PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Eikmeyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sofoklis Aristotelis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Eikmeyer
vs
Aristotelis

190 cm
33
272 lbs
22 - 35 - 1

225 cm
31
265 lbs
15 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Good gas tank

Venom Combat Sports

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 35 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mario Eikmeyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sofoklis Aristotelis!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Nard Betker and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Eikmeyer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Eikmeyer is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Aristotelis is defending well.
Eikmeyer is working for takedown but Aristotelis is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Eikmeyer. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Eikmeyer is trying to trip Aristotelis. He has hold of a leg but Aristotelis is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Eikmeyer persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Aristotelis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Eikmeyer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Eikmeyer postures up in Aristotelis's guard and throws a big left but Aristotelis blocks it.
Eikmeyer throws an elbow that misses. Aristotelis uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Eikmeyer's guard. Nice move by Aristotelis!

Eikmeyer looking for a guillotine here but Aristotelis defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Eikmeyer working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Aristotelis has passed into half guard!
Aristotelis slows the pace down in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Eikmeyer actively working from the bottom here.
Aristotelis not doing much here.
Eikmeyer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Eikmeyer is looking for a sweep. Aristotelis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Eikmeyer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Eikmeyer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eikmeyer is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Eikmeyer looking for submissions off his back.
Aristotelis wants to get back to his feet.

Eikmeyer looking for subs from the bottom but Aristotelis mounts him!
Aristotelis looking to control and managing it successfully.
Eikmeyer is working to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eikmeyer is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Double XX, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Aristotelis sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Eikmeyer tries to reverse the position but Aristotelis maintains control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eikmeyer is working hard here to advance position.
Eikmeyer manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Aristotelis tries to stand but can't do so whilst Eikmeyer controls his leg.
Aristotelis prevents Eikmeyer from improving his position.
Aristotelis tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Eikmeyer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Eikmeyer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sofoklis Aristotelis 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.

Aristotelis wants to clinch.
Aristotelis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Eikmeyer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aristotelis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Eikmeyer swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Aristotelis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Eikmeyer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aristotelis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aristotelis lands a left hand.
Aristotelis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Aristotelis lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eikmeyer has Aristotelis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Aristotelis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Aristotelis is fighting off a takedown attempt but Eikmeyer is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Aristotelis to the mat. Aristotelis regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Eikmeyer throws a strike but Aristotelis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Aristotelis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Aristotelis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Eikmeyer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aristotelis has managed to get both his arms back between Eikmeyer's legs - danger averted.

Eikmeyer looking for a guillotine here but Aristotelis defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Eikmeyer looking for a guillotine here but Aristotelis defends easily.
Aristotelis wants to get up but he can't break Eikmeyer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Aristotelis decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mario Eikmeyer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Aristotelis has Eikmeyer up against the cage in a clinch.
Eikmeyer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Aristotelis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Aristotelis misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nice elbow from Aristotelis.
Eikmeyer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Aristotelis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Eikmeyer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eikmeyer is looking to take this one to the mat.
Aristotelis lands an elbow that stopped Eikmeyer in his tracks for a moment.
Eikmeyer dodges an elbow strike from Aristotelis.
Eikmeyer is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Aristotelis is defending well.
Eikmeyer takes an elbow to the forehead.
Aristotelis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

It looks like Mario Eikmeyer has been cut.
Aristotelis prevents the takedown attempt.
Eikmeyer goes for a takedown attempt but Aristotelis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Aristotelis tries to clinch but Eikmeyer moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Aristotelis. Those never looked like landing.
Eikmeyer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

Aristotelis closes the distance and pushes Eikmeyer back into the cage.
Eikmeyer blocks the elbow strike.
Eikmeyer wants to take the fight to the mat but Aristotelis manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Eikmeyer tries for a takedown but Aristotelis manages to get underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Aristotelis.
Eikmeyer is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Aristotelis is defending well.
Eikmeyer takes an elbow to the forehead.
Aristotelis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Aristotelis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Aristotelis lands with a short shot to the head.
Sofoklis Aristotelis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Eikmeyer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Aristotelis pulls his leg out and moves away.

Aristotelis gets a clinch.
Aristotelis lands a nice shot to the body.
Eikmeyer takes an elbow to the temple.
Aristotelis lands a nice elbow.
Aristotelis creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Eikmeyer's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aristotelis lands an elbow that stopped Eikmeyer in his tracks for a moment.
Eikmeyer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Aristotelis prevents it.
Aristotelis lands an elbow that stopped Eikmeyer in his tracks for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aristotelis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Eikmeyers head.
Eikmeyer tries for a takedown but Aristotelis manages to get underhooks.
Good body shot from Aristotelis.
Aristotelis lands an elbow inside that Eikmeyer shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Aristotelis.
Eikmeyer can't get the takedown.
Aristotelis lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Aristotelis.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aristotelis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Eikmeyer is rocked!
Eikmeyer takes an elbow to the temple.
Oh Eikmeyer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aristotelis lands a damaging elbow.
Aristotelis unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Eikmeyer! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Aristotelis is unloading with more strikes now! Eikmeyer drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sofoklis Aristotelis!
Sofoklis Aristotelis took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, GREEN!160 for their support in the buildup to the fight.