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Event:
GC 393
Date: Aug 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Smyth.
Smyth throws a leg kick but Karamitroudis sees it coming and moves out of range.
Karamitroudis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smyth has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Karamitroudis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Karamitroudis is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Smyth ducks under a wild hook from Karamitroudis.#CL#
Smyth moves into the clinch successfully.
Smyth managing to block the knees to the body from Karamitroudis.
Karamitroudis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Smyth avoiding damage as Karamitroudis throws knees to the body.
Smyth takes an elbow to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karamitroudis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Karamitroudis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Karamitroudis trying to land knees to the body.
Smyth wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T1#
Smyth takes an elbow to the forehead. #TD#
Smyth pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karamitroudis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Smyth manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Karamitroudis manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Karamitroudis controlling Smyth's posture.
Karamitroudis is looking to stand up but Smyth isn't so interested in that idea.
Smyth is in close to Karamitroudis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smyth content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Karamitroudis pulls Smyth in close to his closed guard and prevents Smyth from doing any damage or advancing position.
Karamitroudis wants to stand but Smyth is controlling the position.
Karamitroudis is trying to control the position but Smyth postures up. #SUB#
Smyth thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Smyth throwing strikes from guard but Karamitroudis blocks nicely.
Smyth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karamitroudis is keeping the position for now.
Karamitroudis trying to control the position.
Smyth with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Smyth works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ground and pound from Smyth. #SUB#
Smyth is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Karamitroudis has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smyth throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Karamitroudis is looking to control Smyth's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Karamitroudis avoid being mounted?
Smyth throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smyth trying to pass the guard but Karamitroudis defending well. #SUB#
Smyth wants to work for an arm triangle but Karamitroudis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smyth prevents Karamitroudis from improving his position.
Karamitroudis is trying to stand up here but Smyth is controlling him well. #T4##SUB#
Smyth is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Karamitroudis has managed to free his arm - good work.
Smyth content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Karamitroudis pushes Smyth off looking to stand but Smyth dives back in and keeps control.
Karamitroudis tries to roll over but Smyth keeps him under control.#SUB#
Smyth is working for a kimura but Karamitroudis is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karamitroudis flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
William Smyth dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Smyth shoots in but no luck this time.
Karamitroudis is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Karamitroudis with a jab.
Smyth lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Smyth.
Smyth looks to land a combination. Karamitroudis sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Karamitroudis misses with a punch to the body.
Smyth letting Karamitroudis take a breather here.
Smyth has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smyth is looking to break free of the clinch but Karamitroudis has double underhooks.
Smyth has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Karamitroudis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Karamitroudis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Karamitroudis lands an elbow inside that Smyth shrugs off. #T1#
Karamitroudis throws an elbow but it misses.
#BC2#
Karamitroudis manages to break the clinch.
Karamitroudis scores with a body shot.
Karamitroudis is looking to clinch but Smyth is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Karamitroudis moves into the clinch successfully.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Karamitroudis.
Smyth tries to pull guard but Karamitroudis holds him up against the cage and eventually Smyth drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Smyth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smyth has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Karamitroudis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Karamitroudis creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smyth's defenses.
Karamitroudis content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Smyth is trying to pull guard but Karamitroudis has him pressed against the cage.
Karamitroudis's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T2#
Karamitroudis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Karamitroudis missing with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Karamitroudis.
Karamitroudis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smyth is defending well for now.
Karamitroudis pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Karamitroudis lands an elbow inside that Smyth shrugs off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karamitroudis has Smyth pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smyth manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
With the fighters up against the cage, Karamitroudis throws an elbow but misses.
Smyth avoids a wild elbow strike from Karamitroudis.#T3#
Karamitroudis scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Karamitroudis.
Karamitroudis pushes off an throws an elbow but Smyth leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Konstantinos Karamitroudis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Karamitroudis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Karamitroudis.
Karamitroudis will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Smyth up against the cage.
Karamitroudis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smyth is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Karamitroudis.
Smyth tries to pull guard but Karamitroudis won't allow it.
Karamitroudis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T4#
Karamitroudis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smyth is defending well for now.
Karamitroudis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Karamitroudis throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Smyth on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Karamitroudis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Smyth avoids a wild elbow strike from Karamitroudis.
Karamitroudis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smyth is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smyth tries to pull guard but Karamitroudis won't allow it.
Karamitroudis lands a nice elbow.
Smyth prevents a body shot from Karamitroudis.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantinos Karamitroudis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Smyth tries to keep at a distance but Karamitroudis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Karamitroudis lands with a light punch inside.
Smyth tries to pull guard but Karamitroudis forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Karamitroudis lands a damaging elbow.
Smyth jumps guard but Karamitroudis stands there with Smyth around his waist. Smyth gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Karamitroudis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Karamitroudis lands a nice elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karamitroudis pushes off an throws an elbow but Smyth leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Karamitroudis taking a breather.
Smyth blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Karamitroudis gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #ROC2#Smyth is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like William Smyth has been cut.
Karamitroudis lands an elbow inside.
Oh Smyth is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Karamitroudis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Smyth jumps guard but Karamitroudis stands there with Smyth around his waist. Smyth gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Smyth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Still in the clinch, Karamitroudis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smyth fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Smyth seems to have got his legs back now.
Smyth blocks the elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Karamitroudis.
Smyth is trying to pull guard but Karamitroudis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T2#
Karamitroudis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Karamitroudis lands an uppercut.
Karamitroudis pushes Smyth back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smyth can't get the takedown.
Smyth avoids a wild elbow strike from Karamitroudis.
Karamitroudis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smyth takes an elbow to the forehead.
Smyth is trying to pull guard but Karamitroudis has him pressed against the cage.
Smyth tries to pull guard but Karamitroudis won't allow it.
Karamitroudis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Karamitroudis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smyth or not.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Karamitroudis lands an elbow inside that Smyth shrugs off.
Smyth tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Karamitroudis smiles and moves away.
Smyth throws a left and a right that both miss
and Karamitroudis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#KD2#
Karamitroudis drops Smyth with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Smyth looks back up at him and smiles so Karamitroudis waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#CL2#
Karamitroudis moves into the clinch.
Karamitroudis lands an elbow just above Smyth 's eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Karamitroudis.
Smyth tries to score a body lock takedown but Karamitroudis shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Smyth jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Karamitroudis walks away with a smile on his face. Smyth gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Karamitroudis takes the fight into the clinch.
Karamitroudis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smyth tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T4#
Smyth tries to pull guard but Karamitroudis won't allow it.
Karamitroudis is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Smyth takes an elbow to the temple.
Smyth is working for takedown but Karamitroudis is calmly controlling the position for now.
Smyth on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Karamitroudis tries to land knees in the clinch but Smyth avoids the damage to the body.
Karamitroudis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Smyth on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Karamitroudis looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Smyth is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Konstantinos Karamitroudis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Karamitroudis 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konstantinos Karamitroudis!
A victorious Konstantinos Karamitroudis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
GC 390
Date: Jun 26, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Karamitroudis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Karamitroudis lands with a left to the head.
Dean avoids a wild elbow strike from Karamitroudis.
Dean is trying to break the clinch but Karamitroudis has him pressed against the cage.
Nice elbow from Karamitroudis.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dean.
Dean is trying to force a seperation but Karamitroudis has the dominant position.
Karamitroudis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dean has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Karamitroudis trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karamitroudis tries a knee to the head but Dean blocks it.
Dean wants to get back to striking at distance but Karamitroudis won't allow it.
Dean blocks an elbow strike.
Karamitroudis has Dean pressed against the cage, preventing Dean from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Karamitroudis lands a nice elbow.
Karamitroudis told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Karamitroudis looking to throw knees to the head but Dean is blocking nicely.
Karamitroudis controlling the action here for a moment.
Dean is trying to break free.
Karamitroudis lands an elbow inside that Dean shrugs off.
Dean is trying to break free.
Dean's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dean dodges an elbow strike from Karamitroudis.
Karamitroudis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dean.
Karamitroudis lands an elbow inside. #T2#
Dean blocks an elbow strike from Karamitroudis.
Dean wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Karamitroudis has him pressed against the cage.
Dean blocks an elbow strike from Karamitroudis.
Karamitroudis creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dean's defenses.
A frustrated look appears on Dean's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dean blocks an uppercut.
Karamitroudis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dean takes an elbow to the temple.
Karamitroudis creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dean's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Dean pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dean scores with a jab.#CL2#
Karamitroudis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dean, pushing him back against the cage.
Karamitroudis throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T3#
Karamitroudis throws an elbow that misses.
Karamitroudis creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Karamitroudis. #ROC2#Dean is rocked!#TD2#
Karamitroudis lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dean is trying to escape back to his feet but Karamitroudis uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Oh Dean is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Karamitroudis staying calm.
Karamitroudis works to advance to full mount. Dean defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Dean seems to have got his legs back now.
Dean wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Dean takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dean is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Karamitroudis content just to control the position here.
Dean is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
#T4#
Karamitroudis with the ground and pound from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karamitroudis sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dean is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Karamitroudis sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dean is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantinos Karamitroudis dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Dean ducks under a wild hook from Karamitroudis.
Dean ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dean slips a jab and a cross from Karamitroudis.
Dean keeps the fight on the outside.
Karamitroudis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dean uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karamitroudis.
Dean looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dean scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Karamitroudis moves in looking to clinch but Dean pushes him off.
Dean swats away the attempt to clinch by Karamitroudis.
Dean throwing a counter right hand but Karamitroudis manages to avoid it.
Karamitroudis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dean works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Dean. Beautiful body shot.
Karamitroudis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Karamitroudis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!
Dean slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Karamitroudis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karamitroudis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dean swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dean moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Karamitroudis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dean lands a really nice looking cross but Karamitroudis seems unphased.
#CL2#
Karamitroudis takes the fight into the clinch.
