Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SPPS Resurrection 016
Date: Dec 14, 2024

#R1#
Farquharson lands with a nice body punch.
Farquharson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Constantinou throws a jab when Farquharson was well out of range.
Constantinou throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Farquharson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Farquharson checks the leg kick.
Farquharson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Constantinou tries a low kick but Farquharson avoids it.
Constantinou looks to land a right hand but Farquharson moved out of range.
Constantinou feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Farquharsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Farquharson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Constantinou was well out of range. Poor timing from Farquharson.
Constantinou misses with a double jab #TD#
and Farquharson counters with a shoot takedown. Constantinou fights it but they end up in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Farquharson wants to control from the top but Constantinou keeps moving.
Farquharson throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Farquharson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Constantinou works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Farquharson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Constantinou can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Farquharson controls the pace.
Farquharson trying to control but Constantinou is working from the bottom.
Farquharson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Farquharson is looking to work some ground and pound but Constantinou has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farquharson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #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.
Farquharson trying to control but Constantinou is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Constantinou takes a swing at Farquharson's ribcage but misses.
Constantinou connects with an inside leg kick.
Constantinou throws a looping overhand right but Farquharson ducks down to avoid it.
Farquharson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Constantinou counters with a straight right hand.
Farquharson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Constantinou now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Farquharson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Constantinou misses with a body shot.
Constantinou throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Farquharson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Constantinou counters with a nice low kick that buckles Farquharson's knee momentarily.#T3#
Constantinou takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Farquharson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Constantinou fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Farquharson checks it well.
Farquharson throws a shot to the body.
Farquharson is looking to wear down Constantinou with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Farquharson just misses with a punch to the body.
Constantinou smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Constantinou displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Farquharson.
Farquharson throws a lazy right hand but Constantinou sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Constantinou swings for the body but Farquharson moves out of range.
Constantinou avoids the body shot from Farquharson.
Lazaros Constantinou is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Constantinou takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
Constantinou misses with a lunging right hand
letting Farquharson counter with a right hand.
Farquharson scores with a hook.
Farquharson avoids the body shot from Constantinou.
Constantinou shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Farquharson swings and misses with a hook to the body. #TD#
Farquharson shoots in and bounces Constantinou off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Farquharson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Constantinou gets back to half guard.
Farquharson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Constantinou with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Malcolm Farquharson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Farquharson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Farquharson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Constantinou.
Lazaros Constantinou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Constantinou misses with a jab, cross combination.
Constantinou misses with a looping left.
Farquharson scores with a jab.
Farquharson lands a jab to Constantinou's midsection.
Constantinou just misses with a punch to the body.
Farquharson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A nice leg kick from Constantinou, right into the meat of the thigh.
Constantinou swings widly with a right hand
and Farquharson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson avoids the body shot from Constantinou.
Farquharson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Constantinou.
Farquharson works the jab nicely.
Farquharson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Constantinou was well out of range. Poor timing from Farquharson.#T1#
Constantinou thows a leg kick but Farquharson checks it
and Constantinou takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Farquharson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Constantinou manages to avoid it.
Constantinou throws a leg kick but Farquharson moved away.
Farquharson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Farquharson lands a nice looking body shot.
Constantinou misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Farquharson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Constantinou.
Constantinou swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Constantinou ducks under a wild hook from Farquharson.
Farquharson avoids the body shot from Constantinou.
Farquharson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Constantinou.
Constantinou lands a nice looking body shot.
Constantinou takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T2#
Constantinou throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Farquharson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Farquharson throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Farquharson throws a body shot but no joy.
Farquharson slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Constantinou. Farquharson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Constantinou throws a sloppy head kick and Farquharson moves out of range easily.
Farquharson throwing a counter right hand but Constantinou manages to avoid it.
Constantinou throws a lazy uppercut
and Farquharson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Constantinou throws a hook but Farquharson blocks it.
Farquharson tries to counter with a takedown but Constantinou is quick to defend against it.
Constantinou throws the kick towards the body but Farquharson avoids it.
Constantinou throws a leg kick but Farquharson checks it.
Farquharson misses with a lunging right hand
and Constantinou counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
A low kick from Constantinou misses
and Farquharson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Constantinou thinking.
Farquharson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Farquharson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Farquharson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Farquharson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Constantinou.
Farquharson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Farquharson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Farquharson misses with a looping left.
Constantinou tries a quick counter leg kick but Farquharson is wise to it.
A big right from Constantinou misses.
Constantinou throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Constantinou throws a shot from downtown. Farquharson moves away and avoids it.
Farquharson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T4#
Farquharson scores with a hook to the body. Constantinou takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A decent looking cross lands there for Constantinou.
Constantinou tried to score with a low kick but Farquharson checks it.
Farquharson swings widly with a right hand
and Constantinou counters with an inside leg kick.
Farquharson ducks under a wild hook from Constantinou.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A cross from Farquharson lands.
Constantinou lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Farquharson circles away quickly and effectively.
Farquharson misses with a body shot
and Constantinou makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Farquharson really felt that one!
Constantinou misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Farquharson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Constantinou's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Farquharson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Farquharson throwing strikes from guard but Constantinou blocks nicely.
Malcolm Farquharson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Constantinou controls Farquharson momentarily but Farquharson frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lazaros Constantinou will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Farquharson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Constantinou counters with a good low kick that Farquharson was not able to check.
Constantinou takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Constantinou ducks under a wild hook from Farquharson.
The fighters circling - Farquharson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Constantinou throws a leg kick that misses.
Constantinou throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Farquharson slips under a jab from Constantinou.
A solid leg kick lands there for Constantinou.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Constantinou throws a looping overhand right but Farquharson ducks down to avoid it.
Farquharson misses with a wild body shot.
Farquharson lands a nice shot to the body.
Farquharson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Constantinou. Constantinou obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Farquharson slips under a jab from Constantinou.
Farquharson feinted with a counter takedown.
Farquharson ducks under a wild hook from Constantinou.
Farquharson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Farquharson.
Farquharson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lazaros Constantinou seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Constantinou takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Farquharson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Constantinou moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Constantinou 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Constantinou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Constantinou goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Constantinou fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Farquharson.
Constantinou swings for the body but Farquharson moves out of range.
Farquharson feinted with a counter takedown.
Constantinou will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Constantinou doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Constantinou avoids the body shot from Farquharson.
Farquharson throws a poor cross that misses
and Constantinou counters with a straight right hand.
Constantinou throws a leg kick that misses.
Constantinou scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Farquharson doesn't seem bothered though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Farquharson defending well as Constantinou loads up on a big left hand.
Farquharson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Constantinou manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Farquharson misses its intended target.
Constantinou looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Farquharson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Constantinou was well out of range. Poor timing from Farquharson.
A bone on bone clash there as Farquharson blocks the leg kick.
Farquharson lands a nice hook to Constantinou's body. Constantinou takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Constantinou scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Farquharson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Farquharson just misses with a punch to the body.
Farquharson just misses with a punch to the body.
Constantinou uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Farquharson. #TD#
Farquharson gets the takedown into side control.
Farquharson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Farquharson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Constantinou regains half guard there - taking advantage of Farquharson's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Farquharson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Constantinou does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Farquharson 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.#T4#
Farquharson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Farquharson is keen to just control but Constantinou is a slippery customer.
Farquharson throwing shots but Constantinou is blocking nicely.
Constantinou has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Tokyo All-Stars. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Constantinou keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Farquharson prevents Constantinou from standing back up.
Farquharson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Farquharson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Farquharson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Constantinou knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Farquharson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Malcolm Farquharson did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Constantinou jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Farquharson tries to counter with a takedown but Constantinou is quick to defend against it.
Constantinou throws the left hand but Farquharson avoids the punch easily.
Constantinou misses with a low kick.
Farquharson slips under a jab.
Constantinou thumps Farquharson with a low kick.
Farquharson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Constantinou counters with a nice body shot.
Constantinou throws the left hand but Farquharson avoids the punch easily.
Farquharson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Constantinou pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Farquharson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Farquharson connects with the punch.
Farquharson tests Constantinou's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Constantinou throws a push kick but Farquharson slaps the foot to one side.
Farquharson slips a straight right by Constantinou.
Farquharson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Constantinou has time to react.
Farquharson digs a good hook to Constantinou's body.
Constantinou throws a jab but it's blocked by Farquharson.
Farquharson shoots for a double leg takedown but Constantinou sprawls well. He's pushed Farquharson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Constantinou blocks a jab.
Farquharson throws a hook but Constantinou blocks it.
A nice side step and Constantinou releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#TD#
Farquharson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Constantinou tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Farquharson is in Constantinou's guard.

