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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darius Kasparaitis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikos Schortsanitis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schortsanitis is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ipoxthonios - Kane Ntou. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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280 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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192 cm
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270 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darius Kasparaitis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nikos Schortsanitis!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schortsanitis has taken the fight to the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Schortsanitis throws an elbow but misses.
Kasparaitis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Schortsanitis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kasparaitis managing to block the knees to the body from Schortsanitis.
Kasparaitis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kasparaitis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kasparaitis stalling.
Schortsanitis takes an elbow to the temple.
A right handed body shot lands from Kasparaitis.
Schortsanitis misses with a punch on the inside.
Schortsanitis is stalling here.
Schortsanitis tries a body shot but Kasparaitis blocks it.
Schortsanitis throws a head punch that misses.
Schortsanitis swings wildly with an uppercut but Kasparaitis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kasparaitis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasparaitis stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kasparaitis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Schortsanitis backwards.
Kasparaitis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kasparaitis wants the takedown. Schortsanitis is fighting it off but Kasparaitis persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Schortsanitis's guard against the cage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kasparaitis wanted to stand there but Schortsanitis had control of the position.
Schortsanitis keeping full guard, as Kasparaitis tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasparaitis wants to control from the top but Schortsanitis keeps moving.
Schortsanitis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kasparaitis.
Schortsanitis keeping moving, preventing Kasparaitis from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Darius Kasparaitis.
Schortsanitis closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kasparaitis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Schortsanitis lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schortsanitis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kasparaitis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Schortsanitis blocks an elbow strike from Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Schortsanitis throws an elbow but misses.
Kasparaitis just leaning against Schortsanitis, taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Schortsanitis fails to land.
Come on Kasparaitis - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Schortsanitis trying to control the position but instead, Kasparaitis has worked for underhooks and has pushed Schortsanitis into the cage.
Nice elbow from Schortsanitis.
It looks like Darius Kasparaitis has been cut.
A bit of stalling here from Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis pushes off an throws an elbow but Schortsanitis leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasparaitis slowing the pace effectively.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Darius Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kasparaitis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Schortsanitis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kasparaitis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Schortsanitis defending well though.
Kasparaitis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Schortsanitis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Darius Kasparaitis wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Schortsanitis clinches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kasparaitis is struggling to control the position.
Schortsanitis taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Kasparaitis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darius Kasparaitis'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.
Schortsanitis forces Kasparaitis back against the cage and clinches.
Kasparaitis is stalling here.
A short right from Schortsanitis.
Schortsanitis is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kasparaitis is keeping busy.
Kasparaitis breaks from the clinch.
Schortsanitis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kasparaitis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nikos Schortsanitis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schortsanitis fails to land with a series of punches.
Schortsanitis throws a right and a left that Kasparaitis avoids nicely.
Darius Kasparaitis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kasparaitis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Schortsanitis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kasparaitis dives in and grabs Schortsanitis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Schortsanitis pushes down on Kasparaitis's head and hops out.
Schortsanitis clinches up with Kasparaitis and pushes him back against the cage.
Schortsanitis has a couple of punches blocked by Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis digs a right hand underneath Schortsanitis's ribcage. Schortsanitis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schortsanitis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kasparaitis stalls.
Kasparaitis dodges an elbow strike from Schortsanitis.
Kasparaitis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kasparaitis letting Schortsanitis take a breather here.
Kasparaitis breaks from the clinch.
Kasparaitis clinches.
Darius Kasparaitis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Schortsanitis takes a knee right on the jaw!
Schortsanitis with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kasparaitis throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasparaitis lands a hook that snaps the head of Schortsanitis backwards.
Schortsanitis creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kasparaitis tries to land knees in the clinch but Schortsanitis avoids the damage to the body.
Kasparaitis leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kasparaitis wants a takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kasparaitis has Schortsanitis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Schortsanitis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darius Kasparaitis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kasparaitis controlling the action here for a moment.
Schortsanitis scores with a shoulder strike.
Schortsanitis tries to stall but Kasparaitis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kasparaitis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Schortsanitis pulls his leg out and moves away.
Schortsanitis's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Schortsanitis duly obliges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schortsanitis gets a clinch.
Schortsanitis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kasparaitis's elbow.
Kasparaitis is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kasparaitis - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Schortsanitis tries a knee to the head but Kasparaitis blocks it.
Kasparaitis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Schortsanitis throws the kick towards the body but Kasparaitis avoids it.
Schortsanitis throws a lazy head kick
and Kasparaitis counters by clinching up.
Kasparaitis is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Schortsanitis can't fight it off and eventually Kasparaitis manages to take the fight to the floor. Schortsanitis looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasparaitis passes Schortsanitis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schortsanitis is in trouble now - Kasparaitis has advanced to mount!
Schortsanitis is squirming around, avoiding Kasparaitis's attempts to control the action.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kasparaitis controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Darius Kasparaitis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Darius Kasparaitis'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kasparaitis gets tackled into the cage by Schortsanitis. Schortsanitis maintains the clinch.
Kasparaitis tries for a takedown but Schortsanitis manages to get underhooks.
Kasparaitis gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Schortsanitis regains guard.
Kasparaitis advances position into side control!
Schortsanitis trying to control but Kasparaitis flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here.
Schortsanitis rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schortsanitis is looking to improve his position.
Kasparaitis looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kasparaitis wants to work for an arm triangle but Schortsanitis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Darius Kasparaitis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kasparaitis takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Schortsanitis is looking to improve his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Darius Kasparaitis.
Kasparaitis closes the distance and clinches.
Nikos Schortsanitis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kasparaitis stalls.
Kasparaitis blocks an uppercut.
Kasparaitis is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kasparaitis blocks an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasparaitis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Schortsanitis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kasparaitis avoids it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Schortsanitis just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kasparaitis's brow.
Kasparaitis tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Schortsanitis throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Come on Kasparaitis - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Schortsanitis misses with the head strike.
Schortsanitis lands a hook that snaps the head of Kasparaitis backwards.
Schortsanitis misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Schortsanitis.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kasparaitis blocks an elbow strike.
Kasparaitis has Schortsanitis pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Darius Kasparaitis.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kasparaitis, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darius Kasparaitis!
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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FIGHT
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