Karamitroudis has Dean pressed against the cage, preventing Dean from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Karamitroudis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Dean does it's job there.#KD#
Dean feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Karamitroudis sprawling to the canvas! Karamitroudis rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Dean finish him?!
#ROC#Karamitroudis is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karamitroudis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dean manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Karamitroudis tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dean scores with a counter punch that sends Karamitroudis to the canvas! Dean smells blood - he's punishing Karamitroudis with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Karamitroudis has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Dean!
Brian Dean thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Byzantium 39
Date: Apr 25, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Karamitroudis gets a clinch.
Nasmfus dodges an elbow strike from Karamitroudis.
Nasmfus dodges an elbow strike from Karamitroudis.
Karamitroudis dodges an elbow strike from Nasmfus.
With the fighters up against the cage, Karamitroudis throws an elbow but misses.
Karamitroudis throws an elbow that misses.
Nasmfus takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#It looks like Bsmds Nasmfus has been cut.
Nasmfus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Karamitroudis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nasmfus avoiding damage as Karamitroudis throws knees to the body.
Nasmfus avoids a wild elbow strike from Karamitroudis.
Karamitroudis pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Karamitroudis lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Nasmfus fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nasmfus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karamitroudis throws an elbow but it misses.
Karamitroudis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nasmfus is defending well for now.
Nasmfus tries to pull guard but Karamitroudis won't allow it.
#TD2#
Nasmfus turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#T1#
Karamitroudis gets back to half guard.
Karamitroudis wants to control but Nasmfus is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Karamitroudis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nasmfus controlling the action here.
Karamitroudis is trying to get back to full guard.
Karamitroudis trying to control but Nasmfus postures up.
Karamitroudis wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nasmfus stalling away here and it's allowed Karamitroudis to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Karamitroudis looking to control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Nasmfus working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Karamitroudis keeping full guard, as Nasmfus tries to pass.
Nasmfus is fighting to break Karamitroudis's control of his arms but Karamitroudis is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Karamitroudis has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Nasmfus has passed into side control.
Nasmfus in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T3#
Karamitroudis tries to bench press Nasmfus off him but Nasmfus keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karamitroudis struggling a bit here.
Karamitroudis is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nasmfus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Karamitroudis is fending him off so far but Nasmfus persists. Nope, Karamitroudis circles away and we're back to standing.
Konstantinos Karamitroudis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bsmds Nasmfus.#CL#
Karamitroudis closes the distance and clinches.
Nice elbow from Karamitroudis.
Karamitroudis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nasmfus is defending well for now.
Karamitroudis is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nasmfus is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Karamitroudis to keep the fight standing.
Karamitroudis tries to land knees in the clinch but Nasmfus avoids the damage to the body.
Karamitroudis lands a nice elbow. #TD2#
Nasmfus lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Karamitroudis scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Nasmfus manages to mount him!
#SUB2#
Nasmfus is working for a guillotine from mount but Karamitroudis frees his head quite easily.
Nasmfus looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantinos Karamitroudis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bsmds Nasmfus's cut.
That's time! Karamitroudis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nasmfus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nasmfus throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Nasmfus gets tackled into the cage by Karamitroudis. Karamitroudis maintains the clinch.
Karamitroudis throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Karamitroudis lands an elbow just above Nasmfus 's eye.
Karamitroudis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nasmfus backwards.
Nasmfus blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters up against the cage, Karamitroudis throws an elbow but misses.
Karamitroudis swings wildly with an uppercut but Nasmfus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karamitroudis throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Nasmfus has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Karamitroudis clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nasmfus gets his hands free as Karamitroudis looks to control. #SUB2#
Nasmfus looking for the choke but no joy. #T1#
Karamitroudis is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Nasmfus wants to control the position but Karamitroudis frees himself and scrambles - Nasmfus manages to regain control in side control.
Karamitroudis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Nasmfus tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Karamitroudis can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Karamitroudis is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Nasmfus asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Nasmfus is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nasmfus trying to control the action but Karamitroudis is working from the bottom.
Karamitroudis is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Nasmfus fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Karamitroudis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nasmfus can do to turn this around?
Nasmfus is staying tight to Karamitroudis's torso, preventing him from escaping.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Karamitroudis is trying to control Nasmfus's posture but Nasmfus avoids it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nasmfus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nasmfus keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice sprawl there from Karamitroudis as Nasmfus shoots in.#CL2#
Nasmfus clinches up with Karamitroudis and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
With the fighters up against the cage, Karamitroudis throws an elbow but misses.
Karamitroudis taking a breather.
Karamitroudis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nasmfus.
Nasmfus tries for a takedown but Karamitroudis manages to get underhooks.
Konstantinos Karamitroudis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bsmds Nasmfus.
Karamitroudis throws an elbow that misses.
Karamitroudis tries for a takedown but Nasmfus manages to get underhooks.
#TD2#
Nasmfus jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Nasmfus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nasmfus pulls Karamitroudis in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nasmfus keeping moving, preventing Karamitroudis from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Konstantinos Karamitroudis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bsmds Nasmfus's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Karamitroudis moves in looking to clinch but Nasmfus pushes him off.#CL2#
Nasmfus has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Nasmfus manages to pull guard.
Nasmfus wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Nasmfus working for submissions but it's allowed Karamitroudis to get to half guard.
Karamitroudis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nasmfus tries to roll over but Karamitroudis keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nasmfus trying to control but Karamitroudis postures up.
Bsmds Nasmfus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Karamitroudis trying to control the pace. #T1#
Nasmfus is trying to control but can't.
Nasmfus is staying active underneath Karamitroudis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nasmfus is trying to control but can't.
Nasmfus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nasmfus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karamitroudis is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Nasmfus looking for a guillotine here but Karamitroudis defends easily.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Karamitroudis wants to pass the guard but Nasmfus is keeping the position.
Karamitroudis wants to control from the top but Nasmfus keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Karamitroudis drives through and clinches with Nasmfus against the cage.
Karamitroudis creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nasmfus's defenses.
Karamitroudis throws a punch but it's blocked by Nasmfus.
Nasmfus avoids a wild elbow strike from Karamitroudis.#T3#
Nasmfus wants to take the fight to the mat but Karamitroudis manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nasmfus has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Karamitroudis after a bit of a struggle.
Bsmds Nasmfus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nasmfus tries to land knees in the clinch but Karamitroudis avoids the damage to the body.
Karamitroudis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nasmfus is defending well for now.
Karamitroudis trying to land knees to the body.
Nasmfus tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Konstantinos Karamitroudis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bsmds Nasmfus.
Nasmfus is looking to control Karamitroudis's arms but Karamitroudis gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nasmfus has his back to the cage.
Karamitroudis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karamitroudis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nasmfus gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nasmfus blocks the elbow strike.
Karamitroudis landing knees to the body.
Nasmfus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Karamitroudis gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#That has opened up Bsmds Nasmfus's cut even more.
Nasmfus takes an elbow to the temple.
With the fighters up against the cage, Karamitroudis throws an elbow but misses.
Karamitroudis looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Konstantinos Karamitroudis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Karamitroudis has Nasmfus pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nasmfus manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Karamitroudis letting Nasmfus take a breather here.
Nasmfus is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Karamitroudis is defending well.
Karamitroudis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karamitroudis trying to land knees to the body.
Nasmfus looking for a takedown.
Nasmfus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Karamitroudis.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nasmfus fails to pull guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nasmfus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Karamitroudis smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Karamitroudis has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Konstantinos Karamitroudis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Karamitroudis, 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 Steven Brown scores the fight for Konstantinos Karamitroudis!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Konstantinos Karamitroudis!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Konstantinos Karamitroudis!
Konstantinos Karamitroudis wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Konstantinos Karamitroudis made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
ACA 19: Bright vs Keita
Date: Mar 19, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Karamitroudis gets a clinch.
Karamitroudis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Camacho is defending well for now.
Camacho avoids the elbow strike from Karamitroudis, against the cage.
Good body shot from Camacho.
Camacho fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Camacho lands a shot to the body.
Camacho tries to throw a body punch but Karamitroudis avoids it by throwing Camacho back against the cage.
Camacho lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice elbow from Karamitroudis.
Karamitroudis lands a damaging elbow.
Good body shot from Camacho.
Camacho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD2#
Camacho gets control of Karamitroudis's arms and successfully pulls guard. Camacho will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Camacho looking for a triangle here. Karamitroudis is fighting it but it looks tight! Camacho pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Karamitroudis is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Anthony Camacho!
An out of breath Anthony Camacho thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Jackson throws a nice head kick!
Jackson defending well as Karamitroudis loads up on a big left hand.
Karamitroudis is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Karamitroudis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jackson raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Karamitroudis tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Karamitroudis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson tries to bum rush Karamitroudis with a series of wild strikes but Karamitroudis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson takes a swing at Karamitroudis's ribcage but misses.
Karamitroudis wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Jackson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Karamitroudis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karamitroudis doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Karamitroudis tries to clinch but Jackson moves away
and Jackson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karamitroudis misses with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Karamitroudis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Karamitroudis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Karamitroudis is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Karamitroudis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Karamitroudis moves to clinch but Jackson breaks away
and Jackson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Karamitroudis closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jackson counters with a head kick.
Karamitroudis wants to clinch.
Jackson is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
Karamitroudis goes for a double leg but Jackson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jackson continues to drive forward.#BC2#
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Jackson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kurt Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karamitroudis is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Jackson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Karamitroudis misses with a body shot.
Jackson throws a big counter head kick but Karamitroudis avoids it with no problem.
Karamitroudis doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Karamitroudis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Konstantinos Karamitroudis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karamitroudis tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Despite the aggression on Jackson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Karamitroudis tries to clinch
and Jackson counters with a one-two to the body.