Constantinou is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Farquharson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Farquharson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2#
Farquharson blocks an uppercut.
Farquharson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Constantinou tries a body shot but Farquharson blocks it.
Constantinou has a couple of punches blocked by Farquharson.
Constantinou using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Farquharson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A shot in the inside from Farquharson.
Farquharson blocks a body shot from Constantinou.
Farquharson taking a breather.
Constantinou lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Farquharson is trying to maintain a safe position but Constantinou gets an underhook and turns Farquharson into the cage.
Constantinou doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Farquharson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Farquharson moves away from the strike by Constantinou.
Constantinou throws a body shot but no joy.
Farquharson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Constantinou counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Farquharson. Constantinou does a little dance to reset his feet.
Constantinou lands with a thumping leg kick.
Constantinou misses with a body punch
and Farquharson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Constantinou misses.
Farquharson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Constantinou sprawls and moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Constantinou. #TD#
Farquharson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Farquharson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Farquharson throws an elbow that misses. Constantinou uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Farquharson's guard. Nice move by Constantinou!#REVB#
Farquharson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Constantinou wants to control from the top but Farquharson keeps moving. #T4#
Constantinou postures up.
Constantinou pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Farquharson is keeping the position for now.
Farquharson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Farquharson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Constantinou passes into half guard.
Farquharson tries to get to full guard but Constantinou has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lazaros Constantinou dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Farquharson works Constantinou's body with a nice hook.
Farquharson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Constantinou.
Farquharson feinted with a counter takedown.
Constantinou lands with an overhand left.
Constantinou punishes Farquharson's body with a nice straight punch.
Farquharson misses with a wild body shot.
Constantinou tries a quick counter leg kick but Farquharson is wise to it.
A swing and a miss from Constantinou.
Constantinou throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Farquharson to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Constantinou looks to score with a jab to the body but Farquharson is just out of range.
Constantinou looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A big left from Farquharson misses. #T1#
Constantinou looks to score with a jab to the body but Farquharson is just out of range.
Constantinou smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Farquharson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Constantinou manages to avoid it.
Farquharson ducks under a wild hook from Constantinou.
Nice shot by Constantinou.
Constantinou gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Farquharson.
Constantinou misses with a body shot
and Farquharson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Farquharson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Constantinou swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Constantinou thumps Farquharson with a low kick.
Constantinou ducks under a wild hook from Farquharson.
A low kick from Constantinou misses
and Farquharson counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Constantinou swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A quick step to the side and Farquharson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Constantinou scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Farquharson digs a good hook to Constantinou's body.
Constantinou misses the shot to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Farquharson misses its target.
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!
Farquharson lands with a shot to the body.
Constantinou takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Constantinou throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Farquharson to counter with a crisp jab.
Constantinou slaps away a takedown attempt from Farquharson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Constantinou avoids the body shot from Farquharson.
Farquharson defending well as Constantinou loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Constantinou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Farquharson was well out of range. Poor timing from Constantinou.#TD#
Farquharson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Constantinou!
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Constantinou avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Farquharson.
Constantinou regains half guard.
Farquharson with the ground and pound but Constantinou uses the opportunity to regain guard. #T4#
Farquharson postures up in Constantinou's guard and throws a big left but Constantinou blocks it.
Farquharson throws a strike but Constantinou rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Constantinou loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Farquharson keeping moving, preventing Constantinou from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Constantinou decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Constantinou throws an off balance right hand
letting Farquharson counter with a right hand.
Constantinou uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Farquharson.
Constantinou looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Constantinou throws a low kick but Farquharson moves out of range easily.
Farquharson jabs Constantinou right on the nose. Constantinou blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Constantinou fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Farquharson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lazaros Constantinou.
I think Constantinou has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 49:47
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Malcolm Farquharson!
Malcolm Farquharson retains his light heavyweight title!

Event: SPPS Resurrection 013
Date: Nov 23, 2024

#R1#
A slow jab from Hartford misses its intended target.
A quick step to the side and Constantinou tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hartford circles away from the clinch attempt.
Constantinou scores with a spinning back kick!
Hartford throws a head kick that misses
enabling Constantinou to counter with a crisp jab.
Constantinou checks a leg kick nicely.
Hartford closes this distance looking for a takedown but Constantinou circles away.
A clash of legs there as Constantinou blocks the low kick.
Hartford shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Constantinou throws a half hearted mid kick.
It seemed like Hartford was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Constantinou throws out a loose jab but Hartford uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Constantinou moves out of range of the strikes.
Hartford is looking to land body kicks.
Hartford throws a head kick that misses.
Nice shot lands for Constantinou.
Crunch! Hartford slams his shin into Constantinou's torso.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Constantinou. Hartford does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Hartford.
An attempted straight right counter from Constantinou misses the target.
Constantinou walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hartford lands a nice shot that snaps Constantinou's head back.
Hartford takes a swing at Constantinou's ribcage but misses.
Constantinou tries to clinch up but Hartford circles away and keeps his distance.
Hartford will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hartford wants to slow Constantinou down by chopping away at his legs.
Hartford lands a really nice looking cross but Constantinou seems unphased.
Constantinou ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hartford throws a head kick but Constantinou moves out of range.
Constantinou avoids a kick to the body.
A quick step to the side and Constantinou tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stratton Hartford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Constantinou is looking to clinch. #T2#
Constantinou on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hartford throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hartford attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Constantinou looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hartford lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hartford.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hartford misses with a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Constantinou misses the target.
Nice straight punches there by Hartford. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hartford.
Hartford throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hartford feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Constantinous jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Constantinou moves out of range as Hartford throws a body kick.
Constantinou has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hartford.#CL#
Hartford tries to keep at a distance but Constantinou has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Constantinou.
Constantinou softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Constantinou swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Hartford misses with a body punch.
Constantinou is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Constantinou looking to throw knees to the head but Hartford is blocking nicely.
Constantinou struggles to land a body shot inside as Hartford controls his hands. #BC#
Constantinou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lazaros Constantinou is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Constantinou looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Constantinou staying out of range there.
Hartford misses with a body kick.
Constantinou scores with a nice body kick.
Hartford gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Constantinou counters with a stiff right hand.
Lazaros Constantinou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stratton Hartford.#T4#
Constantinou tries to clinch up.
Hartford looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Constantinou is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hartford.
Hartford throws a lazy head kick
and Constantinou counters with a good low kick that Hartford was not able to check.
Constantinou slips a straight right by Hartford.
Hartford goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hartford misses with a hook. Constantinou ducked under it nicely.
Nice cross by Hartford.
Hartford throws a hook but Constantinou blocks it.
Constantinou is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hartford misses with a looping right.
As Hartford backs away, Constantinou returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Hartford as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Constantinou doesn't manage to clinch there - Hartford circles away.
Hartford uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Constantinou.
Hartford misses with a two punch combination.
Constantinou takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stratton Hartford dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Constantinou uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hartford.
Constantinou throws a body shot but no joy.
Constantinou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Constantinou ducks under a wild hook from Hartford.
Hartford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hartford throws an off balance right hand
and Constantinou counters with a nice body shot. #CL#
Constantinou gets a clinch.
Constantinou throws a punch but it's blocked by Hartford.
Constantinou struggles to land a body shot inside as Hartford controls his hands.
A short left from Constantinou.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Constantinou scores with a shot to the side of Hartford's head.
A short right from Constantinou.
Constantinou throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hartford blocks it with crossed arms.
Constantinou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Constantinou digs a right hand into Hartford's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hartford's gas tank.
Hartford is breathing heavily.#T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Constantinou.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Constantinou.
A right handed body shot lands from Constantinou.
Hartford looking to slow down the pace here.
Hartford misses with a punch on the inside.
Constantinou lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Constantinou.
Hartford has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Constantinou seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hartford can turn it around.
Constantinou throws a head punch that misses.
Constantinou blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Constantinou misses with some punches.
Constantinou throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hartfords head.
Hartford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Constantinou tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Constantinou lands a hook that snaps the head of Hartford backwards. #T2#
Constantinou swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Constantinou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Constantinou misses with a punch on the inside.
Constantinou goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Constantinou throws a punch but it's blocked by Hartford.
Constantinou throws a punch but it's blocked by Hartford.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hartford wants to stall.
Nice body punch from Constantinou.
Constantinou lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hartford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Constantinou.
Constantinou tries a body shot but Hartford blocks it.
Hartford misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hartford blocks a body shot from Constantinou.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T3#
Constantinou misses with a punch to the body.
Constantinou goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Constantinou struggles to land a body shot inside as Hartford controls his hands.
Hartford misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hartford takes a knee right on the jaw! #BC2#
Hartford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big right from Hartford misses.
Hartford misses with a combination
and Constantinou makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hartford tries to land a body kick
and Constantinou counters with a left to the body.
A head kick by Hartford misses
and Constantinou counters with a nice body kick.
Constantinou wants to clinch.
Hartford unleashes a big counter combination but Constantinou bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T4#
Hartford misses the body punch
and Constantinou counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've been told by Constantinou's head coaches at Tokyo All-Stars that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hartford waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Constantinou.
Constantinou lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hartford at a distance.
Constantinou tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A thudding body kick lands there by Constantinou!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Constantinou looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little jabbing left from Hartford on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hartford swats away the attempt to clinch by Constantinou.
Hartford throws an overhand right that lands on Constantinou's shoulder, as Constantinou tries to avoid the shot.
Constantinou pounces like a tiger and cracks Hartford with a vicious hook! Hartford is down but not out! Constantinou follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lazaros Constantinou!
A relieved looking Lazaros Constantinou thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: SPPS Resurrection 009
Date: Oct 26, 2024

