PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Corwyn Potts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aris Lithoxoidis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Potts comes to the ring accompanied by Mama Said Knock you Out. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Potts
vs
Lithoxoidis

180 cm
22
185 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

178 cm
22
185 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Corwyn Potts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aris Lithoxoidis!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potts throws a head kick that misses.
Potts pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lithoxoidis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Potts. Potts obviously looking to wear him down.
Lithoxoidis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Potts as he jumps to the side.
Potts keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Potts throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lithoxoidis.

It looks like Aris Lithoxoidis has been cut.
Potts showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lithoxoidis.

Potts closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Lithoxoidis wants to break free but Potts has control.

Potts breaks from the clinch.
No luck for Lithoxoidis with that takedown attempt.
Corwyn Potts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aris Lithoxoidis.
Potts throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Potts stuffs the takedown.
Potts swinging wilding here.
Lithoxoidis fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lithoxoidis misses with a double jab
letting Potts counter with a right hand.

Lithoxoidis shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Lithoxoidis with good strikes from the mount here!
Lithoxoidis looks gassed!

Lithoxoidis has hold of Potts's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Potts manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
You get the feeling that Potts really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Potts tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lithoxoidis lands a heavy elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potts avoids a series of strikes thrown by Lithoxoidis.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Lithoxoidis goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Potts turns into him and now he's in Lithoxoidis's guard.
Potts is looking to stand up but Lithoxoidis won't let him.
Potts wants to control from the top but Lithoxoidis keeps moving.

Lithoxoidis has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Potts is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Lithoxoidis.

Potts has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Potts scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Potts lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Potts throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potts lands a two punch combo.
Lithoxoidis avoids the head kick by Potts.
Potts thumps Lithoxoidis with a low kick.
Potts lands a two punch combo.

Potts shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Potts avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lithoxoidis looking for a guillotine here but Potts defends easily.
Lithoxoidis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Potts has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lithoxoidis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Potts stands and steps away. Lithoxoidis gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potts throws a head kick that half lands.
Potts lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lithoxoidis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Potts can pounce on him.
Potts throws a head kick but Lithoxoidis moves out of range.
Lithoxoidis shoots and misses
and Potts counters with a leg kick.
Lithoxoidis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Potts can pounce on him.
Lithoxoidis takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lithoxoidis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Potts connects with a high kick.
Potts scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lithoxoidis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lithoxoidis tries for a takedown but Potts circles away easily
and Potts finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Aris Lithoxoidis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Potts scores with a head kick.
A left and a right from Potts both land. Nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corwyn Potts dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aris Lithoxoidis's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Lithoxoidis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Potts counters with a thumping low kick.
Lithoxoidis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Potts connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lithoxoidis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Potts makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Corwyn Potts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aris Lithoxoidis.
Potts lands a head kick. Lithoxoidis smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lithoxoidis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Potts throws a series of punches but Lithoxoidis moves out of range.
Potts thumps Lithoxoidis with a low kick.
Potts stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lithoxoidis is breathing heavily.
Lithoxoidis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Potts scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Potts throws a nice head kick!

Lithoxoidis is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Potts connects with a solid leg kick.
Potts throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lithoxoidis.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lithoxoidis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Potts can pounce on him.
Lithoxoidis shoots and misses
and Potts counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Lithoxoidis is still on wobbly legs! Can Potts finish him?
Potts throws a good cross that connects.
Potts scores with a sloppy right hand. Lithoxoidis should have avoided that one.
Potts comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lithoxoidis seems to have recovered his senses.

Potts pushes Lithoxoidis up against the ropes in a clinch.

Potts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Potts throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lithoxoidis takes a kick to the side of the head.
Potts throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lithoxoidis takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
An inside leg kick lands from Potts.
Potts lands a head kick!
Potts throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potts plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crunch! Potts slams his shin into Lithoxoidis's torso.

Potts changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lithoxoidis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lithoxoidis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Potts trying to control the action but Lithoxoidis is working from the bottom.
Lithoxoidis manages to get back to half guard.
Lithoxoidis is trying to get back to full guard.
Potts tries to stand and escape but Lithoxoidis is controlling the position.
Lithoxoidis tries to get to full guard but Potts has control of the leg.
Potts seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

Lithoxoidis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Potts is working for a submission of some sort.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lithoxoidis misses with a takedown attempt
and Potts counters with a head kick. That will keep Lithoxoidis thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Potts lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lithoxoidis backs up against the ropes.
Lithoxoidis fails with the takedown
and Potts makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lithoxoidis really felt that one!
Lithoxoidis misses with a takedown attempt
and Potts counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Some wild striking there from Potts.

Lithoxoidis shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Lithoxoidis is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

Potts defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lithoxoidis.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lithoxoidis jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Potts manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Potts is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lithoxoidis scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Lithoxoidis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lithoxoidis prevents Potts from standing back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Lithoxoidis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Potts doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lithoxoidis.
Potts wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corwyn Potts dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aris Lithoxoidis's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Lithoxoidis shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Lithoxoidis was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Lithoxoidis looking to secure an arm triangle but Potts defends it well.

Lithoxoidis is going olschool here, as he tries to force Potts to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Potts shrugs it off.
Potts wants to get back to his feet.
Potts is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Potts really wants to buck Lithoxoidis off and get back to his feet.

Lithoxoidis wants to finish this one by submission but Potts is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lithoxoidis.

Lithoxoidis is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Potts is surviving well by controlling Lithoxoidis's body position as best he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Potts is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Lithoxoidis raining down shots from the mount!
Lithoxoidis landing strikes from the mount and Potts is in trouble!

Lithoxoidis is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Potts can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Lithoxoidis working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Lithoxoidis swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Potts is now in Lithoxoidis's guard. A big mistake from Lithoxoidis there, giving up the dominant position!
Potts trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lithoxoidis's guard.

Lithoxoidis looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lithoxoidis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Potts stands and steps away. Lithoxoidis gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Potts scores with a leg kick.
Potts connects with a high kick.
Lithoxoidis with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Potts to counter with a crisp jab.
Lithoxoidis tries for a takedown but Potts circles away easily
and Potts counters with a head kick. That will keep Lithoxoidis thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Potts lands a head kick. Lithoxoidis smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Potts buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lithoxoidis has his takedown stuffed
and Potts counters with a big head kick but Lithoxoidis shrugs it off.
Corwyn Potts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aris Lithoxoidis.

Lithoxoidis shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Potts's guard.
Lithoxoidis looking to pass the guard.
Aris Lithoxoidis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lithoxoidis stops Potts from standing up.
Potts tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Corwyn Potts is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Lithoxoidis is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Potts is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Potts has escaped and now he's on top!

Lithoxoidis had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Potts is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Lithoxoidis Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Potts's back instead.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aris Lithoxoidis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Potts 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corwyn Potts!