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Event:
RapidFC Tokyo 42
Date: Feb 01, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Nevrakis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Guatar throws an elbow but it misses.
Guatar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nevrakis is trying to pull guard but Guatar turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nevrakis takes a shot to the head.
Guatar lands with a light punch inside.
Guatar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Guatar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nevrakis backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nevrakis.
Guatar scores with a hook to the body.#TD#
Nevrakis ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Nevrakis no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Nevrakis keeping moving, preventing Guatar from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nevrakis thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Guatar is in close to Nevrakis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nevrakis throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
My spies in Montreal Community Gym inform me that Guatar has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Guatar trying to control but Nevrakis is working from the bottom.
Guatar is working Nevrakis over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Guatar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nevrakis doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Guatar would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Guatar working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nevrakis's head.#T1#
Guatar controls from within his opponent's guard.
Guatar wants to get up but he can't break Nevrakis's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Guatar tries to free his leg and advance position but Nevrakis is retaining full guard.
Guatar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Nevrakis doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Nevrakis throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Guatar trying to control but Nevrakis is working from the bottom.
Nevrakis will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Nevrakis striking off his back but it's not causing Guatar any problems.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Nevrakis throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nevrakis misses with a series of wild punches.
Guatar with a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Konstantinos Nevrakis has been cut.#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Nevrakis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Guatar throws a front kick that sends Nevrakis stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Nevrakis has Guatar up against the cage in a clinch.
Nevrakis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nevrakis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konstantinos Nevrakis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guatar lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Nevrakis pulls guard effortlessly.
Nevrakis keeping moving, preventing Guatar from controlling successfully.
Nevrakis is striking but Guatar is not phased and passes to half guard.
Guatar trying to mount his opponent but Nevrakis defends it. #T3#
Guatar working Nevrakis over with strikes.
Guatar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Guatar is looking for a kimura here.
Nevrakis has hold of Guatar's hands but Guatar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nevrakis is looking for a sweep. Guatar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Guatar blocks the strikes from Nevrakis.
Nevrakis wants to get back to full guard.
Guatar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nevrakis defending well though.
Nevrakis tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Nevrakis throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Nevrakis misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Nevrakis throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Guatar wants to pass the guard but Nevrakis is defending well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Guatar lands a nice short elbow.#T4##SUB2#
Guatar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Guatar working over Nevrakis with some ground and pound. Nevrakis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Guatar blocks the strikes from Nevrakis.
Guatar wants to control but Nevrakis is keeping him busy.
Nevrakis missing with punches from the bottom.
Guatar scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nevrakis misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Nevrakis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Guatar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Guatar's back!
Guatar trying to control the hands but Nevrakis won't let him.
Guatar rolls, trying to escape but Nevrakis keeps control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Guatar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Konstantinos Nevrakis's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Nevrakis wants to clinch.
Nevrakis tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Guatar counters with a body kick that stops Nevrakis in his tracks momentarily.
Guatar lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nevrakis will feel that in the morning.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nevrakis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Guatar throws an elbow that misses.
Guatar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nevrakis is trying to pull guard but Guatar has him pressed against the cage.
Guatar gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nevrakis tries to pull guard but Guatar holds him up against the cage and eventually Nevrakis drops back down to his feet.
Nevrakis tries to pull guard but Guatar holds him up against the cage and eventually Nevrakis drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konstantinos Nevrakis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guatar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Nevrakis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nevrakis jumps guard but Guatar stands there with Nevrakis around his waist. Nevrakis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nevrakis dodges an elbow strike from Guatar.
Nevrakis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Guatar throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nevrakis blocks it with crossed arms.
Nevrakis jumps guard but Guatar stands there with Nevrakis around his waist. Nevrakis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nevrakis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Guatar throws a head punch that misses.
Nevrakis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Guatar walks away with a smile on his face. Nevrakis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Guatar. Nevrakis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Guatar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nevrakis throws out the jab.
Nevrakis swinging wildly here.
Guatar lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#T2#
Nevrakis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nevrakis misses with a wild combination.
Guatar throws out a loose jab but Nevrakis uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Guatar tries to get set, Nevrakis tries to push him back and clinch up but Guatar manages to avoid the attempt.
A jab from Guatar does it's job there.
Nevrakis throws a combination that misses
and Guatar counters with a left to the body.
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!
Guatar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nevrakis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Guatar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Guatar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheers as Guatar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nevrakis doesn't seem phased though.
Guatar jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T3#
Nevrakis fails to land with a series of punches.
Guatar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Guatar scores with a shot to the body.
Guatar cracks a nice hook into Nevrakis's ribs.
Guatar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Guatar swats away the attempt to clinch by Nevrakis.
A jab lands there for Guatar.#CL#
Nevrakis closes the distance and clinches.
Nevrakis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Guatar missing with knees to the body.
Guatar lands a damaging elbow.
Guatar working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4##TD#
Nevrakis manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Guatar is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nevrakis thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Nevrakis doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Nevrakis throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Guatar trying to control the position from guard on top but Nevrakis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guatar working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nevrakis's head.
Nevrakis throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Guatar working some strikes from top position.
Guatar trying to control the position from guard on top but Nevrakis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guatar looking to pass the guard.
Johnny Guatar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Guatar lands a couple of elbows.
Nevrakis tries to strike from the bottom.
Guatar wants to control from the top but Nevrakis keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Guatar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Konstantinos Nevrakis's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Nevrakis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Guatar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nevrakis slips under a jab.
Konstantinos Nevrakis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nevrakis swinging wildly here.
Johnny Guatar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nevrakis lands a slapping body shot.
Nevrakis fails to land with a series of punches.
Guatar throws an overhand right that lands on Nevrakis's shoulder, as Nevrakis tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guatar misses the shot to the body.
Guatar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nevrakis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nevrakis tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Guatar manages to circle out of the way.
Nevrakis misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Guatar connects with a solid leg kick.
Guatar throws a lazy right hand but Nevrakis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Guatar.
Guatar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nevrakis misses with a jab to the body
and Guatar counters with a stiff right hand.
Nevrakis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Guatar.
Guatar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nevrakis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL#
Nevrakis pushes Guatar up against the cage in a clinch.
Nevrakis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Guatar just stands there and leans against the cage.
Guatar lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Guatar can't find room to land a body shot as Nevrakis controls the action.
#T2#
Guatar misses with a knee strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Guatar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nevrakis tries to clinch there but Guatar circles away.
Guatar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Guatar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Guatar scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nevrakis misses with a body shot.