Karamitroudis darts in trying to clinch
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Karamitroudis.#T3#
Karamitroudis needs to keep his hands up - Jackson had a free shot at his head there.#CL#
Karamitroudis has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
Karamitroudis misses with an elbow strike.
#BC2#
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Karamitroudis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Karamitroudis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Jackson gets tackled into the cage by Karamitroudis. Karamitroudis maintains the clinch.
Karamitroudis throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karamitroudis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Jackson tries to bum rush Karamitroudis with a series of wild strikes but Karamitroudis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Karamitroudis tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4##CL#
Karamitroudis closes the distance and clinches.
Karamitroudis prevents Jackson from breaking the clinch.
Karamitroudis taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Karamitroudis avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Karamitroudis looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karamitroudis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Karamitroudis is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Karamitroudis misses with a lunging right hand
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karamitroudis closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Karamitroudis pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konstantinos Karamitroudis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karamitroudis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson lands a high kick!
Karamitroudis wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Jackson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Karamitroudis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Karamitroudis tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Karamitroudis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karamitroudis tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jackson manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Karamitroudis has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
#BC2#
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Karamitroudis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL#
Karamitroudis has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
Karamitroudis looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Karamitroudis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Karamitroudis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson throws out a counter right but Karamitroudis avoids it with no problem.
Karamitroudis shoots and misses
and Karamitroudis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Karamitroudis moves out of range easily.
Karamitroudis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It seemed like Jackson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Karamitroudis clinches up with Jackson and pushes him back against the cage.
Karamitroudis creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Karamitroudis throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jackson blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right from Jackson. #BC2#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson throws a head kick but Karamitroudis moves out of range.
Jackson lands a head kick. Karamitroudis smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Karamitroudis wants to clinch but Jackson slips to the side
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karamitroudis wants to clinch.
Karamitroudis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T2##CL#
Karamitroudis closes the distance and clinches.
Jackson dodges an elbow strike from Karamitroudis.
Karamitroudis lands an elbow just above Jackson 's eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kurt Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karamitroudis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jackson!
Karamitroudis is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Jackson 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.
Jackson scores with a decent looking hook.
Karamitroudis tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Karamitroudis wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson tries to bum rush Karamitroudis with a series of wild strikes but Karamitroudis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Karamitroudis is looking to counter the offense by Jackson and move into the clinch.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T3#
Karamitroudis closes the distance but Jackson moves to the side
and Jackson counters with a three punch combo that has Karamitroudis backing up. Karamitroudis nods at Jackson to acknowledge the strikes.
Karamitroudis tries to clinch up
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Karamitroudis drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
#BC2#
Jackson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Karamitroudiss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Karamitroudis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Karamitroudis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Karamitroudis blocks a head kick by Jackson.
As Jackson tries to get set, Karamitroudis tries to push him back and clinch up but Jackson manages to avoid the attempt.#T4#
Karamitroudis tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Karamitroudis doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Jackson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karamitroudis tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jackson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A left lands for Jackson.#CL#
Karamitroudis moves into range and clinches up with Jackson.#BC2#
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karamitroudis avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Karamitroudis throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson throws a big counter head kick but Karamitroudis avoids it with no problem.
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
Karamitroudis doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Jackson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Karamitroudis closes the distance but Jackson moves to the side
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Karamitroudis tries to clinch up
and Jackson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kurt Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karamitroudis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Karamitroudis misses with a jab to the body
and Jackson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Karamitroudis drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike.
Karamitroudis throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Jackson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Karamitroudis darts in trying to clinch
and Jackson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T1#
Karamitroudis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Karamitroudis tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Karamitroudis darts in trying to clinch
and Jackson counters with a left and a right that stings Karamitroudis.
Karamitroudis moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Jackson scores with a head kick.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karamitroudis seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Karamitroudis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Karamitroudis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Karamitroudis blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Karamitroudis doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Jackson throws out a counter right but Karamitroudis avoids it with no problem.
Jackson slips under a jab from Karamitroudis.
Karamitroudis tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
Jackson stuffs the takedown.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Karamitroudis tries to clinch
and Jackson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson lands with a straight right. Karamitroudis didn't see that one coming.#CL#
Karamitroudis takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Jackson breaks the clinch.
#T3#
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jackson counters with a right hand to the body.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karamitroudis tries to clinch
and Jackson counters with a left and a right that stings Karamitroudis. #CL#
Karamitroudis takes the fight into the clinch.
Kurt Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Karamitroudis creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Karamitroudis throws an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karamitroudis tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jackson defends well and Karamitroudis ends up having to push Jackson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konstantinos Karamitroudis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Karamitroudis backwards. #BC2#
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karamitroudis tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Karamitroudis goes for a double leg but Jackson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jackson continues to drive forward.
Karamitroudis has Jackson pushed against the cage.
Karamitroudis throws an elbow that misses.
Karamitroudis throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#BC2#
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karamitroudis wants to clinch.
Konstantinos Karamitroudis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Karamitroudis. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Karamitroudis throws a hook but Jackson blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kurt Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jackson 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurt Jackson!
Kurt Jackson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CW MMA: legs vs George
Date: Dec 26, 2020 |
#R1#
Mitchell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Karamitroudis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mitchell is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mitchell misses with a few strikes there.
#CL#
Karamitroudis closes the distance and pushes Mitchell back into the cage.
Karamitroudis throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Karamitroudis misses with an elbow strike.
Karamitroudis throws an elbow that misses.
We've been hearing reports that Karamitroudis has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Karamitroudis creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mitchell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Karamitroudis has him pressed against the cage.
Mitchell wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mitchell blocks an elbow strike.
Mitchell is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Karamitroudis just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mitchell's brow.
Karamitroudis misses with an elbow over the top.
Mitchell blocks an elbow strike from Karamitroudis.
Karamitroudis misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Mitchell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Mitchell misses with a double jab.
#CL#
Karamitroudis clinches up against the cage.
Karamitroudis misses with an elbow strike.
Karamitroudis pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Karamitroudis throws an elbow but it misses.
Karamitroudis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karamitroudis throws an elbow but it misses.
Mitchell avoids the elbow strike from Karamitroudis, against the cage.
Mitchell blocks the elbow strike.
Mitchell avoiding damage as Karamitroudis throws knees to the body.
Karamitroudis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mitchell's efforts to push away.
Mitchell is trying to break free.
Mitchell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Karamitroudis tries a body shot but Mitchell blocks it.
Karamitroudis pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T2#
With the fighters up against the cage, Karamitroudis throws an elbow but misses.
Mitchell is trying to force a seperation but Karamitroudis has the dominant position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Karamitroudis throws an elbow but misses.
Mitchell looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Karamitroudis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karamitroudis creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mitchell's defenses.
Mitchell dodges an elbow strike from Karamitroudis.
Mitchell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Karamitroudis keeps control of Mitchell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Mitchell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mitchell misses with the combination.
Karamitroudis avoids a kick to the body.
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!
Karamitroudis moves in looking to clinch but Mitchell pushes him off.#CL#
Karamitroudis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mitchell's coach down at DK MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mitchell's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#BC2#
Mitchell breaks the clinch.
Karamitroudis tries to clinch but Mitchell moves out of range. #T3#
Mitchell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Karamitroudis checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mitchell listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mitchell moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mitchell throws a head kick that misses.
Karamitroudis slips a jab and a cross from Mitchell.
Mitchell's jab looks to have found its range, popping Karamitroudis under the eye.
TJ Mitchell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mitchell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Karamitroudis tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mitchell counters with a series of strikes. Karamitroudis will be more careful next time no doubt.
Karamitroudis wants to clinch up but Mitchell keeps it at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karamitroudis doesn't manage to clinch there - Mitchell circles away.
Karamitroudis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mitchell.
Karamitroudis tries to counter by clinching up but Mitchell breaks away and moves out of range.
Mitchell throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Karamitroudis.#CL#
Karamitroudis rushes Mitchell and presses him up against the cage.#T4#
Mitchell wants to break free but Karamitroudis has control.
Mitchell avoids a wild elbow strike from Karamitroudis.
Mitchell blocks the elbow strike.
Mitchell dodges an elbow strike from Karamitroudis.
Karamitroudis misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Mitchell breaks from the clinch.
Karamitroudis tries to clinch up but Mitchell circles away and keeps his distance.
Mitchell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL#
Karamitroudis drives through and clinches with Mitchell against the cage.
#BC2#
Mitchell manages to break the clinch.
Karamitroudis tries to clinch up.
A jab from Mitchell misses.
Mitchell lands with a nice combination. Karamitroudis backs away looking to recover.
Karamitroudis is looking to clinch but Mitchell is avoiding it.
Mitchell is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Karamitroudis tries to clinch up.
No joy there for Mitchell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Mitchell dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Karamitroudis is looking to clinch but Mitchell is avoiding it.
Mitchell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mitchell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karamitroudis moves away.
Mitchell throws a sloppy head kick and Karamitroudis moves out of range easily.
Mitchell keeps the fight on the outside.
TJ Mitchell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karamitroudis blocks a head kick by Mitchell.
Mitchell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Karamitroudis seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A bone on bone clash there as Karamitroudis blocks the leg kick.
Karamitroudis misses the shot to the body.
Karamitroudis tries to clinch up.#CL#
Karamitroudis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mitchell wants to get back to striking at distance but Karamitroudis won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karamitroudis prevents Mitchell from breaking the clinch.
Mitchell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Karamitroudis has him pressed against the cage.
Karamitroudis misses with an elbow over the top.
Mitchell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Karamitroudis has him pressed against the cage.
Karamitroudis tries to land knees in the clinch but Mitchell avoids the damage to the body. #T1#
Karamitroudis throws an elbow but it misses.
Konstantinos Karamitroudis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mitchell has had enough of the clinch but Karamitroudis keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Mitchell breaks from the clinch.