#R1#
Constantinou slips under a jab.
Constantinou flicks out a counter leg kick but Hopper steps away.
Hopper throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Constantinou stuns Hopper with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hopper scores with a head kick. Constantinou tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#It looks like Lazaros Constantinou has been cut.
Hopper ducks under a wild hook from Constantinou.#CL2#
Constantinou has managed to clinch.
Constantinou goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Constantinou throws a punch but it's blocked by Hopper.
Constantinou misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Constantinou misses with a body punch.
Hopper tries to work over Constantinou's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Constantinou misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hopper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hopper misses with the head strike.
Constantinou blocking some punches.
Constantinou misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Constantinou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Constantinou lands a shot to the body.
Hopper is trying to break the clinch but Constantinou is controlling him.
Constantinou missing with knees to the body.
Constantinou is leaning against Hopper and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Constantinou tries a body shot but Hopper blocks it.
Constantinou lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Hopper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hopper swinging wildly here. #CL2#
Constantinou closes the distance and clinches.
Hopper blocking some punches.
Constantinou misses with a short punch on the inside.
Constantinou is working Hopper over against the cage.
Hopper lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Constantinou backwards.
Hopper blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
A short left from Constantinou.
Hopper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Constantinou lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Constantinou.
Constantinou leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hopper can't find room to land a body shot as Constantinou controls the action.
Constantinou working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hopper blocks an uppercut.
Hopper lands with a left to the head.
Constantinou misses with a body punch.
Hopper blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Constantinou trying to control the position but instead, Hopper has worked for underhooks and has pushed Constantinou into the cage.
Hopper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Constantinou.
A frustrated look appears on Hopper's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Constantinou tries a body shot but Hopper blocks it. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Constantinou.
Constantinou working aggressively here.
Constantinou misses with a punch on the inside.
Hopper has a couple of punches blocked by Constantinou.
A nice right hand lands inside from Constantinou.
Constantinou tries to work over Hopper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Constantinou can't find room to land a body shot as Hopper controls the action.
Constantinou can't find room to land a body shot as Hopper controls the action.
Hopper works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Constantinou fails to land.
Hopper is stalling here.
Hopper looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Constantinou lands a right hand.
Hopper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hopper blocks an uppercut.
Constantinou lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Constantinou.
Constantinou has a couple of punches blocked by Hopper. #T4#
Hopper prevents a body shot from Constantinou.
Constantinou tries a body shot but Hopper blocks it.
Constantinou lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopper taking a breather.
Constantinou misses with some punches.
Constantinou goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Constantinou lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hopper backwards.
Hopper blocking some punches.
Hopper throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Constantinou scores with a shoulder strike.
Constantinou has Hopper pressed against the cage, preventing Hopper from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Constantinou.
Constantinou goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hopper stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Constantinou misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Constantinou.
Hopper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Constantinou lands with a light punch inside.
Hopper lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lazaros Constantinou dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lazaros Constantinou's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Constantinou uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hopper.
Constantinou tries to close the distance and clinch but Hopper swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hopper bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Constantinou's head backwards.
Constantinou looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL2#
Constantinou clinches up with Hopper and pushes him back against the cage.
Hopper throws a head punch that misses.
Constantinou has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hopper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Constantinou throws a head punch that misses.
Hopper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Constantinou lands a shoulder strike.
Constantinou tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Hopper scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hopper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Constantinou lands a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Hopper's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Constantinou blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Constantinou tries a knee to the head but Hopper blocks it.
Hopper wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Constantinou cracks Hopper with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hopper.
Constantinou lands a left hand.
Constantinou scores with a nice hook to the head.
Constantinou lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Constantinou has a couple of punches blocked by Hopper.
Hopper stalls.
Hopper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Constantinou misses with the head strike.
Hopper tries to work over Constantinou's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hopper wants to get back to striking at distance but Constantinou won't allow it.
Hopper blocking some punches.
Lazaros Constantinou seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A left hand lands to the body for Constantinou.
Hopper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A frustrated look appears on Hopper's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hopper can't break the clinch. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Constantinou.
Hopper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Constantinou lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hopper backwards.
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!
Constantinou is leaning against Hopper and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Constantinou.
Hopper pushes Constantinou back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Constantinou lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hopper backwards.
Constantinou tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hopper's elbow.
Constantinou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Constantinou fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hopper blocking some punches.
Hopper takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Constantinou.
Hopper blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Constantinou prevents Hopper from breaking the clinch.
Constantinou tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Constantinou lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Constantinou on the inside.
Hopper wants to break the clinch but can't. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Constantinou. #ROC2#Hopper is rocked!
A frustrated look appears on Hopper's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Oh Hopper is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A hook to the body from Constantinou.
Constantinou lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hopper backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Constantinou.
Constantinou struggles to land a body shot inside as Hopper controls his hands.
Hopper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Constantinou's elbow.
Hopper is trying to break the clinch but Constantinou is controlling him.
Constantinou blocks a body shot from Hopper.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Constantinou.
Constantinou lands a right hand.
Hopper is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Hopper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Constantinou throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Hopper seems to have got his legs back now.#CL2#
Constantinou gets a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Constantinou.
Constantinou softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
Hopper blocking some punches.
Hopper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hopper is looking to break free of the clinch but Constantinou has double underhooks. #KD2#
Constantinou drops Hopper onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Hopper is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Will Hopper has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hopper.
Constantinou throws a punch but it's blocked by Hopper.
Constantinou lands a big right hand that drops Hopper! The killer instinct kicks in and Constantinou finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Constantinou!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lazaros Constantinou!
Lazaros Constantinou thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SPPS Resurrection 006
Date: Sep 28, 2024

#R1#
Constantinou takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've been told by Constantinou's head coaches at Tokyo All-Stars that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Farquharson lands the left hand.
Constantinou avoids the body shot from Farquharson.
Constantinou loads up on a big right hand but Farquharson slips the punch.
Farquharson moves out of range as Constantinou throws a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Farquharson. Constantinou does a little dance to reset his feet.
Constantinou was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Farquharson thuds a left hand into Constantinou's body.
Constantinou throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson lands with a hook. Constantinou tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Farquharson darts in looking for a takedown but Constantinou gets double underhooks and turns Farquharson into the cage.
Farquharson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Constantinou is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Farquharson. That snapped Constantinou's head back. #T1#
Farquharson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Farquharson scores with a punch to the head.
Constantinou looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Constantinou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Farquharson lands a body shot.
Farquharson connects with a jab.
Constantinou pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Farquharson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Farquharson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Constantinou swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Farquharson counters with a nice uppercut.
Farquharson jabs at Constantinou's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Constantinou throws the kick towards the body but Farquharson avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Farquharson. Constantinou does a little dance to reset his feet.
Farquharson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Farquharson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Farquharson cracks Constantinou with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Farquharson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Constantinou avoids it really well and circles away.
Constantinou half committed to a counter leg kick.#T3#
Farquharson misses the jab.
Farquharson cracks Constantinou with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Farquharson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Constantinou throws a quick counter head kick but Farquharson was just out of range.
A head kick from Constantinou lands but Farquharson takes it in his stride. #CUT#It looks like Malcolm Farquharson has been cut.
Farquharson looks to score with a jab to the body but Constantinou is just out of range.
Farquharson misses with a wild body shot.
Farquharson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lazaros Constantinou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malcolm Farquharson.#T4#
Farquharson misses with a lunging right hand #KD#
and Constantinou counters with a crisp right hand that drops Farquharson! Constantinou lets Farquharson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
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!#KD#
Constantinou lands a big uppercut and Farquharson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Farquharson looks OK. Constantinou waves Farquharson back to his feet!#ROC#Farquharson is rocked!
Farquharson swings for the body but Constantinou moves out of range.
A jab from Farquharson does it's job there.
Farquharson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD2#
Farquharson dives in and scores a takedown into Constantinou's guard.
Farquharson landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Farquharson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Farquharson wants to control from the top but Constantinou keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Malcolm Farquharson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Malcolm Farquharson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Farquharson lands a glancing blow to the side of Constantinou's head.
Farquharson tries for a takedown but Constantinou circles away easily
and Constantinou counters with a nice uppercut.
Some bone on bone action there as Farquharson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Constantinou misses with a kick to the body
letting Farquharson counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson avoids the head kick by Constantinou.
Farquharson lands a glancing blow to the side of Constantinou's head.
Constantinou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Farquharson was well out of range. Poor timing from Constantinou.#T1#
Constantinou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Farquharson cracks a nice hook into Constantinou's ribs.
Constantinou walks into a straight right hand from Farquharson.
Lazaros Constantinou is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Farquharson. Constantinou does a little dance to reset his feet.
Constantinou throws a jab when Farquharson was well out of range.
Constantinou swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Farquharson throws out a counter right but Constantinou avoids it with no problem.
Farquharson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Constantinou throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2#
Constantinou takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Farquharson scores with a jab.
Constantinou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Farquharson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Farquharson tries for a takedown but Constantinou circles away easily
and Constantinou counters with a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Farquharson misses the body punch
and Farquharson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Constantinou takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD2#
Constantinou gets caught napping as Farquharson dives in and scores a takedown. Constantinou manages to retain guard.#T3#
Farquharson passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Farquharson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Constantinou wants to get back to full guard.
Farquharson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Constantinou tries to roll over but Farquharson keeps him under control.
Farquharson lands strikes from half guard.#T4#
Farquharson trying to pass the guard but Constantinou defending well.
Farquharson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Constantinou to regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Constantinou working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Farquharson.
Farquharson throws a strike but Constantinou rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Farquharson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Constantinou defends it easily.
Farquharson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Farquharson wants to sweep here but Constantinou controlling him for the moment.
Farquharson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malcolm Farquharson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Malcolm Farquharson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Farquharson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Farquharson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Constantinou throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Farquharson counters with a single leg into guard. Constantinou didn't expect that.
Farquharson lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Farquharson wants to pass the guard but Constantinou is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Farquharson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Farquharson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Farquharson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Constantinou avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Farquharson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Farquharson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Farquharson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Farquharson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Farquharson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Farquharson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lazaros Constantinou has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Farquharson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Constantinou wants to get back to his feet.#T3#
Farquharson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Farquharson wants to control but Constantinou is keeping him busy.
Farquharson performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Constantinou throws a poor cross that misses
and Farquharson counters with a stiff right hand.
Constantinou looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Constantinou walks into a left hand.
Farquharson blocks the body kick.
Farquharson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Farquharson throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
A jab from Constantinou misses.
Donk. Farquharson catches Constantinou right on the button with a cross.
Farquharson digs a good body shot into Constantinou's ribs.
Constantinou throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Constantinou lands a nice leg kick that just misses Farquharson's sensitive parts.
Malcolm Farquharson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Constantinou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Constantinou misses its target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Constantinou takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Malcolm Farquharson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Malcolm Farquharson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Farquharson cracks Constantinou with an open hand slap.

And that's the end of the fight!
Malcolm Farquharson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Farquharson 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malcolm Farquharson!