Guatar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Guatar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Guatar throws a jab when Nevrakis was well out of range.
Guatar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nevrakis blocks the body kick.
Guatar fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nevrakis is out of range.
Guatar ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Nevrakis moves out of range of the strikes.
Nevrakis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nevrakis moves away from the strike by Guatar.
Nevrakis is looking to counter the offense by Guatar and move into the clinch.
Nevrakis misses with a wild combination.
Nevrakis tries to clinch there but Guatar circles away.
Guatar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nevrakis at a distance.
Guatar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Guatar cracks a nice hook into Nevrakis's ribs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Guatar.
Guatar looks to score with a jab to the body but Nevrakis is just out of range.
Nevrakis tries to close the distance and clinch but Guatar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Guatar was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T4#
Guatar misses the shot to the body.
Konstantinos Nevrakis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nevrakis has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Guatar.
Nevrakis lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nevrakis.
Johnny Guatar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CUT#
It looks like Johnny Guatar has been cut.
Konstantinos Nevrakis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nevrakis throws a combination that misses
enabling Guatar to counter with a crisp jab.
Guatar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Guatar wants to land a leg kick but Nevrakis is out of range.
Guatar lands a leg kick that knocks Nevrakis off balance momentarily.
Nevrakis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nevrakis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nevrakis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Guatar slips under a jab from Nevrakis.
Guatar feints a counter leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Guatar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Guatar 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Guatar!
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Event:
RapidFC 60
Date: Jan 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Wius lands a nice hook to Nevrakis's body. Nevrakis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nevrakis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wius swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nevrakis.
Wius avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nevrakis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nevrakis walks into a jab.
Wius throws the left hand but Nevrakis avoids the punch easily.
Nevrakis wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nevrakis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wius misses with a body shot.
Craig Wius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Nevrakis forces Wius back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Wius escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Wius shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nevrakis napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wius working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Nevrakis throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Nevrakis is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wius off and has taken his back!
Nevrakis thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Nevrakis throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Nevrakis somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. #T1#
Nevrakis missing with strikes.
Wius is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Nevrakis off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Nevrakis throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Wius staying busy and making it hard for Nevrakis to control.
Wius is really stuck here.
Nevrakis throwing sloppy strikes.
Nevrakis trying to control momentarily.
Nevrakis controlling well, preventing Wius from escaping the position.
Nevrakis misses with a punch to the head.
Nevrakis is hanging on to Wius's back as he tries to escape.
#T2#
Wius tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Wius is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nevrakis sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Nevrakis looking to finish Wius with some ground and pound. This is bad for Wius!
Wius working to try and regain half guard.
Nevrakis throwing strikes here but Wius is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wius avoids a strike by Nevrakis and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Nevrakis's guard! Fantastic escape!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wius stays in close to Nevrakis's body and controls the position.
Nevrakis throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Nevrakis trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Wius lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Nevrakis throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Wius lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nevrakis throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Nevrakis will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Nevrakis striking off his back but it's not causing Wius any problems.
Wius scoring with some ground and pound.
Nevrakis is striking from the bottom but Wius uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Wius lands strikes from half guard.
Wius is keen to just control but Nevrakis is a slippery customer.
Nevrakis punching from the bottom.
Nevrakis is not content to let Wius control the position.
Nevrakis on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wius blocks the strikes from Nevrakis.
Nevrakis misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Nevrakis throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Wius lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nevrakis missing with punches from the bottom.
Wius trying to control the action but Nevrakis is working from the bottom. #T4#
Nevrakis tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Ground and pound from Wius.
Nevrakis throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Wius working the head and body with strikes.
Wius lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nevrakis throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Nevrakis missing with punches from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Wius there.
Wius scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wius blocks the strikes from Nevrakis.
Wius scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nevrakis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wius blocks the strikes from Nevrakis.
Wius scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nevrakis taking some punishment here, with Wius in his half guard.
Nevrakis flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Nevrakis punching from the bottom.
Nevrakis is staying active underneath Wius, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Wius dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Nevrakis drives through and clinches with Wius against the cage.
Nevrakis tries to pull guard but Wius forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nevrakis jumps guard but Wius stands there with Nevrakis around his waist. Nevrakis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Nevrakis ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Nevrakis no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Nevrakis throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Wius is working Nevrakis over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wius keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nevrakis's head.
Nevrakis keeping moving, preventing Wius from controlling successfully.
Nevrakis will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Nevrakis trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nevrakis will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Wius wants to control from the top but Nevrakis keeps moving.
Wius postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wius advances to half guard.
Wius wants to take a breather but Nevrakis is having none of it.
Nevrakis throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T1#
Wius seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nevrakis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nevrakis missing with punches from the bottom.
Nevrakis misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Wius is trying to control. Nevrakis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nevrakis flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#SUB2#
Wius wants to work for an arm triangle but Nevrakis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nevrakis missing with punches from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nevrakis is trying to get back to full guard.
Nevrakis is not content to let Wius control the position.
Wius looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nevrakis with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nevrakis punching from the bottom.
Wius is nestled in close to Nevrakis, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nevrakis flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
#SUB2#
Wius is working for a submission of some sort.
Nevrakis punching from the bottom.
#T2#
Nevrakis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nevrakis with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Wius can't handle though.
Nevrakis trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Wius makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wius lands a couple of digs.
Nevrakis will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Wius slips nicely into half guard.
Nevrakis misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Wius is trying to control. Nevrakis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nevrakis 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.
Wius is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wius blocks the strikes from Nevrakis.
Wius is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wius scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wius lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Wius blocks the strikes from Nevrakis.
Wius blocks the strikes from Nevrakis.
Nevrakis flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Nevrakis is refusing to be controlled, as Wius sits in half guard.
Wius lands strikes from half guard.
Nevrakis misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Nevrakis tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Nevrakis misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Nevrakis throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Wius is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nevrakis flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
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. Wius connects with a nice short shot to Nevrakis's temple.
Wius blocks the strikes from Nevrakis.
Wius keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nevrakis is staying active underneath Wius, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wius landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wius is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wius blocks the strikes from Nevrakis.
Nevrakis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wius's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wius's back!#T4#
Nevrakis trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Wius 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.
Nevrakis has the hooks in. Wius is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Wius has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Nevrakis.
Wius wants to escape the position.
Nevrakis is trying to control but Wius is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Nevrakis controlling his opponent.
Nevrakis prevents Wius from getting the reversal.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nevrakis looking to finish with strikes here!
Wius can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Wius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Nevrakis walks into a stiff left hand from Wius.