Mitchell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mitchell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Karamitroudis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mitchell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mitchell lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mitchell throws a series of punches but Karamitroudis moves out of range.
Karamitroudis throws a hook to the side of Mitchell's head but Mitchell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Karamitroudis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mitchell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mitchell displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mitchell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
TJ Mitchell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mitchell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mitchell raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Mitchell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Karamitroudis defending well as Mitchell loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Karamitroudis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mitchell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Mitchell tries to keep at a distance but Karamitroudis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Karamitroudis lands an elbow that stopped Mitchell in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#It looks like TJ Mitchell has been cut.
The referee calls for Karamitroudis to work.
Mitchell can't break the clinch.
Mitchell is looking to break free of the clinch but Karamitroudis has double underhooks.
Mitchell wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mitchell tries to circle away but Karamitroudis has him pinned against the cage.
Mitchell blocks an elbow strike.
Mitchell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Karamitroudis has Mitchell pressed against the cage, preventing Mitchell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mitchell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T3##BC2#
Mitchell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Karamitroudis gets a clinch.
Mitchell avoids the elbow strike from Karamitroudis, against the cage.
Mitchell is trying to break free.#BC2#
Mitchell manages to break the clinch.
Karamitroudis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Karamitroudis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mitchell sprawls well. Mitchell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Karamitroudis gets slowly back to his feet.
Karamitroudis blocks a head kick by Mitchell.
Karamitroudis is looking to counter the offense by Mitchell and move into the clinch.
Mitchell scores with a head kick.
#CL#
Karamitroudis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mitchell is trying to break the clinch but Karamitroudis is controlling him.
Mitchell is trying to break free.
Stalling in the clinch from Karamitroudis.
#T4#
Karamitroudis pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mitchell dodges an elbow strike from Karamitroudis.
Karamitroudis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Karamitroudis misses with an elbow over the top.#BC#
Karamitroudis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karamitroudis tries to clinch but Mitchell moves out of range.
Mitchell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mitchell misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karamitroudis wants to clinch up but Mitchell keeps it at a distance.
Karamitroudis is looking to clinch but Mitchell is avoiding it.
A left and a right from Mitchell both land. Nice combination.
Karamitroudis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mitchell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mitchell misses with a head kick.
Mitchell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Karamitroudis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Karamitroudis tries to close the distance and clinch but Mitchell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Mitchell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on TJ Mitchell's cut.
That's time! Karamitroudis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Karamitroudis 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.
Mitchell throws a head kick but Karamitroudis moves out of range.
Mitchell scores with a head kick. Karamitroudis tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mitchell misses with a jab, cross combination.
TJ Mitchell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mitchell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Karamitroudis tries to clinch but Mitchell is having none of it.
Mitchell throws a head kick that misses.
Karamitroudis tries to close the distance and clinch but Mitchell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mitchell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Karamitroudis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mitchell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mitchell tries to bum rush Karamitroudis with a series of wild strikes but Karamitroudis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Karamitroudis wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Karamitroudis tries to clinch but Mitchell moves out of range.
Mitchell throws a head kick but Karamitroudis moves out of range.
Mitchell tries a head kick but it misses.
Karamitroudis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Karamitroudis tries to clinch up.#T1#
Mitchell swats away the attempt to clinch by Karamitroudis.#CL#
Karamitroudis moves into the clinch successfully.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Karamitroudis just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mitchell's brow.
Mitchell takes an elbow to the temple.
Mitchell working hard to break the clinch.
Mitchell is trying to break the clinch but Karamitroudis has him pressed against the cage.
Karamitroudis creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mitchell's defenses.
Mitchell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mitchell avoiding damage as Karamitroudis throws knees to the body.
#BC2#
Mitchell breaks the clinch.
Karamitroudis wants to clinch up but Mitchell keeps it at a distance.
Mitchell fails to land with a series of punches.
Karamitroudis is looking to counter the offense by Mitchell and move into the clinch.
Mitchell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T2#
Mitchell misses with a double jab.
Karamitroudis wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mitchell stuffs the takedown attempt from Karamitroudis. Karamitroudis gets slowly back to his feet.
Karamitroudis tries to clinch there but Mitchell circles away.
Mitchell blocks a jab.
Mitchell throws a head kick but Karamitroudis moves out of range.
Mitchell misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Karamitroudis counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Karamitroudis throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Karamitroudis creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mitchell's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Mitchell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Karamitroudis looks to score with a jab to the body but Mitchell is just out of range.
Karamitroudis closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mitchell counters with a low kick, right behind Karamitroudis 's knee. #T3#
Mitchell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Karamitroudis wants to clinch.
Karamitroudis tries to close the distance and clinch but Mitchell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mitchell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Karamitroudis circles away quickly and effectively.
Karamitroudis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Karamitroudis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Karamitroudis doesn't manage to clinch there - Mitchell circles away.
Karamitroudis tries to clinch up but Mitchell circles away and keeps his distance.
Karamitroudis tries to clinch up but Mitchell circles away and keeps his distance.
Karamitroudis cracks Mitchell with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD#
Karamitroudis looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Mitchell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
Karamitroudis's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Konstantinos Karamitroudis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
TJ Mitchell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Karamitroudis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to TJ Mitchell.
I've got Mitchell 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... TJ Mitchell! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Karamitroudis lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Pedro Hemeterio De Araujo has been cut.
Karamitroudis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hemeterio De Araujo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Karamitroudis walks away with a smile on his face. Hemeterio De Araujo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hemeterio De Araujo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Karamitroudis swats away the attempt to clinch by Hemeterio De Araujo.
Karamitroudis tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hemeterio De Araujo tries to clinch up but Karamitroudis circles away and keeps his distance.
Hemeterio De Araujo is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Karamitroudis rushes Hemeterio De Araujo and presses him up against the cage.
Hemeterio De Araujo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Karamitroudis walks away with a smile on his face. Hemeterio De Araujo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Karamitroudis moves into range and clinches up with Hemeterio De Araujo.
Hemeterio De Araujo takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#Pedro Hemeterio De Araujo's cut is getting worse.
Hemeterio De Araujo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Hemeterio De Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karamitroudis is pushing Hemeterio De Araujo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Karamitroudis lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#Pedro Hemeterio De Araujo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hemeterio De Araujo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hemeterio De Araujo is trying to pull guard but Karamitroudis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1#
Karamitroudis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Karamitroudis lands an elbow just above Hemeterio De Araujo 's eye.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Karamitroudis.
Hemeterio De Araujo letting Karamitroudis take a breather here.
Hemeterio De Araujo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Karamitroudis lands an elbow just above Hemeterio De Araujo 's eye. #CUT2#Jeez, Pedro Hemeterio De Araujo's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Pedro Hemeterio De Araujo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Konstantinos Karamitroudis! |
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Event:
Empire: Cage Wars 2
Date: Oct 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sarandas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Karamitroudis circles away quickly and effectively.
Karamitroudis slips a jab and a cross from Sarandas.
A combination from Sarandas does no damage.
Sarandas throws a series of punches but Karamitroudis avoids them all with ease.
Karamitroudis's coach down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Karamitroudis's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL2#
Karamitroudis clinches with his opponent.
Karamitroudis trying to control the position but instead, Sarandas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Karamitroudis into the cage.
Karamitroudis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Karamitroudis misses with an elbow over the top.
Sarandas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karamitroudis gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sarandas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karamitroudis throws an elbow but it misses.
Karamitroudis misses with an elbow strike.
Karamitroudis blocks an uppercut.
Sarandas blocks an elbow strike.
Sarandas lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sarandas blocks an elbow strike.
Karamitroudis misses with an elbow over the top.
Sarandas has a couple of punches blocked by Karamitroudis.
#T1#
Karamitroudis taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sarandas misses with a punch on the inside.
Sarandas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice elbow from Karamitroudis. #CUT2#It looks like Ienas Sarandas has been cut.
Karamitroudis throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sarandas lands a right hand.
Sarandas blocks an elbow strike.
Sarandas misses with a punch to the body.
Karamitroudis misses with the head strike.
Sarandas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
I was talking to Sarandas's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sarandas avoids the elbow strike from Karamitroudis, against the cage.
Sarandas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karamitroudis lands an elbow inside.
Karamitroudis throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Karamitroudis looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sarandas misses with a body punch.
Sarandas struggles to land a body shot inside as Karamitroudis controls his hands.
Karamitroudis trying to land knees to the body.
Sarandas tries a body shot but Karamitroudis blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Sarandas.
Sarandas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sarandas avoids a wild elbow strike from Karamitroudis.
Karamitroudis throws an elbow but it misses.
Sarandas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sarandas swings wildly with an uppercut but Karamitroudis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karamitroudis lands a damaging elbow.
Sarandas blocks an elbow strike from Karamitroudis.
Karamitroudis lands a nice elbow.
Karamitroudis tries to land knees in the clinch but Sarandas avoids the damage to the body.
Sarandas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sarandas misses with a punch to the body.
Sarandas misses with some punches.
Karamitroudis throws an elbow but it misses.
Karamitroudis misses with an elbow over the top.
Sarandas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karamitroudis looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Karamitroudis throws an elbow that misses.
Sarandas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karamitroudis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karamitroudis blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
Sarandas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Sarandas as the two fighters clinch.
Sarandas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Karamitroudiss head.
Sarandas throws a head punch that misses.
Sarandas throws a head punch that misses.
Sarandas blocks an elbow strike from Karamitroudis.
Sarandas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karamitroudis's elbow.
Karamitroudis throws an elbow that misses.
Sarandas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sarandas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sarandas has a couple of punches blocked by Karamitroudis.
Karamitroudis lands an elbow just above Sarandas 's eye.
Karamitroudis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Karamitroudis prevents a body shot from Sarandas.
Sarandas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sarandas avoids the elbow strike from Karamitroudis, against the cage.
Sarandas lands with a light punch inside.