Event: CCC 58 : Namkhai vs Fedetenko
Date: Aug 02, 2024

#R1#
Constantinou looks to score with a jab to the body but Germanicus is just out of range.
Germanicus looks to throw the jab but Constantinou is out of range.
Constantinou rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Germanicus counters with a nice uppercut.
Germanicus throws the left hand but Constantinou avoids the punch easily.
Constantinou throwing a counter right hand but Germanicus manages to avoid it.
Germanicus misses with a left hand
and Constantinou counters with a nice uppercut.
Germanicus misses with a jab to the body #CL#
and Constantinou holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Germanicus manages to break the clinch.
Germanicus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Constantinou checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Constantinou wants to clinch but Germanicus slips to the side
and Germanicus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Constantinou takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Germanicus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Constantinou checks it well.
We've been told by Constantinou's head coaches at Tokyo All-Stars that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice straight punches there by Germanicus . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Germanicus .
Constantinou ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Germanicus throws a sloppy body shot #KD#
and Constantinou counters with a crisp right hand that drops Germanicus ! Constantinou lets Germanicus back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#It looks like Romulus Germanicus has been cut.
Germanicus misses with an uppercut.
Germanicus throws a right hand that misses
and Constantinou cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Constantinou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Germanicus .
Constantinou scores with a push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Constantinou throws a big shot that misses.
Constantinou ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Germanicus moves away.
Constantinou on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Germanicus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Constantinou staying out of range there.
Germanicus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Constantinou's hands.
Constantinou is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Germanicus throws a body punch but Constantinou moves out of range.
Constantinou is looking to counter punch.
Constantinou tries a head kick but it misses.
Constantinou throws a body kick that misses.
Germanicus misses with an uppercut
and Constantinou counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Constantinou checks a leg kick.
Constantinou connects with a single shot there.
Germanicus throws a low kick, looking for Constantinou's leg but Constantinou calmly moves out of range.
Constantinou staying out of range there.
Constantinou tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Germanicus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Constantinou lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Germanicus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Constantinou to score with a decent uppercut.
Constantinou ducks under a wild hook from Germanicus .
An attempted straight right counter from Constantinou misses the target.
Germanicus throws a wild body kick that Constantinou sees coming a mile off.
Constantinou was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Germanicus checks a low kick from Constantinou.
A countering left hand to the body from Germanicus misses.
Germanicus misses with a hook
and Constantinou counters with a nice uppercut.
Germanicus misses the shot to the body.
Germanicus misses with an uppercut #KD#
and Constantinou counters with a nice right hand that sends Germanicus toppling to the canvas! Germanicus scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Constantinou finish him?!#ROC#Germanicus is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Germanicus takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Constantinou takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Germanicus throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Constantinou works Germanicus 's body with a nice hook.
Constantinou throws a shot from downtown. Germanicus moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Germanicus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Constantinou misses with an attempted mid kick.
Constantinou scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice uppercut there from Constantinou.
Germanicus is still on wobbly legs! Can Constantinou finish him?
Germanicus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Constantinou counters with a crisp right that sends Germanicus to the canvas! Constantinou follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lazaros Constantinou!
Lazaros Constantinou seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CCC 42 : Winston vs Stankovic
Date: Jun 23, 2024

#R1#
Constantinou looks to score with a jab to the body but Young Stallion is just out of range.
Young Stallion throws a body punch but Constantinou moves out of range.
Young Stallion on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Constantinou. Constantinou obviously looking to wear him down.
Constantinou scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#It looks like Riptide Young Stallion has been cut.
Young Stallion uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Constantinou.
Constantinou throws out a loose jab but Young Stallion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Constantinou lands a nice shot to the body.
Constantinou buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Constantinou throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've been told by Constantinou's head coaches at Tokyo All-Stars that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Constantinou throws a hook but Young Stallion blocks it.
Young Stallion is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Young Stallion clobbers Constantinou with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Young Stallion sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T1#
Young Stallion avoids a kick to the body.
Constantinou thows a left - swing and a miss!
Young Stallion throws a low kick but it's checked well by Constantinou.
Young Stallion is looking to land body kicks.
Young Stallion avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Young Stallion displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Constantinou throws out the jab.
Young Stallion is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Constantinou.
Constantinou thows a left - swing and a miss!
Constantinou scores with a jab.
Constantinou throws the kick towards the body but Young Stallion avoids it.
And Young Stallion tries to counter it with a takedown but Constantinou pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Constantinou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lazaros Constantinou is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick by Young Stallion misses
and Constantinou counters with an inside leg kick. #T2#
Constantinou throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Constantinou connects with a body shot.
Young Stallion tries to close the distance and clinch but Constantinou swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Constantinou changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Young Stallion throws a head kick that misses
and Constantinou counters with a solid body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Young Stallion takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Constantinou throws a nice head kick!
Constantinou throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Young Stallion defending well as Constantinou loads up on a big left hand.
Young Stallion looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Constantinou pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Young Stallion is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T3#
Young Stallion takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Young Stallion blocks a jab.
Young Stallion tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Constantinou throws a body punch but Young Stallion moves out of range.
Constantinou throws a poor cross that misses
and Young Stallion counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Constantinou throws the kick towards the body but Young Stallion avoids it.
Constantinou throws a hook but Young Stallion blocks it.
Young Stallion throws the left hand but Constantinou avoids the punch easily.
Constantinou throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Young Stallion shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Constantinou as he avoids it easily.
Young Stallion pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
Constantinou's jab looks to have found its range, popping Young Stallion under the eye.#CUT#That has opened up Riptide Young Stallion's cut even more.
Constantinou connects with a leg kick.
Jab from Constantinou.
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!
Constantinou throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Constantinou connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Young Stallion keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Young Stallion with the counter takedown but Constantinou avoids it easily.
Young Stallion pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Constantinou misses the shot to the body.
Young Stallion lands with an overhand left.
Constantinou misses with a body shot.
Constantinou misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lazaros Constantinou dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Riptide Young Stallion's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Young Stallion dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Constantinou is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Young Stallion can do to turn this around?
Constantinou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Young Stallion throws a sloppy head kick and Constantinou moves out of range easily.
Constantinou swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Young Stallion tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Constantinou throws a front kick aimed at Young Stallion's knee but Young Stallion avoids it well.
Young Stallion tries a head kick but it misses.
Young Stallion doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Constantinou lands a really nice looking cross but Young Stallion seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young Stallion lands with a hook. Constantinou tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Constantinou misses with a wild body shot.
Constantinou looks to score with a jab to the body but Young Stallion is just out of range.#T1#
Young Stallion misses with a right hand
letting Constantinou counter with a right hand.
Young Stallion on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Constantinou lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#The cut above Riptide Young Stallion's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Young Stallion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Young Stallion might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Constantinou has got the better of the exchanges.
Young Stallion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Constantinou.
Young Stallion drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Constantinou defends it well.
Young Stallion tries a head kick but it misses.
Young Stallion looks to throw a body kick
and Constantinou counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Young Stallion takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Young Stallion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Young Stallion drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Constantinou defends it well.
Constantinou cracks Young Stallion with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Constantinou misses with a wild combination.
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!
Young Stallion ducks under a wild hook from Constantinou.
Constantinou with the inside leg kick.
Young Stallion throws a head kick but Constantinou moves out of range.
Young Stallion with a poor takedown
and Constantinou counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Constantinou lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#Riptide Young Stallion's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Constantinou just misses with a punch to the body.
Young Stallion misses with a head kick.
Constantinou lands a nice shot to the body.
Young Stallion goes for a double leg but Constantinou avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Constantinou continues to drive forward.
Young Stallion is breathing heavily.#T3#
Constantinou listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Constantinou misses with a head kick.
Young Stallion tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Constantinou slips under a jab.
Constantinou swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Constantinou throws a nice inside leg kick.
Young Stallion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Young Stallion misses with a kick to the body
and Constantinou counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Young Stallion takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Constantinou bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Constantinou lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Young Stallion circles away quickly and effectively.
Young Stallion was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T4#
A cross from Constantinou lands.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Riptide Young Stallion's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lazaros Constantinou!
An out of breath Lazaros Constantinou thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RSE 80:
Date: May 25, 2024

#R1#
Graves throws a shot from downtown. Constantinou moves away and avoids it.
Graves connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Constantinou momentarily. #CUT#It looks like Lazaros Constantinou has been cut.
Graves misses with a body kick.
Graves throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Graves throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Constantinou counters with a nice uppercut. #KD#
Graves feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Constantinou sprawling to the canvas! Constantinou rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Graves finish him?! #ROC#Constantinou is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Constantinou is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Graves doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Constantinou crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Constantinou's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daverio Graves!
During a confident post fight interview, Daverio Graves thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RSE 69:
Date: Apr 17, 2024

