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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Skrarski (ranked 567 p4p, 33 weight class) and Hellas Pankratios (ranked 1186 p4p, 67 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gabriel Skrarski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hellas Pankratios!
The judges for this bout are Roosa J�rvil�inen, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnem�ki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skrarski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pankratios has time to react.
Skrarski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pankratios manages to avoid it.
Skrarski shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pankratios sprawls well. Pankratios wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Skrarski gets slowly back to his feet.
Skrarski shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pankratios as he avoids it easily.
Skrarski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Skrarski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pankratios throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Skrarski was covering up waiting for the punch and Pankratios finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Pankratios trying to control the position from guard on top but Skrarski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skrarski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skrarski is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pankratios throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Skrarski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Skrarski wants to sweep but no luck.
Skrarski working a defensive guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Skrarski misses with a takedown
and Pankratios cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gabriel Skrarski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skrarski dives in and scores a takedown into Pankratios's guard.
Pankratios has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Skrarski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pankratios is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Skrarski defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skrarski postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Skrarski's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Skrarski lands a couple of elbows.
Skrarski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pankratios has an active guard here but Skrarski has managed to pass into half guard.
Pankratios wants to get back to full guard.
Skrarski is thwarting Pankratios's attempts to control the position.
Pankratios might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Skrarski haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pankratios makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pankratios.
Pankratios looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Skrarski passes into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pankratios is trying to improve his position.
Skrarski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Skrarski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pankratios has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pankratios is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Skrarski off and has taken his back!
Pankratios misses with an elbow to the head.
Skrarski rolls, trying to escape but Pankratios keeps control of the position.
Well, with Pankratios on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Skrarski is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pankratios gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Pankratios gets his hands free as Skrarski looks to control.
Pankratios punches Skrarski on the ear.
Pankratios missing with punches from the back.
Skrarski trying to control the hands but Pankratios breaks the grip.
Pankratios patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Pankratios is looking for the choke from the back position but Skrarski is controlling his hands well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skrarski really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Pankratios's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Pankratios scores with punches from the back.
Skrarski tries to escape but Pankratios has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Hellas Pankratios dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pankratios defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Skrarski.
Pankratios is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Skrarski's half guard.
Pankratios lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pankratios is looking for a kimura here.
Pankratios thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Skrarski's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pankratios is thwarting Skrarski's attempts to control the position.
Pankratios trying to control the action but Skrarski is working from the bottom.
Pankratios working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skrarski tries to get to full guard but Pankratios has control of the leg.
Skrarski trying to hold on to Pankratios's head to control him but Pankratios postures up.
Pankratios seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Skrarski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Skrarski manages to get to full guard.
Pankratios throws a big right hand that misses.
Pankratios tries to free his leg and advance position but Skrarski is retaining full guard.
Pankratios 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.
Skrarski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pankratios doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pankratios manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pankratios slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pankratios throwing strikes but missing.
Pankratios throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pankratios has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pankratios is in close to Skrarski's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pankratios throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Skrarski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pankratios trying to control the position from guard on top but Skrarski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skrarski tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Skrarski thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fight stays on the outside here - Pankratios looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Skrarski shoots in for a takedown but Pankratios shows good takedown defense.
Pankratios throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Skrarski.
Pankratios closes the distance and clinches.
Pankratios decides to pull guard.
Skrarski lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Skrarski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pankratios has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Skrarski has managed to get both his arms back between Pankratios's legs - danger averted.
Skrarski is in close to Pankratios's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Skrarski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skrarski looking to pass the guard.
Pankratios utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Skrarski looking to pass the guard.
Skrarski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Skrarski postures up and lands a big shot to Pankratios's brow.
Skrarski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Skrarski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pankratios controls Skrarski momentarily but Skrarski frees himself.
Skrarski trying to control the position from guard on top but Pankratios is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pankratios throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Hellas Pankratios showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Pankratios stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pankratios wants it to stay on the feet.
Skrarski misses with a hook
and Pankratios counters with a nice body shot.
Skrarski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pankratios but Pankratios pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pankratios avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Pankratios misses.
Pankratios takes a swing at Skrarski's ribcage but misses.
Pankratios has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pankratios!
Sloppy strikes from Pankratios. Those never looked like landing.
Skrarski checks a leg kick.
Skrarski shoots in but Pankratios avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pankratios throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Skrarski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pankratios closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pankratios lands in his opponent's guard.
Skrarski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skrarski throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Hellas Pankratios has got the better of the ground game so far.
Skrarski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pankratios.
Skrarski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Skrarski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pankratios trying to control but Skrarski is working from the bottom.
Pankratios trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pankratios throws a big right hand that misses.
Pankratios in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pankratios wants to control from the top but Skrarski keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pankratios tries to score a power double leg takedown but Skrarski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pankratios somewhat.
Pankratios moves out of range of the strikes.
Skrarski shoots in and drives through. Pankratios sprawls well.
Jab from Skrarski.
Skrarski scores with a decent looking hook.
Skrarski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pankratios on the side of the head.
Skrarski gets a double leg takedown into Pankratios's guard.
Skrarski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Skrarski won't allow Pankratios to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pankratios looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Skrarski has picked Pankratios up and slammed him! Pankratios can't keep hold of the triangle and Skrarski manages to pass to side control!
Skrarski in side control, throwing shots but Pankratios defends.
Pankratios is trying to control Skrarski's posture but Skrarski avoids it.
Skrarski throws a strike aimed at the side of Pankratios's head but Pankratios avoids it well.
Pankratios managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Skrarski.
Pankratios tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Skrarski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Pankratios is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Skrarski off and has taken his back!
Skrarski looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pankratios is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Pankratios is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Pankratios is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Pankratios throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Pankratios missing with strikes.
Gabriel Skrarski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hellas Pankratios is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Skrarski rolls, trying to escape but Pankratios keeps control of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hellas Pankratios comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pankratios 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 Roosa J�rvil�inen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnem�ki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hellas Pankratios!
Hellas Pankratios thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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