Karamitroudis blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Karamitroudis throws an elbow but misses.
Sarandas blocks the elbow strike.
#T4#
Sarandas can't find room to land a body shot as Karamitroudis controls the action.
Karamitroudis pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sarandas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karamitroudis pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Karamitroudis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Karamitroudis throws an elbow that misses.
Sarandas takes an elbow to the temple.
A head punch on the inside from Sarandas fails to land.
Sarandas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sarandas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Karamitroudis backwards.
Karamitroudis misses with an elbow over the top.
Sarandas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karamitroudis throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Karamitroudis throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sarandas can't find room to land a body shot as Karamitroudis controls the action.
Karamitroudis creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sarandas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Karamitroudis throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sarandas misses with the head strike.
Karamitroudis lands an elbow just above Sarandas 's eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Konstantinos Karamitroudis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ienas Sarandas's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL2#
Sarandas gets tackled into the cage by Karamitroudis. Karamitroudis maintains the clinch.
Karamitroudis misses with an elbow strike.
Sarandas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sarandas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karamitroudis's elbow.
Karamitroudis pushes off an throws an elbow but Sarandas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Sarandas fails to land.
Karamitroudis pushes off an throws an elbow but Sarandas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Karamitroudis throws an elbow but it misses.
Sarandas tries to throw a body punch but Karamitroudis avoids it by throwing Sarandas back against the cage.
Sarandas blocks an elbow strike from Karamitroudis.
Konstantinos Karamitroudis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sarandas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Karamitroudis backwards.
Sarandas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sarandas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Karamitroudis backwards.
Karamitroudis throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karamitroudis misses with an elbow over the top.
Sarandas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Sarandas on the inside.
Sarandas digs a right hand into Karamitroudis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Karamitroudis's gas tank.
Sarandas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karamitroudis pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T1#
Karamitroudis looking to slow down the pace here.
Sarandas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karamitroudis takes a shot to the head.
Good body shot from Sarandas.
Karamitroudis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Karamitroudis misses with an elbow over the top.
Sarandas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sarandas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Karamitroudis backwards.
Sarandas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sarandas misses with a punch to the body.
Karamitroudis blocks a body shot from Sarandas.
Sarandas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Karamitroudis misses with an elbow strike.
Karamitroudis lands an elbow inside that Sarandas shrugs off.
Sarandas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karamitroudis pushes off an throws an elbow but Sarandas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Sarandas as the two fighters clinch.
Karamitroudis creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sarandas's defenses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Karamitroudis just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sarandas's brow. #T2#
Sarandas has a couple of punches blocked by Karamitroudis.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Sarandas.
Karamitroudis is breathing heavily.
Karamitroudis looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sarandas blocks an elbow strike from Karamitroudis.
Karamitroudis throws an elbow that misses.
Karamitroudis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sarandas avoids a wild elbow strike from Karamitroudis.
Sarandas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Karamitroudis backwards.
Sarandas misses with a punch on the inside.
Sarandas digs a right hand underneath Karamitroudis's ribcage. Karamitroudis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Karamitroudis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sarandas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sarandas throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sarandas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Karamitroudis wants a takedown but no success here.
Karamitroudis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sarandas blocks an elbow strike from Karamitroudis.
A left hand lands to the body for Sarandas.
Sarandas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Sarandas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Karamitroudis throws an elbow but misses.
Sarandas lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Sarandas.
Sarandas is leaning against Karamitroudis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Sarandas.
A body shot lands from Sarandas.
Sarandas gets through Karamitroudis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sarandas misses with a punch to the body.
Sarandas pushes Karamitroudis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sarandas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Sarandas.
A short left from Sarandas.
Sarandas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Karamitroudis backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Sarandas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Sarandas on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Sarandas.
A short right from Sarandas.
Sarandas lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4#
Sarandas lands with a short shot to the head.
Sarandas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Sarandas fails to land.
Sarandas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sarandas can't find room to land a body shot as Karamitroudis controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Sarandas scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Sarandas as the two fighters clinch.
Karamitroudis prevents a body shot from Sarandas.
Sarandas blocks an elbow strike.
Sarandas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sarandas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sarandas.
Sarandas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sarandas blocks an elbow strike.
Sarandas lands a hook that snaps the head of Karamitroudis backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karamitroudis blocks a body shot from Sarandas.
Karamitroudis pushes off an throws an elbow but Sarandas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sarandas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sarandas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ienas Sarandas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ienas Sarandas's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Sarandas cracks Karamitroudis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sarandas misses with a double jab.
Karamitroudis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sarandas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sarandas misses with a series of wild punches.
Karamitroudis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sarandas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sarandas lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sarandas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Karamitroudis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ienas Sarandas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sarandas throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karamitroudis slips a jab and a cross from Sarandas.
Sarandas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Karamitroudis.
Sarandas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Karamitroudis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Karamitroudis. #T1#
Nice elbow from Karamitroudis.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Karamitroudis.
Karamitroudis prevents a body shot from Sarandas.
Sarandas avoids the elbow strike from Karamitroudis, against the cage.
Sarandas can't find room to land a body shot as Karamitroudis controls the action.
Sarandas misses with a body punch.
Sarandas struggles to land a body shot inside as Karamitroudis controls his hands.
Karamitroudis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sarandas is defending well for now.
Karamitroudis throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sarandas avoids a wild elbow strike from Karamitroudis.
Karamitroudis misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sarandas.
Sarandas throws a punch but it's blocked by Karamitroudis.
Karamitroudis throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sarandas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sarandas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Karamitroudis misses with an elbow over the top.
Sarandas misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Karamitroudis looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Karamitroudis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sarandas misses with some punches.
Sarandas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karamitroudis throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Karamitroudis throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Karamitroudis throws an elbow but misses.
Karamitroudis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sarandas blocks an elbow strike.
A short right from Sarandas on the inside.
Sarandas misses with a body punch.
Karamitroudis blocking some punches.
Karamitroudis blocks a body shot from Sarandas.
Sarandas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sarandas scores with a hook to the body.
Karamitroudis pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sarandas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karamitroudis can do to turn this around?
Karamitroudis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sarandas misses with some punches.
#T3#
Karamitroudis is pushing Sarandas up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Sarandas misses with a punch to the body.
Karamitroudis prevents a body shot from Sarandas.
Karamitroudis pushes off an throws an elbow but Sarandas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sarandas misses with a punch to the body.
Sarandas struggles to land a body shot inside as Karamitroudis controls his hands.
Karamitroudis prevents a body shot from Sarandas.
Karamitroudis lands an elbow inside.
Sarandas displaying some good clinch control by pressing Karamitroudis up against the cage.
Sarandas misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Sarandas fails to land.
A short left from Sarandas.
Sarandas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Karamitroudis lands a damaging elbow.
Karamitroudis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
Karamitroudis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Sarandas.
Sarandas tries to throw a body punch but Karamitroudis avoids it by throwing Sarandas back against the cage.
Sarandas blocks an elbow strike from Karamitroudis.
Sarandas lands a left hand.
Karamitroudis looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Karamitroudis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karamitroudis misses with an elbow over the top.
Sarandas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters up against the cage, Karamitroudis throws an elbow but misses.
Sarandas throws a head punch that misses.
Sarandas struggles to land a body shot inside as Karamitroudis controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sarandas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sarandas blocks the elbow strike.
Sarandas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sarandas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sarandas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Karamitroudiss head.
Sarandas blocks the elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ienas Sarandas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sarandas 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ienas Sarandas!
Ienas Sarandas thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Empire: XIII
Date: Sep 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Karamitroudis closes the distance and clinches.
Karamitroudis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Seventeen's efforts to push away.
I was talking to Karamitroudis's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Seventeen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Seventeen has had enough of the clinch but Karamitroudis keeps him there for the moment.
Seventeen dodges an elbow strike from Karamitroudis.
Seventeen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Seventeen avoids a wild elbow strike from Karamitroudis.
Seventeen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karamitroudis lands a damaging elbow.
Karamitroudis throws an elbow that misses.
#BC2#
Seventeen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karamitroudis throws a low kick but Seventeen moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seventeen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Seventeen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Seventeen lands a jab to the head.
Nice shot lands for Seventeen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Seventeen. Karamitroudis does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Karamitroudis rushes Seventeen and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Karamitroudis creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Seventeen can't break the clinch.
Karamitroudis pushes off an throws an elbow but Seventeen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Karamitroudis gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Seventeen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Karamitroudis avoids it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Karamitroudis throws an elbow but misses.
Karamitroudis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Seventeen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Karamitroudis.
Karamitroudis taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Karamitroudis throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Karamitroudis lands a nice elbow.
Karamitroudis lands a damaging elbow.
Karamitroudis pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Karamitroudis.
Karamitroudis pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Seventeen swings wildly with an uppercut but Karamitroudis uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Karamitroudis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Seventeen's efforts to push away.
Karamitroudis throws an elbow that misses.
Seventeen dodges an elbow strike from Karamitroudis.
Seventeen takes an elbow to the temple.
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!
Karamitroudis goes for a takedown attempt but Seventeen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Seventeen keeps the fight on the outside.
Seventeen misses with a head kick.
Karamitroudis blocks a head kick by Seventeen.
#CL#
Karamitroudis pushes Seventeen up against the cage in a clinch.
Karamitroudis keeps control of Seventeen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Seventeen is trying to break the clinch but Karamitroudis is controlling him.
Karamitroudis throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Karamitroudis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Seventeen misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seventeen.
Seventeen blocks an elbow strike.#T3#
Karamitroudis lands an elbow inside.
A head punch on the inside from Karamitroudis fails to land.
Seventeen dodges an elbow strike from Karamitroudis.
Karamitroudis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Karamitroudis blocking some punches.
Karamitroudis throws an elbow but it misses.
Karamitroudis lands an elbow just above Seventeen 's eye.