#R1#
Constantinou is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rex.
Constantinou looks to throw a body kick
and Rex counters with a stiff right hand.
Rex lands a nice looking body shot.
Rex staying out of range there.
Rex ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Constantinou moves away.
Rex throws out a loose jab but Constantinou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Constantinou takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rex ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Constantinou moves away.
Danga de danga de dang - Rex scores with a four punch combination!
Rex throws a body shot but no joy.
Rex scores with a nice strike.
A telegraphed right hand from Constantinou misses the target.
Rex lands a nice hook to Constantinou's body. Constantinou takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rex slips under a jab.
Constantinou throws a jab but it's blocked by Rex.
Rex connects with a nice looking jab.
Constantinou takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T1#
A cross from Rex lands.
Constantinou will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rex has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rex scores with a nice right hand.
Rex works over Constantinou's head and body with a nice combination.
Rex dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rex connects with a looping right hand.
Constantinou chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rex thuds a left hand into Constantinou's body.
Rex tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Constantinou was well out of range. Poor timing from Rex.
Constantinou throwing a counter right hand but Rex manages to avoid it.
Rex throws a lazy right hand but Constantinou sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Constantinou throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rex feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Constantinous jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rex lands a jab to Constantinou's midsection.
Rex takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've been told by Constantinou's head coaches at Tokyo All-Stars that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Constantinou misses the jab.
Rex throws a shot to the body. #T2#
Constantinou looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rex is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Constantinou had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Rex scores with a nice head shot.
Rex throws a hook but Constantinou avoids it easily.
Constantinou throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A low kick lands for Constantinou.
Rex lands a nice looking body shot.
Rex misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Constantinou.
Constantinou is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Constantinou lands a nice hook to Rex's body. Rex takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rex throws a looping overhand right but Constantinou ducks down to avoid it.
Rex fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Constantinou manages to avoid it.
Rex blocks a head kick by Constantinou.
Rex lands a head shot.
A head kick misses from Constantinou.
Constantinou does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A jab from Constantinou misses. #T3#
Constantinou tried to score with a low kick but Rex checks it.
A jab from Constantinou does it's job there.
Rex staying out of range there.
Rex displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Constantinou throws out the jab.
Rex thuds his right hand into Constantinou's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice defenses there by Rex.
Rex throws out a loose jab but Constantinou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lingo Rex seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Constantinou takes a swing at Rex's ribcage but misses.
Rex connects with a good right hand that stumbles Constantinou. Constantinou circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL#
Constantinou closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Rex on the inside.
Constantinou has a couple of punches blocked by Rex.
Constantinou doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Constantinou's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big right from Rex misses.
Constantinou takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rex lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rex throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Constantinou sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Constantinou throws the left hand but Rex avoids the punch easily.
Rex chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Constantinou can pounce on him.
Constantinou fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rex manages to avoid it.
Rex blocks a head kick by Constantinou.
Constantinou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Constantinou lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice shot lands for Rex.
Constantinou throws a head kick but Rex moves out of range.
Constantinou pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It seemed like Rex was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Constantinou moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Constantinou cracks Rex with a good jab.
Constantinou misses with a looping right.
A big right from Rex misses.
Constantinou is looking to counter punch.
Constantinou circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Rex drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Constantinou follows Rex to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lazaros Constantinou!
A victorious Lazaros Constantinou thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RSE 62: Fire In The Sky
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Brandt scores with a jab to the head.
Constantinou throws a jab but it's blocked by Brandt.
Constantinou pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Constantinou waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brandt.
Constantinou misses with an uppercut.
Constantinou looks to throw the jab but Brandt is out of range.
And Brandt tries to counter it with a takedown but Constantinou pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A jab from Constantinou misses.
Brandt drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Constantinou defends it well.#TD2#
Brandt changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Constantinou looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Brandt throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Constantinou works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Constantinou on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Constantinou tries to get out of the position.
Brandt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Constantinou defending well though.
Brandt looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Constantinou is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Constantinou blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brandt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brandt perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Constantinou wants to get back to full guard.
Brandt takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Brandt takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Brandt not doing much here.
Brandt thows a huge punch but Constantinou dodges it nicely. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Brandt trying to control the action but Constantinou is working from the bottom.
Brandt trying to mount his opponent but Constantinou defends it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Constantinou wants to improve his position but Brandt is controlling well. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brandt throws out a powerful jab.
Constantinou paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've been told by Constantinou's head coaches at Tokyo All-Stars that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T3#
Nice takedown defense from Constantinou. No joy for Brandt on that attempt.
Constantinou missing with a left hand there. Brandt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Constantinou looks to land a right hand but Brandt moved out of range.
Brandt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Constantinou.
Brandt digs a good body shot into Constantinou's ribs.
Constantinou paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Brandt avoids the body shot from Constantinou.
Brandt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lazaros Constantinou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brandt throws out a powerful jab.
Constantinou tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brandt. Constantinou does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brandt ducks under a wild hook from Constantinou.
Constantinou walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Constantinou throws a body shot but no joy.
And Brandt tries to counter it with a takedown but Constantinou pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T4#
Constantinou lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brandt's sensitive parts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Constantinou.
Constantinou walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Brandt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Constantinou as he avoids it easily.
Constantinou throwing a counter right hand but Brandt manages to avoid it.
Constantinou cracks Brandt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Brandt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Constantinou takes a swing at Brandt's ribcage but misses.
Constantinou throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Constantinou is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brandt.
Brandt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Constantinou misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Constantinou looks to land a left hand but Brandt moved out of range nicely.
Brandt ducks under a wild hook from Constantinou.
Brandt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Constantinou is fending him off so far but Brandt persists. Nope, Constantinou circles away and we're back to standing.
Lazaros Constantinou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rayan Brandt.
Constantinou tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lazaros Constantinou dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Brandt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Constantinou throws out the jab.
Constantinou throws a series of punches but Brandt moves out of range.
Brandt is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Constantinou throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Brandt counters with a single leg into guard. Constantinou didn't expect that.
Brandt content to stall in guard here.
Brandt throwing strikes but missing.
Constantinou is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brandt can do to turn this around?
Brandt lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandt postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Brandt trying to control but Constantinou is working from the bottom.
Brandt scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Brandt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Constantinou looking to control.
Brandt postures up and lands a big shot to Constantinou's brow.
Brandt throwing strikes from guard but Constantinou blocks nicely.
Brandt is looking to work some ground and pound but Constantinou has wrist control.
Brandt lands a couple of elbows.
Constantinou looking to control.
Brandt stands and throws Constantinou's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2#
Brandt scores with a couple of short elbows.#SUB2#
Brandt goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Constantinou has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Brandt but great work by Constantinou.
Brandt is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Constantinou off and has taken his back!
Brandt is not going to allow Constantinou to sit and survive in this position.
Brandt slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Brandt misses with a punch to the head.
Well, with Brandt on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Constantinou is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
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.
Constantinou grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. #T3#
Brandt lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Constantinou. #SUB2#
Brandt sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Constantinou taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rayan Brandt!
Rayan Brandt bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: RSE 51: Mayhem
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
Wylde lands a nice shot to the body.
Constantinou takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wylde throws a hook but Constantinou avoids it easily.
Wylde throws a lazy right hand but Constantinou sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Constantinou looks to land a left hand but Wylde moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Wylde misses the target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Constantinou. Wylde shrugs it off though.
Wylde scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wylde misses with an uppercut. Constantinou saw that one coming.
A jab from Constantinou finds it's way through Wylde's defenses. #CUT2#It looks like Gunnar Wylde has been cut.
Wylde lands with a good body shot.
Constantinou lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Constantinou fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wylde connects with a single shot there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wylde throws a body kick that misses
and Constantinou connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Constantinou looks to land a left hand but Wylde moved out of range nicely.
Constantinou moves out of range of the strikes.
Wylde misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Constantinou slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Constantinou fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wylde.
Wylde ducks under a wild hook from Constantinou.
Constantinou defending well as Wylde loads up on a big left hand.
Wylde rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Constantinou counters with a stiff right hand.
Wylde scores with a nice strike.
Constantinou swings for the body but Wylde moves out of range.
Wylde definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wylde throws a sloppy body shot
and Wylde takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wylde moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Constantinou misses with a hook. Wylde ducked under it nicely.
Wylde swings widly with a right hand
and Constantinou counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wylde moves away from the strike by Constantinou.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wylde throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gunnar Wylde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wylde. Constantinou does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wylde misses with a hook
enabling Constantinou to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice jab there from Wylde. #T2#
Wylde thows a left - swing and a miss!
Constantinou scores with a jab to the body.
Wylde misses with a straight right.
Wylde avoids the head kick by Constantinou.
Wylde pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Wylde misses.
Wylde misses with an uppercut. Constantinou saw that one coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Constantinou looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little feinted left hand from Wylde on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wylde throws a push kick but Constantinou slaps the foot to one side.
Constantinou misses with an uppercut.
Constantinou throws a head kick that misses
and Wylde counters with a left to the body.
A jab lands there for Wylde.
Wylde misses with a straight right.
Constantinou wants to clinch.#T3##CL2#
Constantinou rushes Wylde and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Constantinou lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wylde.
Wylde lands with a left to the head.
Wylde swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Constantinou breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Constantinou fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by Constantinou there.
Constantinou throws a head kick that misses
and Wylde finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Constantinou slips a jab and a cross from Wylde.
Constantinou swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wylde feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Constantinous jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wylde throws an overhand right that lands on Constantinou's shoulder, as Constantinou tries to avoid the shot.
Constantinou tries a quick counter leg kick but Wylde is wise to it.
Constantinou throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wylde with a jab.#T4#
Constantinou takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Constantinou ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wylde takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Constantinou looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Constantinou moves away from the strike by Wylde.
Constantinou misses with a wild body shot.
Wylde looks to throw the jab but Constantinou is out of range.
Wylde needs to keep his hands up - Constantinou had a free shot at his head there.
Constantinou throws a looping overhand right but Wylde ducks down to avoid it.
Wylde misses with a straight right.
Constantinou pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wylde throws a leg kick but Constantinou sees it coming and moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Constantinou! But no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wylde missing with a left hand there. Constantinou was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Constantinou misses with a lunging right hand
and Wylde connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wylde lands with an uppercut that bounces Constantinou off the cage and back into range.
Constantinou staying out of range there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lazaros Constantinou will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Wylde's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Constantinou avoids the body shot from Wylde.
Good work by Wylde as he checks the leg kick.
Wylde will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Constantinou fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wylde connects with a body shot.
Wylde just misses with a punch to the body.
Constantinou keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wylde.
Constantinou looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wylde throws a push kick but Constantinou slaps the foot to one side.
Constantinou's coach down at Tokyo All-Stars was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Constantinou's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wylde fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Constantinou manages to avoid it.
Wylde uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Constantinou.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Constantinou looks to score with a jab to the body but Wylde is just out of range.
Wylde misses with a left hand
and Constantinou counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Constantinou rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wylde moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Constantinou tries to clinch there but Wylde circles away.
A punch combination from Wylde misses. #T1#
Constantinou takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Constantinou swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wylde swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big left from Wylde misses.
Constantinou throws a head kick that misses
and Wylde counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Constantinou ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Constantinou! But no joy.
Wylde thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wylde throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Constantinou on the side of the head.
Wylde throws a combination that misses
and Constantinou counters with a straight right hand.
Constantinou fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wylde manages to avoid it.
Wylde pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Both fighters circling a little - Wylde finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A shot to the liver by Wylde. Beautiful body shot.
Wylde bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Constantinou's head.
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!
Constantinou takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Constantinou wants to clinch up but Wylde keeps it at a distance.#T2#
A clash of legs there as Wylde blocks the low kick.
Wylde looks to score with a jab to the body but Constantinou is just out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wylde.
Constantinou let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Constantinou scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Constantinou moves into the clinch.
Wylde softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Wylde breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Wylde misses the target.
Constantinou feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wyldes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Constantinou misses with a head kick.
Wylde feints and then cracks Constantinou's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Constantinou down.
Constantinou throws out a leg kick but Wylde moves out of range and Constantinou only half commits.
Wylde takes a swing at Constantinou's ribcage but misses.
Constantinou swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wylde moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Constantinou takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wylde looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T3#
Wylde throws a leg kick that is checked
and Constantinou counters with an inside leg kick.
Constantinou moves in looking to clinch but Wylde pushes him off.
Constantinou uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wylde.
Constantinou misses the jab.
Constantinou moves away from the strike by Wylde.
Constantinou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wylde throws a leg kick which misses Constantinou's front leg but catches the back leg as Constantinou tries to avoid it.
Constantinou throws a hook to the side of Wylde's head but Wylde sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wylde is looking to counter punch.
Wylde keeps the fight on the outside.
Wylde takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wylde catches Constantinou with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wylde missing with a left hand there. Constantinou was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Constantinou feints a counter leg kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wylde avoids the head kick by Constantinou.
Wylde connects with a nice looking jab.
Constantinou tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wylde swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Wylde will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wylde lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Constantinou circles away quickly and effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wylde bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Constantinou's head backwards.
Constantinou blocks a jab.
Constantinou stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wylde throws a lazy uppercut
and Constantinou counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Constantinou throws an off balance right hand
and Wylde counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wylde misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Constantinou.
Wylde throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gunnar Wylde is winning the standup battle so far.
Constantinou throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Wylde.
Wylde swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Constantinou throws a looping overhand right but Wylde ducks down to avoid it.
Wylde ducks right into an uppercut from Constantinou.
Wylde tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Wylde dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Wylde's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Constantinou looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wylde pushes Constantinou away with a front kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wylde.
Wylde throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Constantinou on the side of the head.
Wylde comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wylde ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big left from Wylde misses.
Wylde keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Constantinou misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Constantinou.
Wylde takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Constantinou on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Constantinou throws a low kick but Wylde moves out of range easily.
Wylde looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T1#
Constantinou waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wylde.
Constantinou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Wylde. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wylde.
A decent looking cross lands there for Constantinou.
Wylde connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Constantinou momentarily.
Wylde misses with an uppercut
and Constantinou counters with a left to the body.
Wylde misses with a hook. Constantinou ducked under it nicely.
Wylde misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Constantinou.
A slow jab from Constantinou misses its intended target.
Constantinou throws an overhand right that lands on Wylde's shoulder, as Wylde tries to avoid the shot.
Wylde tried to counter with a leg kick but Constantinou avoided it.
Wylde throws a jab when Constantinou was well out of range.
Wylde swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wylde throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Constantinou.
Constantinou flicks out a counter leg kick but Wylde steps away.
Wylde moves away from the strike by Constantinou.
Wylde scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Constantinou doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Constantinou misses with a hook
and Wylde counters with a nice body kick.
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!
Wylde misses the body punch
and Constantinou counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wylde's knee momentarily.
Wylde misses with a straight right.
Wylde misses with a shot to the body
and Constantinou counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Constantinou throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wylde connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Constantinou misses with a head kick.
Wylde throws a hook to the side of Constantinou's head but Constantinou sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wylde tests Constantinou's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Constantinou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good work by Wylde as he checks the leg kick.
Constantinou ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wylde.
Wylde tries to score with a low kick but Constantinou moves his leg out of the way.#T3#
Constantinou misses with a looping right.
Wylde throws out a powerful jab.
Constantinou waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wylde.
Wylde slips under a jab from Constantinou.
A head kick misses from Wylde.
Constantinou slips a straight right by Wylde.
Wylde throws a hook but Constantinou avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Constantinou on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Constantinou is looking to clinch.
Constantinou moves to clinch but Wylde breaks away
and Constantinou takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Constantinou has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Constantinou tries to land a front kick but Wylde steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wylde looks to land a body kick but Constantinou moved away.
Wylde misses the jab.
Wylde ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
Wylde bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Constantinou misses with a body shot.
Wylde ducks under a wild hook from Constantinou.
Wylde throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wylde takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wylde throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Constantinou sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Wylde. Constantinou does a little dance to reset his feet.
Constantinou slips under a jab from Wylde.
It seemed like Constantinou was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wylde swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A low kick lands for Wylde.
Wylde lands with an overhand left.
Wylde looks to land a right hand but Constantinou moved out of range.
Wylde swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Constantinou counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wylde doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar Wylde showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wylde 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Wylde!
An out of breath Gunnar Wylde thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HFC 104: Hernandez vs Nayati
Date: Oct 21, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Breaker shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Constantinou is trying to defend but Breaker finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Breaker uses his free foot to push down on Constantinou's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Constantinou.
Breaker unloading with bombs!
BOOM! Breaker connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Breaker pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Breaker with shots to the head and body - Constantinou looks very uncomfortable down there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Breaker thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Breaker postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Constantinou badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Breaker around the waist but Breaker pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Breaker is the winner by TKO! Breaker jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bone Breaker!
Bone Breaker seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Bounty Tournament 6
Date: Sep 17, 2023