Wius is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL#
Nevrakis drives through and clinches with Wius against the cage.
Wius looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Nevrakis drags the fight down to the ground.
Craig Wius has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wius with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nevrakis tries to strike from the bottom.
Nevrakis trying to strike off his back.
Wius wants to control from the top but Nevrakis keeps moving.
Nevrakis striking off his back but it's not causing Wius any problems.
Nevrakis trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Nevrakis doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nevrakis trying to strike off his back.
Wius scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wius trying to control the position from guard on top but Nevrakis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wius working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nevrakis's head.
Nevrakis thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Wius must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nevrakis will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#T1#
Nevrakis doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Wius wants to control from the top but Nevrakis keeps moving. #SUB2#
Wius drops back looking for a leg! Nevrakis is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nevrakis manages to kick Wius off! Wius jumps back into Nevrakis's guard.
Nevrakis doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Nevrakis thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Wius distracts Nevrakis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wius scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nevrakis thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Nevrakis trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Nevrakis doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Wius is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wius's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wius stands up over Nevrakis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nevrakis throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Nevrakis is striking from the bottom but Wius uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Wius working over Nevrakis with some ground and pound. Nevrakis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
Nevrakis throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wius lands a nice short elbow.
Nice strikes from Wius there.
Ground and pound from Wius.
Nevrakis punching from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Wius.
Nevrakis has hold of Wius's hands but Wius slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wius has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wius is looking to take a break and control but Nevrakis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nevrakis throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Nevrakis misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Wius works his way into side control.
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!
Nevrakis is looking for a sweep.
Wius wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nevrakis keeps working.
Check out the look on Wius's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Wius scoring with punches and elbows. #T3#
Wius controls the position.
Nevrakis is trying to get back to half guard.
Wius works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Nevrakis is not content to let Wius control the position.
Nevrakis is looking to reverse the position.
Nevrakis throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Nevrakis misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Nevrakis sneaks back into half guard.
Wius controlling the pace.
Nevrakis tries to get to full guard but Wius has control of the leg.
Wius is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wius lands with a punch from half guard.
Nevrakis tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T4#
Wius is trying to control. Nevrakis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wius tries to pass to full mount but Nevrakis defends it.
Nevrakis misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Konstantinos Nevrakis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Nevrakis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wius winds up and cracks Nevrakis with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nevrakis tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Wius takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nevrakis missing with punches from the bottom.
#SUB#
Nevrakis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wius takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wius scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Nevrakis looking for submissions off his back.
Wius looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nevrakis is staying active underneath Wius, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Craig Wius comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wius 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Wius!
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Event:
RapidFC NYE
Date: Dec 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Nevrakis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Busk to score with a decent uppercut.
Kieran Busk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Nevrakis 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Busk definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice cross by Busk.
Busk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nevrakis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nevrakis is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Busk connects with a nice looking jab.
#CL#
Busk forces Nevrakis back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Nevrakis has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Busk uses from the top position.
Busk wants to stand but Nevrakis is controlling his posture from full guard.
Nevrakis will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Nevrakis trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Nevrakis throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Busk is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Busk trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nevrakis's guard.
Nevrakis will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Busk looking to pass the guard.
Nevrakis lands a decent punch to the body there.#T1#
Nevrakis throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Nevrakis throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Busk trying to control but Nevrakis is working from the bottom.
Nevrakis trying to strike off his back.
Nevrakis doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Nevrakis keeping moving, preventing Busk from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Busk has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nevrakis throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Busk trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nevrakis's guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nevrakis keeps the fight on the outside.
Busk throws a body shot but no joy.
Nevrakis takes one on the button.#CL2#
Nevrakis takes the fight into the clinch.
Busk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nevrakis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Busk just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nevrakis tries to pull guard but Busk forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T2##TD2#
Nevrakis ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Nevrakis no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nevrakis trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Nevrakis trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Busk trying to control the position from guard on top but Nevrakis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nevrakis will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Nevrakis throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Nevrakis keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Nevrakis keeping moving, preventing Busk from controlling successfully.
Busk will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Busk has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nevrakis is proving hard to escape from.
Nevrakis trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Nevrakis throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Nevrakis striking off his back but it's not causing Busk any problems.
Busk trying to control but Nevrakis is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Nevrakis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
Busk swings wildly with an uppercut but Nevrakis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Busk misses with a punch to the body.
Nevrakis prevents a body shot from Busk.
A short right from Busk on the inside.
Nevrakis prevents a body shot from Busk. #TD2#
Nevrakis successfully pulls guard.
Nevrakis throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Busk knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nevrakis on the ground.
Nevrakis throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Nevrakis will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Nevrakis scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Nevrakis trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Nevrakis throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Nevrakis has a closed guard, preventing Busk from standing up.
Nevrakis throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Nevrakis will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Nevrakis throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Busk trying to control but Nevrakis is working from the bottom.
Nevrakis tries to strike from the bottom.
#T4#
Nevrakis throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Nevrakis trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Busk looks to score with a jab to the body but Nevrakis is just out of range.
Busk displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL2#
Nevrakis clinches up with Busk and pushes him back against the cage.
Nevrakis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Busk to keep the fight standing.
Kieran Busk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konstantinos Nevrakis.
Busk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nevrakis jumps guard but Busk stands there with Nevrakis around his waist. Nevrakis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Busk tries to work over Nevrakis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Busk lands a hook that snaps the head of Nevrakis backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Nevrakis pulls Busk into guard.
Nevrakis trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Busk trying to control the position from guard on top but Nevrakis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Busk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nevrakis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nevrakis trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kieran Busk dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Danga de danga de dang - Busk scores with a four punch combination!
Busk bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jab from Busk.
The fight stays on the outside here - Busk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Busk gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nevrakis fails to pull guard.
Busk is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Busk lands a body shot.
Nevrakis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Busk smiles and moves away.
Busk scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Busk jabs Nevrakis right on the nose. Nevrakis blinks but takes it well.
Nevrakis takes one on the button.
Busk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nevrakis can do to turn this around?#T1#
Busk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Busk lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nevrakis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kieran Busk is winning the standup battle so far.
Nevrakis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nevrakis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Busk lands a slapping body shot.
#CL2#
Nevrakis closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Nevrakis jumps guard and drags Busk to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Nevrakis strikes from his own guard.
Busk trying to control the position from guard on top but Nevrakis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Nevrakis tries to strike from the bottom.
