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Event:
RapidFC 7
Date: Dec 22, 2018 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lothbrok.
Pappas throws a head kick that misses.
Pappas throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Lothbrok counters with a shoot takedown. Pappas fights it but they end up in guard.
Pappas wants to get back to his feet but Lothbrok passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Lothbrok wants to work for an arm triangle but Pappas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#ES2#
Pappas makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Pappas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pappas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pappas lands a nice shot to the body.
#T1##CL#
Lothbrok rushes Pappas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lothbrok blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pappas is trying to break the clinch but Lothbrok is controlling him.#TD#
Lothbrok gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Lothbrok throws a big right hand that misses.
Lothbrok 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.
Lothbrok won't allow Pappas to get back to his feet.
Lothbrok cracks Pappas with a solid left hand.
Pappas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lothbrok cracks Pappas with a solid left hand.
Lothbrok working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pappas's head.#T2#
Lothbrok stops Pappas from standing up.
Lothbrok missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lothbrok trying to control the position from guard on top but Pappas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lothbrok is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #ES2#
Pappas is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Lothbrok presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Lothbrok keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pappas's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Pappas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pappas misses the body punch #TD#
and Lothbrok counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pappas taking punishment in the form of punches.
Pappas is pushing Lothbrok's head away, looking to escape. Lothbrok manages to hold on to the position though.#T3#
Lothbrok wants to control but Pappas is keeping him busy.
Pappas is pushing Lothbrok's head away, looking to escape. Lothbrok manages to hold on to the position though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lothbrok cracks Pappas with a big elbow.
Lothbrok trying to control the position but Pappas is working away.
Lothbrok advances to mount.
Lothbrok in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Pappas in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Lothbrok working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T4#
Pappas is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
A nice elbow there by Lothbrok.
Lothbrok landing strikes from the mount and Pappas is in trouble! #ROC#
Pappas is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lothbrok looking to control but Pappas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lothbrok content just to control the position here.
We've been informed that Pappas has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lothbrok lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Pappas is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Lothbrok landing strikes from the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ragnar Lothbrok dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Pappas scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sloppy strikes from Lothbrok. Those never looked like landing.
Lothbrok takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pappas lands a really nice looking cross but Lothbrok seems unphased.
Lothbrok slips a jab and a cross from Pappas.
Lothbrok tries to bum rush Pappas with a series of wild strikes but Pappas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lothbrok slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lothbrok lands a jab-cross combination.
Nice takedown defense from Pappas. No joy for Lothbrok on that attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lothbrok throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pappas throws a counter combo.#T1#
Lothbrok shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pappas defends it nicely.
Pappas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lothbrok attempts a counter takedown but Pappas avoids it well and moves away.
Lothbrok has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Pappas.
Pappas lands with a kick to the ribs.
Pappas misses with a wild body shot.
Lothbrok half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pappas fails to land with a series of punches.
Lothbrok appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lothbrok goes for a double leg but Pappas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pappas continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ragnar Lothbrok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A swing and a miss from Lothbrok.
Kostas Pappas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Lothbrok misses with a takedown attempt
and Pappas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kostas Pappas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pappas throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Lothbrok counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lothbrok lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Pappas down.
Lothbrok landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Pappas wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Lothbrok wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pappas keeps working.
Lothbrok controls the position from side control.
Pappas taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T3#
Pappas is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Lothbrok landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Pappas pushes Lothbrok away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lothbrok gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Lothbrok working the ground and pound from side control.
Pappas on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Lothbrok grinds an elbow into Pappas's temple.
Lothbrok working the head with strikes.
Lothbrok lands a decent elbow from side control.
Pappas is trying to buck Lothbrok off.
Lothbrok working the head and body with strikes.
Pappas is still in real trouble! Can Lothbrok finish him?#T4#
Pappas is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lothbrok asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Lothbrok looks up at the clock and then as Pappas takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lothbrok smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Lothbrok is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pappas can do to turn this around?
Lothbrok scoring with punches and elbows.
Lothbrok landing strikes.
The referee asks Lothbrok politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Lothbrok prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB#
Lothbrok tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Lothbrok is trying to get an arm triangle but Pappas is defending well.
Lothbrok has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pappas tries to escape but Lothbrok is in control.
Lothbrok controls the position from side control.