#R1#
Romero checks a low kick from Constantinou.
Constantinou lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Constantinou throws a body shot but no joy.
Romero scores with a nice strike.#CL#
Constantinou clinches.
Constantinou throws a punch but it's blocked by Romero.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Romero.
A head punch on the inside from Constantinou fails to land.
Romero lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Constantinou backwards.
Romero blocks a body shot from Constantinou.
Constantinou gets through Romero's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Romero pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Constantinou tries to throw a body punch but Romero avoids it by throwing Constantinou back against the cage.
Romero lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Constantinou.
Romero makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Romero.
A head punch on the inside from Constantinou fails to land.
Constantinou misses with the head strike.
Constantinou's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Constantinou doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Constantinou misses with a punch on the inside.
Constantinou throws a punch but it's blocked by Romero.
A short uppercut from Constantinou.
Constantinou lands with a short shot to the head. #T1#
Constantinou lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Constantinou scores with a hook to the body.
Romero blocking some punches.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Constantinou.
Constantinou working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Romero as the two fighters clinch.
Constantinou lands a body shot.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romero scores with a shot to the side of Constantinou's head.
Constantinou goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Constantinou's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Constantinou.
Constantinou swings wildly with an uppercut but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Constantinou.
Constantinou doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Constantinou lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Romero pushes Constantinou back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romero. #T2#
Romero lands with a light punch inside.
Romero misses with the head strike.
Constantinou misses with a punch on the inside.
Constantinou misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romero blocks an uppercut.
Romero creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Constantinou misses with the head strike.
Constantinou misses with a punch on the inside.
Constantinou misses with a punch on the inside.
Constantinou misses with a punch on the inside.
Constantinou misses with some punches.
Romero lands a shoulder strike.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Constantinou blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romero lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Constantinou gets through Romero's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
Romero scores with a nice hook to the head.
Romero is working Constantinou over against the cage.
Romero tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Constantinou's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romero.
Constantinou misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Constantinou lands a body shot.
Romero softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Constantinou lands a nice uppercut.
Romero blocks an uppercut.
Romero looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Constantinou blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land.
Romero scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Constantinou presses Romero against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Romero working aggressively here.
Constantinou tries a body shot but Romero blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Constantinou.
Constantinou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Constantinou can't find room to land a body shot as Romero controls the action.
Romero taking a breather.
Constantinou lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Romero throws a punch but it's blocked by Constantinou.
Constantinou lands a left hand that snaps the head of Romero backwards. #CUT#It looks like Vito Romero has been cut.
Constantinou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Constantinou goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romero misses with the head strike. #T4#
Constantinou can't find room to land a body shot as Romero controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Romero.
Constantinou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Constantinou misses with the head strike.
Romero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Romero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Constantinou misses with a punch on the inside.
Romero blocking some punches.
Romero throws a punch but it's blocked by Constantinou.
Constantinou throws a head punch that misses.
Romero makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Romero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romero tries to stall but Constantinou uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romero.
Constantinou working aggressively here.
Romero misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Constantinou tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Romero.
Constantinou lands a nice uppercut.
Constantinou lands a body punch.
Romero looks winded!
Constantinou blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Lazaros Constantinou will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vito Romero's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Romero misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Constantinou doesn't manage to clinch there - Romero circles away.
Romero is looking for the big counter here.
Constantinou digs a good body shot into Romero's ribs.
Constantinou throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Romero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Constantinou's corner calls for a 1-2. Constantinou obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Constantinou throws an overhand right that lands on Romero's shoulder, as Romero tries to avoid the shot.
Constantinou misses the jab.
Romero works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Constantinou thows a body kick. Romero tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Constantinou with a nice calf kick.#CL2#
Romero closes the distance and pushes Constantinou back into the cage.
Constantinou blocking some punches.
Romero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Constantinou swings wildly with an uppercut but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Constantinou fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Constantinou lands a hook that snaps the head of Romero backwards. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Constantinou scores with a nice short uppercut.
Romero prevents a body shot from Constantinou.
Lazaros Constantinou has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Romero digs a right hand into Constantinou's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Constantinou's gas tank.
Constantinou misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Romero working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Romero in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Constantinou scores with a shot to the side of Romero's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Romero.
Constantinou working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Constantinou lands a left hand.
Romero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Romero prevents a body shot from Constantinou.
Constantinou lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Constantinou.
Romero lands a hook that snaps the head of Constantinou backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Constantinou.
Constantinou doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Constantinou fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Constantinou lands an uppercut.
Constantinou lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Constantinou fails to land. #T2#
Constantinou swings wildly with an uppercut but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Constantinou swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Constantinou lands a left hand.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Romero is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Constantinou is keeping busy.
Constantinou lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Constantinou fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Constantinou.
Still in the clinch, Constantinou scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Constantinou.
Constantinou lands a shot to the body.
Romero has a couple of punches blocked by Constantinou.
Constantinou fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Romero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Constantinou doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Constantinou tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Constantinou misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Constantinou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romero blocks a body shot from Constantinou.
Romero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romero controlling the action here for a moment.
Constantinou lands a left hand that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Romero swings wildly with an uppercut but Constantinou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Constantinou lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Constantinou lands an uppercut.
Constantinou blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Constantinou swings wildly with an uppercut but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Constantinou throws a punch but it's blocked by Romero.
Constantinou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Constantinou blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Constantinou fails to land.
Romero misses with some punches.
Romero lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Romero misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Constantinou fails to land.
Romero is trying to stall.
Good body shot from Constantinou.
Constantinou misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romero gets through Constantinou's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Romero prevents a body shot from Constantinou.
Constantinou lands a shoulder strike.
Romero blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Constantinou.
Romero is breathing heavily.
Constantinou works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Constantinou working aggressively here.
A short body shot lands from Constantinou as the two fighters clinch.
Constantinou scores with a shoulder strike.
Constantinou works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Constantinou working aggressively here.
Constantinou lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Constantinou creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Romero misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lazaros Constantinou dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vito Romero's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A low kick lands for Constantinou.
Vito Romero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lazaros Constantinou is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Constantinou.
Lazaros Constantinou is winning the standup battle so far.
Romero rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Constantinou counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Constantinou gets tackled into the cage by Romero. Romero maintains the clinch.
Romero misses with the head strike.
Constantinou blocking some punches.
Constantinou blocking some punches.
Constantinou throws a head punch that misses.
Constantinou misses with a hook to the ribs.
Constantinou is working Romero over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Constantinou.
Romero lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Constantinou blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Constantinou blocks an uppercut. #T1#
A body shot lands from Romero.
Romero blocking some punches.
Romero lands a body punch in the clinch.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Constantinou tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Constantinou misses with a body punch.
Romero will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Constantinou up against the cage.
Romero pushes off an throws an elbow but Constantinou leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T2#
Romero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Romero blocking some punches.
Constantinou tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Constantinou swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Constantinou throws a head punch that misses.
Constantinou letting Romero take a breather here.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Constantinou.
Romero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Romero swings wildly with an uppercut but Constantinou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Constantinou is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Romero can do to turn this around?
A head punch on the inside from Romero fails to land. #T3#
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Constantinou cracks Romero with a nice body shot.
Romero throws a head punch that misses.
Romero working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Romero is struggling to control the position.
A head punch on the inside from Constantinou fails to land.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
Romero tries to throw a body punch but Constantinou avoids it by throwing Romero back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Romero.
Romero lands a left hand. #T4#
Constantinou lands with a left to the head.
Romero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Romero scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Romero creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Constantinou tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Romero working aggressively here.
Romero misses with a punch on the inside.
Romero working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Romero misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romero scores with a shoulder strike.
Romero swings wildly with an uppercut but Constantinou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romero lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vito Romero comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Constantinou has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lazaros Constantinou!
After winning the bout, Lazaros Constantinou thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HFC 93: Dorado vs Strauss
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1#
Griffin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Constantinou cracks Griffin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice takedown defense from Constantinou. No joy for Griffin on that attempt.
Griffin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Constantinou.#CUT#It looks like Matthew Griffin has been cut.
Griffin's coach down at Gumburcules Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Griffin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Griffin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Decent striking displayed by Constantinou there.
Constantinou throws out a powerful jab.
Griffin takes a swing at Constantinou's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Constantinou forces Griffin back against the cage and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Constantinou scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Constantinou softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Griffin wants to break free but Constantinou has control.
Constantinou lands a hook to the side of the head.
Griffin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Constantinou lands a right hand that snaps the head of Griffin backwards. #ROC#Griffin is rocked!
Constantinou tries to work over Griffin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Constantinou.
Griffin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Constantinou has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Constantinou softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Constantinou lands with a right to the head.
Griffin is still on wobbly legs! Can Constantinou finish him?#CUT#That has opened up Matthew Griffin's cut even more.
A short uppercut from Constantinou. #KD#
Constantinou drops Griffin onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Griffin is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Constantinou lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Griffin to his knees! Constantinou keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lazaros Constantinou!
Lazaros Constantinou decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: ENIGMA 176
Date: Jul 09, 2023