Busk trying to control the position from guard on top but Nevrakis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Busk wanted to stand there but Nevrakis had control of the position.
Nevrakis doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#T2#
Nevrakis trying to strike off his back.
Nevrakis throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Nevrakis doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Nevrakis trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Nevrakis tries to strike from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Busk tries to bum rush Nevrakis with a series of wild strikes but Nevrakis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Busk tries to keep at a distance but Nevrakis has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Busk on the inside.
Busk lands a hook that snaps the head of Nevrakis backwards.
Busk struggles to land a body shot inside as Nevrakis controls his hands.
Busk struggles to land a body shot inside as Nevrakis controls his hands.
Busk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Busk can't find room to land a body shot as Nevrakis controls the action.
Busk throws a head punch that misses.
Nevrakis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kieran Busk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konstantinos Nevrakis.
Nevrakis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Busk to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Nevrakis pulls Busk into guard.
#T3#
Nevrakis keeping moving, preventing Busk from controlling successfully.
Nevrakis lands a decent punch to the body there.
Busk wants to control from the top but Nevrakis keeps moving.
Nevrakis trying to strike off his back.
Nevrakis trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Busk wants to control from the top but Nevrakis keeps moving.
Nevrakis trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Nevrakis will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Busk wants to get up but he can't break Nevrakis's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Busk swinging wildly here.
Nevrakis wants to counter with a clinch but Busk pushes him away.
Busk fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nevrakis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Busk is looking to clinch but Nevrakis is avoiding it.
Nevrakis tries to counter with a clinch but Busk shakes him off and moves away.
Busk tries to clinch but Nevrakis moves out of range. #CL#
Busk clinches up against the cage.
Busk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nevrakis fails to pull guard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Busk.
Nevrakis is trying to pull guard but Busk turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nevrakis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Busk walks away with a smile on his face. Nevrakis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Busk lands a right hook to the body.
Busk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nevrakis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Busk throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nevrakis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nevrakis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kieran Busk dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nevrakis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Busk ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Busk misses with a jab to the body
#CL2#
and Nevrakis counters by clinching up.
Busk misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD2#
Nevrakis manages to pull guard.
Nevrakis thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Busk wants to stand but Nevrakis is controlling his posture from full guard.
Nevrakis will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Nevrakis throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Nevrakis trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nevrakis trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Busk trying to control the position from guard on top but Nevrakis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Busk would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Nevrakis trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T1#
Busk lands with an uppercut that bounces Nevrakis off the cage and back into range.#CL2#
Nevrakis gets a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Busk scores with a nice short uppercut.
Busk has a couple of punches blocked by Nevrakis.
Nevrakis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Busk just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Nevrakis decides to pull guard.
Busk trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nevrakis's guard.
Nevrakis tries to strike from the bottom.
Nevrakis trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Nevrakis scores with a nice shot.
Busk wants to control from the top but Nevrakis keeps moving.
Nevrakis tries to strike from the bottom.
Nevrakis trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Busk is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.#T2#
Nevrakis throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Nevrakis throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Busk takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CL2#
Nevrakis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Busk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nevrakis tries to pull guard but Busk won't allow it.
Nevrakis fails to pull guard.
Kieran Busk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konstantinos Nevrakis.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Busk tries to throw a body punch but Nevrakis avoids it by throwing Busk back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Busk.
Busk is working Nevrakis over against the cage.
Busk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nevrakis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Busk presses Nevrakis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nevrakis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Busk throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Busk lands a shoulder strike.
Busk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nevrakis is trying to pull guard but Busk has him pressed against the cage.
Busk misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Busk lands a hook that snaps the head of Nevrakis backwards.
Nevrakis tries to pull guard but Busk won't allow it.
Nevrakis tries to pull guard but Busk won't allow it.
Busk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Busk can't find room to land a body shot as Nevrakis controls the action.
Nevrakis is trying to pull guard but Busk has him pressed against the cage.
Busk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Busk digs a right hand underneath Nevrakis's ribcage. Nevrakis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Busk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nevrakis tries to pull guard but Busk holds him up against the cage and eventually Nevrakis drops back down to his feet.
Busk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nevrakis fails to pull guard.
Nevrakis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Busk walks away with a smile on his face. Nevrakis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Busk gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nevrakis fails to pull guard.
Busk lands a shot to the body.
Busk lands a shoulder strike.
Kieran Busk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Busk pushes Nevrakis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Busk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Konstantinos Nevrakis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A hook to the body from Busk.
Busk pushes Nevrakis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Busk.
Busk misses with a body punch.
Nevrakis tries to pull guard but Busk won't allow it.
Nevrakis is trying to pull guard but Busk turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nevrakis tries to pull guard but Busk holds him up against the cage and eventually Nevrakis drops back down to his feet.
Busk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Busk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nevrakis misses with a punch on the inside.
Busk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Busk pushes Nevrakis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Busk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Busk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nevrakis backwards.
Nevrakis swings wildly with an uppercut but Busk uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kieran Busk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Busk, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kieran Busk!
After winning the bout, Kieran Busk 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:
RapidFC 54
Date: Nov 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Nevrakis misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Smith misses.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nevrakis misses with a wild body shot.
A nice side step and Smith releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Smith with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Konstantinos Nevrakis has been cut.
A jab from Nevrakis does it's job there.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nevrakis.
Smith scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nevrakis throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith takes one on the button.
Nevrakis misses with a right hand
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Nevrakis throws a combination that misses
and Smith counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nevrakis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nevrakis throws a big shot that misses.
Smith appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nevrakis cracks Smith with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nevrakis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith lands with a hook. Nevrakis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smith's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nevrakis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Smith scrambles back to his feet.
Nevrakis slips under a jab from Smith.
As Smith tries to get set, Nevrakis tries to push him back and clinch up but Smith manages to avoid the attempt.#T2#
Nevrakis misses with a shot to the body
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nevrakis lands with a shot to the body.
Nevrakis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nevrakis.
Nevrakis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Konstantinos Nevrakis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nevrakis throws a good cross that connects.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nevrakis.
Nevrakis tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Smith manages to circle out of the way.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nevrakis tries to move into range but Smith moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3#
Nevrakis misses with an uppercut.
Nevrakis thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Smith! But no joy.
Smith has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nevrakis misses with a double jab.
Smith lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nevrakis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
Nevrakis throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nevrakis looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Nevrakis misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely.
Nevrakis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Nevrakis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nevrakis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD2#
Smith is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nevrakis's half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nevrakis punching from the bottom.
Smith 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.
