PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sotiris Kakoullis (ranked 527 p4p, 71 weight class) and Zammy Bailey (ranked 618 p4p, 84 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Kakoullis
vs
Bailey

184 cm
45
206 lbs
55 - 21 - 0

189 cm
31
212 lbs
22 - 19 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 55 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sotiris Kakoullis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zammy Bailey!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kakoullis misses with a straight left.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kakoullis, as that shot connected.
Bailey scores with a jab.

It looks like Sotiris Kakoullis has been cut.
A head kick misses from Bailey.
No joy there for Bailey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Kakoullis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big left from Kakoullis misses.
Kakoullis works the jab nicely.
Bailey lands the left hand.
Bailey fails to land with a series of punches.
Bailey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kakoullis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bailey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kakoullis throws out the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bailey getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bailey.
Bailey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kakoullis.
Bailey moves forwards but Kakoullis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bailey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bailey ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bailey slips a straight right by Kakoullis.
Bailey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kakoullis moves away.
Bailey takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bailey looks to throw a body kick
and Kakoullis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bailey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kakoullis circles away quickly and effectively.
Kakoullis just misses with a punch to the body.
Kakoullis checks a low kick from Bailey.
Bailey misses with an uppercut.
Kakoullis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bailey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kakoullis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bailey to score with a decent uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kakoullis scores with a jab.
Bailey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bailey fakes the leg kick and cracks Kakoullis in the body.
Nice body punch from Bailey.
A clash of legs there as Kakoullis blocks the low kick.
Bailey misses with a left hand
and Kakoullis counters with a stiff right hand.
Bailey misses with a hook.
Bailey just misses with a punch to the body.
Bailey ducks under a wild hook from Kakoullis.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakoullis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bailey's hands.
Bailey with a jab.
Kakoullis is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bailey scores with a spinning back kick!
Bailey catches Kakoullis with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kakoullis throws a hook but Bailey avoids it easily.
Bailey throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kakoullis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bailey doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kakoullis throws a right hand that misses
and Bailey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bailey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kakoullis was well out of range. Poor timing from Bailey.
Kakoullis digs a good body shot into Bailey's ribs.
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!
Bailey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kakoullis was well out of range. Poor timing from Bailey.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bailey takes a swing at Kakoullis's ribcage but misses.
Bailey takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice shot lands for Bailey.
Bailey just misses with a punch to the body.
Kakoullis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bailey.
Kakoullis throws a hook but Bailey blocks it.
Bailey catches Kakoullis with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bailey takes one to the chin there.
Kakoullis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bailey.
Bailey throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kakoullis.
Kakoullis throws a hook to the side of Bailey's head but Bailey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bailey. Kakoullis does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Zammy Bailey will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sotiris Kakoullis's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kakoullis moves out of range of the body kick from Bailey.
Kakoullis looks to land a right hand but Bailey moved out of range.
Bailey looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bailey is looking to score with low kicks.
Zammy Bailey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kakoullis misses with a straight left.
Bailey throws out a counter right but Kakoullis avoids it with no problem.
Bailey misses with a right hand
and Kakoullis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bailey lunges at Kakoullis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kakoullis's hand.
The crowd cheers as Kakoullis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bailey doesn't seem phased though.
Kakoullis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bailey stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kakoullis looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kakoullis throws the left hand but Bailey avoids the punch easily.
Bailey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kakoullis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bailey moves away.
Kakoullis scores with a shot to the body.
Zammy Bailey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bailey lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kakoullis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bailey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bailey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bailey misses with a two punch combination.
Kakoullis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bailey gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bailey walks into a stiff left hand from Kakoullis.
Bailey looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kakoullis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bailey.
An attempted straight right counter from Kakoullis misses the target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bailey.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bailey looks to throw a body kick
and Kakoullis counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bailey defending well as Kakoullis loads up on a big left hand.
Bailey connects with the punch.
Bailey fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kakoullis is out of range.
Kakoullis throws an off balance right hand
and Kakoullis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bailey slips a jab and a cross from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis blocks a head kick by Bailey.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bailey in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Bailey connects with a body shot that sends Kakoullis's belly button to the back.
Kakoullis blocks a head kick by Bailey.
Bailey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis throws a jab when Bailey was well out of range.
Bailey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kakoullis.
Bailey throws a counter combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakoullis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bailey throws a leg kick but Kakoullis checks it.
Bailey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kakoullis.
Bailey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis misses with a body shot.
Bailey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kakoullis was well out of range. Poor timing from Bailey.
Bailey scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bailey dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kakoullis. That did some damage!
Kakoullis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Good shot there by Bailey.

Sotiris Kakoullis's cut is getting worse.
Bailey connects with a solid leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kakoullis throws a lazy uppercut
and Bailey counters with a solid body kick.
Kakoullis lands a jab to the nose.
Kakoullis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bailey.
Kakoullis was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kakoullis ducks under a wild hook from Bailey.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bailey turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kakoullis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kakoullis looks to land a left hand but Bailey moved out of range nicely.
A good leg kick by Bailey.
Bailey looks to land a body kick but Kakoullis moved away.
Donk. Kakoullis catches Bailey right on the button with a cross.
Bailey lands a right hook to the body.
Bailey moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Zammy Bailey will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sotiris Kakoullis'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. This is the final round!

Bailey pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bailey connects with a looping right hand.
Bailey misses with a low kick as Kakoullis jumps back.
Kakoullis throws a big shot that misses.
Bailey works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kakoullis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bailey.
Zammy Bailey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kakoullis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bailey fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kakoullis is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kakoullis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bailey throws a hook but Kakoullis blocks it.
Kakoullis takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bailey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kakoullis.
Bailey appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bailey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey scores with the left hand. Kakoullis knows he should have avoided that one.
Kakoullis scores with a jab.
A jab from Kakoullis misses.
Bailey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kakoullis.
Kakoullis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bailey has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bailey tests Kakoullis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bailey misses with a right hand
and Kakoullis counters with a left to the body.
Bailey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kakoullis.
Bailey misses with a combination
and Kakoullis counters with a stiff right hand.
Bailey throws a head kick that misses
letting Kakoullis counter with a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bailey scores with a one two! Kakoullis had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Sotiris Kakoullis's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kakoullis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bailey delivers a nice body kick.
Bailey turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kakoullis misses with an uppercut.
Kakoullis blocks a head kick by Bailey.
Kakoullis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bailey.
Bailey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kakoullis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bailey throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kakoullis tries to bum rush Bailey with a series of wild strikes but Bailey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bailey lands a nice looking body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey ducks under a wild hook from Kakoullis.
Kakoullis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bailey scores with a push kick.
Kakoullis swinging wildly here.
Sotiris Kakoullis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kakoullis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bailey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bailey throws a sloppy head kick and Kakoullis moves out of range easily.
Bailey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kakoullis swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kakoullis misses with a looping left.
Bailey looks to throw the jab but Kakoullis is out of range.
Kakoullis ducks under a wild hook from Bailey.
Bailey swings widly with a right hand
and Kakoullis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bailey defending well as Kakoullis loads up on a big left hand.
Zammy Bailey is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kakoullis takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kakoullis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kakoullis there as he acknowledges the shot.
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!
Bailey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kakoullis misses with an uppercut
and Bailey counters with a two punch combo.
Kakoullis walks into a jab.
Bailey scores with a jab to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zammy Bailey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bailey 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zammy Bailey!
After the big win, Zammy Bailey made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.