is in Gardarsson's guard.
Spiliopoulos passes Gardarsson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gardarsson can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Spiliopoulos is looking for a kimura but Gardarsson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Spiliopoulos to get the leverage.
Spiliopoulos wants to control but Gardarsson is keeping him busy.
Spiliopoulos works his way into side control.
Spiliopoulos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gardarsson keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Spiliopoulos tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Spiliopoulos in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB#
Gardarsson wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Spiliopoulos has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Gardarsson's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Gardarsson is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Spiliopoulos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Leonidas Spiliopoulos!
Our winner, Leonidas Spiliopoulos, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Spiliopoulos closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Callahan quickly recovers to half guard.
Callahan is looking to control Spiliopoulos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Callahan avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Callahan is thowing punches from the bottom. Spiliopoulos grabs hold of a loose arm and pivots for an armbar! It's tight and Callahan has to tap! Superb work there from Spiliopoulos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leonidas Spiliopoulos!
Leonidas Spiliopoulos seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 07, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Viking shoots in and gets a takedown into Spiliopoulos's guard.
Viking wants to control from the top but Spiliopoulos keeps moving.
Viking is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Viking forces his way into half guard.
Viking tries to pass to full mount but Spiliopoulos defends it.
Spiliopoulos is staying active underneath Viking, 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.
Spiliopoulos gets back to full guard.
Viking trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Viking trying to control the position from guard on top but Spiliopoulos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spiliopoulos managing to control the position.
Spiliopoulos is trying to control the position but Viking postures up.
Spiliopoulos keeping moving, preventing Viking from controlling successfully.
Spiliopoulos working a defensive guard here.
Viking wants to pass the guard but Spiliopoulos is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Viking thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Viking trying to control the position from guard on top but Spiliopoulos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Spiliopoulos shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Viking's guard.
Viking is looking to stand back up but Spiliopoulos counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Viking. #REVB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Viking wants to get back to his feet.
Spiliopoulos works his way into side control. #SUB#
Spiliopoulos is trying to get an arm triangle but Viking is defending well. #SUB#
Spiliopoulos wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Viking, who protects the arm well. #T3##SUB#
Viking tries to escape back to his feet but Spiliopoulos has kept hold of him... Oh, now he's got Viking's back and is looking for the choke... Is it? Is it sunk in? YES! Viking is tapping! Spiliopoulos saw the opportunity and took it - ruthless!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Leonidas Spiliopoulos!
A relieved looking Leonidas Spiliopoulos thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
|
|
|
|
Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 03, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Phillips is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Spiliopoulos's half guard.
Spiliopoulos is looking for a sweep. Phillips is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Spiliopoulos gets back to full guard.
Phillips postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Phillips loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Spiliopoulos keeping moving, preventing Phillips from controlling successfully.
Phillips throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spiliopoulos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spiliopoulos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Spiliopoulos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Spiliopoulos trying to keep a closed guard but Phillips is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Phillips scoring with some ground and pound.
Phillips postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Spiliopoulos holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Spiliopoulos takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#TD#
Spiliopoulos closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Phillips stops Spiliopoulos from passing to mount.
Spiliopoulos is working hard here to advance position.
Who's going to make the next move?#T2#
Phillips trying his best to control but Spiliopoulos has mounted him.
Spiliopoulos fails to take his opponent's back.
Phillips wants to hold on but Spiliopoulos pushes him away.
Spiliopoulos trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Spiliopoulos jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Phillips manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Phillips is looking to regain half guard here but Spiliopoulos keeps moving and retains side control. #T3##SUB#
Spiliopoulos thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Spiliopoulos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Phillips has escaped the position, nice work there.
Phillips tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Spiliopoulos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Spiliopoulos tries to advance to mount but can't.
Phillips is looking for a sweep.
Spiliopoulos trying to control the position but Phillips is working away. #SUB#
Spiliopoulos is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Phillips knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Phillips really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Spiliopoulos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Spiliopoulos tries to advance to mount but Phillips denies him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spiliopoulos passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Phillips!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonidas Spiliopoulos dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Spiliopoulos is defended easily by Phillips.
Spiliopoulos goes for a double leg but Phillips avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Phillips continues to drive forward.
Phillips misses with a double jab.
Spiliopoulos attempts a counter takedown but Phillips avoids it well and moves away.#TD2#
Spiliopoulos gets caught flat footed, as Phillips shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Spiliopoulos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Phillips postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips is looking to work some ground and pound but Spiliopoulos has wrist control.
Spiliopoulos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Spiliopoulos controls Phillips momentarily but Phillips frees himself. #T1#
Phillips trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Spiliopoulos is adopting a defensive guard.
Phillips working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Phillips trying to control the position from guard on top but Spiliopoulos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Phillips postures up and lands a big shot to Spiliopoulos's brow. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Spiliopoulos controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A punch combination from Phillips misses.
Phillips displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #TD#
Spiliopoulos throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Phillips was covering up waiting for the punch and Spiliopoulos finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Spiliopoulos stands and throws Phillips's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phillips tries to buck Spiliopoulos off but Spiliopoulos is having none of it.#SUB#
Spiliopoulos is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Phillips knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Phillips is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Spiliopoulos wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Phillips, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Spiliopoulos tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Spiliopoulos has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Phillips!#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Phillips is wriggling around trying to escape.
Spiliopoulos looking to control but Phillips is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Spiliopoulos goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Phillips turns into him and now he's in Spiliopoulos's guard.
Phillips trying to control but Spiliopoulos is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Maxwell Phillips will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Phillips throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Spiliopoulos was covering up waiting for the punch and Phillips finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Phillips throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Phillips with a flurry of punches that miss.
Spiliopoulos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Spiliopoulos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Phillips can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Spiliopoulos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Spiliopoulos has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Spiliopoulos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Phillips is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Phillips working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Spiliopoulos pushes a forearm under Phillips's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Phillips is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leonidas Spiliopoulos!
Our winner, Leonidas Spiliopoulos, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