Pappas seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB#
Lothbrok is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pappas has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ragnar Lothbrok dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Lothbrok is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pappas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pappas stuffs the takedown attempt from Lothbrok. Lothbrok gets slowly back to his feet.
Pappas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pappas dodges the punch combination from Lothbrok.
Pappas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
No joy there for Pappas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pappas throws an overhand right that lands on Lothbrok's shoulder, as Lothbrok tries to avoid the shot.
Lothbrok appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pappas misses with a head kick.
Lothbrok ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Lothbrok shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pappas but Pappas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ragnar Lothbrok. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pappas. Lothbrok does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lothbrok half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A swing and a miss from Pappas.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pappas gets underhooks to prevent Lothbrok's takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Pappas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lothbrok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pappas.
Pappas scores with a jab to the head.
#T2#
Pappas avoids the body shot from Lothbrok.
Pappas throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
so Lothbrok counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES2#
Pappas is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Lothbrok presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Pappas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Lothbrok looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lothbrok looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Lothbrok is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pappas is just riding it out for now. Lothbrok eventually gives up the hold.
Lothbrok takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3##ES2#
Pappas has one foot on Lothbrok's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lothbrok looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sloppy strikes from Pappas. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Lothbrok closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pappas quickly recovers to half guard.
Pappas wants to stand back up but Lothbrok manages to pass into side control.
#ES2#
Pappas bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lothbrok tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pappas was well out of range. Poor timing from Lothbrok.#T4#
A low kick from Pappas misses #TD#
and Lothbrok counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kostas Pappas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pappas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#ES2#
Pappas has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Lothbrok is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Pappas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pappas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Pappas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Lothbrok drives through with a takedown into Pappas's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lothbrok working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lothbrok is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lothbrok scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Pappas working for a triangle but Lothbrok defends it easily.
Pappas is looking to stand back up but Lothbrok counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Pappas.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kostas Pappas.
I think Lothbrok has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ragnar Lothbrok!
Ragnar Lothbrok thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Pappas throws a head kick that Ruiz semi-blocks.
#CUT2#
It looks like Maximo Ruiz has been cut.
Pappas fails with the takedown
and Ruiz counters with a left to the body.
Pappas tries to bum rush Ruiz with a series of wild strikes but Ruiz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
Pappas closes the distance and pushes Ruiz back into the cage.
Ruiz working hard to break the clinch.
Ruiz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pappas working hard to break the clinch.
Pappas tries to circle away but Ruiz has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruiz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pappas throws an elbow but it misses.
#TD2#
Pappas pulls guard effortlessly.
Ruiz wants to stand but Pappas has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1#
Pappas trying to control the position.
Pappas is looking to stand up but Ruiz isn't so interested in that idea.
Ruiz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pappas seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ruiz content to stall in guard here.
Pappas keeping moving, preventing Ruiz from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Pappas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ruiz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pappas.#T3#
Ruiz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pappas avoids it really well and circles away.
Ruiz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pappas circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximo Ruiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Pappas closes the distance and pushes Ruiz back into the cage.
Pappas is trying to drag Ruiz to the mat but Ruiz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Pappas manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ruiz 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.
Pappas wants to stand and escape but Ruiz is having none of it. #T4##SU#
Pappas is working an open guard so Ruiz takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Pappas drives through with a takedown into Ruiz's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Pappas drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ruiz dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Ruiz could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Pappas looks winded!#SU#
Ruiz stands up from Pappas's guard - Ruiz perhaps looking for a knockout.
Pappas throws a body kick that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Pappas closes the distance and clinches.
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!#TD#
Ruiz wants the takedown. Pappas is fighting it off but Ruiz persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Pappas's guard against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kostas Pappas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maximo Ruiz's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
An inside leg kick lands from Pappas.
Pappas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ruiz.
Ruiz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pappas throws a sloppy head kick
and Ruiz counters with a left and a right that stings Pappas.
Maximo Ruiz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ruiz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pappas has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Pappas enables Ruiz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pappas manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Pappas is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Ruiz dives into side control.
#REVB#
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!#SU#
Ruiz stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Pappas looks to land a right hand but Ruiz moved out of range.
Pappas is breathing heavily.#T1#
Pappas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ruiz. Ruiz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ruiz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A jab from Pappas misses.
Ruiz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pappas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Pappas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pappas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ruiz to keep the fight standing.
Maximo Ruiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kostas Pappas.