Seventeen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karamitroudis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Seventeen wants to get back to striking at distance but Karamitroudis won't allow it.
Seventeen gets underhooks to prevent Karamitroudis's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Konstantinos Karamitroudis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seventeen is trying to break the clinch but Karamitroudis is controlling him.
Karamitroudis throws an elbow that misses.
Karamitroudis prevents Seventeen from breaking the clinch.
Karamitroudis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Karamitroudis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Karamitroudis has Seventeen pressed against the cage, preventing Seventeen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Karamitroudis just misses with a elbow thrown towards Seventeen's brow. #T4#
Seventeen is trying to force a seperation but Karamitroudis has the dominant position.
Karamitroudis throws an elbow that misses.
Karamitroudis throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Seventeen blocks an elbow strike.
Seventeen blocks an elbow strike from Karamitroudis.
Seventeen wants to get back to striking at distance but Karamitroudis won't allow it.
Karamitroudis lands a damaging elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karamitroudis is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Seventeen looking to slow down the pace here.
Seventeen managing to block the knees to the body from Karamitroudis.
Karamitroudis holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Seventeen takes an elbow to the temple.
With the fighters up against the cage, Karamitroudis throws an elbow but misses.
Karamitroudis prevents Seventeen from breaking the clinch.
Seventeen is trying to break the clinch but Karamitroudis is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantinos Karamitroudis dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Seventeen swats away the attempt to clinch by Karamitroudis.
Seventeen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#KD2#
Seventeen cracks Karamitroudis with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Seventeen has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Karamitroudis to stand back up!#CL#
Karamitroudis rushes Seventeen and presses him up against the cage.
Karamitroudis blocks an uppercut.
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!
Karamitroudis keeps control of Seventeen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Karamitroudis throws an elbow but misses.
Karamitroudis has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Karamitroudis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Karamitroudis just misses with a elbow thrown towards Seventeen's brow.
Karamitroudis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Seventeen being controlled against the cage.
Karamitroudis lands a nice elbow. #T1#
Seventeen pushes off an throws an elbow but Karamitroudis leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Karamitroudis misses with an elbow strike.
Karamitroudis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Karamitroudis throws an elbow that misses.
Karamitroudis prevents Seventeen from breaking the clinch.
Karamitroudis lands an elbow inside that Seventeen shrugs off. #TD#
Karamitroudis gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Seventeen scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Karamitroudis manages to mount him!
Seventeen is looking to improve his position but Karamitroudis isn't that keen on the idea.
Karamitroudis controlling the pace for now. #T2#
Karamitroudis has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Seventeen is trying desperately to improve position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karamitroudis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Seventeen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Karamitroudis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Karamitroudis looking to ground and pound but Seventeen is blocking nicely. #T3#
Karamitroudis controlling his opponent.
Seventeen tries to hold on but Karamitroudis pushes him away.
Karamitroudis controlling the pace for now.
Seventeen is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Karamitroudis sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Karamitroudis dominating with strikes here.
Seventeen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Karamitroudis controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantinos Karamitroudis dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Karamitroudis's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Seventeen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Karamitroudis scrambles back to his feet.
Seventeen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Karamitroudis here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Seventeen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Seventeen gets tackled into the cage by Karamitroudis. Karamitroudis maintains the clinch.
Karamitroudis creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Seventeen's defenses.
Karamitroudis lands an elbow inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Karamitroudis.
Seventeen blocks an elbow strike.
Karamitroudis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Seventeen is defending well for now.
Karamitroudis gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Seventeen can't break the clinch.
Seventeen is trying to force a seperation but Karamitroudis has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karamitroudis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Karamitroudis lands an elbow inside.
Karamitroudis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karamitroudis creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Seventeen's defenses.
Karamitroudis has Seventeen pressed against the cage, preventing Seventeen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Karamitroudis lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T1#
Karamitroudis misses with an elbow strike.
Seventeen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Karamitroudis lands a nice elbow.
Seventeen is trying to maintain a safe position but Karamitroudis gets an underhook and turns Seventeen into the cage.
Karamitroudis pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Karamitroudis keeps control of Seventeen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Karamitroudis lands an elbow that stopped Seventeen in his tracks for a moment.
Karamitroudis throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Karamitroudis lands an elbow that stopped Seventeen in his tracks for a moment.
Seventeen dodges an elbow strike from Karamitroudis.
Karamitroudis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Seventeen can do to turn this around?
Karamitroudis lands a nice elbow.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Karamitroudis.
Karamitroudis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Seventeen wants to break free but Karamitroudis has control.
Karamitroudis keeps control of Seventeen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Seventeen can't break the clinch.
Karamitroudis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Konstantinos Karamitroudis has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Karamitroudis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Seventeen is defending well for now.
Seventeen is trying to break the clinch but Karamitroudis is controlling him.
Karamitroudis throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Seventeen avoids a wild elbow strike from Karamitroudis.
Karamitroudis keeps control of Seventeen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Karamitroudis.
Karamitroudis pushes off an throws an elbow but Seventeen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Seventeen avoids a wild elbow strike from Karamitroudis.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karamitroudis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Seventeen takes an elbow to the temple.
Karamitroudis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Karamitroudis.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Karamitroudis.
Seventeen blocks an elbow strike.
Seventeen avoids a wild elbow strike from Karamitroudis.#T3#
A frustrated look appears on Seventeen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Seventeen is looking to break free of the clinch but Karamitroudis has double underhooks.
Karamitroudis lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Karamitroudis.
Seventeen blocks an elbow strike.
Karamitroudis throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Seventeen takes an elbow to the temple.
Seventeen avoids the elbow strike from Karamitroudis, against the cage.
Karamitroudis has Seventeen pushed against the cage.
Seventeen blocks an elbow strike from Karamitroudis.
Seventeen tries to break the clinch but Karamitroudis is controlling the position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Karamitroudis just misses with a elbow thrown towards Seventeen's brow.
Seventeen can't break the clinch.
Seventeen trying to stall but Karamitroudis improves his position.
Seventeen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Seventeen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Konstantinos Karamitroudis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Seventeen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Seventeen takes an elbow to the temple.
Seventeen working hard to break the clinch.
Karamitroudis pushes off an throws an elbow but Seventeen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Karamitroudis misses with an elbow strike.
Seventeen looking to stall.
Seventeen takes an elbow to the temple.
Seventeen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karamitroudis pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Android Seventeen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Seventeen blocks an elbow strike from Karamitroudis.
Seventeen is trying to push Karamitroudis away but Karamitroudis has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Karamitroudis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Karamitroudis gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Konstantinos Karamitroudis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Karamitroudis, 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:26
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:26
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konstantinos Karamitroudis! |
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Event:
Empire: XII
Date: Aug 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karamitroudis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karamitroudis moves out of range of the leg kick from Dawkins.#CL2#
Karamitroudis gets a clinch.
Dawkins blocks an elbow strike from Karamitroudis.
Dawkins dodges an elbow strike from Karamitroudis.
Nice elbow from Karamitroudis. #CUT2#It looks like Danny Dawkins has been cut.
Dawkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karamitroudis content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dawkins will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Karamitroudis up against the cage.
Dawkins has Karamitroudis pushed against the cage.
Dawkins gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Dawkins misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice elbow from Karamitroudis.
Dawkins blocks an elbow strike.
Karamitroudis creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dawkins's defenses.
Karamitroudis taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Karamitroudis manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Karamitroudis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T1#
Karamitroudis throws an elbow that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Karamitroudis just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dawkins's brow.
Karamitroudis lands an elbow that stopped Dawkins in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#Danny Dawkins's cut is getting worse.
Dawkins takes an elbow to the temple.
Dawkins blocks an elbow strike from Karamitroudis.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Karamitroudis throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Karamitroudis misses with an elbow over the top.
Karamitroudis is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Karamitroudis misses with an elbow over the top.#TD#
Dawkins has Karamitroudis pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Dawkins pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Karamitroudis tumbling to the mat - Dawkins dives into Karamitroudis's guard.
Karamitroudis has Dawkins pulled in close to control his posture.
Karamitroudis being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Dawkins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dawkins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Dawkins content to stall in guard here.
Karamitroudis is trying to control the position but Dawkins postures up.
Dawkins has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dawkins 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.
Karamitroudis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Karamitroudis looking to control but Dawkins passes into half guard.
Dawkins definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dawkins thows a huge punch but Karamitroudis dodges it nicely.
#T3#
Dawkins seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Karamitroudis trying to control but Dawkins postures up.
Dawkins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Karamitroudis trying to hold on to Dawkins's head to control him but Dawkins postures up.
Dawkins with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Karamitroudis wants to control but Dawkins is keeping busy.
Karamitroudis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Well, if Dawkins 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.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Karamitroudis tries to clinch but Dawkins moves out of range.
Dawkins is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Karamitroudis.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dawkins slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Karamitroudis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dawkins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dawkins tries to counter by clinching up but Karamitroudis breaks away and moves out of range.
Dawkins moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Karamitroudis is looking to clinch.
Dawkins half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dawkins keeps the fight on the outside.
An attempted straight right counter from Dawkins misses the target.
Dawkins fails to land the takedown.
No joy there for Dawkins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Karamitroudis tries to counter by closing the distance.
Karamitroudis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dawkins appears to be looking for a big counter.
Some wild striking there from Dawkins.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dawkins!
Karamitroudis is looking to clinch.
Karamitroudis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dawkins misses with a series of wild punches.
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 Danny Dawkins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Danny Dawkins's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Karamitroudis rushes Dawkins and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Karamitroudis.
Karamitroudis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dawkins working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dawkins blocks an elbow strike from Karamitroudis.
Konstantinos Karamitroudis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dawkins avoiding damage as Karamitroudis throws knees to the body.
Karamitroudis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dawkins throws an elbow but it misses.