Smith has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Five Round Fight Club NY (50 max). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Smith landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nevrakis tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Smith is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nevrakis missing with punches from the bottom.
Nevrakis flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Nevrakis punching from the bottom.
Smith looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Smith drops an elbow to the side of Nevrakis's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Konstantinos Nevrakis's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Smith keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#TD2#
Smith looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nevrakis being controlled here, momentarily.
Nevrakis throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Nevrakis will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Nevrakis tries to strike from the bottom.
Nevrakis keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith landing with the ground and pound.
Nevrakis will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith lands a couple of digs.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Nevrakis will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Nevrakis throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nevrakis trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Nevrakis throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Smith connects with a couple of short punches.
Nevrakis striking off his back but it's not causing Smith any problems.
Nevrakis throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Nevrakis throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Nevrakis 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.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Nevrakis trying to strike off his back.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Smith with a hook.
Nevrakis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smith to score with a decent uppercut.
Smith has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT#
It looks like James Smith has been cut.
Nevrakis misses the body punch
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Nevrakis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith wants to clinch up but Nevrakis keeps it at a distance.
Smith with a nice cross.
Nice cross by Nevrakis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab lands there for Smith.
Smith scores with a punch to the head.#ROC2#
Nevrakis is rocked!
A telegraphed right hand from Nevrakis misses the target.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nevrakis moves away.#T3#
Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Oh Nevrakis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith scores with a jab to the head.
Nevrakis throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
James Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nevrakis throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Nevrakis seems to have got his legs back now.#KD2#
Smith drops Nevrakis with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Nevrakis looks back up at him and smiles so Smith waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Nevrakis.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Smith closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Nevrakis is trying to get back to half guard.
James Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nevrakis throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land. #T4#
Smith lands some shots froms side control.
A big shot lands for Smith! That's hurt Nevrakis! Will he recover? Smith fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Smith!
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Event:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 27
Date: Oct 05, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Nevrakis rushes Magrin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Nevrakis successfully pulls guard.
Magrin trying to control but Nevrakis is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Nevrakis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Magrin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Magrin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Magrin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Magrin tries to free his leg and advance position but Nevrakis is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nevrakis working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Magrin has passed into half guard!
Nevrakis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nevrakis's coaches at Spartan Mixed Martial Arts have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Magrin wants to pass the guard but Nevrakis is defending well. #T1#
Nevrakis is staying active underneath Magrin, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Nevrakis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nevrakis tries to roll over but Magrin keeps him under control.
Nevrakis is not content to let Magrin control the position.#SUB#
Nevrakis actively working from the bottom here.
Magrin passes the guard and advances to mount! #T2#
Magrin tries to control but Nevrakis wriggling away.
Nevrakis is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nevrakis is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nevrakis tries to improve his position but instead Magrin has taken his back!
Nevrakis tries to break free.
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.
#T3#
Nevrakis tries to roll but Magrin sticks to his back.
Magrin wants to control but Nevrakis is keeping busy.
I would not like to be Nevrakis right now.
Magrin is hanging on to Nevrakis's back as he tries to escape.
Magrin doesn't have the hooks in and Nevrakis manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB#
Nevrakis drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Magrin dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Nevrakis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Magrin wants to control from the top but Nevrakis keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB#
Magrin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Nevrakis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Magrin defends well.#SUB#
Nevrakis throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Magrin escapes and throws Nevrakis's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Nevrakis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've been informed that Magrin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Coiote Magrin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Nevrakis closes the distance and pushes Magrin back into the cage.
Magrin is trying to pull guard but Nevrakis has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Nevrakis successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Nevrakis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Coiote Magrin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nevrakis keeping moving, preventing Magrin from controlling successfully.
Magrin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nevrakis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Magrin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nevrakis keeping full guard, as Magrin tries to pass. #T1##SUB#
Nevrakis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Nevrakis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Magrin is aware though and is defending well.
Magrin wants to control from the top but Nevrakis keeps moving.
Nevrakis keeping full guard, as Magrin tries to pass. #SUB#
Magrin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nevrakis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Magrin has managed to get both his arms back between Nevrakis's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Nevrakis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Magrin defends well.#SUB#
Nevrakis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#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.
Magrin trying to control the position from guard on top but Nevrakis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magrin wants to pass the guard but Nevrakis is keeping the position.
Magrin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Nevrakis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Magrin looking to improve position, pressing down on Nevrakis's thigh with his hand. Nevrakis seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Magrin paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Magrin's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Nevrakis picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Konstantinos Nevrakis!
Konstantinos Nevrakis decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
RapidFC 41
Date: Aug 24, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Nevrakis moves into range and clinches up with Westcliff.
Nevrakis is trying to pull guard but Westcliff has him pressed against the cage.
Westcliff looking to slow down the pace here.#TD#
Nevrakis manages to pull guard.
Westcliff content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Nevrakis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nevrakis 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#
Westcliff avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Nevrakis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Westcliff is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nevrakis 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! Westcliff rolls with it to try and escape but Nevrakis cranks on the arm and Westcliff is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Konstantinos Nevrakis!
Konstantinos Nevrakis decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 18
Date: Aug 03, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Nevrakis gets a clinch.
Nevrakis jumps guard but Corleone stands there with Nevrakis around his waist. Nevrakis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nevrakis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Corleone to keep the fight standing.
Nevrakis avoiding damage as Corleone throws knees to the body.
Nevrakis tries to pull guard but Corleone won't allow it.
Danny Corleone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konstantinos Nevrakis.
Corleone has Nevrakis pushed against the cage.
Corleone wants to stall.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Corleone pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nevrakis jumps guard but Corleone stands there with Nevrakis around his waist. Nevrakis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Nevrakis pulls guard effortlessly.
Corleone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nevrakis is keeping the position for now.
Corleone has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB2#
Corleone got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nevrakis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Corleone has managed to get both his arms back between Nevrakis's legs - danger averted.#T1##SUB2#
Nevrakis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Corleone defends well.
Corleone trying to control the position from guard on top but Nevrakis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Nevrakis is looking for a triangle but Corleone pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Nevrakis has his foot on Corleone's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Corleone works his way back into a safe position though.
Corleone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nevrakis swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Corleone lying in Nevrakis's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Nevrakis decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Corleone taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Konstantinos Nevrakis!
After winning the bout, Konstantinos Nevrakis 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:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 12
Date: Jun 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Nevrakis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Thompson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nevrakis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nevrakis blocks a jab.#CL#
Nevrakis closes the distance and pushes Thompson back into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nevrakis.