Pappas throws an elbow that misses.
Pappas is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T2#
Pappas wants to take the fight to the mat but Ruiz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ruiz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pappas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ruiz tries to pull guard but Pappas won't allow it.
Pappas tries to pull guard but Ruiz won't allow it.
#T3#
Pappas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pappas is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ruiz is defending well.
Ruiz tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pappas just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ruiz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pappas fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pappas throws a head kick that misses.
Pappas tries for a takedown but Ruiz circles away easily
and Ruiz counters with a left and a right that stings Pappas.
Pappas avoids the head kick by Ruiz.
We've been informed that Pappas has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ruiz. #TD#
Ruiz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ruiz showed some decent athleticism there.
Ruiz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
Ruiz wants to take a breather but Pappas is having none of it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ruiz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pappas with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pappas throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximo Ruiz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maximo Ruiz's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Pappas shoots in for a takedown but Ruiz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ruiz appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pappas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Pappas has closed the distance and engaged Ruiz in a clinch.
#BC2#
Pappas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ruiz ducks under a wild hook from Pappas.#TD#
Ruiz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pappas did well to prevent Ruiz getting side control.#SUB#
Pappas is defending against the submission attempts here by Ruiz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pappas is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Ruiz jumps into side control!
Pappas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Pappas tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SU#
Ruiz decides to stand back up.
Ruiz shoots in looking for a takedown but Pappas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ruiz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Pappas moves into range and clinches up with Ruiz.#TD#
Ruiz pulls Pappas into guard.
Ruiz trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Pappas postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ruiz is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pappas, into his guard. #REVR##T2##SUB#
Ruiz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ruiz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SU#
Ruiz decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ruiz dives in and grabs Pappas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pappas pushes down on Ruiz's head and hops out.
Pappas shoots in for a takedown but Ruiz shows good takedown defense.
Maximo Ruiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kostas Pappas.
Pappas shoots for a takedown but Ruiz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T3##CL#
Ruiz gets a clinch.
Ruiz is trying to pull guard but Pappas has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Ruiz tightens his grip and picks Pappas up, before dumping him to the ground. Pappas manages to land in guard.
Ruiz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SU#
Ruiz decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kostas Pappas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruiz darts in looking for a takedown but Pappas gets double underhooks and turns Ruiz into the cage.
Pappas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pappas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ruiz pinned against the cage. Ruiz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
Ruiz lands a jab-cross combination. #CL2#
Pappas moves into range and clinches up with Ruiz.#TD#
Ruiz jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruiz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pappas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ruiz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximo Ruiz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ruiz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximo Ruiz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 25, 2018 |
#R1#
A good leg kick by Horiguchi.
Pappas has his takedown stuffed
and Horiguchi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Horiguchi has closed the distance and engaged Pappas in a clinch.
#BC#
Pappas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pappas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Horiguchi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Pappas gets a clinch.
Horiguchi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Horiguchi has a couple of punches blocked by Pappas.
Pappas is trying to push Horiguchi away but Horiguchi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Horiguchi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Horiguchi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Horiguchi.
Pappas blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pappas.
Pappas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Horiguchi has him pressed against the cage.
Horiguchi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pappas is trying to break free.#T1#
A short body shot lands from Horiguchi as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Horiguchi.
Pappas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Horiguchi to keep the fight standing.
Pappas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Horiguchi wants to stall.
Horiguchi throws a head punch that misses.
Horiguchi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Horiguchi tries to throw a body punch but Pappas avoids it by throwing Horiguchi back against the cage.
Horiguchi can't find room to land a body shot as Pappas controls the action.
Pappas tries to pull guard but Horiguchi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kostas Pappas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horiguchi pushes Pappas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Horiguchi fails to land.
Horiguchi working aggressively here.
Horiguchi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Horiguchi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Horiguchi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pappas wants to break free but Horiguchi has control.
#T2#
Horiguchi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Horiguchi prevents Pappas from breaking the clinch.
Pappas prevents a body shot from Horiguchi.
Pappas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Horiguchi to keep the fight standing.
Horiguchi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Horiguchi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Horiguchi lands with a left to the head.
Pappas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Horiguchi blocks it with crossed arms.
A body shot lands from Horiguchi.
Pappas is breathing heavily.
Horiguchi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pappas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horiguchi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Horiguchi misses with a punch on the inside.