Dawkins wants a takedown but no success here.
Karamitroudis throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dawkins avoids the elbow strike from Karamitroudis, against the cage.
Karamitroudis looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawkins avoiding damage as Karamitroudis throws knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Karamitroudis lands an elbow inside.
Dawkins takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#Danny Dawkins's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
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!
Dawkins taking a breather.
Dawkins blocks the elbow strike.
#T1#
Dawkins tries to stall but Karamitroudis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Karamitroudis looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dawkins avoids the elbow strike from Karamitroudis, against the cage.
Karamitroudis pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Karamitroudis.
Karamitroudis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dawkins lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Karamitroudis or not.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Karamitroudis misses with an elbow over the top.
Karamitroudis is pressed up against the cage. Dawkins has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Karamitroudis down to the mat. Karamitroudis avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Good leg kick by Dawkins.
Danny Dawkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Karamitroudis moves in looking to clinch but Dawkins pushes him off.
Karamitroudis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
Dawkins scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CL2#
Karamitroudis clinches up against the cage.
Karamitroudis tries to stall but Dawkins uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dawkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karamitroudis's elbow.
Dawkins avoids a wild elbow strike from Karamitroudis.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karamitroudis displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dawkins up against the cage.
Dawkins slowing the pace effectively.
Nice elbow from Karamitroudis.
Karamitroudis misses with an elbow over the top.
Dawkins managing to block the knees to the body from Karamitroudis.
Dawkins will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Karamitroudis up against the cage.
Dawkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karamitroudis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T3#
Dawkins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Dawkins.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dawkins can't find room to land a body shot as Karamitroudis controls the action.
Dawkins throws an elbow that misses.
Dawkins avoids a wild elbow strike from Karamitroudis.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Karamitroudis throws an elbow but it misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right from Dawkins.
Karamitroudis tries to land knees in the clinch but Dawkins avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Karamitroudis throws an elbow but misses.
Dawkins takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#Jeez, Danny Dawkins's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Danny Dawkins's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Konstantinos Karamitroudis! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 995 Round 3
Date: Jul 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Karamitroudis gets a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tree.
Karamitroudis misses with an elbow strike.
Tree avoids the elbow strike from Karamitroudis, against the cage.
Karamitroudis throws an elbow that misses.
Karamitroudis pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Tree.
Tree lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tree pressing his opponent against the cage.
Karamitroudis looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Karamitroudis lands a damaging elbow. #BC2#
Tree breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Karamitroudis has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tree stalling against the cage.
Tree missing with knees to the body.
Tree scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tree blocks the elbow strike.
Tree cracks Karamitroudis with a nice body shot.
Tree content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tree lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Karamitroudis backwards. #T1#
A hook to the body from Tree.
Karamitroudis is breathing heavily.
Karamitroudis takes a shot to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Tree.
Tree cracks Karamitroudis with a nice body shot.
Tree lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tree creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Tree escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#KD2#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Tree and Karamitroudis goes tumbling to the canvas! Tree follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karamitroudis trying to control from the bottom.
Tree is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Karamitroudis tries to get to full guard but Tree has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SU2#
Tree stands up out of the half guard.
Tree lands a nice hook to Karamitroudis's body. Karamitroudis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A jab from Tree finds it's way through Karamitroudis's defenses.
Tree lands a jab to the nose.
Karamitroudis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Karamitroudis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tree stuns Karamitroudis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tree digs a good body shot into Karamitroudis's ribs.
Tree fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tree tests Karamitroudis's chin there with a solid looking shot.#KD2#
Tree moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Karamitroudis goes down! Can Tree finish him!?#ROC2#Karamitroudis is rocked!#SU2#
Tree stands up and waves to Karamitroudis to follow him. #T3##KD2#
Tree drops his shoulder and cracks Karamitroudis with a huge uppercut! Karamitroudis goes down! Can Tree finish him?
Oh Karamitroudis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Karamitroudis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Karamitroudis seems to have got his legs back now.
Karamitroudis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Karamitroudis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tree is one step ahead there.
Karamitroudis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Karamitroudis is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tree is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T4#
Tree not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Karamitroudis is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Karamitroudis trying to control the position from guard on top but Tree is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SU#
Karamitroudis decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tree, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mat Tree dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Karamitroudis misses with a few strikes there.
#CL#
Karamitroudis clinches up with Tree and pushes him back against the cage.
Tree putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Karamitroudis in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Karamitroudis misses with an elbow over the top.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tree - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
With the fighters up against the cage, Karamitroudis throws an elbow but misses.
Tree lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tree lands a right hand.
Tree gets through Karamitroudis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Karamitroudis being controlled against the cage.
Tree lands a good knee to the midsection. Karamitroudis won't want to take too many of those.
Tree unloads a knee to the mid-section. Karamitroudis lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Tree pushes Karamitroudis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tree putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Karamitroudis in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tree has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tree utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tree lands a hook that snaps the head of Karamitroudis backwards. #T1##BC2#
Tree breaks from the clinch.
Karamitroudis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Konstantinos Karamitroudis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Tree cracks Karamitroudis with an uppercut from hell and Karamitroudis crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Tree's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Tree looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tree must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Karamitroudis controls Tree momentarily but Tree frees himself. #SU2#
Tree gets to his feet. Karamitroudis looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Karamitroudis throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tree makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karamitroudis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CL#
Karamitroudis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tree works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tree utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tree.#BC2#
Tree pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tree lands with a nice body punch. #KD2#
Tree drops Karamitroudis with a nice combination! Tree dives into Karamitroudis's guard, looking to finish!
#SUB#
Karamitroudis working for a triangle but Tree defends it easily.
#T3#
Karamitroudis wants to control but Tree passes easily into half guard.
#SU2#
Tree escapes and gets back to his feet. #CL#
Karamitroudis moves into the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Tree.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tree obliges.
Tree lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tree takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Tree lands a hook that snaps the head of Karamitroudis backwards. #T4#
Knees to the body from Tree.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tree.
Karamitroudis takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tree scores a nice knee to the body.
#BC2#
Tree manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Karamitroudis rushes Tree and presses him up against the cage.
Karamitroudis is looking to control Tree's arms but Tree gets an underhook and turns him. Now Karamitroudis has his back to the cage.
Tree tries to land knees in the clinch but Karamitroudis avoids the damage to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tree.
Karamitroudis throws an elbow but it misses.
Karamitroudis misses with an elbow strike.
Karamitroudis pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Karamitroudis throws an elbow that misses.
Karamitroudis lands a nice elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tree blocks an elbow strike from Karamitroudis.
Tree works on Karamitroudis's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mat Tree showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tree bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL#
Karamitroudis rushes Tree and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tree lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Karamitroudis looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Karamitroudis just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tree's brow. #BC2#
Tree escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tree is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Karamitroudis walks into a jab.#KD2#
Tree lands a left and a right that sends Karamitroudis crashing to the canvas! Tree dives into mount looking to finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karamitroudis is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Karamitroudis is trying to escape the mount.
Tree sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Tree avoids the attempt from Karamitroudis to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Karamitroudis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Karamitroudis wants to hold on but Tree pushes him away.
Karamitroudis sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Karamitroudis is looking to control Tree's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Karamitroudis avoid being mounted?#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU2#
Tree stands up from half guard.
Tree changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tree scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tree lands a lovely overhand right.
Mat Tree seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Karamitroudis misses with an uppercut
and Tree counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#KD2#
Tree drops Karamitroudis with a left and a right! Oh, Karamitroudis is hurt - Tree dives into side control looking to finish!
Karamitroudis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tree wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Karamitroudis is working hard here to advance position.
Karamitroudis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU2#
Tree stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T3#
Tree lands with a nice body punch.
Tree lands with a shot to the body.
Tree lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Karamitroudis backs up against the cage.
A jab from Tree finds it's way through Karamitroudis's defenses. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tree dodges an elbow strike from Karamitroudis.
Tree blocks an elbow strike from Karamitroudis.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tree obliges.
Tree missing with knees to the body.
Karamitroudis throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tree lands a shot to the body.
Tree throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tree lands a shoulder strike. #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!
Karamitroudis wants to stall.
Karamitroudis throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Knees to the body from Tree.
Karamitroudis creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Tree breaks the clinch.
Tree with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
Karamitroudis gets a clinch.
Konstantinos Karamitroudis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tree is trying to maintain a safe position but Karamitroudis gets an underhook and turns Tree into the cage.
Tree blocks an elbow strike.
Karamitroudis creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Karamitroudis misses with an elbow strike.
Karamitroudis pushes off an throws an elbow but Tree leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tree blocks the elbow strike.
Karamitroudis throws an elbow that misses.
Mat Tree is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Karamitroudis misses with an elbow over the top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mat Tree comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tree 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Mat Tree!
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight for Mat Tree!
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Mat Tree!
Mat Tree wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 995 Round 2
Date: Jul 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
StGeorges misses with an uppercut.
StGeorges throws a body punch but Karamitroudis moves out of range.
StGeorges sets himself, and Karamitroudis steps forward looking for the clinch! StGeorges avoids it this time.
StGeorges just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Karamitroudis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Karamitroudis tries to clinch but StGeorges moves out of range.
Karamitroudis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but StGeorges manages to avoid it.
StGeorges appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Karamitroudis just misses with a punch to the body.
StGeorges fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karamitroudis manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from StGeorges. Those never looked like landing.
StGeorges shoots in but Karamitroudis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Karamitroudis moves into the clinch successfully.
StGeorges avoids a wild elbow strike from Karamitroudis.
Karamitroudis lands an elbow inside that StGeorges shrugs off. #CUT2#It looks like Kavi StGeorges has been cut.
StGeorges has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
Karamitroudis gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Karamitroudis lands a nice elbow.
Karamitroudis lands a nice elbow.