Thompson pushes Nevrakis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Nevrakis decides to pull guard.
Thompson content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Nevrakis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thompson defends it easily.
Thompson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Thompson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Nevrakis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thompson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thompson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thompson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thompson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Nevrakis keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Thompson controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Nevrakis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thompson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nevrakis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Nevrakis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thompson defends well.
Thompson trying to control but Nevrakis is working from the bottom.
Nevrakis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Thompson controls the pace.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Nevrakis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #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.#SUB#
Thompson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nevrakis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thompson has managed to get both his arms back between Nevrakis's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nevrakis being controlled here, momentarily.
Nevrakis keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Thompson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Nevrakis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thompson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Thompson looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Nevrakis is looking for a triangle but Thompson pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Thompson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nevrakis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thompson has managed to get both his arms back between Nevrakis's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Nevrakis controls Thompson momentarily but Thompson frees himself.
Thompson 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. #SUB#
Nevrakis has his foot on Thompson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thompson works his way back into a safe position though.
Thompson 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.
Thompson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Thompson wants to pass the guard but Nevrakis is keeping the position.#SUB#
Nevrakis working for a triangle but Thompson defends it easily.
#SUB#
Nevrakis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#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.#SUB#
Nevrakis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Nevrakis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thompson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thompson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thompson controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Thompson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Nevrakis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Thompson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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 Konstantinos Nevrakis 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#
Thompson throws a lazy right hand but Nevrakis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nevrakis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thompson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A big left from Thompson misses.
Thompson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nevrakis was well out of range. Poor timing from Thompson.
Thompson misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Nevrakis instigates a clinch.
Thompson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nevrakis jumps guard but Thompson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Thompson swings wildly with an uppercut but Nevrakis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thompson digs a right hand underneath Nevrakis's ribcage. Nevrakis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thompson.
Thompson swings wildly with an uppercut but Nevrakis uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nevrakis is trying to pull guard but Thompson has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Nevrakis gets control of Thompson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Nevrakis will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Thompson 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. #T1#
Thompson advances position into side control!
Nevrakis tries to improve position but can't.
Thompson looking to control but instead Nevrakis has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Thompson trying to control the pace.
Nevrakis wants to get back to full guard.
Thompson is trying to control. Nevrakis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Thompson trying to control from half guard but Nevrakis is working away.
Thompson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Nevrakis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Thompson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nevrakis trying to control here.
Thompson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nevrakis is trying to maintain the position but Thompson is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Nevrakis actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Nevrakis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nevrakis gets full guard.#SUB#
Nevrakis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thompson defends it easily.
Nevrakis keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully. #T3#
Thompson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Thompson trying to control the action but Nevrakis is working from the bottom.
Thompson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Nevrakis is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Thompson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Nevrakis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thompson pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Nevrakis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Konstantinos Nevrakis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Thompson stalling.
Thompson trying to control the action but Nevrakis is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Nevrakis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thompson controlling the action here.
Thompson tries to pass to full mount but Nevrakis defends it.
Nevrakis wants to control but Thompson is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thompson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Thompson is just content to waste time from the top position. Nevrakis takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB#
Nevrakis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thompson is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kane Thompson 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Thompson just misses with a punch to the body.
Nevrakis has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Nevrakis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thompson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nevrakis tries to clinch there but Thompson circles away.
Thompson works over Nevrakis's head and body with a nice combination.
Nevrakis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thompson scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL#
Nevrakis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nevrakis is trying to pull guard but Thompson has him pressed against the cage.
Thompson swings wildly with an uppercut but Nevrakis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thompson misses with the head strike.
Nevrakis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thompson smiles and moves away.
Thompson scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Nevrakis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nevrakis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nevrakis tries to pull guard but Thompson won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konstantinos Nevrakis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Thompson misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Thompson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nevrakis is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Thompson to keep the fight standing.
Thompson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thompson throws a head punch that misses.
Thompson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nevrakis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thompson smiles and moves away.
Thompson misses with a wild body shot.
Thompson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thompson scores with a jab.
Nevrakis wants to clinch.
Thompson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Nevrakis is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Thompson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thompson throws out a counter right but Nevrakis avoids it with no problem.
Nevrakis moves in looking to clinch but Thompson pushes him off.
Thompson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kane Thompson seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Nevrakis gets a clinch.
Thompson lands with a left to the head.
Nevrakis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thompson walks away with a smile on his face. Nevrakis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Thompson lands a nice shot to the body.
#T2#
A big right from Thompson misses.
Nevrakis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thompson connects with a body shot that sends Nevrakis's belly button to the back.
Nevrakis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thompson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thompson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thompson misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson misses with a wild combination.
A punch combination from Thompson misses.
Thompson lands with a cross.
Nevrakis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thompson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nevrakis wants to clinch up but Thompson keeps it at a distance.
Thompson feints a counter leg kick.
Thompson swats away the attempt to clinch by Nevrakis.
Nevrakis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Nevrakis closes the distance and clinches.
Thompson is struggling to control the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nevrakis. #T3#
Thompson swings wildly with an uppercut but Nevrakis uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Thompson fails to land. #TD#
Nevrakis pulls guard effortlessly.
Nevrakis keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Thompson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Thompson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nevrakis is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Nevrakis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thompson defends it easily.
Thompson trying to control but Nevrakis is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Nevrakis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thompson defends well.
Thompson tries to free his leg and advance position but Nevrakis is retaining full guard. #T4#
Thompson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Nevrakis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thompson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Nevrakis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thompson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Nevrakis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Nevrakis has his foot on Thompson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thompson works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Nevrakis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thompson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thompson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kane Thompson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thompson 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kane Thompson!
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Event:
FARTMMA 37
Date: May 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Balinski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Nevrakis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Balinski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Balinski.
Nevrakis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#BC2#
Balinski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Balinski has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#CL#
Nevrakis closes the distance and clinches.
Balinski tries to circle away but Nevrakis has him pinned against the cage.
Nevrakis tries to pull guard but Balinski holds him up against the cage and eventually Nevrakis drops back down to his feet.
Nevrakis jumps guard but Balinski stands there with Nevrakis around his waist. Nevrakis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konstantinos Nevrakis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Balinski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balinski lands with a light punch inside.
Nevrakis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Balinski manages to break the clinch.
Nevrakis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1##CL2#
Balinski has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Balinski.
Balinski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nevrakis backwards.
Nevrakis jumps guard but Balinski stands there with Nevrakis around his waist. Nevrakis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Nevrakis decides to pull guard.
