PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Radzimanowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominickoy Sotiropoulos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sotiropoulos is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by bodies. Dominickoy Sotiropoulos will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Radzimanowski
vs
Sotiropoulos

190 cm
24
166 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

178 cm
22
168 lbs
3 - 3 - 1

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Radzimanowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Dominickoy Sotiropoulos!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Radzimanowski walks into a jab.
Sotiropoulos misses with a wild combination.
Sotiropoulos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dominickoy Sotiropoulos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sotiropoulos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Radzimanowski.
Sotiropoulos misses with the combination.
Radzimanowski fails to land the takedown.
Sotiropoulos slaps away a takedown attempt from Radzimanowski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Radzimanowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sotiropoulos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Radzimanowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sotiropoulos.
Sotiropoulos lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sotiropoulos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sotiropoulos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Radzimanowski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sotiropoulos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Radzimanowski somewhat.
Sotiropoulos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sotiropoulos swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Radzimanowski counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sotiropoulos pushes Radzimanowski off looking to stand but Radzimanowski dives back in and keeps control.
Sotiropoulos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Radzimanowski there.
Radzimanowski not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Radzimanowski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sotiropoulos trying to hold on to Radzimanowski's head to control him but Radzimanowski postures up.
Sotiropoulos is trying to stand back up but Radzimanowski is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Radzimanowski works his way into side control.
An elbow from Radzimanowski crashes against the mat.
Radzimanowski cracks Sotiropoulos with a big right hand but Sotiropoulos just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sotiropoulos wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Radzimanowski taking a break here but Sotiropoulos is having none of it and regains half guard.
Radzimanowski trying to control from half guard but Sotiropoulos is working away.
Radzimanowski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Radzimanowski works his way into full mount!
Radzimanowski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sotiropoulos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Radzimanowski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sotiropoulos wants to hold on but Radzimanowski pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Radzimanowski is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Radzimanowski tries to control but Sotiropoulos wriggling away.
Radzimanowski working Sotiropoulos over with strikes here.
Radzimanowski lands with some strikes.
Radzimanowski raining down hammerfists from mount.
Radzimanowski will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sotiropoulos is squirming around, avoiding Radzimanowski's attempts to control the action.
Radzimanowski lands a heavy elbow.

Sotiropoulos is rocked!
Radzimanowski postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Sotiropoulos bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Radzimanowski and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Radzimanowski!
John Radzimanowski thanked the fans post fight for their support.