#R1#
A slow jab from Whitaker misses its intended target.
Whitaker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Whitaker misses with a body punch
and Whitaker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Whitaker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Constantinou connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Whitaker scrambles back to his feet.
Constantinou misses with a few strikes there.
Constantinou connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Constantinou scores with a punch to the head.
Frank Whitaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Constantinou works Whitaker's body with a nice hook.
Whitaker looks winded!
Whitaker misses with a hook.
Constantinou scores with a jab to the body.#KD#
Constantinou lands a big head kick that sends Whitaker tumbling to the mat! Constantinou takes a step backwards and waves Whitaker back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Whitaker is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Constantinou moves in close and cracks Whitaker with a massive right hand! Whitaker, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Constantinou!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lazaros Constantinou!
A victorious Lazaros Constantinou thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: ENIGMA 174
Date: Jun 25, 2023

#R1#
Constantinou throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Van De Leide stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Van De Leide digs a good hook to Constantinou's body.
Constantinou takes a swing at Van De Leide's ribcage but misses.
Van De Leide throws a body punch but Constantinou moves out of range.
Constantinou looks to land a left hand but Van De Leide moved out of range nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Constantinou there.
Van De Leide fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Constantinou moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Van De Leide steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Constantinou.
Constantinou slips under a jab.
Constantinou misses the jab.
Lazaros Constantinou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Van De Leide misses.
Van De Leide walks into a straight right hand from Constantinou.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Constantinou throws a wild body kick that Van De Leide sees coming a mile off.
Van De Leide tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van De Leide slips a jab from Constantinou.
Nice sprawl there from Constantinou as Van De Leide shoots in.#T1#
Van De Leide is looking to clinch.
Constantinou rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Van De Leide moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Constantinou blocks a jab.
Van De Leide just misses with a punch to the body.
Constantinou moves away from the strike by Van De Leide.
Van De Leide drops his hands momentarily and Constantinou takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Van De Leide shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Constantinou as he jumps to the side.
Lazaros Constantinou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silvio Van De Leide.
Van De Leide moves out of range as Constantinou strikes.
Van De Leide darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Van De Leide on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Van De Leide on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Constantinou lands a slapping body shot.
Constantinou ducks under a wild hook from Van De Leide.
Van De Leide takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Constantinou jabs Van De Leide to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Constantinou connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Van De Leide throws a looping overhand right but Constantinou ducks down to avoid it.
Constantinou was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
Constantinou ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Constantinou will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Constantinou listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Constantinou cracks Van De Leide with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC#Van De Leide is rocked!
Constantinou fakes the body blow, causing Van De Leide to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Van De Leide goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lazaros Constantinou!
A relieved looking Lazaros Constantinou thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Silvio Van De Leide was interviewed post fight and said 'War should only be in the cage. Peace on Earth.'.

Event: CFC 563
Date: Jun 17, 2023

#R1#
A jab from Constantinou does it's job there.
Higgins throws a combination that misses
and Constantinou counters with a slapping leg kick.
Constantinou lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Constantinou works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Higgins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Constantinou tries to clinch there but Higgins circles away. #CL2#
Constantinou clinches up with Higgins and pushes him back against the cage.
Constantinou misses with some punches.
Higgins prevents a body shot from Constantinou.
Higgins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Constantinou misses with the head strike. #BC#
Higgins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Constantinou cracks Higgins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL2#
Constantinou has closed the distance and engaged Higgins in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Higgins working hard to break the clinch.
Higgins is trying to break the clinch but Constantinou is controlling him.
Higgins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Constantinou.
Higgins tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Constantinou smiles and moves away. #T1#
Higgins tries to bum rush Constantinou with a series of wild strikes but Constantinou uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Higgins missing with a left hand there. Constantinou was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Constantinou lands a body shot.
Constantinou thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Higgins if he has to take too many more of those.
Constantinou sizes up Higgins with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Constantinou lands a nice hook to Higgins's body. Higgins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Higgins is breathing heavily.
The fighters circling - Higgins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Higgins closes this distance looking for a takedown but Constantinou circles away.
Constantinou with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
Constantinou rushes Higgins and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Constantinou.
Constantinou swings wildly with an uppercut but Higgins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Constantinou's coach down at Combat Wombat Burrow was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Constantinou's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Constantinou lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Constantinou scores with a nice short uppercut.
Constantinou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Constantinou can't find room to land a body shot as Higgins controls the action. #T2#
Higgins jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Constantinou walks away with a smile on his face. Higgins gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don Higgins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Higgins misses with a wild body shot.
Constantinou moves into range and connects with a jab.
Higgins on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jab, jab by Constantinou - just one landing.
Constantinou has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Constantinou cracks Higgins with a good jab.
Constantinou throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Higgins on the side of the head.
Constantinou works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Constantinou lands a nice looking body shot.
Donk. Constantinou catches Higgins right on the button with a cross.
Constantinou fakes the leg kick and cracks Higgins in the body.
Constantinou lands a two punch combo. #ROC2#Higgins is rocked!
Constantinou drops Higgins with a naaaaasty hook - Higgins is in real trouble here! Constantinou dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lazaros Constantinou!
Lazaros Constantinou thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CFC 557
Date: May 27, 2023