Karamitroudis blocks a body shot from StGeorges.
StGeorges stalling in the clinch but Karamitroudis improves position.
Karamitroudis creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through StGeorges's defenses.
Karamitroudis lands an elbow inside that StGeorges shrugs off. #CUT2#Kavi StGeorges's cut is getting worse.
StGeorges misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Karamitroudis.
Karamitroudis gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
StGeorges takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#Kavi StGeorges's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
StGeorges blocks the elbow strike.
StGeorges is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
StGeorges is trying to pull guard but Karamitroudis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kavi StGeorges. That's going to take a lot out of him.
StGeorges blocks an elbow strike from Karamitroudis.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karamitroudis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Karamitroudis is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Karamitroudis content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T2#
StGeorges has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Karamitroudis after a bit of a struggle.
StGeorges wants to take the fight to the mat but Karamitroudis manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from StGeorges.
Karamitroudis creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through StGeorges's defenses.
StGeorges jumps guard but Karamitroudis stands there with StGeorges around his waist. StGeorges gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Karamitroudis prevents a body shot from StGeorges.
StGeorges blocks an elbow strike from Karamitroudis.
Karamitroudis has StGeorges pressed against the cage.
Karamitroudis lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#Jeez, Kavi StGeorges's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
StGeorges is trying to stall.
StGeorges tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Karamitroudis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Karamitroudis misses with an elbow over the top.
StGeorges looking for a takedown.
StGeorges blocks an elbow strike from Karamitroudis.
Karamitroudis misses with an elbow over the top.#T3#
Karamitroudis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
StGeorges blocks an elbow strike.
Karamitroudis throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Karamitroudis creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through StGeorges's defenses.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kavi StGeorges's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Konstantinos Karamitroudis! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 995 Round 1
Date: Jul 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Usman fails with a takedown attempt.
Usman shoots for a takedown but Karamitroudis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL#
Karamitroudis has closed the distance and engaged Usman in a clinch.
Karamitroudis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karamitroudis taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Karamitroudis creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Usman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Karamitroudis walks away with a smile on his face. Usman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Konstantinos Karamitroudis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamaru Usman.
Usman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And Usman tries to counter it with a takedown but Karamitroudis pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice sprawl there from Karamitroudis as Usman shoots in.
Karamitroudis darts in trying to clinch
and Usman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Karamitroudis takes the fight into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Karamitroudis.
With the fighters up against the cage, Karamitroudis throws an elbow but misses.
Karamitroudis lands an elbow inside. #T1#
Karamitroudis lands an elbow inside.
Karamitroudis lands a nice elbow.
Karamitroudis throws an elbow but it misses.
Karamitroudis has Usman pressed against the cage.
Karamitroudis throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Karamitroudis stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Usman avoids a wild elbow strike from Karamitroudis.
Usman tries to pull guard but Karamitroudis holds him up against the cage and eventually Usman drops back down to his feet.
Usman can't break the clinch.
Karamitroudis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Come on Karamitroudis - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Usman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Karamitroudis just misses with a elbow thrown towards Usman's brow.
Karamitroudis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T2#
Karamitroudis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Usman takes an elbow to the forehead.
Usman is looking for a takedown.
Usman tries to pull guard but Karamitroudis forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Karamitroudis lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karamitroudis prevents a takedown attempt there.
Usman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Karamitroudis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Usman looks winded!
Karamitroudis throws an elbow that misses.
Usman has a couple of punches blocked by Karamitroudis.
Karamitroudis lands an elbow just above Usman 's eye.
Usman blocks the elbow strike.
Karamitroudis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Karamitroudis lands an elbow just above Usman 's eye.
With the fighters up against the cage, Karamitroudis throws an elbow but misses.
Karamitroudis gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Karamitroudis lands an elbow that stopped Usman in his tracks for a moment. #T3#
Karamitroudis lands an elbow inside that Usman shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Karamitroudis.
Karamitroudis creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Usman's defenses.
Karamitroudis stalling in the clinch.
The referee calls for Karamitroudis to work.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Karamitroudis for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Karamitroudis lands an elbow inside that Usman shrugs off.
Karamitroudis lands a nice elbow.
Karamitroudis lands an elbow that stopped Usman in his tracks for a moment.
Karamitroudis lands an elbow that stopped Usman in his tracks for a moment.
Karamitroudis lands an elbow inside.
Karamitroudis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Usman takes an elbow to the temple.
Karamitroudis lands an elbow just above Usman 's eye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Karamitroudis.
Karamitroudis will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Usman up against the cage.
Karamitroudis gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T4#
Karamitroudis lands a nice elbow.
Karamitroudis lands a damaging elbow.
Usman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Usman blocks an elbow strike from Karamitroudis.
Usman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Karamitroudis lands an elbow inside.
Karamitroudis lands an elbow just above Usman 's eye.
Karamitroudis throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Usman takes an elbow to the temple.
Usman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Karamitroudis gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karamitroudis creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Usman's defenses.
Karamitroudis lands an elbow that stopped Usman in his tracks for a moment.
Usman trying to stall but Karamitroudis improves his position.
Karamitroudis landing knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantinos Karamitroudis dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Karamitroudis tries to clinch up.#CL#
Karamitroudis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Usman blocks an uppercut.
Usman avoids a wild elbow strike from Karamitroudis.
Usman avoiding damage as Karamitroudis throws knees to the body.
Usman blocks the elbow strike.
Karamitroudis landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Karamitroudis pushes off an throws an elbow but Usman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Usman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Usman dodges an elbow strike from Karamitroudis.
Usman takes an elbow to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karamitroudis lands a damaging elbow.
Karamitroudis lands an elbow just above Usman 's eye.
Usman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Karamitroudis looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Karamitroudis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Usman can do to turn this around?
Nice elbow from Karamitroudis.
Karamitroudis creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Usman's defenses. #T1#
Karamitroudis lands a damaging elbow.
Karamitroudis lands an elbow inside that Usman shrugs off.
Karamitroudis throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Karamitroudis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Usman jumps guard but Karamitroudis stands there with Usman around his waist. Usman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Konstantinos Karamitroudis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Usman is breathing heavily.
Karamitroudis lands a damaging elbow.
Karamitroudis lands an elbow inside.
Karamitroudis lands a nice elbow.
Karamitroudis creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Karamitroudis lands an elbow that stopped Usman in his tracks for a moment.
Karamitroudis lands an elbow inside that Usman shrugs off.
Karamitroudis creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Usman's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karamitroudis lands a nice elbow.
Karamitroudis creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Usman's defenses. #ROC#Usman is rocked!
Karamitroudis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Usman is still on wobbly legs! Can Karamitroudis finish him?#T2#
Usman blocks the elbow strike.
Usman managing to block the knees to the body from Karamitroudis.
Usman seems to have recovered his senses.
Usman dodges an elbow strike from Karamitroudis.
Karamitroudis throws an elbow but it misses.
Usman is looking to break free of the clinch but Karamitroudis has double underhooks.
Karamitroudis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Usman is trying to force a seperation but Karamitroudis has the dominant position.
Karamitroudis creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Usman's defenses.
Karamitroudis lands an elbow that stopped Usman in his tracks for a moment.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Karamitroudis takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Usman wants a takedown.
Konstantinos Karamitroudis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamaru Usman.
Usman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karamitroudis lands an elbow that stopped Usman in his tracks for a moment.
Karamitroudis lands an elbow inside.
Karamitroudis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Usman.
#T3#
Karamitroudis is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Karamitroudis lands an elbow inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Karamitroudis obliges.
Karamitroudis is struggling to control the position.
Usman takes an elbow to the forehead.
Karamitroudis lands an elbow just above Usman 's eye.
Usman takes an elbow to the temple.
Karamitroudis lands an elbow just above Usman 's eye.
Usman takes an elbow to the temple.
Karamitroudis lands an elbow that stopped Usman in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Karamitroudis.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karamitroudis lands a good knee to the midsection. Usman won't want to take too many of those.
Nice elbow from Karamitroudis. #T4#
Karamitroudis lands an elbow that stopped Usman in his tracks for a moment.
Usman takes an elbow to the forehead.
Karamitroudis lands a nice elbow.
Karamitroudis lands an elbow inside that Usman shrugs off.
Karamitroudis lands a damaging elbow.
Karamitroudis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Karamitroudis stalling the fight.
Usman takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Karamitroudis.
Karamitroudis lands a nice elbow.
Karamitroudis lands a damaging elbow.
Usman takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karamitroudis lands a damaging elbow.
Karamitroudis lands an elbow that stopped Usman in his tracks for a moment.
Karamitroudis lands an elbow inside.
Karamitroudis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Usman avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konstantinos Karamitroudis dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Usman misses with a takedown attempt - Karamitroudis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Karamitroudis checks a low kick from Usman.#CL#
Karamitroudis instigates a clinch.
Nice elbow from Karamitroudis.
Usman dodges an elbow strike from Karamitroudis.
Karamitroudis lands an elbow that stopped Usman in his tracks for a moment.
Karamitroudis throws an elbow that misses.
Karamitroudis landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Karamitroudis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Usman's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karamitroudis gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Usman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Karamitroudis gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Karamitroudis lands an elbow inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Karamitroudis throws an elbow but misses. #T1#
Karamitroudis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Karamitroudis throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Karamitroudis trying to land knees to the body.
Karamitroudis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Usman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Karamitroudis has him pressed against the cage.
Usman jumps guard but Karamitroudis turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Karamitroudis lands with a light punch inside.
Karamitroudis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Usman is defending well for now.
Karamitroudis lands an elbow inside that Usman shrugs off.
Karamitroudis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Karamitroudis.
Karamitroudis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Karamitroudis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Usman is pressed against the cage. Karamitroudis pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Usman! Two more big strikes from Karamitroudis and Usman crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Konstantinos Karamitroudis! |
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