Horiguchi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pappas wants to get back to striking at distance but Horiguchi won't allow it.
Pappas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Horiguchi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Pappas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Horiguchi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pappas is trying to push Horiguchi away but Horiguchi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Horiguchi scores with a shoulder strike.
Horiguchi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pappas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pappas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Horiguchi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pappas blocking some punches.
Horiguchi swings wildly with an uppercut but Pappas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Horiguchi misses with a punch on the inside.
Horiguchi lands with a right to the head.
Pappas takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi misses with a body punch.
Horiguchi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Horiguchi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Horiguchi presses Pappas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pappas is trying to pull guard but Horiguchi has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Come on Horiguchi - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Horiguchi pushes Pappas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi misses with a punch on the inside.
Horiguchi stalls.
Pappas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A bit of stalling here from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Pappas jumps guard.
Pappas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Horiguchi is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akaro Horiguchi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Horiguchi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pappas fails to pull guard.
Horiguchi tries a body shot but Pappas blocks it.
Akaro Horiguchi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pappas.
A right handed body shot lands from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi scores with a shoulder strike.
Horiguchi lands an uppercut.
Pappas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Horiguchi walks away with a smile on his face. Pappas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Horiguchi wants to clinch up but Pappas keeps it at a distance.
Horiguchi tries to clinch up but Pappas circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Horiguchi moves into the clinch.
Pappas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Horiguchi.
Pappas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kostas Pappas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horiguchi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pappas.#T1#
Horiguchi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Horiguchi misses with the head strike.
Horiguchi working aggressively here.
Horiguchi swings wildly with an uppercut but Pappas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Horiguchi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Horiguchi misses with a punch on the inside.
Horiguchi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pappas backwards.
Horiguchi throws a head punch that misses.
Horiguchi has a couple of punches blocked by Pappas.
Horiguchi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Horiguchi working aggressively here.
Horiguchi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pappas being controlled against the cage.
Pappas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
Pappas trying to land knees to the body.
Horiguchi misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Horiguchi fails to land.
Horiguchi tries to throw a body punch but Pappas avoids it by throwing Horiguchi back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pappas.
Horiguchi misses with a short punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A head punch on the inside from Horiguchi fails to land.
Pappas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Horiguchi smiles and moves away.
Kostas Pappas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pappas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Horiguchi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Horiguchi stuffs the takedown attempt from Pappas. Pappas gets slowly back to his feet.
Horiguchi sizes up Pappas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3##TD#
Pappas shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Horiguchi is trying to defend but Pappas finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Horiguchi is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pappas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4##SUB#
Pappas looking for a submission but Horiguchi manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Horiguchi controls Pappas momentarily but Pappas frees himself.
Pappas trying to control but Horiguchi is working from the bottom.
Pappas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pappas trying to control the position from guard on top but Horiguchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akaro Horiguchi 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#
Pappas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Horiguchi's waist but Horiguchi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pappas off to one side.
Pappas shoots for a takedown but Horiguchi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pappas shoots in for a takedown but Horiguchi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kostas Pappas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pappas throws a head kick that misses
and Horiguchi counters with a left to the body.
Jab by Horiguchi.
Horiguchi clobbers Pappas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
Horiguchi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Horiguchi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pappas blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horiguchi misses with the head strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi pushes Pappas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Horiguchi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pappas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horiguchi misses with some punches.
Horiguchi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pappas backwards. #T1#
Horiguchi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Horiguchi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pappas backwards.
Horiguchi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Horiguchi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pappass head.
Horiguchi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Horiguchi throws a punch but it's blocked by Pappas.
A shot in the inside from Horiguchi.
A short right from Horiguchi. #ROC2#
Pappas is rocked!
Horiguchi pushes Pappas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Horiguchi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Horiguchi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Horiguchi fails to land.
Horiguchi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pappass head.
Horiguchi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pappas backwards.
Oh Pappas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Horiguchi pushes Pappas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Horiguchi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Horiguchi controlling the action here for a moment.
A short left from Horiguchi.
A head punch on the inside from Horiguchi fails to land.
Horiguchi lands a left hand.
Horiguchi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Horiguchi dips a shoulder and cracks Pappas with a mighty uppercut! Pappas falls back against the cage and Horiguchi unloads with a barrage of strikes! Pappas is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Horiguchi screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akaro Horiguchi!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Akaro Horiguchi waved his t-shirt featuring Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
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