PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sotiris Kakoullis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Graveyard Ghost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ghost comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Howlin Wolf- Smokestack Lightening kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Kakoullis
vs
Ghost

184 cm
26
199 lbs
14 - 3 - 0

180 cm
31
192 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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Sun-Tzu

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sotiris Kakoullis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Graveyard Ghost!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kakoullis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ghost.
Kakoullis appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ghost moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ghost misses with a left hand
and Kakoullis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kakoullis 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.
Kakoullis misses with a low kick as Ghost jumps back.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ghost! But no joy.
Ghost rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kakoullis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A solid body kick from Kakoullis.
A big left from Ghost misses.

Kakoullis gets caught napping as Ghost dives in and scores a takedown. Kakoullis manages to retain guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ghost stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kakoullis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kakoullis seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ghost in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ghost has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakoullis has Ghost pulled in close to control his posture.
Kakoullis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Kakoullis is keen to just control but Ghost is a slippery customer.
Ghost flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Kakoullis trying to pass the guard but Ghost defending well.
Ghost is in trouble now - Kakoullis has advanced to mount!
Ghost is looking to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghost wants to control but Kakoullis is having none of it.
Kakoullis blocks Ghost's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Ghost is trying desperately to improve position.
Ghost is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kakoullis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ghost tries to reverse the position but Kakoullis maintains control.
Kakoullis content just to control the position here.
Ghost keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kakoullis controlling from mount.
Ghost tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kakoullis wants to control the pace but Ghost is squirming around nicely.
Ghost is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kakoullis trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ghost slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sotiris Kakoullis dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kakoullis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ghost.
Kakoullis defending well as Ghost loads up on a big left hand.
Ghost swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kakoullis.
Kakoullis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ghost tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kakoullis swivels and escapes.
Ghost takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ghost throws a lazy uppercut
and Kakoullis counters with a left and a right that stings Ghost.
Sotiris Kakoullis is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Ghost throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ghost swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kakoullis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ghost misses with a body shot
and Kakoullis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kakoullis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ghost throws an off balance right hand
and Kakoullis counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Ghost is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghost waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kakoullis.
Ghost is still on wobbly legs! Can Kakoullis finish him?
Kakoullis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ghost can do to turn this around?
Ghost throws a shot from downtown. Kakoullis moves away and avoids it.
Ghost has a takedown stuffed.
Ghost seems to have recovered his senses.
Sotiris Kakoullis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Graveyard Ghost.
Kakoullis connects with a solid leg kick.
Kakoullis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kakoullis moves away from the strike by Ghost.
A lazy left from Kakoullis finds it's target.
Kakoullis scores with a jab to the head.
Ghost sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kakoullis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kakoullis throws a front kick that sends Ghost stumbling back into the cage.

Ghost looking to score a takedown here. Kakoullis is defending well but Ghost drives through and ends up in Kakoullis's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kakoullis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
My spies in Sun Tzu's Art of War inform me that Ghost has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kakoullis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ghost.
Ghost is fighting to break Kakoullis's control of his arms but Kakoullis is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ghost slips nicely into half guard.
Ghost landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kakoullis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ghost.
Ghost sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kakoullis defending well though.
Ghost trying to mount his opponent but Kakoullis defends it.
Ghost is thwarting Kakoullis's attempts to control the position.
Ghost is stalling here. Kakoullis is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ghost seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kakoullis has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakoullis wants to control but Ghost is keeping him busy.
Ghost tries to buck Kakoullis off but Kakoullis is having none of it.
Ghost struggling a bit here.
Kakoullis just content to control the position.
Kakoullis trying to control the action but Ghost is working from the bottom.
Ghost is looking to regain half guard here but Kakoullis keeps moving and retains side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ghost is still trying to improve position.
Sotiris Kakoullis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ghost keeps trying to improve his position.
Ghost manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ghost is looking to stall here but Kakoullis recovers full guard.
Ghost throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sotiris Kakoullis dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Ghost looks to score with a jab to the body but Kakoullis is just out of range.
Ghost drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ghost throws the left hand but Kakoullis avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Ghost misses its intended target.
Ghost throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ghost is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Kakoullis pushes Ghost up against the cage in a clinch.
Ghost fails to pull guard.
Ghost lands a body punch.
Ghost tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kakoullis - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kakoullis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ghost backwards.
Kakoullis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ghost.
Kakoullis stalling against the cage.
Kakoullis scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kakoullis.
Kakoullis gets underhooks to prevent Ghost's takedown attempt.
Kakoullis lands a right hand.
Kakoullis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kakoullis is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ghost struggles to land a body shot inside as Kakoullis controls his hands.
Kakoullis misses with a punch on the inside.
Kakoullis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ghost backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ghost.
Kakoullis misses with a knee strike.
Ghost looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ghost swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kakoullis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sotiris Kakoullis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghost looking for a takedown.
Sotiris Kakoullis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Graveyard Ghost.
Ghost lands a nice uppercut.
Ghost stalling in the clinch but Kakoullis improves position.
Ghost tries a body shot but Kakoullis blocks it.
Ghost has a couple of punches blocked by Kakoullis.
Kakoullis lands an uppercut.
Ghost lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ghost misses with a punch on the inside.
Kakoullis is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kakoullis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakoullis prevents the takedown attempt.
Ghost misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ghost is trying to break free.
Kakoullis prevents a body shot from Ghost.
Ghost throws a punch but it's blocked by Kakoullis.
Ghost misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sotiris Kakoullis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ghost is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kakoullis scores with a shoulder strike.
Kakoullis blocks an uppercut.
Kakoullis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ghost.
Ghost swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kakoullis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ghost backwards.
Kakoullis utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kakoullis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ghost scores with a shot to the side of Kakoullis's head.
Ghost changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kakoullis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kakoullis scores with a decent looking hook.
Ghost takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Graveyard Ghost has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kakoullis cracks Ghost with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sotiris Kakoullis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kakoullis, 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sotiris Kakoullis!
After winning the bout, Sotiris Kakoullis thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.