Balinski trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nevrakis's guard.#SUB#
Balinski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nevrakis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Balinski has managed to get both his arms back between Nevrakis's legs - danger averted.
Balinski is looking to stand up but Nevrakis won't let him.
Nevrakis trying to control the position.
#T2##SUB#
Nevrakis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balinski is looking to stand up but Nevrakis won't let him. #SUB#
Balinski has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Nevrakis to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Balinski is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Nevrakis pulls down on the head and he's put Balinski to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Konstantinos Nevrakis!
Konstantinos Nevrakis took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
FARTMMA 29
Date: Apr 13, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Nevrakis moves into range and clinches up with Tverdovskiy.
Nevrakis is trying to pull guard but Tverdovskiy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nevrakis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nevrakis tries to pull guard but Tverdovskiy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Alexander Tverdovskiy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konstantinos Nevrakis.
Tverdovskiy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nevrakis tries to pull guard but Tverdovskiy won't allow it.
#BC#
Tverdovskiy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tverdovskiy dips to his left and cracks Nevrakis with an uppercut!#CUT#
It looks like Konstantinos Nevrakis has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Nevrakis.#CL2#
Nevrakis instigates a clinch.
Tverdovskiy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tverdovskiy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tverdovskiy can't find room to land a body shot as Nevrakis controls the action.
Nevrakis jumps guard but Tverdovskiy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nevrakis fails to pull guard.
Tverdovskiy is pushing Nevrakis up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nevrakis tries to pull guard but Tverdovskiy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1#
Nevrakis is trying to pull guard but Tverdovskiy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tverdovskiy misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Tverdovskiy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tverdovskiy.
Nevrakis tries to clinch but Tverdovskiy is having none of it.
Tverdovskiy half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nevrakis wants to clinch.
It looked like Tverdovskiy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nevrakis has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tverdovskiy.
Nevrakis wants to clinch up but Tverdovskiy keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Nevrakis has managed to clinch.
Nevrakis has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tverdovskiy seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nevrakis can turn it around.#T2#
Nevrakis tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tverdovskiy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tverdovskiy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nevrakis backwards.
Nevrakis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tverdovskiy walks away with a smile on his face. Nevrakis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nevrakis tries to clinch but Tverdovskiy moves out of range.
Tverdovskiy scores with a leg kick.
Tverdovskiy circles away from the clinch attempt.
A left and a right from Tverdovskiy both land. Nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nevrakis tries to clinch but Tverdovskiy moves out of range.
Nevrakis tries to clinch there but Tverdovskiy circles away.
Tverdovskiy is looking to counter with head kicks.
Nevrakis tries to close the distance and clinch but Tverdovskiy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tverdovskiy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nevrakis on the side of the head.
Nevrakis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tverdovskiy lands a slapping body shot.
Nevrakis wants to clinch up but Tverdovskiy keeps it at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tverdovskiy. Nevrakis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tverdovskiy sets himself, and Nevrakis steps forward looking for the clinch! Tverdovskiy avoids it this time.
Tverdovskiy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T3#
Nevrakis tries to clinch but Tverdovskiy moves out of range.
Tverdovskiy motions for Nevrakis to come forward. Tverdovskiy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nevrakis tries to counter with a clinch but Tverdovskiy shakes him off and moves away.
Nevrakis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nevrakis wants to clinch.
Nevrakis walks into a left hand.
Tverdovskiy swats away the attempt to clinch by Nevrakis.
Tverdovskiy is looking to counter punch.
Nevrakis darts in trying to clinch
and Tverdovskiy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Nevrakis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tverdovskiy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nevrakis tries to clinch there but Tverdovskiy circles away.
Nevrakis closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tverdovskiy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tverdovskiy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nevrakis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nevrakis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tverdovskiy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tverdovskiy thinks about countering with a head kick.#CL2#
Nevrakis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nevrakis is trying to pull guard but Tverdovskiy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nevrakis is trying to pull guard but Tverdovskiy has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Tverdovskiy breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tverdovskiy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nevrakis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tverdovskiy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Tverdovskiy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Konstantinos Nevrakis's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nevrakis checks a low kick from Tverdovskiy.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy scores with a hook to the body. Nevrakis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tverdovskiy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nevrakis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tverdovskiy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tverdovskiy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tverdovskiy lands a front kick.
Tverdovskiy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Konstantinos Nevrakis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nevrakis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tverdovskiy can pounce on him.
Nevrakis tries to close the distance and clinch but Tverdovskiy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nevrakis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tverdovskiy sets himself, and Nevrakis steps forward looking for the clinch! Tverdovskiy avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tverdovskiy misses with a body kick.
Nevrakis is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nevrakis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And Tverdovskiy counters with a quick kick to the body but Nevrakis blocks it.
Alexander Tverdovskiy is winning the standup battle so far.
Tverdovskiy lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Tverdovskiy pushes Nevrakis away with a front kick.
Nevrakis is looking to clinch.
Nevrakis tries to clinch
and Tverdovskiy counters with a stiff right hand.
Tverdovskiy thuds a left hand into Nevrakis's body.
Tverdovskiy lands a nice shot to the body.
Nevrakis tries to close the distance and clinch but Tverdovskiy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nevrakis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tverdovskiy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Tverdovskiy as he connects with a hook.
Nevrakis darts in trying to clinch
and Tverdovskiy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD#
Tverdovskiy lands a big uppercut and Nevrakis crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Nevrakis looks OK. Tverdovskiy waves Nevrakis back to his feet!#ROC#
Nevrakis is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tverdovskiy cracks Nevrakis on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Nevrakis falls backwards against the cage. Tverdovskiy follows up with more strikes that drop Nevrakis to his knees. Tverdovskiy keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Nevrakis! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Tverdovskiy!
Alexander Tverdovskiy is the new lightweight champion!
Alexander Tverdovskiy 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:
FARTMMA 25
Date: Mar 23, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Nevrakis has Dlamini up against the cage in a clinch.
Nevrakis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dlamini smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Nevrakis closes the distance and clinches.
Nevrakis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nevrakis jumps guard but Dlamini stands there with Nevrakis around his waist. Nevrakis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konstantinos Nevrakis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dlamini tries a body shot but Nevrakis blocks it.
#TD#
Nevrakis manages to pull guard.
Dlamini tries to free his leg and advance position but Nevrakis is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nevrakis trying to control the position here.
Dlamini trying to control the position from guard on top but Nevrakis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dlamini loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Dlamini trying to control the position from guard on top but Nevrakis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Dlamini is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Nevrakis has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Dlamini is looking to defend but Nevrakis has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Dlamini! Nevrakis pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Dlamini taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Konstantinos Nevrakis!