#R1#
Dandrakulo takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Samson Dandrakulo has been cut.
Constantinou takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Constantinou throws a hook but Dandrakulo avoids it easily.
Constantinou throws an overhand right that lands on Dandrakulo's shoulder, as Dandrakulo tries to avoid the shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dandrakulo. That's going to slow Constantinou down.
Constantinou looks to land a right hand but Dandrakulo moved out of range.
Dandrakulo scoring well with a low kick there.
Constantinou slips a straight right by Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo ducks under a wild hook from Constantinou.
It seemed like Dandrakulo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Constantinou throws a leg kick
letting Dandrakulo counter with a right hand.
Lazaros Constantinou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dandrakulo blocks a leg kick.
Dandrakulo throws a lazy right hand but Constantinou sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Constantinou moves out of range as Dandrakulo throws a body kick.
Constantinou throws out a loose jab but Dandrakulo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice side step and Dandrakulo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dandrakulo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Dandrakulo is looking to chop away at Constantinou's legs. #CL#
Dandrakulo gets tackled into the cage by Constantinou. Constantinou maintains the clinch.
A body shot lands from Constantinou.
Dandrakulo misses with a punch on the inside.
Dandrakulo blocks a body shot from Constantinou.
A head punch on the inside from Constantinou fails to land.
Dandrakulo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dandrakulo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dandrakulo misses with a punch to the body.
Constantinou has a couple of punches blocked by Dandrakulo.
Constantinou goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Constantinou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dandrakulo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Constantinou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dandrakulo can't find room to land a body shot as Constantinou controls the action.
Constantinou misses with some punches.
Constantinou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Constantinou throws a punch but it's blocked by Dandrakulo. #T2#
Constantinou swings wildly with an uppercut but Dandrakulo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dandrakulo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dandrakulo lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo misses with a body punch.
Constantinou blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Constantinou misses with a short punch on the inside.
Constantinou fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Constantinou.
Constantinou swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Constantinou blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Constantinou lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dandrakulo backwards.
Constantinou misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dandrakulo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dandrakulo misses with a punch to the body.
Dandrakulo misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dandrakulo.
Constantinou misses with a body punch. #T3#
Constantinou working aggressively here.
Constantinou fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dandrakulo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Constantinou tries to throw a body punch but Dandrakulo avoids it by throwing Constantinou back against the cage.
Constantinou throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Dandrakulo.
Constantinou swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dandrakulo misses with the head strike.
Dandrakulo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Constantinou.
Constantinou blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dandrakulo lands a body shot.
Constantinou working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo blocking some punches.
Dandrakulo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Constantinou backwards.
Dandrakulo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Constantinou prevents a body shot from Dandrakulo.
Constantinou misses with a body punch. #T4#
Dandrakulo pushes Constantinou back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Constantinou tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dandrakulo's elbow.
Dandrakulo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Dandrakulo.
Constantinou is breathing heavily.
Constantinou scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Constantinou.
Constantinou misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dandrakulo lands with a short shot to the head.
Dandrakulo digs a right hand underneath Constantinou's ribcage. Constantinou let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dandrakulo lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Dandrakulo.
Good body shot from Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo pushes Constantinou back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from Dandrakulo on the inside.
Constantinou blocks a body shot from Dandrakulo.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Constantinou's elbow.
Dandrakulo lands a nice shot to the body.
Dandrakulo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Constantinou backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Samson Dandrakulo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samson Dandrakulo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Dandrakulo throws a front kick that sends Constantinou stumbling back into the cage.
Dandrakulo connects with a nice looking jab.
Constantinou takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Samson Dandrakulo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dandrakulo lands a front kick.
Dandrakulo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Constantinou's head backwards.#ROC2#Constantinou is rocked!
and Dandrakulo counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Constantinou! He's just covering up as Dandrakulo starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samson Dandrakulo!
Samson Dandrakulo thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CFC 547
Date: Apr 22, 2023

#R1#
Mann closes the distance looking to clinch
and Constantinou connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like King Mann has been cut.
Mann looks to clinch
and Constantinou counters with a big right hand! Oh Mann is in trouble here! Constantinou follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lazaros Constantinou!
After winning the bout, Lazaros Constantinou thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: CFC 539
Date: Mar 25, 2023

#R1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Constantinou checks a leg kick.
Constantinou feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stein Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT#It looks like Frank Stein Jr has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Constantinou.
Stein Jr connects with the punch.
A low kick from Stein Jr misses
letting Constantinou counter with a right hand.
Stein Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stein Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stein Jr tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Constantinou counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Stein Jr! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lazaros Constantinou!
Lazaros Constantinou seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: CFC 531
Date: Feb 25, 2023

#R1#
Constantinou is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Winston.
Winston throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Constantinou clobbers Winston with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Winston cracks Constantinou with a right hand to the side of the head.
Winston staying out of range there.
Winston half committed to a counter leg kick.
Constantinou moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Winston staying out of range there.
Constantinou bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Winston. Those never looked like landing.
It seemed like Constantinou was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Constantinou waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Winston.
Winston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Constantinou moves away.
Constantinou drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Winston misses with an uppercut. Constantinou saw that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Constantinou misses with a hook.
A jab from Constantinou misses.
Constantinou's coach down at Combat Wombat Burrow was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Constantinou's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1##CL#
Winston moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Winston.
Winston blocks a body shot from Constantinou.
Winston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Constantinou throws a head punch that misses.
Winston misses with the head strike.
Constantinou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Constantinou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Constantinou misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Winston breaks from the clinch.
Constantinou misses with an uppercut
and Winston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A low kick from Winston is predictable there
and Constantinou counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Constantinou misses the jab.
Constantinou takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Constantinou connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Constantinou misses.
A jab from Constantinou misses.
Constantinou throws a nice looking combination but Winston bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2#
Winston throws a right hand that misses
and Constantinou counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Winston throws a poor cross that misses
and Constantinou counters with a nice uppercut.
Constantinou blocks a jab.
Winston throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL2#
Constantinou fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Winston, pushing him back against the cage.
Winston misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Winston.
Winston definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Winston is trying to stall.
Constantinou blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Winston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Winston.
Winston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Winston blocks an uppercut.
Winston is working Constantinou over against the cage.
Winston working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Winston.
Constantinou looks winded!
Constantinou takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Winston throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Constantinous head.
Constantinou pushes Winston back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Constantinou takes a shot to the head.
Constantinou swings wildly with an uppercut but Winston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Winston works on Constantinou's body with a couple of short punches.
Winston can't find room to land a body shot as Constantinou controls the action.
Constantinou swings wildly with an uppercut but Winston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Winston lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Constantinou backwards.
Constantinou misses with the head strike.
Winston swings wildly with an uppercut but Constantinou uses good head movement to avoid it.
Constantinou misses with a hook from the clinch.
Winston lands a hook to the side of the head.
Constantinou misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Winston - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Winston lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Constantinou backwards.
Constantinou is working Winston over against the cage.
Constantinou misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
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!
Constantinou misses with a punch on the inside.
Winston dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Winston is stalling here.
Winston blocks a body shot from Constantinou.
Winston lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Constantinou backwards.
Winston scores with a nice hook to the head.
Constantinou swings wildly with an uppercut but Winston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Winston lands a body shot.
Winston misses with a punch to the body.
Winston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Constantinou misses with the head strike.
Constantinou misses with a punch to the body.
Winston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Winston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Winston.
Constantinou misses with a punch to the body.
Winston stalling against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Winston dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Constantinou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Winston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Constantinou manages to avoid it.
Constantinou might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Constantinou tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Winston counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lazaros Constantinou seems to be getting the better of the standup.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Winston has knocked Constantinou down with a huge combo! Winston steps away and waves a wobbly Constantinou back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Constantinou is rocked!#CL#
Winston fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Constantinou, pushing him back against the cage.
Winston blocks a body shot from Constantinou.
Constantinou fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Constantinou tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Winston's elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Constantinou lands with a left to the head.
Constantinou struggles to land a body shot inside as Winston controls his hands.
Constantinou lands with a left to the head.
Constantinou swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Constantinou lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Winston backwards.
A short uppercut from Winston.
Winston scores with a nice hook to the head.
Constantinou is still on wobbly legs! Can Winston finish him?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Winston.
Constantinou misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Constantinou.
Constantinou seems to have recovered his senses.
Harry Winston has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Constantinou can't find room to land a body shot as Winston controls the action.
Winston lands a body punch.
Constantinou is breathing heavily.
A short right from Winston. #T1#
Winston lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Constantinou misses with a punch on the inside.
Winston misses with a hook to the ribs.
Winston throws a punch but it's blocked by Constantinou.
Constantinou working aggressively here.
Constantinou throws a punch but it's blocked by Winston.
Constantinou misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Winston.
Constantinou makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Winston lands a hook to the side of the head.
Winston blocks an uppercut.
Constantinou misses with a short punch on the inside.
Winston throws a big uppercut that drops Constantinou! More strikes from Winston and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Constantinou lies dazed against the cage as Winston celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Winston!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 19, 2022

#R1#
Pelvis scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Rashid Atkins has been cut.
Pelvis misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Atkins counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Atkins looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Atkins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Atkins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Atkins drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pelvis dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Atkins wants to stand and escape but Pelvis is having none of it.
Pelvis wants to get up but he can't break Atkins's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T1#
Atkins managing to control the position. #ES2#
Atkins pushes Pelvis off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD2#
Atkins shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pelvis's guard.
Pelvis being controlled here, momentarily.
Pelvis working a defensive guard here.
Atkins controlling from the top position. #T2#
Atkins looking to pass the guard.
Atkins stays in close to Pelvis's body and controls the position.
Pelvis is trying to keep Atkins in close.
Atkins controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3##TD2#
Pelvis gets caught napping as Atkins dives in and scores a takedown. Pelvis manages to retain guard.
Pelvis working a defensive guard here.
Atkins is looking to work some ground and pound but Pelvis has wrist control.
Atkins sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Atkins passes Pelvis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Atkins with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Atkins not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Atkins trying to mount his opponent but Pelvis defends it.
Atkins performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rashid Atkins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rashid Atkins's cut.
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##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Atkins misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Pelvis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Atkins walks into a left hand.
Pelvis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Atkins counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkins with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Atkins looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Atkins performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T1#
Atkins's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Atkins thows a huge punch but Pelvis dodges it nicely.
Atkins sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Atkins lands strikes from half guard.
Atkins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Atkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Atkins stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pelvis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T3#
Atkins shoots in for a takedown but Pelvis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Atkins feints and as Pelvis raises his hands in defense, Atkins changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rashid Atkins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Atkins controls from within his opponent's guard.
Atkins stands and throws Pelvis's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Atkins works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T4#
Atkins happy to just control the position for now.
Atkins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pelvis managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Atkins.
The referee asks Atkins politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Atkins prefers to stall for the moment though.
Atkins grinds an elbow into Pelvis's temple.
Atkins in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The strikes coming from Atkins are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rashid Atkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rashid Atkins's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Atkins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pelvis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Atkins or perhaps it was just good defense by Pelvis, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Atkins looking to score a takedown here. Pelvis is defending well but Atkins drives through and ends up in Pelvis's guard.
Atkins 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Let's hope that Atkins has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rashid Atkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#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.
Atkins throws a head kick but Pelvis moves out of range.
Atkins tries to clinch but Pelvis moves out of range.
Pelvis throwing a counter right hand but Atkins manages to avoid it.
Atkins fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pelvis avoids it really well and circles away.
Michael Pelvis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rashid Atkins.
Pelvis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pelvis throws a lazy right hand but Atkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD2#
Atkins shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atkins controlling the action here.#T3#
Atkins lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Atkins controlling the pace. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Atkins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Atkins keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Atkins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Atkins lands with a punch from half guard.
Atkins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Atkins is taking a breather. Pelvis says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
More stalling from Atkins.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rashid Atkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Atkins 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 John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rashid Atkins!

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