PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between TwoBrooks OneLove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Theodouorous Papaloukas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). TwoBrooks OneLove has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

OneLove
vs
Papaloukas

176 cm
19
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, TwoBrooks OneLove!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Theodouorous Papaloukas!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OneLove tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Papaloukas was well out of range. Poor timing from OneLove.
Papaloukas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
OneLove lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
TwoBrooks OneLove seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

OneLove shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. OneLove showed some decent athleticism there.
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.
OneLove trying to mount his opponent but Papaloukas defends it.
Papaloukas is not content to let OneLove control the position.
OneLove is taking a breather. Papaloukas 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.
Papaloukas wants to control but OneLove is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OneLove lands strikes from half guard.
OneLove looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
OneLove is thwarting Papaloukas's attempts to control the position.
OneLove wants to pass to mount but Papaloukas is defending the position.
Well, if OneLove is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
OneLove misses with a takedown

and Papaloukas counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Papaloukas trying to control the position from guard on top but OneLove is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Papaloukas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Papaloukas wants to control but OneLove is keeping him busy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that TwoBrooks OneLove will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

OneLove scores with a body shot.
OneLove scores with the left hand. Papaloukas knows he should have avoided that one.

Papaloukas gets caught flat footed, as OneLove shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Papaloukas wants to sweep here but OneLove controlling him for the moment.
OneLove trying to control but Papaloukas is working from the bottom.
OneLove has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Papaloukas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. OneLove doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. OneLove manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Papaloukas trying to keep a closed guard but OneLove is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OneLove sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
OneLove working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Papaloukas's head.
OneLove trying to control the position from guard on top but Papaloukas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Papaloukas is pulling down on OneLove's head. It's preventing any offense from OneLove, at least for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Papaloukas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and OneLove defends well.
OneLove 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.
Papaloukas pulls OneLove in to control the position.
TwoBrooks OneLove overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
OneLove controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OneLove trying to control the position from guard on top but Papaloukas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OneLove 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

TwoBrooks OneLove dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

OneLove fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Papaloukas avoids it really well and circles away.
Papaloukas staying out of range there.

OneLove shoots in and bounces Papaloukas off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
OneLove postures up in Papaloukas's guard and throws a big left but Papaloukas blocks it.
Papaloukas pulls OneLove in close to prevent any damage.
Papaloukas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OneLove controlling from the top position.
Papaloukas trying to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Theodouorous Papaloukas wasn't active enough on the ground.

OneLove gets a double leg takedown into Papaloukas's guard.

Papaloukas has his foot on OneLove's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. OneLove works his way back into a safe position though.
OneLove trying to control the position from guard on top but Papaloukas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OneLove postures up.
Papaloukas seems keen to control OneLove's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Papaloukas keeping full guard, as OneLove tries to pass.
Papaloukas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Theodouorous Papaloukas wasn't active enough on the ground.

OneLove shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Papaloukas's guard.
Papaloukas pulls OneLove in close to his closed guard and prevents OneLove from doing any damage or advancing position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

TwoBrooks OneLove clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

OneLove closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Papaloukas's guard.
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.

Papaloukas throws his legs up looking for a submission but OneLove uses it to pass to side control.
OneLove wants to control but Papaloukas is keeping him busy.
Papaloukas struggling a bit here.
OneLove is looking to take a break and control but Papaloukas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Papaloukas tries to buck OneLove off but OneLove is having none of it.
Papaloukas is trying to escape the position but OneLove is controlling the position.
Papaloukas struggling a bit here.
OneLove has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

OneLove drives through with a takedown into Papaloukas's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
OneLove showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
OneLove wants to pass the guard but Papaloukas is keeping the position.
Papaloukas is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Papaloukas keeping moving, preventing OneLove from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

TwoBrooks OneLove had his way with Theodouorous Papaloukas in that round.
That's time! OneLove's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

OneLove throws a big shot that misses.
Papaloukas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from OneLove.

OneLove manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Papaloukas on his heels. He'll look to pass Papaloukas's guard now, I'm sure.

Papaloukas looking for a guillotine here but OneLove defends easily.
Papaloukas trying to keep a closed guard but OneLove is proving a slippery customer.
Papaloukas is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Papaloukas working for a triangle but OneLove defends it easily.
OneLove trying to control the position from guard on top but Papaloukas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OneLove postures up.
OneLove controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Papaloukas controls OneLove momentarily but OneLove frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
OneLove not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

The ref stands the fighters back up because TwoBrooks OneLove just wasn't active enough.
OneLove lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
OneLove fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

OneLove looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Papaloukas!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OneLove working the ground and pound.
Papaloukas tries to bench press OneLove off him but OneLove keeps the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
TwoBrooks OneLove showed his dominance in that final round.
Well OneLove 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for TwoBrooks OneLove!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for TwoBrooks OneLove!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for TwoBrooks OneLove!

TwoBrooks OneLove wins by unanimous decision!