Konstantinos Nevrakis retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Konstantinos Nevrakis thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Hlasela Dlamini stepped up to the mic, saying 'you can't keep a good man down'.
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Event:
FARTMMA 21
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Shieko throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Nevrakis moves into the clinch.
Nevrakis jumps guard but Shieko stands there with Nevrakis around his waist. Nevrakis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD2#
Nevrakis pulls guard effortlessly.
Shieko trying to control the position from guard on top but Nevrakis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shieko preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Nevrakis is looking for a triangle but Shieko pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Nevrakis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shieko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nevrakis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Shieko wants to control from the top but Nevrakis keeps moving. #SUB2#
Nevrakis 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! Shieko rolls with it to try and escape but Nevrakis cranks on the arm and Shieko is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Konstantinos Nevrakis! Konstantinos Nevrakis retains his lightweight title!
Konstantinos Nevrakis thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
FARTMMA 15
Date: Jan 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Donk. Wes catches Nevrakis right on the button with a cross.#CL#
Nevrakis rushes Wes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Wes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Nevrakis has closed the distance and engaged Wes in a clinch.
#TD#
Nevrakis drags the fight down to the ground.
Wes has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Grind Time Elite {$950}. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB#
Nevrakis is looking to cinch up a triangle. Wes throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Nevrakis's body to avoid the submission. Nevrakis has instead reached around Wes's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Nevrakis arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Konstantinos Nevrakis!
Konstantinos Nevrakis retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Konstantinos Nevrakis 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:
FARTMMA 9
Date: Dec 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Bashar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Nevrakis moves into the clinch.#TD#
Bashar is trying to trip Nevrakis. He has hold of a leg but Nevrakis is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bashar persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Bashar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Nevrakis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bashar is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Nevrakis working for submissions but it's allowed Bashar to get to half guard.
Bashar is trying to control. Nevrakis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nevrakis has a hand on Bashar's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Bashar takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Nevrakis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Bashar wants to control the pace but Nevrakis is squirming around nicely.
Nevrakis is working to get back to half guard.
Nevrakis tries to control the position but Bashar now has his back.
Nevrakis is in bad spot here.
Bashar not allowing Nevrakis to control his hands.
Nevrakis tries to break free.
Will Bashar go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T2#
Bashar is not going to allow Nevrakis to sit and survive in this position.
Nevrakis tries to escape the position.
Nevrakis trying to control the hands but Bashar breaks the grip.
Nevrakis rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Nevrakis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bashar stalling away here and it's allowed Nevrakis to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Bashar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3##SUB2#
Nevrakis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bashar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Nevrakis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bashar stays in close to Nevrakis's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Nevrakis looking for a guillotine here but Bashar defends easily.
Bashar is fighting to break Nevrakis's control of his arms but Nevrakis is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bashar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nevrakis is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Nevrakis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bashar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Nevrakis looking for a guillotine here but Bashar defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bashar looking to sit in guard and control but Nevrakis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
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 Asal Bashar will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Nevrakis pushes Bashar up against the cage in a clinch.
Nevrakis is trying to pull guard but Bashar has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Bashar's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nevrakis is trying to pull guard but Bashar has him pressed against the cage.
Bashar misses with a punch to the body.
Nevrakis fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Asal Bashar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konstantinos Nevrakis.
Bashar has had enough of the clinch but Nevrakis keeps him there for the moment.
Bashar struggles to land a body shot inside as Nevrakis controls his hands.
Bashar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nevrakis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bashar smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Nevrakis has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bashar misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD2#
Nevrakis successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Nevrakis looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Bashar is defending well. Nevrakis quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Bashar has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Nevrakis celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Konstantinos Nevrakis! Konstantinos Nevrakis retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Konstantinos Nevrakis thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
FARTMMA 6
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Nevrakis moves into range and clinches up with Nilsson.
Nilsson tries to break free but Nevrakis pushes him back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nevrakis tries to pull guard but Nilsson won't allow it.
Nevrakis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nilsson is trying to break the clinch but Nevrakis has him pressed against the cage. #TD2#
Nilsson has picked Nevrakis up - he's going for a ride! Nilsson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Nevrakis moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Nevrakis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nevrakis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nilsson controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Nevrakis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nilsson defends well.
Nevrakis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1##SUB#
Nevrakis is looking to cinch up a triangle. Nilsson throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Nevrakis's body to avoid the submission. Nevrakis has instead reached around Nilsson's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Nevrakis arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Konstantinos Nevrakis!
Konstantinos Nevrakis retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Konstantinos Nevrakis thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Grand Finales
Date: Dec 01, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Nevrakis gets a clinch.
Madsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Nevrakis.
Nevrakis blocking some punches.
#TD#
Nevrakis has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Madsen uses from the top position. #SUB#
Madsen has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Nevrakis to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Madsen is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Nevrakis pulls down on the head and he's put Madsen to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Konstantinos Nevrakis!
Konstantinos Nevrakis is the new lightweight champion!
Konstantinos Nevrakis spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Battle of the Welterweights Rd
Date: Nov 06, 2018 |
#R1#
A leg kick checked by Nevrakis.#CL2#
Nevrakis gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Nevrakis decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Nevrakis is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Pjaca frees his head nicely. Oh but Nevrakis has switched to an armbar! Pjaca is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Konstantinos Nevrakis!
After the fight, Konstantinos Nevrakis was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Battle of Welterweights Rd 1
Date: Oct 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Prieta misses with a wild combination.
Nevrakis is looking to clinch.
Prieta lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nevrakis tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Prieta gets tackled into the cage by Nevrakis. Nevrakis maintains the clinch.
Nevrakis tries to pull guard but Prieta forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nevrakis is trying to pull guard but Prieta turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nevrakis tries to pull guard but Prieta forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ezequiel Prieta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Konstantinos Nevrakis.
Prieta tries to circle away but Nevrakis has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
Nevrakis pulls guard successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prieta wants to stand and escape but instead Nevrakis has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Nevrakis 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.
Prieta keeping moving, preventing Nevrakis from controlling successfully.
Prieta on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Prieta tries to get out of the position.#T1##SUB2#
Nevrakis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nevrakis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Prieta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nevrakis is pushing down on Prieta's leg trying to pass to half guard. Prieta is fighting to maintain full guard but Nevrakis has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Nevrakis has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Prieta defend it? Nevrakis steps over the head and cranks it - Prieta is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Nevrakis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Konstantinos Nevrakis!
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